Recession. This is a word that strikes fear into the hearts and minds of people everywhere these days. It’s no surprise that I find myself writing about it, it’s all people can talk about. On one hand talking about it is a method for dealing with the current events. Seeing that others share your situation is oddly reassuring. On the other hand, it is depressing and scary. Not being in control of your circumstances often is.
It certainly has affected creative types who were likely struggling to begin with. I speak from personal experience. Until recently I was employed as a designer at an architectural firm. I watched as friends and colleagues lost their jobs knowing I was not immune to such circumstances however it truly wasn’t real until it happened to me. I told myself that things happen for a reason and that I need to make the most of this opportunity.
I’m passionate about the work I do, I take pride in it. Some may call me a workaholic but, of course, I feel it’s for all the right reasons. At the end of the day I have a feeling of accomplishment, of fulfillment. This allows me to invest myself whole-heartedly in what I do. The downside is that I often neglect my personal life, I forget to stop and smell the roses. That being said, I believe real value lies in the lessons to be learned from these circumstances.
If I’m lucky, what ultimately comes out of this experience is personal growth. As a start, I’m trying to make more of an effort to focus on what I’m passion about. This makes sense because I’m most happy doing what I love. Furthermore, it’s what’s kept me going through tough times…that, and a valued group of people who believe in my abilities. Let me underscore the importance of the latter. I can’t thank them enough for their unwavering support (You know who you are). They’ve encouraged me to pursue the things I love. In the long run, being passionate about what you do usually means you’ll be great at what you do, which leads to being successful at what you do. Just a theory, I guess time will tell.
It certainly has affected creative types who were likely struggling to begin with. I speak from personal experience. Until recently I was employed as a designer at an architectural firm. I watched as friends and colleagues lost their jobs knowing I was not immune to such circumstances however it truly wasn’t real until it happened to me. I told myself that things happen for a reason and that I need to make the most of this opportunity.
I’m passionate about the work I do, I take pride in it. Some may call me a workaholic but, of course, I feel it’s for all the right reasons. At the end of the day I have a feeling of accomplishment, of fulfillment. This allows me to invest myself whole-heartedly in what I do. The downside is that I often neglect my personal life, I forget to stop and smell the roses. That being said, I believe real value lies in the lessons to be learned from these circumstances.
If I’m lucky, what ultimately comes out of this experience is personal growth. As a start, I’m trying to make more of an effort to focus on what I’m passion about. This makes sense because I’m most happy doing what I love. Furthermore, it’s what’s kept me going through tough times…that, and a valued group of people who believe in my abilities. Let me underscore the importance of the latter. I can’t thank them enough for their unwavering support (You know who you are). They’ve encouraged me to pursue the things I love. In the long run, being passionate about what you do usually means you’ll be great at what you do, which leads to being successful at what you do. Just a theory, I guess time will tell.
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Can't wait for you to post more of your drawings!!
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