Why Write?
Why Write? Why do anything creative for that matter. In most caces, the creative arts don't add much to the economic engine that drives the community. Oh yes, we authors, artists, and artisans can make a living doing what we do, but in most cases, unless it's a commission job for a city project, it's difficult. So why do we do it?
Well, to be honest, we do it because we love doing it. If we are in a financial situation that gives us the freedom to be creative, we either do it as a hobby or we earnestly work at trying to earn a living off our creations.
Some are better at it and are successful. Others struggle, but for the love of it, we toil on.
Here are a few other reasons why we talented artisans keep creating.
The process brings us great pleasure. It is both relaxing and therapeutic.
It reflects our Creator's nature as God is the Primary Creator of beauty and balance. When we paint, tell a story, fire a clay-creation, we are imitating our God. John 1:3 says, "All things were made by him, and without him was not anything made that was made."
It beautifies our community.
It adds richness and depth to our lives.
It leaves a lasting legacy for the generations to come. Joshua 4:5- 6 says, "That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones? Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel forever."
I would argue, it's a calling. Not everyone has the talent, patience, time, or support to be creative. Let's be honest, in many cases, it's a lonely road we travel. We spend hours hunkered over a piano, a canvas, a laptop, or a spinning board covered with ooey-gooey clay. But the result enriches scores of people in ways that only time will tell.
So write on. Keep creating and be sure to add your name to whatever you create.
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