Dear Creative One,
This may surprise you, but I have a complaint. You see, I think you’ve been toying with me, and to be quite honest, I’m tired of it.
I don’t mean to seem ungrateful. I really do appreciate the effort you put forth in finding me, the hours and hours of thinking and digging and exploring you had to endure just to catch a glimpse of me.
And I’d be lying if I told you I’m not flattered by all the time you’ve spent daydreaming about me ever since we met. Yes, I know all about that.
But having said that, I need to tell you it’s no longer enough. I’m no longer satisfied with being your plaything. I’m ready for a commitment.
For one thing, I find it confusing that you talk about me all the time to a handful of people and keep me a secret from everyone else. And every day, I grow more and more frustrated with the way you summon me, look at me, fawn over me, then send me away. I’m not just a pretty thing to look at.
You told me I was your dream. You told me how wonderful it would be if you and I could be together for all the world to see. Now, I want proof that it wasn’t all talk.
If you can’t provide that, then set me free. If you’re not serious about us, you could at least introduce me to someone who will appreciate me, someone who will give me the support I need to fully develop, someone who will put in the time and effort too make this thing real.
The sad thing is I’m not even asking for all that much. All I want is a little bit of your time each day. I’d even settle for each week. You, however, treat me as if I’m asking you to sacrifice everything.
That’s crazy. What good would I be to you or you to me if I asked you to burn yourself out for me? No good at all, that’s what.
But, nevertheless, you have to give me something. I can’t go on this way. It’s killing me, and I thought you should know.
Sincerely,
Your Big Idea
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Very inspiring. And not a little depressing… I think I’ll write one of these tomorrow.
Terrific idea, Amy. Letters from your dreams. Of course, they don’t always have to be angry.
Another home run. I featured this for my Spotlight Saturday: http://persistentgreen.blogspot.com/2010/04/very-mild-spotlight-saturday.html
Enjoy the rest of your mild weekend.
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Thanks so much, Amanda. It’s an honor to have you aim a spotlight my way.
Ouch … ouch ouch.. I hear you loud and clear, Big Idea..
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Oh yes. I hear you. Awesome blog post. It is definitely time to get off my tush and get going on these big ideas. They are growing and getting heavier. Almost too heavy.
Thank you!
How true. They get so heavy when you don’t pay attention to them.
Love this post! What a great idea to write in the form of a letter to get an important point across in a beautiful way. Keep up the good work. I’m going to start on another drawing now, so my big idea doesn’t get mad at me …
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Happy drawing, Neve. I’m sure your big idea and you will soon be rekindling the flame.
Wow! So powerful. This one transcends “mildly creative” and leaps right into “awesomely creative” for sure. I never thought of it like this before — but why WOULDN’T we show the same care and attention to our big ideas that we do to the big people in our lives? Thank you!
Oddly enough, Lynn, big ideas often involve big people.
Big Idea,
You have become controlling and manipulative, so I am forced to dump you.
Signed,
Commitment-phobe
You nailed it so well…
Thanks, Andy.
Ken, this is brilliant! And I know exactly which big ideas (yes, there are several) are speaking to me. I have no real reason(s) to wait any longer. Time to get busy on these. Thanks for the push, it was perfect!
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Nice. My big idea thanks you. I do too!
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Thanks, Jennifer. Love you last post, btw.
You never fail to amaze me–inspire me–and put a little fire under my arse!!
Thanks Ken!
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Not only do your thoughts stimulate me, but your writing voice and style is incredible.
Great kick in the rear, Ken! Thanks for NOT sugar-coating it!
Ken, you Gorgeous Genius!
Thanks so much for this post.
You know I advocate letter-writing sorts of inquiry, too. This is what I teach —- and —-
No matter how much we “accomplish”, there’s always a Big Idea out there wanting our attention, needing our self-care and kindness.
That’s why I like to think of the books I write and paintings I paint as my babies (without the diapers, screaming, stretch marks, etc.!).
Think about how you treat your Big Ideas? Would you treat your baby like that?
Keep rockin, Ken!
xoxo
Lisa Sonroa
geez…I can’t even spell my own name right today. or punctuate properly.
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You really hit the mark with this one. I have several ideas that I’ve been toying with for far too long. Now, I need to sit down and produce what I’ve been dreaming about and prove to myself that I can do it. I can be what I dream to be if I choose to and ultimately, it is a matter of choice. Thank you for the not so gently nudge!
This is AWESOME!
Thanks so much.
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LOL this is brilliant and really resonates! Thank you
Your dream sounds angry but it’s only to mask the hurt.
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