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Quite often do I get into a phase where I see myself going down the "dead heart" road, but once I recognize it I immediately try and do something spontaneous. I don't ever want my heart to die, but I think how we get there is by just being, instead of doing.
Or even worse seeing children being constantly stifled by their parents from creating can cause irreparable damage to ones creative growth. I see it happen time, and time again and it's sad.
Commented Aug 16, 2011 on How Do Our Hearts Die? at Keith Jennings
How Do Our Hearts Die?
"When you grow up, your heart dies." School is back in full swing. Not only for kids, but for parents. The school year changes the rhythm of our daily lives, regardless of whether or not we have school age children. The morning traffic. The afternoon swell at local shops and cafes. We are ...
I would just add "sleep like it matters," well 'cause, you have to!
Commented Jun 21, 2011 on Like it matters at Keith Jennings
Like it matters
Write like it matters. Comment like it matters. Read like it matters. Listen like it matters. Love like it matters. Sell like it matters. Buy like it matters. Believe like it matters. Hope like it matters. Forgive like it matters. Cry like it matters. Sing like it matters. Search like it matt...
Being completely honest here, I tend to not stick around blogs that do not have a community, but I also tend to shy away those who have a HUGE community, as those can be a bit intimidating.
I definitely started off trying to build a community, which resulted in encountering community-driven blogs more, but finding the fine balance is extremely tough these days.
I think once you've cultivated the "core" people in your community, busting out with a well-crafted piece makes it all the more special.
Commented Jun 16, 2011 on 2 Practices Every Creative Must Master (& Harmonize) at Keith Jennings
2 Practices Every Creative Must Master (& Harmonize)
Two practices make up our creative life. They are two practices that exist in tension. Here is how they work together: Craft x Community = Creative Life Craft and Community. Through our practice of craft, we create. We make. We do. We reach in. Through our practice of community, we share. ...
Heading over, a bit late but better late than never!
Commented Jun 9, 2011 on The Deception of "Doing What You Love" at Keith Jennings
The Deception of "Doing What You Love"
Today is not my typical Tuesday/Thursday post, but that doesn't mean I'm aimlessly wandering around in a top hat, talking in a British accent, trying to encourage engines to be really useful. That said, it's possible I might be juggling flaming tiger fangs! (You'll see, if you click the imag...
Once they get to a certain age, you can't force thoughts, ideas, or even theology upon them.
...which plays into your #3, which I believe all parents absolutely need to embrace.
Commented Jun 7, 2011 on 6 Lessons Parents Can Teach Creatives at Keith Jennings
6 Lessons Parents Can Teach Creatives
As a parent and professional writer, I have discovered amazing parallels between parenting and creativity. Here's what I've learned, so far. I hope you will add to this list in the comments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. You ...
Absolutely Keith, maybe I can twist Dustin's arm to join us :-)
Commented May 19, 2011 on The Adventure Begins for Will Mathison: Author, Illustrator and 5th Grader at Keith Jennings
The Adventure Begins for Will Mathison: Author, Illustrator and 5th Grader
This story begins with a young boy at the beginning of an amazing adventure. Along the way he not only finds new friends, he discovers courage, confidence and faith he never knew he had. This is how eleven-year old Will Mathison's first novel, The Battles of Liolia: The Last of Kal, begins. An...
Wow, never really thought about it like this. I think I teeter between the two to be honest, but I strive to make that impact, to bear that fruit.
How can I tell the difference? 2 words: Skinny Jeans.
Commented May 5, 2011 on The Difference Between a Creative Life and Lifestyle at Keith Jennings
The Difference Between a Creative Life and Lifestyle
A creative life is internal. A creative lifestyle is external. A creative life asks, "Why?" and "When?" and "How?" A creative lifestyle asks, "Who?" and "What?" and "Where?" A creative life is about deliberate practice and craft. A creative lifestyle is about cool tools. A creative life giv...
Keith, LOL.
This was awesome, thanks for the morning laugh.
I'm thinking maybe one can't "be" without the other: Joy's more Joyful when coming from or going through pain. Or maybe Joy can exist without the latter, and you can definitely choose (at times) to be joyful? Or maybe some people can just naturally "be" joyful, or is that because they've already experienced a lifetime of pain?
Oh man...
Commented Mar 17, 2011 on The Snot-filled Joy of Spring (and Other Things) at Keith Jennings
The Snot-filled Joy of Spring (and Other Things)
Ah, Spring is here! After a cold winter, and shortened days, we're ready for daylight savings and warmth. Except that Spring brings allergies. And pollen all over everything. As a matter of fact, you can't leave your car and house windows open, because the pollen is so hard to clean. And Spr...
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