Courting Problems...

While not specifically referring to "artistry" in any proper sense of the term, this article is applicable to all of us - whether artist, technician or patron.  I very highly approve this message, and because of reading have embarked with renewed vigor on the path of service. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/31/opinion/31brooks.html?_r=4

(If you're not able to access the above link please see the additional post: Courting Problems: Take 2)

Now, this may be a tough pill to swallow sometimes, especially when we get in to the mindset that it's "all about me!", but maybe its something we all need to try to do better? (not saying we don't already to some extent. I just think its a good reminder)

From the article:

"When you read a biography of someone you admire, it’s rarely the things that made them happy that compel your admiration. It’s the things they did to court unhappiness — the things they did that were arduous and miserable, which sometimes cost them friends and aroused hatred. It’s excellence, not happiness, that we admire most."

"The purpose in life is not to find yourself. It’s to lose yourself. "

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Peace & Joy!
Michelle