Weekly Summary: Craft III
May 24 - May 28, 2021
Monday: The spirit of craft is not a spirit of limitless freedom first but a spirit of self-awareness. A craft is merely the vehicle by which an artist (broadly defined) displays the hard work of introspection. The spirit of craft is the impulse to understand more deeply—the self, but also the possibilities a given medium offers to communicate accurately and fully oneself.
Tuesday: There’s no room for childishness in craft.
There’s no craft without at least some childlikeness.
Wednesday: Reaching the top of their field was not the end because getting to the top was never the goal. It was never about climbing. It was always about digging—digging so deep into their art, their craft, their vocation, their work, that they would push beyond what many considered the limit.
Thursday: It begins as Divine craft and is gifted to us. It begins as infinite creativity and is offered to us as inspiration, creativity, and the pursuit of beauty (and a deep appreciation for what is beautiful).
Friday: To create in a way that is transparent adds value because it builds trust. Craft is honest . . . Craft is the art of laying new tracks toward the unexplored future . . . Craft is at the intersection between inspiration and productivity . . . Listening closely and caring is inherent in craft.
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