The other day I came across a TED talk that struck a chord with me, the actor Ethan Hawke was talking about how art isn’t a luxury, but rather a means of sustenance. Here is the link to the video so you can have a listen for yourselves here.
In this fast-paced world, with a strong focus on CV’s filled to the brim with academic and professional accomplishments and a competitive society driven by money and perceived success – the presence of art, in all its forms, is often forgotten or set aside.
Art isn’t strictly about painting, film, writing, or other processes that have been traditionally deemed as creative. Moreso, it’s about connecting to your inner self and understanding what revitalizes you. Art can be found in the complex language of mathematics, it can be found when looking at the world through an anthropological lens, an environmental lens, or through the trickling down of leadership in organizations. Art is all around us, and even more importantly, it is within us.
When we align ourselves to the things that bring us joy and add value to our lives, we create art as a result. We are immersed in art on a daily basis, simply by taking in the world around us, through sight, touch, smell, and taste.
In both our professional lives, as well as personal lives, the way we carry ourselves is a form of art. Rippled with intention, curation of impression, creative communication, and the exchange of ideas, energy, and knowledge with others.
When we become more consciously aware of what sparks that creativity in us, and how the world responds to us, we can make more informed decisions towards fulfilment at work and at home.
So, that makes me curious, how does art show up in your life?
