I’ve been a dreamer my whole life, but as you grow older and start to take on more responsibility it becomes harder. You let go of some dreams because they’re too far out there for anything realistic while still holding onto others that seem reasonable enough at first glance yet farther away than ever before-a juggling act which can be difficult when the world feels like its against us all day long! I know how this game works: keep your head down low between waves so nothing hits ya’, don’t get close enough for brokewave rolleyes from flames or knives thrown into crowds (those aren’t just things people say)…but sometimes we need those risks. Stay Sober Dreamers!
The above photo is of the work that I started in my warehouse/studio. The photo was sent to my wife and then it sat in my phone. A frozen moment that I captured only to let sit after it was snapped. Most of my life is like that… Maybe we all grow old and lose focus or let the grip of life squeeze us tighter and tighter that we bow to safety and routine. I know some people like the safe life and routine is great to raise a family. But, a bit of chaos is what makes life worth living.
Now, the paint that is in that photo is paint from Lowe’s. I said that I wanted paint and I pulled the truck over from the far left hand lane to get in the turning line to get to Lowe’s. This was a thought and then an action as I was passing the store. I had my mind made up that I was going to find paint that someone had had mixed, but didn’t pick it. That is why you see the color blue, I am not a blue type of person. I miss these moments the most in life. The thought and then the action. Some people would call this impulse, but I call it living life on my own terms.
Now, why in the hell am I here writing at 1:24am in the morning? Kanye West!!! I just watch part two to the documentary and I was inspired to get out of the bed and write. I think that I have to do this more often, I think that I am missing the inspiration that fuels my fire on the inside. I think I need to let this fire rage free and see where it leads me too.
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