I’m on a Facebook detox and it feels good! Facebook was becoming dangerously boring and uninspiring. I keep going back and forth on this social media networking world, most particularly in the face of my creative career. Sometimes, I feel like if I don’t do my part, I’ll fall off the edge of the digital galaxy and be forgotten. Other times, I wish I could be forgotten. Everywhere in between, I wonder if anyone’s even paying attention. This detox has given me more time and energy to focus on things that matter to me right now, like my painting, drawing and writing.
I was listening to P. Diddy on the radio the other day, and he was talking about his new acting career. I haven’t seen much of his acting yet, but these are a few positive things I felt good about after his interview:
1) It is never too late to try something new
Never ever ever TOO late. The longer you talk about doing something, the “later” it is becoming. Just do it.
2) It’s okay to try something new even while the whole world is watching
I respect people who can do this. When you’re new to something or in transition, you’re more vulnerable because the world is quick to criticize you and say you suck! Even for me, I hate trying anything new while anyone is watching—even amongst my trusted peers and mentors. It’s always been a problem of mine and I’m learning to be more open.
3) Artists are always evolving.
Change can be a good sign of growth. As artists, and people, we are always evolving. So it makes sense that our interests, habits and passions change too. Taking on a different art form just means channeling your creative energy through a different means. I’ve been feeling a lot of this lately—the urge to evolve as an artist. New things are in store!!
Change is coming, I swear. Watch out now 
