Comments on: They Had No Idea They Were About to Open Up Such a Can of Worms

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:54:55 +0000

boy do i know that discussion…and boy do i know that thought process…I think anyone who loves what they do doesn’t do it for money and when pushed to think that way, it is not the way the world works for them. I also don’t want to kill myself for a piece of the pie..i want to enjoy life and being an artist…a full fledged artist, is harder than ANY job that exists…hands down…to truly believe in ones ability and to push through each day and find all the joy and to not get sucked into the society of the American Dream….well done…

By: pixie

pixie — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:46:44 +0000

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:18:13 +0000

In the words of Iris DeMent:
“And it’s true that I don’t work near as hard
As you tell me that I’m supposed to.
I don’t run as fast as I could.
But I live just the way I want to,
And that’s the way I should.”
Right on.

By: jenica

jenica — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:29:25 +0000

“It also occurred to me the morning after our discussion that perhaps the issue in these exchanges wasn’t that I, as an artist, don’t value my work enough, perhaps it was an issue of them not understanding the value I place on the work I do to take care of my marriage, home, family, friends and, quite frankly, my health and sanity.”
exactly.
THANK you.
(((biglove)))
i so admire YOU
right now
from right here.

By: Spadazzle

Spadazzle — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:49:09 +0000

Thank you

By: elliebelle

elliebelle — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:55:34 +0000

What a wonderfully articulated post! I loved reading every word. I bought your book on Etsy and enjoyed it soo much and did feel very inspired by it, so I think you are working everyday – just it’s your ideas and inspirations that are working through others, like me.

By: ABCcreativity

ABCcreativity — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:38:02 +0000

this is so beautiful to read, thank you.
i am single and have no children and still choose not to push myself, and make enjoying life and being at peace priorities over financial success. i do have a beautiful life and my art and creativity workshop add to it as things i enjoy doing, they are not more important than anything else. balance is so key.

By: Charlotte Netz

Charlotte Netz — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:01:34 +0000

Success to me is measured not in money or recognition but in how I feel. If what I do makes me happy and brings me joy – then I am successful. Thanks for sharing Christine – your thoughts resonate with my heart.

By: Suzy

Suzy — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:43:36 +0000

Right the f___ on!

By: a Cagey Bee

a Cagey Bee — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:56:14 +0000

Such a wonderful post & a breath of fresh air at exactly the right time for me.
I’m in the process of moving plus have an old friend arriving for a visit tomorrow plus have the ongoing stress of trying to make a healthy living as an artist. The nagging “shoulds” are always there:
I should really work that extra craft show.
I should list more work today.
I should do another blog post.
I should paint more.
And, of course, this week:
I should have the entire house moved, unpacked & organized before my friend arrives. Ha!
I think I’d rather take a moment to breathe & take a walk with my hubby. Those boxes will still be waiting for me later.
*hugs*
Kris