How many day jobs will an artist work in a lifetime?
Far too many.
It is altogether absurd and unnecessary that she wait tables, learn the mechanics of spreadsheets, or spray perfume on passing customers. But these are things she will likely have to do. In this culture, there are precious few alternatives answers. But at least she will gain a real experience of life for her day jobs; and she may even fashion a second career into which she can pour some love and meaning.
Affirmation: I understand that I need money to live. I will approach the issue of money consciously, looking for solutions that free me from the forced labor of day jobs. But while I work my day job, I’ll act honorable and bring my artists’ eye and heart with me.
from the book “Affirmations for Artists” by Eric Maisel
“Music requires that a man give himself entirely to it, but the world does not wholly agree with this. It demands that he learn and attempt other things.”
--Georg Philipp Telemann
Far too many.
It is altogether absurd and unnecessary that she wait tables, learn the mechanics of spreadsheets, or spray perfume on passing customers. But these are things she will likely have to do. In this culture, there are precious few alternatives answers. But at least she will gain a real experience of life for her day jobs; and she may even fashion a second career into which she can pour some love and meaning.
Affirmation: I understand that I need money to live. I will approach the issue of money consciously, looking for solutions that free me from the forced labor of day jobs. But while I work my day job, I’ll act honorable and bring my artists’ eye and heart with me.
from the book “Affirmations for Artists” by Eric Maisel
“Music requires that a man give himself entirely to it, but the world does not wholly agree with this. It demands that he learn and attempt other things.”
--Georg Philipp Telemann