Find a creative outlet. Sometimes I feel like an artist without an art form.
A few weeks ago, I attended a holiday craft fair featuring the work of several of my co-workers. I was amazed by the quality, quantity, and creativity of the offerings. I work with some talented folks and I was beyond proud and excited for them. I also did most of my holiday shopping at their tables.
On the other hand, there was a part of me that was horribly jealous. I felt a little sick, as if I had missed a boat that everyone else had managed to catch. How are they able to do such interesting things that I feel I cannot do? After all, we all have similar jobs that require similar skill sets. Surely I am not the only one missing a creative spark?
Of course the answer to all of this is that my colleagues have experimented enough with different crafts that they know what they do well. They've got years of practice behind them and they've put in a lot of work.
Do you think it's too much to hope that I might be able to have a few modest offerings to sell at next year's craft fair?
No comments:
Post a Comment