tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881581709717139159.post6464592099900589085..comments2023-06-13T05:56:15.660-07:00Comments on Everything Else: Devotion-Michael Lockridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06748256055779697021noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881581709717139159.post-53896659048971045352010-03-05T20:28:24.530-08:002010-03-05T20:28:24.530-08:00One thing I have thought long and often about is b...One thing I have thought long and often about is being an appreciative audience or aficionado. Becoming somewhat knowledgeable in a field allows a deeper appreciation for the art and the artist.<br /><br />Having attempted something it is easier to fully appreciate the work of the masters. <br /><br />MikeMichael Lockridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748256055779697021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881581709717139159.post-3059596118331605632010-03-05T19:02:39.576-08:002010-03-05T19:02:39.576-08:00I've often watched a true artisan and marveled...I've often watched a true artisan and marveled at the dedication and infinite patience involved. And I have been envious of such focus and pride and the sense of accomplishment. It has made me evaluate myself...what is the product of my life...where is my painting, my musical composition, my creation that I can point to.<br /><br />Soon that I realize that I don't have that patience and dedication. While I admire those that do, I have come to understand that I cannot lock onto one thing. If I did, I would be deprived of so much else.<br /><br />Excellent, thoughtful post.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278403041887060649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881581709717139159.post-70927555305119308482010-03-05T16:18:31.547-08:002010-03-05T16:18:31.547-08:00Wow...People like that Lego artist leave me speach...Wow...People like that Lego artist leave me speachless.<br />Same does ballet. And ice skating. Not only beacause of the sheer grace and the beauty of the moves, but mostly because I keep thinking how incredibly difficult it is to make it seem so easy. <br /><br /><br />"Sweat, blood and tears"...you said it so well. That's why musicians always fascinated me. So much work, practice, constant exercise...I respect them to no end. That's what motivated me to write an entire book about one of them.(Steve Perry)<br /><br />As hard as it is to achieve excellence, I believe that devotion is natural when you have the calling for what you do.<br />I don't think that a ballerina wakes up in the morning thinking "Ugh...I hate going to practice again". <br /><br />It's all about truly loving what you do...The devotion comes with that.<br />I don't know how much is too much to sacrifice for what you are devoted too. I guess it depends on each person and their principles.<br /><br />Thought-provoking post, Michael.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412146742072723407noreply@blogger.com