On Being Free

“When I stopped being prisoner to what I worried was others’ opinions of me, I became more confident and free.” - Lucille Ball

Critical people will criticize your expression. (“Is that really art though?”)

Dismissive people will dismiss your effort. (“Don’t listen to them. Just love your art.”)

Materialistic people will commodify your art. (“Make something I will actually buy!”)

When I was three years old, I escaped my mother’s tight grasp and ran down the beach yelling, “I’m free! I’m free! I’m freeeeeee!” I have decided to be that person again.