What is FREAKING you out today?? - Page 3

footfootfoot · 12-11-2010, 04:38 PM

Well, I think you probably do have some sort of bliss to follow, it sounds to me more like you won't allow yourself to (for whatever reason). Maybe the place to start is just taking a class without expectation and seeing where that leads.

Another really really helpful thing, if you are truly serious about wanting to do something artistic with your life is to get a copy of the book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron and do all the exercises in it. Won't do shit for your abs, but after you're done, you'll know where your bliss lies or doesn't.

One of my teachers had us do the exercises in the book one semester and I will say that was one of the most valuable classes I had in my 7 years of college.

kerosene · 12-13-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Well, I think you probably do have some sort of bliss to follow, it sounds to me more like you won't allow yourself to (for whatever reason). Maybe the place to start is just taking a class without expectation and seeing where that leads.

Another really really helpful thing, if you are truly serious about wanting to do something artistic with your life is to get a copy of the book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron and do all the exercises in it. Won't do shit for your abs, but after you're done, you'll know where your bliss lies or doesn't.

One of my teachers had us do the exercises in the book one semester and I will say that was one of the most valuable classes I had in my 7 years of college.

I second this.

Actually, when I read your first paragraph, foot3, that book immediately came to mind.

Shawnee123 · 12-11-2010, 05:48 PM

Thanks. I'll look for that book.

Cool, just found it available at the library!

Too bad my stupid town wouldn't pass the library levy and it's now closed on Sunday.

Trilby · 12-12-2010, 04:14 AM

well this has been a great thread so far!!

Shawnee and foot - you both amaze me. I enjoyed reading your posts and learning more about both of you along with the others who have contributed to the thread.

Shawnee - I feel very much as you do, i.e., I love the arts but have no talent. This made me very sad and morose for a while until I realized that the world needs people like us to appreciate the art! My role is to discern and learn and love it - not produce it. I have learned to live with that. I am also very good at encouraging others and I make a wonderful Gal Friday. College taught me that I don't want to write the paper, but I do want to HELP write the paper. I'm good at research (literary research, etc) I am not the genius but I am the genius helper. That's ok.

I went and got a degree in English (concentration in literature - how useless is that!) for the sheer love of lit. and reading, poetry and prose. I took nearly exclusively classes like art history, literature, religion, etc. That was my bliss. I'm glad I went. It was an invaluable experience - one I wouldn't have been able to appreciate at the age of 19, etc. (I would've been too busy goofing around and drinking beers)

One of the most important things that I did learn was that too much education can actually ruin your bliss - by the end of my time I didn't care if I never wrote another effing paper again. See? It was time to go.

I took an entire class based on "The Artists Way" and Loved it. Please do it - do the exercises and read the book. It's wonderful and it opens up all kinds of nooks and cranies in your soul. Do it!

xoxoxoBruce · 12-16-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

I love the arts but have no talent. This made me very sad and morose for a while until I realized that the world needs people like us to appreciate the art! My role is to discern and learn and love it - not produce it. I have learned to live with that.

Model for, and encourage, art students.

skysidhe · 12-13-2010, 09:40 AM

Very interesting and yet harsh realities.

Shawnee123 · 12-13-2010, 03:54 PM

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well this has been a great thread so far!!

I agree. It was a nice exchange of ideas, ideologies...

I was happy to see Dana's take too. I'd hoped she would give some insight from the other side of the pond.

A few kindred spirits hanging about.

Nirvana · 12-13-2010, 04:10 PM

I have no words of wisdom to impart but these 5 ft snow drifts here are freaking me out

Gravdigr · 12-16-2010, 04:13 PM

My sweetie is sick and there is nothing I can do for her.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-17-2010, 05:57 AM

Sure there is, flowers, candy, Kleenex. Bitches love Kleenex.

Gravdigr · 12-21-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

My sweetie is sick and there is nothing I can do for her.

I did something for her. I was in bed for two days. I will have to get better to be healthy enough to die.

12-11-2010, 04:38 PM	#1
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Well, I think you probably do have some sort of bliss to follow, it sounds to me more like you won't allow yourself to (for whatever reason). Maybe the place to start is just taking a class without expectation and seeing where that leads. Another really really helpful thing, if you are truly serious about wanting to do something artistic with your life is to get a copy of the book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron and do all the exercises in it. Won't do shit for your abs, but after you're done, you'll know where your bliss lies or doesn't. One of my teachers had us do the exercises in the book one semester and I will say that was one of the most valuable classes I had in my 7 years of college. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

12-11-2010, 05:48 PM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Thanks. I'll look for that book. Cool, just found it available at the library! Too bad my stupid town wouldn't pass the library levy and it's now closed on Sunday. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-12-2010, 04:14 AM	#4
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	well this has been a great thread so far!! Shawnee and foot - you both amaze me. I enjoyed reading your posts and learning more about both of you along with the others who have contributed to the thread. Shawnee - I feel very much as you do, i.e., I love the arts but have no talent. This made me very sad and morose for a while until I realized that the world needs people like us to appreciate the art! My role is to discern and learn and love it - not produce it. I have learned to live with that. I am also very good at encouraging others and I make a wonderful Gal Friday. College taught me that I don't want to write the paper, but I do want to HELP write the paper. I'm good at research (literary research, etc) I am not the genius but I am the genius helper. That's ok. I went and got a degree in English (concentration in literature - how useless is that!) for the sheer love of lit. and reading, poetry and prose. I took nearly exclusively classes like art history, literature, religion, etc. That was my bliss. I'm glad I went. It was an invaluable experience - one I wouldn't have been able to appreciate at the age of 19, etc. (I would've been too busy goofing around and drinking beers) One of the most important things that I did learn was that too much education can actually ruin your bliss - by the end of my time I didn't care if I never wrote another effing paper again. See? It was time to go. I took an entire class based on "The Artists Way" and Loved it. Please do it - do the exercises and read the book. It's wonderful and it opens up all kinds of nooks and cranies in your soul. Do it! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-13-2010, 04:10 PM	#8
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	I have no words of wisdom to impart but these 5 ft snow drifts here are freaking me out __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

12-16-2010, 04:13 PM	#9
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	What's freaking me out? My sweetie is sick and there is nothing I can do for her. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

12-13-2010, 09:40 AM	#6
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Very interesting and yet harsh realities.

12-17-2010, 05:57 AM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Sure there is, flowers, candy, Kleenex. Bitches love Kleenex. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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