Greetings fellow metalsmithers,
The perception of time speeding up is an experience most of us can relate too.
I have that same feeling. That is, until I sit down at my bench. Fully immersed in creativity, a still space where time does not exist.
Since a very young age, curious and exploring my creative self, I found a guiding compass and creed to strive for in Desiderata.…...... In all the noise find your still
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
In "The Creative Act: A Way of Being," music producer and cultural icon Rick Rubin delves into the essence of creativity and it's profound impact on human existence. His deep understanding to extract raw emotions from artist makes this an essential daily guide for artist. Flip the book open on any page and there will be a nugget speaking to you.
I highly recommend the hard cover book for this reason.
The book is available at all your usual online book seller outlets.
I will close it with a quote from The Creative Act:
“Most often, the hints of inspiration and direction from source are small. They appear as tiny signals traveling through the void of space, quiet and subtle like a whisper.” by Rick Rubin