You don’t have to go it alone, you know? In fact, it’s better if you don’t. Spending too much time alone can drive you crazy, and despite what you might think, crazy isn’t creative. It’s just crazy.
Collaborating with a trusted partner allows you to get your ideas out of your head and into the open air.
Also, putting two heads together is kind of like rubbing two sticks together. It builds creative friction and can light the spark you need to get your fire going.
And it doesn’t hurt that it’s fun.
Here are two musicians, Jane Lui and Gabe Bondoc, having some fun rocking together. You’ll notice it isn’t perfect but still sounds terrific.
When you’re finished listening, go find someone to rock with. You’ll be rolling before you know it.
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Love this post and video! Gotta love music combined with collaboration.
People need people. It is as simple as that. Without them, without working with them, or without playing with them leads to isolation and unhappiness.
Thanks for the post!
Dayne
And thanks for your continued support and great insights.
I often find it easier to connect to other people’s work when it has little imperfections in it. It means we are on the same path of personal growth. And like you said… it’s always more fun to have a companion to join you on that journey.
Thanks for sharing!
Bert
I’ve always loved imperfections too. It’s human.
You might like my poem, Imperfections, a poem about my father’s perfect flaws.
“Crazy isn’t creative, it’s just crazy”
Love that!
Thanks Ken!
All the best!
deb
I love that you loved that. It was my favorite line in the post.
What a fun video! They really do look like they’re having a good time together.
I think we come up with our best ideas through play and collaboration. After all, isn’t a brainstorming session just a mental jam session? Thanks for the post.
Thanks, Coach. Just read your latest blog post. Wow.
Ken: Good insight. I imagine collaboration can occur in far more creative fields than most people consider.
I’m curious: as both an artist and poet, how do you manage to collaborate? In other words, what does that look like?
I don’t think collaboration has to mean that you’re working on a common project, although that’s a great thing to do. It could mean simply spending time with a creative friend with whom you discuss one another’s work.
I have a good friend who’s a musician and I always feel inspired after having a long talk with him.
Plus, we’ve discussed setting my poems to his music just for the fun of it. That inspires me to write more poems and try my hand at song lyrics.
I don’t know if I’ve earned the title artist yet, but just think of children’s books. Illustrators collaborate with writers all the time.
Hope that helps. Thanks for the great question.
I happen to work with one of those musicians — and I have to say… having fun is always key to some of the very best things in life. Thanks for sharing and so glad that you caught on to Gabe and Jane having fun.
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