Creativity: An 8-Part
Series
By Kristy McCaffrey
Don't miss:
Part I ~ Imagination
Part II ~ Domestication vs. Wildness
Part III ~ Shape-Shifting
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Forbearance is the act of patience, restraint, and
tolerance. To forbear is to endure. Another interpretation is to refrain from a
harsh judgment. In the Old Testament, one translation of forbear is ‘to keep
silent or to be still’.
How does this relate to creativity?
There is a time for
everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. ~
Ecclesiastes 3:1
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| Copyright 2014 Kristy McCaffrey |
Creation can’t be rushed. It must unfold in its own time.
It’s the difference between ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Keeping Up With The
Kardashians’. When a creative endeavor has been given the proper time to
percolate, a depth and authenticity will emerge that will be undeniable. If
rushed, the project will only be a toe-dip in the soul-creating cauldron. The
result will be a pale façade, a shallow rendering, and one that is easily
consumed and digested, leaving no lasting fullness.
How long is long enough? Only you can know this. However,
understanding the need for forbearance can ease the stress of thinking I must get this done NOW. For the
painter, the writer, or the filmmaker, this time should be spent learning the
fundamentals. Then, when the BIG story comes, or the BIG canvas, the skills
will be in place to filter the highest quality of work.
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| Copyright 2014 Kristy McCaffrey |
In today’s world, there’s a need to rush. We’re all guilty
of it. We release a work, an idea, before it’s reached fruition. Learning
forbearance is a crucial skill if we hope to fully develop our talents, and
even more importantly, to understand the way our process unfolds, for this is as individual as the person.
Don’t miss Part V in the Creativity series:
Maiden/Mother/Crone
Until next time…
