Raising the Stakes

I'm changing it up. I'm leaving the illusory comfort of my full-time work to dive headlong into creative work that I've been longing to pursue since I stepped away from making art almost two years ago.

And just because it fits doesn't mean it's easy. The stakes feel higher. In acting, raising the stakes means increasing the intensity of the character's need to pursue an objective, and raising the stakes often results in exciting drama. The stakes are higher because I am more aware of the cost, commitment, and dedication to be an artist than when I first started, and still I choose this path. 

Yet from another angle jumping back into the fray doesn't feel risky at all. In fact, it feels far safer than continuing to bear the growing weight of stifled energies and passions.

I jump, but with a better understanding of the commitment it takes to be an artist and a leader, and I jump knowing the necessity of sustaining the connection to my tribe.

So far I've discovered that:

1. No matter how far from home you wander, the tribe remains and will reciprocate in proportion to your willingness to share.
2. Staying put and staying safe may seem like the easier choice, but nothing is put and nothing is safe. Might as well keep throwing your hat into the ring.
3. There is more than just one ring, but only one hat. 

​I just finished this and other things are in the hopper, including sharing my thoughts along the way. 

Oh, and you're all invited.

It's gonna be good.

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