Summary:
I read a variety of essays from the "This I Believe" website. The one that stood out to me the most was "Creative Solutions To Life's challenges" by Frank X Walker. In the essay, the author states that he believes that what we often call survival skills is simply creativity at work. He believes that artist aren't the only creative people. He says barbers, cooks, janitors, and kids enrich the world with their creativity as much as the painters, sculptors, and writers. Throughout the essay he says how he grew up and how his mother would be a creative cook. His mother would cook for him and all seven of his siblings, making them think it was a different meal. He was appreciated on how much a creative cook can do with a single potato. And it wasn't just in the kitchen where his mom would be creative. She would flip her old sewing machine upright, study pictures in books and magazines, then make ethnic versions of those same dolls and stuffed animals to sell at church fundraisers. She would also make her own clothes and all his sisters' prom and wedding dresses. She made being creative as normal as breathing and encouraged their participation by telling them that "idle hands and minds were the devil's workshop." Frank believes that happy children are those given the freedom to be expressive, to discover, and to create. Frank was bullied by his neighbors and throughout high school, words have continued to serve as his first weapon of choice and his salvation. He states that many of life's challenges need creative solutions. He believes that in all its many forms, can change the way we think and operate. Celebrating the creativity around us helps maintain our sanity and keeps us happy.
Response:
As I was reading this essay it opened my eyes and helped me out on a situation that I am recently going through. Recently a loved one passed and it hurt me very much till this day I can't get over it. It's a tough tragic situation to go through and it won't be easy to get through. The grieving is a process and is painful. However, this essay made me realize you can go through life's challenges by being creative. Everyone may have their own opinions or ways on how to deal with these situations. My way is through prayer, art, photography, and singing. These are all ways to express yourself and let out anything that may harm you. I believe being creative is a gift and you have the right to use it!
I read a variety of essays from the "This I Believe" website. The one that stood out to me the most was "Creative Solutions To Life's challenges" by Frank X Walker. In the essay, the author states that he believes that what we often call survival skills is simply creativity at work. He believes that artist aren't the only creative people. He says barbers, cooks, janitors, and kids enrich the world with their creativity as much as the painters, sculptors, and writers. Throughout the essay he says how he grew up and how his mother would be a creative cook. His mother would cook for him and all seven of his siblings, making them think it was a different meal. He was appreciated on how much a creative cook can do with a single potato. And it wasn't just in the kitchen where his mom would be creative. She would flip her old sewing machine upright, study pictures in books and magazines, then make ethnic versions of those same dolls and stuffed animals to sell at church fundraisers. She would also make her own clothes and all his sisters' prom and wedding dresses. She made being creative as normal as breathing and encouraged their participation by telling them that "idle hands and minds were the devil's workshop." Frank believes that happy children are those given the freedom to be expressive, to discover, and to create. Frank was bullied by his neighbors and throughout high school, words have continued to serve as his first weapon of choice and his salvation. He states that many of life's challenges need creative solutions. He believes that in all its many forms, can change the way we think and operate. Celebrating the creativity around us helps maintain our sanity and keeps us happy.
Response:
As I was reading this essay it opened my eyes and helped me out on a situation that I am recently going through. Recently a loved one passed and it hurt me very much till this day I can't get over it. It's a tough tragic situation to go through and it won't be easy to get through. The grieving is a process and is painful. However, this essay made me realize you can go through life's challenges by being creative. Everyone may have their own opinions or ways on how to deal with these situations. My way is through prayer, art, photography, and singing. These are all ways to express yourself and let out anything that may harm you. I believe being creative is a gift and you have the right to use it!
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