Creative people are just people in the end. They're not fundamentally different from the rest of humanity. We all have faults, vices and emotions, and we have to react in some way, to the world around us. That's isn't to say that every artist will make a political statement. They might throw themselves into their work, in order to avoid doing so.
When people sit down to watch TV, they want a break from the world. They want to kick back, relax and forget the troubles of the day. If a word view intrudes upon those peaceful moments, we want it to be agreeable. We don't want to be challenged, we don't want to be torn and we don't want to think about it.
Some people prefer reading, and they have a better time of it. When you aren't changing channels you're likely to miss the unwanted ads. Unfortunately, if you are literate, you're doomed to read automatically. Wherever you go, the front page of something is there to irritate you.
We all turn away at some point and block it as best we can. That could mean a late night with our game of choice, whether we're playing or not. If you're a tradesman, you're lucky to have an additional means of escape, and it works against all kinds of enemies, foreign and domestic.
Classic Movie Trailers – Chaplin (1992)
I don't care about celebrity news. I don't read the gossip rags, or visit the websites, but I think I understand the appeal. Of course, I don't understand you and besides your closest kin and kind, I doubt anyone does. When I think about it, that's the only tragic thing about biographies.
Films like this are real treats, and they benefit us in multiple ways. As I've stated earlier, they provide a welcome, and very much needed distraction. Additionally, they can teach about pitfalls and how to avoid them. They can give us a moment to reflect on history, and light the way towards the future.
Personally, I feel that the last point is the most important. An uplifting story is valuable, but an inspiration is priceless. Where would be today, if science stopped in Chaplin's day? We're much better off, by having successors that took the baton and carried it forward.
The impact of art is quite different, but it's just as beneficial. It isn't medicine, but at the same time, it's a life-saving remedy. Our life on earth would be terrible without all these ways to express ourselves. We benefit from all of the creations, just like the creator.
It's funny that at the heart of the matter are the same motivations. It's ironic to note that some make art for the same reasons why others seek it. If you consider biographies as a whole, you'll see the similarities. They hope to be successful, but there's an altruistic motive tagging along.
No one that performs seriously, does it for themselves. We all dream of fame and fortune, but know there are other concerns. The only thing better than being happy is seeing a happy world. If you could wave your hand and solve the problems of today, I bet you'd do it even if you're very well off.
For now, I hope you've enjoyed these thoughts I've cobbled together. If they've benefited you, as they've done me, that's all I could ever hope for. When you leave this blog and continue with your life, I hope you find good times ahead. However, if you find something else there's a lot to appreciate and get you by. You might even find a key you weren't looking for, and it could unlock your fondest and most benevolent dreams.
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