Like it or not, we live in a world of labels. And then there are the labels others apply to us as well as those we apply to ourselves. Obviously, the most important ones are the self-imposed ones. The question is, are you using them as limitations or as invitations to something greater?
Suffice it to say that your perception of yourself is far more important than that of what others see you as. Yes, we may rely on others for employment or the need to feel appreciated, but at the end of the day, you are the driver of your life. How do you want to live it?
So, getting back to labels, where on the creative spectrum are you? And don’t tell me that you’re not. We’ll dig deeper into the concept that everyone is creative in another blog post.
Are you a writer, tattoo artist, dancer, cook, designer, engineer, actor, painter, woodworker, architect, musician, sculptor, metal worker, floral arranger, poet, inventor, illustrator, cartoonist, singer, baker, craftsperson, website builder filmmaker, dreamer, storyteller, computer programmer, mime, voiceover artist, or…?
Is this a job, a hobby, a curiosity, or…?
Do you do this full-time or as inspiration strikes?
Can you check off more than one of these things?
Does any of this matter? Of course not! Mix and match all of these! Do what you want, when and where you want it. There is no reason to fall into any prescriptive mode. All that does is satisfy the people who can’t see beyond their own limits.
Your ability doesn’t matter as long as you’re doing it. Proficiency improves with experience.
Be bold, be creative, and be what YOU want to be. Wear ALL the labels proudly. And in doing so, I’m sure you’ll have a creative way of doing so.