Chasing Hours

I met a client downtown Saturday night for a content shoot. He was gathering content for the coming months. Like many artist he understands the importance of having content ready especially in down times. Everything was going smoothly and we moved from location to location getting what we needed.

As we walked to his car for a wardrobe change we got on the subject of always being so busy in our lives we weren't able to create art on a regular basis. This subject was all too familiar because it comes up with artist a lot. We seek out extra minutes in the day where we can put something together. Always looking to make up for lost time. It becomes a game, maybe you're writing a verse at the bus stop or writing a blog on your lunch break. But you can become easily frustrated.

It's no secret it becomes harder the more involved you get with your vision. Which is why so many change paths or stop all together. I personally know so many who got fed up with it and just went another direction. It's hard to watch, but even harder to live it.

I've come across many at a different stage in their career, that I've finally realized it's a long game. It's a longer journey than the one I thought I set out on in the beginning. Sometimes it has to end in order for it to begin, then you wake up and see your true calling. All those hours you thought you didn't have, are there, just in seconds and small moments you might be overlooking.

When we think about what people go through in order to make their dreams a reality, we tend to overlook the middle. We see where they came from and where they're at. This in turn gives most of us anxiety about continuing. I want to tell you to enjoy the ride, but that's easier said than done. I myself lose sight of those words from at times. Then I'm reminded down the road and I have an "ah ha" moment.

Instead of chasing hours, we should enjoy these hours.

To be continued.