In his Letter to Artists, John Paul II wrote: “Not all are called to be artists in the specific sense of the term. Yet, as Genesis has it, all men and women are entrusted with the task of crafting their own life: In a certain sense, they are to make of it a work of art, a masterpiece.” The primary creative act is the living of our daily lives, making of it a work of art.
Kate’s Turn:
The mosaic of our nation, of our world, is pieced together and fortified by the conscious creation of each individual life. Our creative nature is innate; it is an infinite resource from which to craft your life. Simply living your daily life with consciousness and intention makes you an artist.
The intensity of the pandemic crisis along with the racial conflict in 2020 has given us some awareness and learning. Hindsight is 20-20, they say, and one of the learnings during this time is that we are all in this together. This heightened awareness of inclusion provides an opportunity to reflect and to redefine the crafting of our life. This juncture calls us to decide who we are and what we stand for. Making conscious choices for quality of life rather than survival are an investment for our future. Considering others' best interests as your best interests builds unity. Practicing love in the midst of fear is indeed a work of art.
Get Fired Up:
“Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work; you don’t give up.”––Anne Lamott
Continue to create your masterpiece. You are essential in the whole mosaic.
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