LifeSupercharger
Flickr haze (69/365)
Day 69: You could say I've been in a Flickr haze lately. I think I've been putting too much thought into my Project 365. With that being said, the results do not necessarily correspond to this fact. I think a primary reason is that I tend to be a very self-aware and somewhat self-conscious individual. This trait serves me well in many areas of my life. Being in tune with myself and my strengths and weaknesses allows me to strive to improve each and every day. I know that this sounds like a cliche, but I assure you it is not. I strive for perfection, although I understand I will not fully achieve it. With respect to my creativity, this same self-awareness seems to be a handicap. Instead of freeing my mind to create, I'm always evaluating how the finished product will be received, both by my own critical mind and others. A couple of months ago on Daran HB's photostream, I read a quote that said, "Art reaches its greatest peak when devoid of self-consciousness. Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make." I believe this will present the greatest challenge to the further development of my creativity, although I will not let it deter or defeat me.
Flickr haze (69/365)
Day 69: You could say I've been in a Flickr haze lately. I think I've been putting too much thought into my Project 365. With that being said, the results do not necessarily correspond to this fact. I think a primary reason is that I tend to be a very self-aware and somewhat self-conscious individual. This trait serves me well in many areas of my life. Being in tune with myself and my strengths and weaknesses allows me to strive to improve each and every day. I know that this sounds like a cliche, but I assure you it is not. I strive for perfection, although I understand I will not fully achieve it. With respect to my creativity, this same self-awareness seems to be a handicap. Instead of freeing my mind to create, I'm always evaluating how the finished product will be received, both by my own critical mind and others. A couple of months ago on Daran HB's photostream, I read a quote that said, "Art reaches its greatest peak when devoid of self-consciousness. Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make." I believe this will present the greatest challenge to the further development of my creativity, although I will not let it deter or defeat me.