So I've been living my life as free from negativity as possible, avoiding all media that exudes negativity. I am even in the process of removing music from my iPod that I once enjoyed, but now just can't listen to anymore because of negative and/or depressing lyrics. I feel somewhat silly divulging this stuff to you readers, but this is just what was in my heart to talk about tonight. I wanted to kind of let this be known. Positivity and light will be the impetus of my experiences in artistic creativity.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Avoiding Negativity
Before I proceed with new material regarding book projects and music, I want to take a minute to clarify a stance I've developed over the past four years. The stance is this: that negativity in any shape or form does nothing to inspire, cultivate, and promote tasteful art and good feelings. When you turn on a TV around 8 or 9 o'clock every weeknight, it seems that there is some kind of program, or numerous movie ads, or made-for-TV movies, that glorify violence, dysfunction, and general discontent. I absolutely refuse to become involved with any such programs. I understand it is entertainment. But why is there a profuse amount of this type of stuff, and such a dearth of uplifting and fun shows? I guess these kinds of programs don't sell. I really wish that America would let go of its infatuation with violence and embrace the kindness and compassion.
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When I think of an "uplifting show," something like maybe a live show of Ravi Shankar playing ragas with his sitar. I would love to see something like this.
ReplyDeletePete, I love this! Awesome post. You're so right. I think what you put your attention to is what you attract to yourself. Put out positivity and it will come back to you.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny Elijah jokes about how I use to go to all the movies and now I won't that we're married but really once I was pregnant I really couldn't tolerate any violence or like you said negativity. I know what you mean about music too. There is a lot of music that I won't listen to now either. I want to expose Kai and Isaiah to beautiful masterpieces not trash.
By the way, I own my domain and host through godaddy so I should be able to create a store, which is my future plan. I was thinking about how so many of our family members create quality crafts and we need a place to showcase and sell it. I would most definitely put Cori's crafts on there if she wanted.
Wow, Jen, thanks for the kind words. I wonder what our society would be like without all the negative energy we're constantly exposed to. People would be happier! Why can't this work?
ReplyDeleteThe craft/art online store is an excellent idea! I just viewed Seth's little store last night. I'm glad he and Jill are trying to expose their art to people. I want to buy something! Maybe have them make me a custom design. I'll tell Cori about your idea. She's always knitting, so I bet she'd be interested in this.