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Mar. 1, 2008
Creativity
So I've officially decided on a Weekend Lecture (those of you who know my Grandpa are smiling, I know), and I'll try to post them on Saturday or Sunday. Basically, I'll be ranting about things that I've found/heard that sound interesting during the week. Then I will try to make it sound interesting to you. Last week's rant/lecture was on child discipline, in case you missed it.
Creativity (plus an added "What in the world?" at the end)
I was listening to the radio with Mom yesterday while we were in the car, and Michael Medved (a talk radio host) was talking about the use of 'creativity', and the two views of it. The first is that a person uses their creativity in a way that betters the people around them, and the other is that people use their creativity to better only themselves. Mr. Medved's point was that the first group of people should be praised and encouraged, and that the second group of people are bums (Yes, he did use that word).
Sounds good, right?
And then the callers. Imagine Miss Lyric banging her head against the wall. Yes. It was that bad. Okay. The first caller said that his son was going to draw (or something like that). He said that he was willing to give his son money to support him, because drawing is what he loves to do. When Mr. Medved asked if, when the son is 40 and still needs his parents to support him, would the dad be as thrilled, the guy replied that, yes, he would be more than happy to continue to pay for his son. *jaw drops* O... kay... O.o
Next guy calls and said that his life was ruined because his parents made him get a job and go to college instead of (cue violin music) thinking deep thoughts about life, and now he's going from job to job and is a miserable person. Give. Me. A. Break. Since when did a higher education fry the synapses in your brain and keep you from being able to think? Huh? I thought not.
One more and then I'll give my thoughts (like I haven't been doing so far). A fellow called and said that he was a construction worker for years and years until he went to a funeral. At the funeral, he realized that someday that would be him, and he wanted to be remembered for doing something more than building boxes of wood. So he took up writing, and now is about 70, and has a magazine for writers.
Now, what's different between the attitudes of the first and third? (the second one was just a moron, so I'm not even going to bother with it) The first was looking for self-betterment for his son. How do I know this? Because the father would have to support him. If you're bettering others, they will actually *buy* your product, and you will make *money*. See? That's how these things work. Creativity that's worth having is a business. So, since this guy will be mooching off of his parents, he will be a creative bum.
The third gentleman. He had a job and built houses for people. That gave a service to other people and so he could support himself as a writer. So he didn't require his mommy and daddy to give him money. He started a magazine for writers and his creativity became a business. Great! *Applauds* That's how it works, folks.
And now for the grand finale. (You're on the edge of your seat, I know it) This one almost killed me, so I had to share it, even though it doesn't really pertain to the topic. I... I don't think I even need to say more than just relay the gist of the conversation! This person was just so... wrong!
Caller: So you're saying that creativity should be used to better other people?
Mr M: That's correct.
Caller: But at some point, you have to find a real meaning to your life! You have to do things for yourself! I mean you can't go through your whole life trying to do things for other people!
Mr. M: Yes, you can. It's called life.
Aah... Makes you feel good knowing that these people exist, don't it?
ETA: Yes, before you ask, the 'anonymous' comment below was from my friend, Jamie. ;-) |
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Mar. 2, 2008 - Oh wow...
Um, tough. I loved the post! That just isn't realistic, and what is sad about it is that people like that last caller think everyone else isn't realistic.
I can't stay on long; how is your college stuff going? God Bless,
Christina