Things Undefined

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky_GwkBDMYA

I love this song. Its about being ALIVE!! I.ve thought about naming my daughter Olive, but spelling it A-L-I-V-E.

I.ve been thinking a lot lately about creativity, in the context of our societies' approach to the idea. Do we embrace it? Im not convinced that we do, considering the constructs that hold many back who aspire to be artists, or pursue freelance work. When compared to other cultures, however ours is very open to the pursuit of creativity. I assume it most likely depends on what city you live in, what opportunities you are given, and what unique aptitudes you are able to develop. I can think for hours about the way our world has created so many institutions that bound us to paths and patterns that may be unnatural for some to follow. Education is the paramount example for this concept. Did God intend for such a structure that our society revolves around? I value education, understand its purpose, and would even advocate for all to have the opportunity to become educated, but that doesn't change the fact that it is man made. I think people who aspire to pursue creativity may have a harder time initially becoming established and reaching stability, but in the long run have the ability to become world changers. Thinking about these creative opportunities that can be chased after gives me a breath of fresh air and draws me back to the truth that we have been created in God.s image.

During a recent visit to Waco, I spent some time at the house in the picture. It was a very significant time of talking with two old friends and roommates, Chloe and Mindy. Their house is similar to the one i referred to in a previous blog. It has so much personality. Every room is shaped differently, in an odd way, with cozy nooks and wooden floors. Chloe is such a unique and refreshing person to be around. I visited with her about what the future may look like, and we shared ideas of how creativity, art, and relationships could be the core of our "career path" pursuit.

Here are some old thinks:

I think the thing that sets us apart as humans and makes us unique is our own theoretical design of the ideal person. Each one of us has a mental perception of what or who the ideal person is, but each of our perceptions differ in numerous ways. We see a diverse spectrum of value in different character strengths and view the severity of character flaws in different lights. Every person strives to be that ideal person in their mind in both conscious and subconscious ways, and that is the strive to live up to one’s potential. The ideal person that is in someone’s brain is also what they would look like at their personal full potential. As a Christian, I think God gifted all of his creation with different strengths and talents. He also constructed our brains which make up who we are as people. We all have weaknesses to account for, but using our diverse strengths to become our version of the ideal person in our minds is what differentiates us as a diverse population. We are not unique simply because of who we are, but because of who we strive to be, which directs the essence who we are…..or maybe not. Im jus sayin.