Managing your emotions (chapter 7)
In the Christian church/Church of Christ movement showing emotion in worship is often times viewed as someone showing off and trying to draw attention to themselves. However that is not the Biblical picture of worship. Worship is something that is done with everything you have. As artists we should be pouring our emotion into our work, otherwise it will be shallow and lifeless. Emotions do not need to be suppressed, but by the same token we cannot allow them to cause us to sin. It is a sign of character to do the right thing even when you don't feel like it.
Don't take yourself too seriously. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't work on your skills and try to be the best artist you can be. It means do not lose your sense of humor and the ability to laugh with other people and even at yourself. An artist without a sense of humor can be one of the most miserable people in the world. When you face disappointment (and you will) do not let bitterness set in to the point where you can't function. Disappointment is part of being an artist, it is something that will cause you to grow, you may even create one of your best works after going through disappointing times. Don't be impatient, be willing to wait on God's timing. Learning to delay gratification is a sign of maturity. Often we don't get what we want exactly when we want it.
Use your emotions to create your art. But be careful that you are not ruled by your emotions, or you will become unbearable to those around you.
Enjoy the Journey
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