Two Nuggets of Dreamer Inspiration

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of insanely popular memoir Eat, Pray, Love, has quite profound thoughts on the concept of genius in terms of an artistic lifestyle.  She also talks about nurturing creativity so that it is not a negative force that overwhelms the artist, but that is brought forth in a life-giving, more communal manner. All artistic people seeking to live their lives, and work their craft minus all of the historically negative concepts of the lifestyle (such as mental instability and alcoholism) should watch this!

All talent, all art, and everything beautiful has been given to us by God for His Glory! It's about time we all embrace this freedom, and allow ourselves to write, or dance, or paint, journalize...whatever it is that you do. It might not live up to a genius that's already been presented, but it will expose a new genius, a new form of work worth paying attention to! I think we all fear that what we touch will crumble underneath us, but if we just show up, and do what we believe God has placed us on this earth to do, God will show up and fill in the rest. 

Elviin is one of my new English finds on the music scene. His music is so beautiful, each and every song! He has an inspiring positivity about his music, and it just reminds me of a dreamer who's remembering to  carry it out! His story is not very different, as he started in music after deciding that the regular 9 to 5 job was not for him. He purchased a piano and learned it within 10 months! Now he's offering his album 'Made Of' for free on his youtube profile.  I can only hope I catch on to the ukulele that quickly! (CAN'T WAIT!)

Enjoy!