Guest Blog – The Terrible Problem of Artistic Envy

July 29, 2012 3 Comments


Today’s guest blog is bought to you by Portland musician Emily Crawford. You can visit Emily’s Facebook page here or go to her website here.

There are few things more destructive than a spirit of Envy from artist to artist.

On the other hand, there are few things more inspiring than a person who faces their own insecurities while courageously choosing to become a part of a community of artists.

Envy is often the robber of community.

We must push past our feelings of inadequacy and not succumb to isolation and self-obsession. By surrounding ourselves with other artists that can help us grow, we are standing in the face of our insecurities and demanding that they get out of the drivers seat.

Envy will try and steal our joy, but what is lost can always be found again through equanimity.

Today pay attention to feelings of competition that may rise up in you, and try replacing them with positive and uplifting thoughts toward others.

2012 Copyright- Seven Sentences – Guest Blog

About GeoffTalbot: Geoff Talbot is the founder of this Creative Blog. He loves writing words that encourage creative people.

All Posts by
  • Wes Roberts

    Thought provoking post…thank you!  Also sounds like too many churches, religious organizations and denominations.  What may just happen if we all functioned as God’s people for his purposes in our world…and not our own?

    • Emily Crawford

      Wes, you are so right about this in regards to the church. There is so much scheming and scamming happening, “for the sake of the gospel”. This should not be so!

  • http://www.distillingwords.com/ Chris Lovie-Tyler

    “Envy is often the robber of community.”

    Great observation, and an excellent post, Emily. Thanks!