I believe that paradoxically it is a real tough challenge to focus most of your energy on what you enjoy doing. Also, it is a challenging task to focus your vital forces on things that others will admire.
So, what is this mysterious thing which can bring you the joy of life and at the same time it can bring other people feeling of fun, hope and give them some existential hint? Of course, it is Art.
“But why is that something that you enjoy doing (create art) difficult to do?” – undoubtedly, you would ask me, my Dear Friend.
The answer is simple. It is money. We all have liabilities and bills to pay. For most of my life, photography was not the source of my income. Indeed, I was and still earn money as an accountant. I want to express in this post that it is a tough challenge to be a prolific artist and professional accountant.
I sacrificed going out with my colleagues to cope with being a photographer and a professional financier.
I take photographs during my leisure time. It is still an uneasy task to take pictures after 8 hours of sitting in the office. Do you know, my Dear Friend, why I am still able to do all these things after almost four years of artistic activity? Because I immensely believe in myself and all my creative doings.
Creating art is the aim of my life. It is like oxygen for me.
Without it, my soul would have died. Without sacrificing the other things I made before I started taking photographs regularly (e.g., periodically meeting with friends and going to the swimming pool), I would not be able to create art.
But, to summarize, I want to stress that the only fact that helps me achieve a tough challenge (balancing between work in the office and making art) is that I exceedingly believe in myself. Also, it is a great moment to say “Thank you” both to my beloved Mum, Dad, and Kamilka. Thanks to their patience I can take photographs. Without them, I would not be able to accomplish a tough challenge and do all my artistic activities.
