josh Allan

Nothing incredibly long or insightful today, but I thought I’d share a couple things.

I came across an article yesterday that actually gave me some hope amidst our current energy crisis/meltdown and wanted to share it:

IT’S SOLAR POWER’S TIME TO SHINE
by Jon Markman

Sounds great to me! Here’s hoping some short-sighted idiot baby boomer doesn’t start shooting it down.

One more thought for the day.

I don’t know if you’re a writer, musician, or creative person, but if you share that particular illness with me, you know how we often have a tendency to wait around for “that special moment” when “it” hits us and we are in the “place” — mentally, spiritually, emotionally, whatever — to create art. This phenomena is what led to the rise of terminology like “writer’s block.” And to an extent, I think it’s accurate; sometimes we just aren’t “feeling it,” whatever “IT” is.

But the more I grow, as a human being and as an artist, the more I’m realizing that inspiration usually comes… when I go looking for it. Not always, but often.

If I am not feeling particularly creative, many times I can jump-start those juices by pulling the trigger — by sitting down at the piano, pulling out the guitar, or by just starting to write a new blog entry.

Like I said; nothing huge or universe-altering today. But if you’re an artist — or someone who cares about the future of the planet — be encouraged.

And, to quote Jon Stewart, a moment of Zen:

Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens. –Carl Jung

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