Practice any art, music, singing, dancing, acting, drawing, painting, sculpting, poetry, fiction, essays, reportage—no matter how well or badly—not to get money and fame, but to experience becoming, to find out what’s inside you, to make your soul grow. Seriously! I mean starting right now, do art and do it for the rest of your lives.
For years, this quote from Kurt Vonnegut lingered at the edge of my awareness. I’d seen it before, admired its wisdom, but I didn’t grasp the weight of its truth until recently. Procrastination, fear, and the endless pursuit of perfection kept me from truly embodying what it means to “do art”—to explore the act of becoming, not for recognition or reward, but to grow my soul.
There’s something deeply liberating in Vonnegut’s reminder that art isn’t about accolades. It’s not about getting it “right” or proving yourself to anyone. Instead, it’s about diving into the messy, raw process of creation for the sake of experiencing who you are in the act of doing. I used to tell myself, “I’ll start when I have more time, more energy, or when I know what I’m doing.” But those excuses only deepened the void of inaction, leaving my creative spark buried under layers of doubt and hesitation.
Procrastination, I’ve come to realize, is often a mask for fear. Fear that what I create won’t be good enough. Fear of confronting what I might find within myself. But the beauty of Vonnegut’s words lies in their simplicity: the value of art isn’t in the outcome—it’s in the doing. It’s in the way creating allows us to step outside of our doubts, to experiment, and to discover ourselves.
Take this blog, for example. For the longest time, I hesitated to write things like this. I would think, “Who am I to write? What if it isn’t good enough? What if no one reads it?” These thoughts paralyzed me, keeping me from even attempting to put my reflections into words. But here’s the thing: this blog isn’t about being “good enough.” It isn’t about perfect grammar, polished thoughts, or even being read by others.
This blog, and the process of writing it, is about practicing the art of becoming. It’s about sitting down, putting words on the page, and letting the process of writing shape me. As I write, I’m not just sharing thoughts—I’m uncovering pieces of myself I didn’t even know were there. I’m finding clarity, healing, and growth through the act of doing, not waiting. And whether this post reaches one person or one thousand, it’s already done its job because it has allowed me to connect with myself in a way I couldn’t before.
To anyone reading this—whether you’ve just stumbled here by chance or have been following along with my journey—I extend my deepest gratitude. Your presence here, your support, your willingness to engage with what I share, means the world to me. It’s your encouragement, seen and unseen, that reminds me why I write, create, and reflect in the first place. I hope that in these words you find something familiar—something comforting. I hope they resonate with you, as Vonnegut’s words resonated with me, and that they bring you a sense of synchronicity, as though you were meant to read this at this exact moment.
In reflecting on these truths, I’ve realized that I’ve already begun this process of becoming, even if slowly and quietly. Writing this blog is proof of that. It’s a step away from fear and toward self-discovery, a commitment to showing up as I am, not as I think I should be. It’s about embracing imperfection and using the act of creation to uncover my most authentic self. This journey requires trust—trust in the process, trust in myself, and trust that even the smallest steps will lead me to where I’m meant to be.
If you’re reading this and struggling with the same doubts, I hope my words serve as a reminder that you’re not alone. We’re all the same—souls being, learning, and growing. Whatever it is you’ve been putting off—whether it’s writing, painting, singing, or simply exploring a long-forgotten dream—take this as your sign to start. Don’t wait for perfection. Don’t wait for permission. Just begin.
Because the truth is, the act of creating isn’t just about the end result—it’s about discovering who you are in the process. It’s about becoming. And that, as Vonnegut so wisely reminds us, is worth doing for the rest of your life.
Thank you for being here with me as I learn what that truly means. Together, we’re finding our way.
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