Fresh...

On a different note,

You hear that artists should stay current, fresh, and up to date. I would agree with that sentiment for probably different reasons. I believe we should be growing continually, that we never get to a place of "Being There" or "Making It"... The goal should be to challenge ourselves, to be conscious of our surroundings, and not be "OK" with complacent. I also know in my spiritual walk, the Lord doesn't seem to want me to get lazy or too comfortable either. Our time is too valuable to sit and gloat, or worse to sit and pout.
I believe to be successful the eye on the goal should ever be moving... We should have achievable goals, but our goals should also be updated and added to. Otherwise, why are we here? Part of sanctification is knowing we are faulty... thus, shouldn't we be pondering, self-analyzing ourselves and our surroundings?
They call it "Artist Development" at the beginning, but I think it should be ongoing. Redefining, pushing ours creative juices, our performance, and our reflection in the world. We are given a voice, a platform, a gift, or a talent... How many people You know had Talent, and squandered it? How so we ask? Because they were complacent in their gift! They did Not add drive, sacrifice, perseverance and many more attributes to the equation. The sat back thinking they Already had it!!!
Don't be just fine with the minimum, don't take a God given gift and assume that's enough... don't Wait for your dreams, Go get em! They are there... waiting... You have the opportunity to be fresh, anew, and better each day! But, it takes effort! Other will support You, life You up, and encourage You... but YOU have to be the one to step out towards it!

Good day & God Bless,
Chris