Do Your Art

I have this theory—nothing scientific, just a pet hypothesis I’ve been nursing for a few years. And it is this: the thing that makes life worth living is a little side project in redemption. A little piece of art on the side that you’re working on, a little life-giving project that you’re loving on. A beat-up car you’re slowly restoring. A manuscript you’re tinkering with. A scrapbook you’re creating.

Whatever that is for you, keep doing it. Better yet, make more time for it. Stop watching so much TV and attend to your art instead.

Have you ever thought about making this project your full-time job? Don’t do this if it would corrupt your art, but wow. What if...?