Connection equates to art.

November 30, 2012 in Connecting with 2 Comments

Art requires connection by Hugh MacLeod

When we show up, it happens. When we risk failure and humiliation, it happens. When we pay attention, it happens. Art happens. Hugh MacLeod sent out this recent print in his newsletter. Art requires connection or it dies. Art happens when, as Seth Godin states in his latest book, ” we’re truly alive”.

I witnessed it this week when friends connected a mutual friend to solve a ranching problem involving cattle. For me, I have been flooded with incredible friends coming to my aid and asking me to share some of my own art as try to fund my next stage as an entrepreneur. Becky McCray did it this week when she connected to dozens of her readers who are learning what she and Barry J Moltz offer through their book Small Town Rules.

The gas attendant last night did it when she looked me in the eye and said, “how is your night going”….and actually meant it.

My son is doing it this weekend as he and his Lego League robotics team attempt to qualify for state. I think we can all learn something from the fresh, bold and untarnished spirits of 12 year-olds.

So how will it happen for you today?

About Johnflurry: John is the director of communications for Soma Games and Code-Monkeys, a company culture addict, artist, writer, speaker, blogger and mobile app evangelist.

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  • http://bluecapra.com/about-me Alan Reeves

    I am always amazed at how proud many people are that multitask. They divide their attention between so many things they never show up to what they are doing in the present. They are at best mediocre and at worst, nothing.

    We have to connect with our work on a personal level. Like you said, when we pay attention, when we show up, when we risk failure and humiliation, art happens. Imagine how different the world would be if Leonardo da Vinci did not pay attention to his work and his art was never fully expressed? We can all be like da Vinci, all we have to do is let our art happen. Thanks

    • http://www.flurrycreations.com/theblog John Bergquist

      So well said Alan. I think it is the killer of many great works and sadly relationships. I have seen multitaskers that “handle” it but at what cost. I admit that I struggle with focus and allowing wall time (time to just do nothing but contemplate). When I do it never fails to be fruitful. Thanks for stopping by!