I made it to the blog! I was going to let myself off the hook one more time since I’ve done so much today and it’s late…again, and this sweet baby girl has not let me sleep very much this week. Bless it.
This is my attempt to fight the resistance against creating something, anything. I have been procrastinating this very moment of opening up my thoughts and talents to others. So here it is. I could go to bed and probably should, but I set a goal to finally do this entry, so here’s my shot to create something before I implode.
I got a taste of the high of it a little earlier today when I went to my first Ukulele class, yes Ukulele. Well, I showed up with lyrics and a tune to a lullaby I wrote. I needed it put to music. My teacher did just that. He put it on strings for me. He gave it chords and notes in this magical 30 minutes. Something that was not created, now is. I participated in the art of song and was fulfilled. As I enjoyed the euphoric feeling the rest of the day, I realized that it was bringing more order into something unfinished. I left having made something new. I guess this is what it means to be co-creators with God. No other created being creates art like humans. It’s a privilege not to be taken lightly. I’d even say it’s our responsibility. We’ve been given a talent to use to serve God and help our neighbor. It’s our life mission to figure it out and multiply its influence on the world around you. Only you can have the affect that you are going to have on the world. It is your spot. It is your light that no one else can shine. It will not be taken over by another if you don’t let it shine. It will just burn out. And that’s so sad. You MUST bring order to the song in your head by finding the right chords and creating something new, something called ordered beauty. Don’t just be an unplayed work of art. Bring a little order and beauty into your corner of the world by using your unique talents.
I just did it. My jumbled day and mind just unwinded into an ordered string of lights. No burn out tonight. I am thankful for that. Coming out of the darkness into the light is invigorating.
Night Lights,
AC
P.S. Work in progress: Take 1
Light Strung Studio 