You are worth the time–youtube
When you need to remember why the urge to create *art* (in whatever form you define art!) drives you so much, and when you wonder if you should take the time to feed that longing, watch this (about 7 minutes):
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I liked it, up until the end where it seemed like she was saying we should all give up our sleep to devote time to our art because our art is worth the time.
And is it just me, or is the last half minute of the video nothing?
Thanks, I needed that.
The end of the video IS nothing. True! Glad you both enjoyed it.
Thanks Val — that was exactly what I needed to hear. So I suppose I shouldn’t use this afternoon to clean my house but do some crafting?! đŸ˜€