Comments on: Go beyond passion to peaceful purposefulness

By: Brendan

Brendan — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:54:45 +0000

Passion is the glue that holds it all together, especially when things get tough. Truly, passion isn’t always at its peak emotional level, but without it, the best-planned endeavours can lack meaning.

By: Oscar Ortiz

Oscar Ortiz — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 19:52:27 +0000

I also believe this to be true. Some initial passion or intensity of purpose at the beginning of an idea is nice for a spark. But, it quickly fades out. Strong emotions in the initial phase of any project help to launch the enterprise. To propel momentum. It is similar to those huge canisters strapped to a rocket filled with fuel just with the intention of placing the tip of the rocket into outer space and then onto a long silent voyage. We, visual artists, are familiar with this model very well. We begin a new painting with a lot of power, but once the first brushstrokes are on the rest is a slow quiet process that eventually culminates in a successful piece. The economy of energy, the economy of thoughts, and the economy of efforts; all contribute to the solid and joyful culmination of any project.

By: Sonia Johnson

Sonia Johnson — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:12:28 +0000

I like this very much. Emotions are exhausting. Calm, deliberate thinking and action, and peaceful purposefulness are much more attractive.