The Desert Shouldn’t Be Such A Lonely Place

September 4, 2012 4 Comments


Are you walking through a desert… that was the question I asked you yesterday.

Is your desert a lonely place?

By it’s very nature a physical desert is desolate, dry and barren, it seldom rains, and nothing much lives there.

Many creative people feel isolated and alone in their artistic dreams and pursuits; many of us have families who live outside the realm of our dreams, understanding and comprehending little of why we MUST do what we do.

The strange fact is the desert is crammed full of lonely creative people, each on their own journey, each searching for their particular own oasis. Yet many of us are convinced that we must travel alone, that we must carry our own burdens, that no one will ever understand.

Instead be part of a new tribe of desert walkers, find comfort in the arms of other dreamers, the desert shouldn’t be such a lonely place.

 

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

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  • Phil Rood

    I think that where you’re going is in forming artist communities, right Geoff? I’ve found that I’ve gotten a lot of support from other artists and encouragement to keep working. I’ve gotten advice and I’ve got a few trusted souls that I can bounce ideas off of when I get stuck.

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      I think of it as a shared experience… other artists are sometimes the only ones who understand artists

      • Phil Rood

        I have to acknowledge how lucky I am in this respect. I am not married to an artist, but she does understand why I do what I do. She understands that having creative outlets is important to me, and she supports me in every way she can. I have my own studio space in our home, she gives me time and space to work in, helps me with business decisions, and is very encouraging. She does not share my love of cartooning, or even understand it sometimes, but she is still the one most in my corner.

        She understands what’s important to me, why it’s important to me, and that her support is important to me. I am a very lucky guy

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