The most inspiring piece at the the Grand View Fine Art Studios exhibit in Los Angeles, CA hangs on the door of Artist Leebs Goya's studio, aka studio #15. It's, "READY," a painting of one of her characters beaming with enthusiasm standing on top of the giant word READY. With his arms outstretched he appears to be wearing his own brand of superhero uniform. With a big smile he emits rays of joy. Then right underneath it is a long piece of masking tape stuck to the door with the following handwritten message written on it, "Leebs, LEAVE YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR."
I relate to this "note to self" 100%. All I kept thinking was, what a great thing to have on the door of your work space. That's because it's impossible for me to create anything and enjoy myself with my ego around. It's like having someone constantly looking over your shoulder while you're working. My ego's a pest obsessed with constantly reminding me how others may judge whatever it is I'm doing. He thinks he's helping with his advice, and some of it even comes across as constructive criticism, but all I end up doing is second guessing myself. And even if I persevere in my ego's presence I never feel 100% confident about what I've done no matter how many wonderful reviews I get.
So consciously leaving my ego at the door is the best way for me to get started on anything. Without my ego in the way I'm free do whatever it is I'm inspired to do. I can play, I can make a mess, I can be silly, I can make mistakes. I can live without inhibition. I'm free to be me and when I'm true to myself I always feel confident about whatever it is I've done - no matter what other people think of it. I'm happy, satisfied and feel inspired to continue and create some more - READY to have more fun!
Thanks Leebs, that's just what I needed.
I relate to this "note to self" 100%. All I kept thinking was, what a great thing to have on the door of your work space. That's because it's impossible for me to create anything and enjoy myself with my ego around. It's like having someone constantly looking over your shoulder while you're working. My ego's a pest obsessed with constantly reminding me how others may judge whatever it is I'm doing. He thinks he's helping with his advice, and some of it even comes across as constructive criticism, but all I end up doing is second guessing myself. And even if I persevere in my ego's presence I never feel 100% confident about what I've done no matter how many wonderful reviews I get.
So consciously leaving my ego at the door is the best way for me to get started on anything. Without my ego in the way I'm free do whatever it is I'm inspired to do. I can play, I can make a mess, I can be silly, I can make mistakes. I can live without inhibition. I'm free to be me and when I'm true to myself I always feel confident about whatever it is I've done - no matter what other people think of it. I'm happy, satisfied and feel inspired to continue and create some more - READY to have more fun!
Thanks Leebs, that's just what I needed.
That's Leebs in the studio - with the plaid shirt and big smile.
"The ego constantly competes with the spirit for
control over your inner voice." -Darren L. Johnson
"My ego is not mi amigo." -Unknown
control over your inner voice." -Darren L. Johnson
"My ego is not mi amigo." -Unknown
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