It’s Not Rational Or Logical

“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” -Dr. Mae Jemison

Just like it’s useless to expect most people to understand why Alex Honnold wanted to free solo up El Capitan, or spend thirty years on a novel like Karl Malantes did writing “Matterhorn”, it’s useless to expect most people to understand why you need and want to make this piece of art. It’s not rational or logical (to them). It’s not traditional. It’s not “worldly.” It doesn’t “make sense.”

But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it.

If you have a burning desire, then you must heed the call, and go make it. Don’t let anyone talk you out of it.

When it’s done, then you can tell them why you made it and why you’d love for them to show up.

P.S. – Speaking of climbing mountains, my friend John’s hilarious mockumentary, “The Hillist.”