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| Somehow, doing what i love for a living takes some of the passion out of it. |
I don't know how you feel about it. I do know
that it's not for me. It doesn't bring me the peace I'm seeking. I
love to write. I love to take photos. I love to paint and draw and
decorate. And I detest when I am obligated to do any of
it. Of course, maybe that's just me. I am kind of a
rebel. But seriously? Doing what I love to earn money? Well, it kind
of takes some of the oomph out of it. That's why I just do it for fun
now. If I earn anything from it, that's just a bonus.
And yes, I know people who insist that
they love working at what they love. I've also seen more than a few
of them cursing and swearing at their computers, both on social media
and in person. Which doesn't seem like much fun to me. Unless, of
course, you're into letting drama and frustration permeate the
activities you love.
I guess what I'm saying is that being
an artist whose art is dictated by someone else's taste, judgment or
whims or being a slave to your craft, well, it kind of sucks and
stagnates creativity. Because there is always the customer to
consider. And maybe I'd rather not have the negative aspects of
working for a living spill over into the things I hold most dear. I'd
rather my writing and art remain purely enjoyable. Know what I mean,
jellybean?
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