Everything is subject to change, and that is certainly the case with artistic projects. I may have an idea about the finished product in my head before I start, but the end result will not be a duplicate of that. There are so many variables and surprises along the way. Flexibility is key.

When I set out on a road trip, I don’t know what detours, traffic conditions, animals, mechanical problems or physical factors I will encounter along the route. I need to adapt. It is the same in art, and pretty much everything in life.

My survival often hinges on a change of plans. This is not failure, it is an opportunity to learn and succeed.

Inspiration can come from anywhere if I am open to receive it.

I have this idea to start a group for artists. I’ve gone to artist’s meetings before. I want mine to be very different. Not formal, and with no obligation. Just creative people getting together. This could happen around a bonfire, or just lounging in patio chairs on a deck. We might talk about art. We probably would. But it wouldn’t be a necessity. We might look at work, but maybe not. We might create something together, just having fun, and collaborating in some medium that we might not usually use.

I had the same idea about an unstructured support group for parents. Not stuffy. Not the kind of group where you sit in a circle and wait for someone else to talk. Just parents, getting together. Talking about parenting if they need to, but mostly just being there for each other and having fun.

We don’t always need a sermon or a lesson plan. Sometimes we need to do or just be.