Create your Passion

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Moondance

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 12:32 am Click here to edit this post
I had my doubts with sharing this because of the 'stigma' that goes with it... :)

<taking a big breath>

I had my class tonight and it's such a great energy boost. It's a simple scene study/acting class but it fills me up to where I feel I am on a natural high (opposed to an unnatural high of course)

So I thought I would start a thread on creativity ... what do you do to get it and what is the passion behind it that drives you?

I love my job as a private trainer and I love love love working with animals but what lights my fire is creating on stage or on camera. When I do a play or have a role that I am working, it is an incredible feeling knowing that I could possibly tap into feelings that I am not familiar with by becoming a character. To take it one step farther...I would be able to have a little more empathy toward someone that I come across in a situation close to that part. It teaches me about myself. I love being able to become someone different for a time and having the privilege of coming back to my life. When I do Improv or a comedy scene I have the opportunity to make someone laugh (natures best medicine) and even laugh at myself. Laughing at/with yourself is great therapy and you don't even have to be an actor for that. I don't need the fame ... that's probably a good thing because I don't have that but I do have all of the opportunities to work in what I find to be the best job I have ever had... I would do it for free ... which I have done quit often!
BTW ... my class is right around the block from the Big Brother House!

I wanted to share and I want to know what floats your boat ? ... Lights your fire? Get's your panties in an uproar?

What is your creativity and how do you get it?

Xenia

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 01:40 am Click here to edit this post
Cool! I could talk about creativity, the creative process and following your passion until the cows come home...

Moon: It really is a testament that you love what you are doing when you feel yourself getting lost it in, allowing it to consume you and then taking that energy and incorporating it into the rest of your life. You are lucky to have found your passion.

For me, my creativity comes from feeling a sense of purpose. When I was a freelance journalist for 6 years straight, it was doing the interviews and digging deep to find something significant within the person or the story I was writing about.

My creativity is also fueled by wanting to evoke a reaction. When I was maintaining a self-help e-zine a few years ago I did some of my best writing because I wanted people to really look inward. When I spent time writing stories for porn sites I wrote with just as much passion because I wanted my reader to totally get off.

And my creativity emerges when I want bring something beautiful into the world. I do that through photography. Just looking at colors and patterns and textures fills me up an intense passion.

I suppose it comes down to the desire for self-expression and need to know that you contributing something to the world.

Moondance

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 01:57 am Click here to edit this post
Xenia - You expressed that so well... I knew you could relate to the passion of creativity!

I am so very lucky that I love both of my jobs .... Some people cannot say they love one of their jobs more less two but I do. I guess 'blessed' is a better word because I feel we create our own 'luck.'

I think of Neil and Lisa ... to do this board for free but still be so enthusiastic and passionate about it ... look how it has grown. Intentions and creativity is a great combo!

Creativity comes in so many different ways, costumes or expressions ... the key is to find one ... at least one. Without creativity is to be without life.

Thanks for responding...I know it's late ...
Time for me to go to bed so I can create pain for my clients tomorrow in the form of a push up!

Xenia

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 10:59 am Click here to edit this post
That fact that no one else has responded to this topic really scares me. Does that mean no one else here values their creativity or respects it enough to discuss it?

Yikes.

Roger_Ramjet

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 11:03 am Click here to edit this post
Xenia--won't be able to get to it till after work. In my case, just the opposite of your concern--I have a lot to say about this!! And I'll be aying it with a lot of passion and intensity. (luckily people can skip it if they wish--it will be a tome)

Mantastic

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 11:13 am Click here to edit this post
Me too. Don't panic.

Luke

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 11:13 am Click here to edit this post
Hmmm I'll respond... Creativity for me is best expressed through music. (I'd probably wither up and die if someday I am unable to make music.) I'm not a virtuoso pianist or a prodigy or anything like that. But I do okay on the piano, and playing really helps me deal with a lot of stuff in everyday life.

My college years were the most tumultuous for me, cuz that's when I started to discover a lot of things... my own sexuality... my own spirituality... my own creativity. I remember sometimes doing an all-nighter cramming for tests at the last minute, and usually about 3 am or so, I'd sneak into the big chapel in our school and start playing the piano--by myself, in complete darkness. It was during those kinds of moments when I first discovered translating my feelings, my hopes, my dreams, my regrets, and my pain into music. For me, that has always been my way of being creative--expressing everything that is going on inside my mind into another form--a musical form. And then sharing that with others... that's my ultimate high.

Arreal

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 11:53 am Click here to edit this post
I find this a very difficult one to answer actually. I find that I am pssionate about pretty much everything I do...writing, drawing, reading, being in here (lol), talking, interior decorating. The problem, like I spoke about last night, is that I am so completely consumed with something, that I burn out before I finish.

I get so consumed by things, that I forget life exists outside my creative, temporary passion. I forget to eat, I forget my family and friends.
I breath it for those days or weeks that it consumes me, I dream it and I talk it.

Then one day the passion is gone and I'm off to something else. I'm driven by one thing after another never really able to maintain a healthy balance.

It's frustrating, as I said last night, when it comes to not being allowed to complete things.

I think perhpas Roger may have had a good insight into me last night. With my illness, the one passion I have continued with for years is my drive to understand myself. That is a constant,
driving force in my life...not always pleasant, but it does move me forward. I don't consider that 'creative', it's just something I HAVE to do, so I do it.

Himay10ns

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 11:59 am Click here to edit this post
I find I can express my creativity in the way that I decorate my home. Each room in my house expresses my moods and each has a different effect on me depending on my state of mind. My study, where I spend most of my nights, has 6 large floor-to-ceiling windows with flowing gauze curtains. The hardwood floors are covered with a persian rug given to me by my Great Aunt. The walls are covered with pictures of my family and there are many plants and trees. The colors in the room are deep burgandy, navy and green. The ficus trees are adorned with white lights and the walls are painted parchment. My computer is housed in a large cherrywood armoire and I sit in a burgandy leather chair. There is a love seat and coffee table and one green lawyer's lamp that burns well into the evening. I spend a majority of my "hometime" in this room. It's filled with candles and music and old books. My cat is usually laying in the love seat right beside me. I take pride in my home and I put my heart in decorating my surroundings.

Moondance

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 01:04 pm Click here to edit this post
May ... I loved that ... I was right there with you. I too have my computer and office set up with my Armoire desk with a couple of cats of course helping with any tasks that I do!

Arreal... you have passion for passion. I think that is wonderful. You write and draw with your creativity.

Luke... I would love to hear you play!

No one has to be a Mozart or Hemingway ... as long as you nurture what that you love and continue to create

Creativity is your soul... Passion is the fuel

Mantastic

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 01:32 pm Click here to edit this post
I decorate my work-station to be creative.

Going clockwise from the top left corner of my monitor, there are:

-a 96/7 Upper Deck Ice transparent hockey card of Saku Koivu (#89);

-a medium-sized plastic dinosaur I got at McDonalds (I originally wanted the plastic puppet/glove-thing but they ran out. I love puppets) with a tiny Canadian flag I jammed in his neck;

-a teensy plastic pig I found outside in the parking lot, which I arranged so that he's kind of sniffing the brontosaurus' butt;

-a convex mirror I got at Pep Boys, so I can see what's going on behind me (people think it's hilarious to sneak up behind you here--I have no idea why);

-a 'White Trash' sticker, with a picture of a trailer on it;

-two Starting Lineup plastic figurines of Jaromir Jagr and John LeClair, arranged so they are high-stiucking each other, and LeClair is winning;

-a postcard of two young girls giving the camera the finger--I love this postcard with all my heart--from Birds, which is a bar on Franklin in Hollywood;

-a picture of a certain girl holding an extremely large black cat;

-a postcard of Copenhagen that I look at and wish I was back there;

-a Sid Vicious and Nancy sticker;

-another sticker that says "PRMLSCRM MTHRFCKR";

-an ancient "Chrissy" from Three's Company bubblegum sticker;

-some surfing stickers;

-a 'Watch More Porn' sticker going vertically up the left side of the monitor

Plus there's a huge movie poster on the wall of the office, from the unforgettable cinematic gem "Take This Job and Shove It", starring Robert Hays and Art Carney. Next to that on the wall a picture of Bjork from the new film 'Dancer in the Dark'--go see it, it's brilliant!). And a jade plant that doesn't do much.

Vykin

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 01:52 pm Click here to edit this post
My passion is being able to meet people from all walks of life, rich or poor, who can enrich my mind and teach me lessons. There age is not a factor. I was involved in education for close to 20 years both in an administrative position, and an elected position. Every time I saw something good done for children, I knew my contributions were of value. There is nothing more thrilling in life, than that of a smile in a child's or young teenagers eyes! .
I also enjoy the dynamic of negotiations, be they union contracts, management contracts. The dynamic of two sides trying to come to an agreement on something is thrilling! Having been involved in numerous government related job contracts, in a province where the environment is on of the top priorities. I spent two years involved in a Commission on Land Use Planning in the province. This involved bringing together over 30 different interest groups (or sectors) to come to an agreement on various parcels of land and how they should be utilized. When you see avid environmentalists, sitting across the table from CEO's of major corporations, coming to terms on how to protect our natural resources while maintaining economic stability, its a remarkable experience. Of course mediating such land negotiations is a task in itself. However it is the anticipation of seeing potential resolutions from diverse people which I am passionate about.
I also love being able to address a group of individuals and train them on facilitation of meetings, workshops, conferences etc.

Okay enough of work passions, my personal passions are two fold (but maybe threefold) I love to travel and I think have been many places but wish to go to many more. In fact, I would like to hear about where others have travelled, so I won't dwell on this in here, but rather I'll set up a separate folder for this topic. My other passion and top one is my son. He is 17 yrs old and in his Grade 12, (or a "Grad") as they like to be called. He is an only child, and teaches me things I never imagined I could learn. He is an excellent student, involved in sports and plans to get his Masters in Kiniesology along with Teaching at the Secondary level. He will make an excellent teacher of others. He makes me honored to be his parent.

Mantastic

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 01:57 pm Click here to edit this post
Good post, Vyk.

Those are nobel passions.

Finding out more and more about people here...

Vykin

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 02:50 pm Click here to edit this post
Thax mantastic, don't know if they are nobel, but that is what i love to do. Lol on your passions, you made me laugh. Especially after I just came from the the other side of the house and see Xenia is PMSing

Mantastic

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 03:39 pm Click here to edit this post
Yes. Well. I'm sensing a tiff over there in Travelscape.

I'm staying out of that one, though I'm sure the spectators will love the gladiatatorial (sp?) aspect of the conflict.

Moondance

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 03:51 pm Click here to edit this post
I think I'll stay over here with you guys ...

I Love what you guys wrote ... Mantastic... you could put a spin on dirt! I wish you were around more....

Vykin... I worked with a children's theater group a couple of years ago and the their faces were priceless when they finished a play. They were so full with accomplishment. What you can learn from kids .... There are so few walls when you are young so less judgments. It is great to see through their eyes

Zebulon

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 03:58 pm Click here to edit this post
Sorry all, but some people are so negative. I'm sure Xenia will be by soon to spread her good cheer and break up your excellent conversation.

I'll be back shortly to contribute to the discussion.

Vykin

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 05:37 pm Click here to edit this post
LOl Zeb she's probably lurking as we speak.
Hi moondance, yes it must have been a sight to see the expression on those kid's faces.

Roger_Ramjet

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 05:45 pm Click here to edit this post
Wow, I jumped the gun! I thought the thread was about passion. It is about creativity! I have lot's of former, and little of the latter, so I won't be writing a tome. (you guys are lucky) Photography is about the only thing were I have any creativity going on.

I'll get back to it later. Have to re-direct my thought pattern---creativity----huuummmmm

I would have done so much better with passion as the issue. Discussion for another time--we still have lots of time left!

Vykin

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 06:08 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger, it is about passion, moondance created this folder, however it looks to me like Xenia only noticed the "ass" letters in "Passion"

Roger_Ramjet

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 06:12 pm Click here to edit this post
Vykin, Moon wrote:

"So I thought I would start a thread on creativity"

In re-reading the post, the issue of passion comes into play concerning her creativity. I don't mind waiting...I think I owe it to Moon to keep her thread on topic.

Moondance

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 06:13 pm Click here to edit this post
Vykin ... you are sooooo bad! LOL

Vykin

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 06:14 pm Click here to edit this post
Lol moon and in keeping with rogers suggestion I am also passionate about this folder

Moondance

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 06:18 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger

This is what I think ... Creativity is your soul (desire) and passion is the fuel.

Sometimes I confuss myself!

Roger_Ramjet

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 06:23 pm Click here to edit this post
Moon--it seemed that your post was about just what you are saying--your soul/desire. Did I get that correct?

Moondance

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 06:27 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger - Yes, this is what inspiried me to start the threadbut what ever direction it moves someone is great. Talk about what you want to share... your passion (sounds like you have many from other posts) or what you do for creativity which takes passion to drive it.

Roger_Ramjet

Monday, October 16, 2000 - 12:41 pm Click here to edit this post
The topic I've been thinking about for a couple of days...more so what to say than anything else.

For me, it comes from within. I am most passionate about myself…about knowing who I am. Self awareness is something I've worked on since I was 13. I came to believe that it is the key to successfully knowing anyone else.

I approach most everything with passion-and intensity (although this discussion topic isn't about intensity). Like Moon, I love my job….I love what it's all about in terms of the goals of managing waste correctly (the big picture affect if everyone in the world did it correctly), and the individual tasks that, when put together, allows us to have a measured level of success. I love the regulations, and at the same time have thought they were ridiculous. In the end though, what I really am most bothered about is the fact people have acted in ways that require such strict regulations. Now THAT gets me going…

There is something special about being around someone who has passion for something…there is an energy flow that is hard to describe. Things happen because of such people…work gets done, things get attended to, ideas become reality, and humans seem to be at their best when passion is in play.

By observation, it seems that people who have one or more passions feel better about themselves. It seems that they can be a part of something…or someone. For Moon it is the camera and the stage. For Luke his music. Notice how different they communicate when talking about these subjects. Notice how life's energies flow. Notice how much better they feel about themselves, the people around them, and about life. Pretty powerful stuff that we see in just our interaction in less than two weeks. If you have one or more passions, think and feel back to your last encounter.

Passion takes energy, although it also gives energy. It is what allows us to draw on whatever we have within ourselves, and to use it in a focused manner. Passion takes away the emptiness that can fill a life. Passion can provide direction for a lost soul. Passion can give meaning to something that seems to have no meaning. How does one get passion??? That is a question that has a different answer for everyone-just as what we become passionate for or about. What is your calling?? What do you truly love?? What means so much to you that your life wouldn't be the same if it were gone (that can include an idea)?? What brings warmth to your heart, and a smile on your face or inside of your body? Those things would be your passion.

Moondance

Monday, October 16, 2000 - 12:44 pm Click here to edit this post
What a wonderful post Roger!