Once upon a time, you dreamed of being/doing/experiencing something…
a career dream,
a vacation spot,
a pastime that led to fame and fortune…
You know, back in the once-upon time when you still believed in fairy tales.
You probably put that dream on hold for many good reasons~~
you had to grow up,
get a job,
take care of your responsibilities.
You became civilized.
Don’t you think that dream could use a visit?
Take it off the shelf for a moment and look it over.
Gotten quite dusty since you last saw it…hmmm…
maybe just a little polish here and there.
Being civilized isn’t always what it’s made out to be…
You could take that dream out sometimes,
couldn’t you?
Just to play.
From time to time.
Who knows what could happen?
Take a walk on the wild side.
Sep 30, 2011 @ 15:21:36
This is just beautiful, I don’t know why but I keep finding all these blog posts that help relieve my anxiety. I’m aspiring to become a fine artist but everyone thinks that I’m just talking-the-talk. But I’m serious, I’ll be majoring in fine/studio arts at a university/art school and when time comes, I’ll work as many jobs as I can to support myself as I look around for my big break (I don’t plan on just sitting there and waiting).
Sep 30, 2011 @ 16:05:43
Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to read & respond so thoughtfully.
Never doubt that you are an artist. The fact that you want to create art, and the fact that you’re doing something to make it happen is evidence that you are an artist. Blessings on your path!
Oct 01, 2011 @ 05:58:16
Nice work. I’m at a disadvantage here, though. I never quit believing in fairy tales.
Oct 01, 2011 @ 16:14:44
Well, then…it’s the second star on the right, and straight on til morning… thank you so much for taking the time to read & comment!
Oct 01, 2011 @ 06:35:02
I have learned, the hard way, “Don’t let life get in the way of living”
It’s never too late to live. To be present for ones life.
Oct 01, 2011 @ 16:18:23
So true, Michael. The worst barriers to creativity are the ones we participate in…
Oct 05, 2011 @ 10:47:18
I love this and the owl…Very creative too.
Oct 05, 2011 @ 10:59:34
Thank you for taking time to stop by, read, & comment, Jackie. I like your site, too!
Oct 06, 2011 @ 12:13:18
A little bit, or a lot, of what I’m doing now with my photography. Something finally came hurling back at me from my childhood, and now it’s taking flight. Loved this writing. You do good.
Oct 06, 2011 @ 12:21:11
Thank you, Katie! Some of the best inspirations come back to us from childhood, don’t they?
Oct 20, 2011 @ 05:54:21
Insightful and well written …
Lovely,
Isadora
Oct 20, 2011 @ 08:51:01
Thank you, Isadora.