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Matthew Smith's avatar

Good stuff. The creative's path reveals their Great Work, which for creatives includes their art. That Work is done for their soul's purpose here on earth. The audience serves as mirror.

Sara Stibitz's avatar

I'm reading a book on vocation, and your words call that to mind. I think you've beautifully described how I would like to think about vocation.

Matthew Smith's avatar

Once you’ve found your invisible path, it’s all vocation.

Joy V. 🌵's avatar

Great post! And yeah, it's such a balance between being an artist and staying true to yourself and, well, paying the bills. And if you throw trauma or family drama into the mix, well, even more muck to process and overcome.

Sara Stibitz's avatar

Totally true. I think there's a ton to be said about the balance between artistry and paying the bills, and I've got another post in the works on that. It's a hard balance to strike.