Showing Up
Lately, I've been thinking about the word, constancy. I am reminded of the beach. I know we are in the middle of winter, and depending on where you live, you may be experiencing it in all its glory. Gray skies included.
But when I think about this word, I remember the waves with a perfect blue sky and white puffy clouds. One day in my 20's I recall visiting the beach alone and just standing there at the shore bracing each wave with my pant legs rolled up. Suddenly, I had this sense of understanding when I realized that one thing was for sure. If I remained in this place the waves would surely come. I may sink a little, and I may even be moved, but the waves would never stop. Constancy. Like His love, like God's faithfulness, like His word. The meaning of the word constancy has to do with being loyal and dedicated. Like being committed to a spouse. But it is also a quality of permanence, persistence, and having an enduring nature.
The beautiful thing about qualities like these is that they are reflected in the Trinity. Also, that we are partakers in this divine nature. This means we either long for constancy or we are engaged in reflecting it in some way. How does this expression of steadiness help us in our studio practice as creative people?
When we are consistent and regularly engaged in the creative process, the outcomes are beautiful and even surprising. We no longer rely on inspiration to fuel us, rather we fuel our efforts by "showing up." When we remain persistent in this pursuit, we discover that we are only scratching the surface. There is always work to do. We can't help but insist on being heard for we have something important to share. The faithful exchange of "showing up" brings about a beautiful body of work that speaks to the viewer. How perfect.
What if we are that sacred place where He faithfully shows up to create and the end result is a beautiful body, a temple, a bride? What is your studio practice? How does consistently showing up to do the "work" end up surprising and even delighting you? How do you push through when you lack inspiration, insight, or lack of direction?
These are some questions we just want you to ponder. We will also talk about these questions in our next Revelations of The Artist Creative Group. You’re invited to join the conversation on Thursday 18th, at 7 pm on ZOOM 299 064 3514
Creatively serving,
