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Monday, November 18, 2013

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I wonder sometimes why I bother with art. With blogging, with paper crafting, with stringing stupid pine cones and felt leaves around the apartment. Crafts, paint, camera. Why? What do these things matter?

I don't know.

But I do know this.

When the bills are piling high and we are scrounging for loose change, I suddenly want to create.
When the days are short and the sun sets far too soon, I want to cut and paste.
When things get too loud in my head, I want to write.
When I need to see the beautiful things in this ordinary life, I reach for the camera. 

And that's all I know. And maybe that's all that matters. 












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16 comments:

  1. Megan KlacknerNovember 18, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    mmmm yes. sometimes we just need to create for creativity's sake. it inspires and keeps us going :)

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  2. Jessica WilsonNovember 18, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    love these words.
    it's in us. That's why we have to create!

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  3. kristynNovember 18, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Amen. Creativity is such a blessing and a part of who we are.

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  4. KariNovember 18, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    So true! For me, it's an escape from everyday woes and a chance to make something pretty out of nothing. Just saying that I made something makes me feel good:) Love how you put this.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 18, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Love how you put those words together.

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  6. AlysseNovember 18, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    I love this! I feel the same way, whenever I get stressed I just want to craft, crochet or read :)

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  7. JoyLeanneNovember 18, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    I made a lists reason why I write. It sounds very similar to yours. Keep at it. Your soul will thank you.

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  8. Kierra MakaylaNovember 18, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Lovely reasons.

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  9. Christy CampbellNovember 18, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    yes! yes, yes and yes. Loved your post.

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  10. Erin NausinNovember 18, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    I just treasure this post. It speaks to so much of my heart. Your creativity influences other people -- be encouraged! Thanks for your words.

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  11. AmyNovember 19, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I feel the same way 99% of the time.
    but for some people - art is just...life...it just makes sense.
    the way we see things, feel things, read things...it all flows from that creative place in our hearts.
    without art I would feel so unbalanced.

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  12. UnknownNovember 19, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Amen! Thank you for this post. Love.

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  13. DaughterofDementiaDecember 10, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    So very true. thank you for finding the words.

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  14. DaughterofDementiaDecember 10, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    So very true. thank you for finding the words.

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  15. trulymegsDecember 30, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Beautifully written. I often feel the same way. Also, this photo is stunning!

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  16. NicoleMarch 28, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Beatutiful words. You ARE a writer already. Keep at it. and thank you.

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