A Point in Every Direction

A point in every direction is the same as no point at all.

The other day I was thinking about something that someone said to me. "A Jack of all Trades is a Master of None." Is this true? Do we lose our identity without focus.

In this day and age of layoffs, downsizing etc. most people I know have been doing whatever they can to survive. Does this mean that they are losing focus? Does this mean I am losing focus? It is very possible.

In order to work on my books and buddies, I need to work on graphic design projects to pay my everyday expenses. I am also teaching to supplement my income. Does this mean I have lost sight of the big picture? No!

Every Direction

I have a favorite film that was done back when animation was still pretty crude by todays standards. It is a film called "The Point" it is about a kid named Oblio and he was the only person in the land of point that didn't have a "Point". A very fun kids story about the banishment of Oblio and his dog to the pointless forest. Available on Amazon.com

I bring this up because it does seem these days I have been pointless. I am trying to find that magic formula where I can take care of myself and still have time to be myself. I suspect there are a few folks reading this that can relate.  Is it possible to follow your dreams when you are worried about a roof over your head and food on the table?

Until one is Truly Committed There is Doubt

In a struggle to be a responsible human and an artist that is not starving I have found that priorities seem to out weigh dreams. It is hard to let go of doubt when you are on the brink of a whole new way of life. It hangs there with daily temptations.

You try to carve out the time you need to be the creative person you dream of being and you push forward with all of the drive and determination you can, when reality knocks on your door. It pulls your focus from what you really want and you find yourself making stupid mistakes, because your focus is divided. Divided is exactly what you feel, along with guilt, shame, anger and frustration. The last thing you want is all of that, but it is there.

Wolves Knocking

It is time to decide if you really have the belief in yourself and in your dreams. It is time to suck up all of the courage you have and stand your ground.  It is easy to just give in after all, the wolf is at the door and you are exhausted. So what is an artist to do.Make a decision! Wolf (Reality) or figure out a way to "Make it Work"

I have decided that for me "Make it Work" is my battle cry. I have wanted all of my life to make my way in the world as an artist. I have spent a great portion of my life working for the Wolf, and it is my turn to step up and blow the wolf off the porch.

Committed or Should be.

I think that we all must decide what is best for us. I am not advocating being irresponsible. What I am saying is if you really want something bad enough you can endure just about anything. Lack of sleep, lack of focus (temporarily), a job with the wolf, or whatever it takes to make the life you want. Commit to a set time you will work on your dream. Work on it every day. Little by little you will work your way into who you are really meant to be. If your dream is true, if you are on plan, and if you are truly committed, you won't give up. I sure haven't.

What are your thoughts? Do you have some of these same struggle? Have you given up?