“Make me a channel of your peace.” -Sant Francis Of Assisi
channel (noun)
1 a : the bed where a natural stream of water runs
b : the deeper part of a river, harbor, or strait
c : a strait or narrow sea between two close landmasses
d : a means of communication or expression
e : a way, course, or direction of thought or action
f : a band of frequencies of sufficient width for a single radio or television communication
reservoir (noun)
1 : a place where something is kept in store: such as
a : an artificial lake where water is collected and kept in quantity for use
b : a part of an apparatus in which a liquid is held
c : supply , store
Channels and reservoirs both serve a purpose and have tremendous value. Just think of agriculture as one example.
But when it comes to making art or making change in the world, you want to be a channel, not a reservoir.
It’s about sharing, expressing, connecting, bringing people together.
Not storing or hoarding or keeping to yourself.
Measure your value in how much you help others. Not how much you help yourself.
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