Why is it so difficult to draw some days

I got an email. I realised it is about the same topic so many share.

There are two things I've learnt that will destroy you. Procrastination and pessimism. I'm a known risk taker. Artists are known risk takers. That's what seperates us from the rest. We move ahead with the unknown in mind, whilst the rest remain behind us letting fear drive them. I've only learnt about these two things and how they once drove me in many ways. Human nature unfortunately has developed to focus on the darker side to life. The things that you fear. Instead of taking the steps forward, you actually are taking steps back. Pessimism it seems is todays new virus. Procrastination is sparked by it.

I realised that having noticed it myself, i quickly change my attitude before both have the chance of settling in. Once they are on your mind they take a hold that is harder as time goes on to reverse. With my work i still struggle to journal/entertain whilst having to look at life in so many different ways be they cynical, pessimistic or truthful.

Thousands of years ago society looked to artists as advisors and as windows to the future. They sought comfort in knowing that these people had great vision as the world developed along the way. DaVinci was the most famous of these with great foresight and inspiration.

Progressively over the years societies fear grew and they looked to economists to help them predict the future. What does that say about us? do we not believe the artists? what kind of faith has been or gone? economists have predicted eight of the last two downfalls. Can you name an economist that has inspired the world for better?

Are people scared by artists? is it because we are optimistic? is it because we challenge thoughts so much? or is it because we choose not to fear and live life as a rollercoaster. As I grow, the stronger the ability to shed slight where there is dark. I've been on a rollercoaster these past 3 years that has taken me to newer heights and greater lows. I now have new benchmarks and more to set. Is that something to be scared by. It seems to scare others more than me. I'd rather people stand beside me than behind me. Better to surround yourself with a positive energy than to be brought down with those who will drain you. Look around you, have your friends changed? was that for a reason? do they need to change?

I'm lucky that even when i feel drained myself, i have friends who lend me their time and energy to bring me back to life.

Nothing is impossible. It's only impossible until someone makes it possible.

For the email, please ignore your thoughts. You are doing the right thing. Only you will be able to make your efforts fruitful. Have more faith in yourself and your artwork will develop in time. The greatest lesson i learned in art school was not to show my work to family or friends. They're not the ones you should impress. You need to impress yourself.

For the rest of you on this rollercoaster, let's rock!