Listen "The unseen solitary path"
Episode Synopsis
There is a deep chasm between the making of art and the experiencing of it. When I am in that chasm - a solitary path - I know I must face the resistance in the now, knowing what it can give in the future.
Are you willing to do what it takes to be creative? Art is experienced by the public, in the public. But in most cases it is created in crushing solitude. At some point, if you are to produce good work, you will need to be alone in a room for a long time. Within those days there will be beautiful flow. But mostly there will be a kind of self consciousness, at times even a self hatred, of procrastination - a dull judging solitude. It is always a profound challenge to be alone long enough to create something of quality. I certainly know this as a writer.
As a Story Hunter you must have the courage to be alone enough to make your art.
Timestamps
(03:15) David Foster Wallace - chasm of art
Resources:
Online Courses:
Become a Story Hunter - Sign up for the Story Hunter Online Course. (https://boydvarty.com/story-hunter-online-course/)
Uncover the track of your life through the Track Your Life Online Guided Retreat. (https://boydvarty.com/course-listing/)
Discover Boyd's books:
https://boydvarty.com/book/
Come to Africa. Visit Londolozi (https://boydvarty.com/retreats/visit-londolozi/)
Join Boyd’s community:
Follow the journey - Subscribe to the Track your Life Podcast and never miss an episode.
Sign up to Boyd’s newsletter. (https://boydvarty.com/contact/)
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Visit Boyd's website (https://boydvarty.com/) for more.
Are you willing to do what it takes to be creative? Art is experienced by the public, in the public. But in most cases it is created in crushing solitude. At some point, if you are to produce good work, you will need to be alone in a room for a long time. Within those days there will be beautiful flow. But mostly there will be a kind of self consciousness, at times even a self hatred, of procrastination - a dull judging solitude. It is always a profound challenge to be alone long enough to create something of quality. I certainly know this as a writer.
As a Story Hunter you must have the courage to be alone enough to make your art.
Timestamps
(03:15) David Foster Wallace - chasm of art
Resources:
Online Courses:
Become a Story Hunter - Sign up for the Story Hunter Online Course. (https://boydvarty.com/story-hunter-online-course/)
Uncover the track of your life through the Track Your Life Online Guided Retreat. (https://boydvarty.com/course-listing/)
Discover Boyd's books:
https://boydvarty.com/book/
Come to Africa. Visit Londolozi (https://boydvarty.com/retreats/visit-londolozi/)
Join Boyd’s community:
Follow the journey - Subscribe to the Track your Life Podcast and never miss an episode.
Sign up to Boyd’s newsletter. (https://boydvarty.com/contact/)
Follow Boyd on
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boyd_varty/)
X (https://twitter.com/BoydVarty)
Visit Boyd's website (https://boydvarty.com/) for more.
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