I love to work. Most people dread it. As artists, it’s a tragedy to turn work into drudgery. Hence it’s wise to be reminded of the value of creative work besides the obviousness of sustaining a living. Today, I leave it primarily to the words of others to make some critical points clear:
On work connecting us to action (thus giving it meaning):
On work being a reminder to play:
On work being a declaration of independence and authenticity:
On work challenging us to overcome insecurity:
On work revealing truths:
On work being a lifelong practice:
On work helping to reset priorities:
On work keeping us capable:
On work keeping us sane:
On work’s value to perception and understanding reality:
On work challenging us to do what we really want to do:
On work’s potential to align ourselves spiritually: