Unlocking My Inner Artist

I never saw myself as an artistic or creative person, even though I have been all of my life. Since I was a kid I have participated in many forms of art and creative passions. I have even participated on stage, music, photography, and literary art on the professional level (I have made real money). I have also brought my artistic passions into the business world, using the same mentality and skillset to create businesses.

Through all of that I still never consider myself an artist. I always thought of artists as painters or career musicians like the ones we always see on tv. I also never thought my work was "good enough."

It wasn't until I tuned 40 that I began to feel comfortable with my art. Once I embraced my artistic side with life changed. I felt a shift in my life, as if I had unlocked an unknown part of my life. In reality nothing changed. It was my way of thinking about art. It became a part of my life, instead of being an activity.

I believe we all have a little creative person inside of us waiting to come out. It may look different for each of us, and that's ok! Don't be afraid to unlock it and a show the world new parts of you.