Redefine Your Masterpiece Life By Holly Duckworth On Monday, April 15, 2019 when the world woke up [...]

"What is your why?” Will Smith utters this phrase in the Hollywood film entitled “Collateral Beauty.”

Being both a writer and an art teacher, I often hear people say, “I’m not creative.” Or “I can’t even draw a stick figure.”

With summer comes sweet, juicy plump strawberries crying out for shortcake and whipped cream. But I find those packets of little saucer-like spongy cakes at the grocery store, easy as they may be to serve up, a bit tired.

Nothing but nothing sums up a life’s work better than that phrase “masterpiece”. It is a designation, sometimes for a collection of work but, more often, for one particular piece that so transcends the level of even the highest attainment of the normal artist.

Many of us are told early on in life that we are in control of our lives, and can achieve anything we desire. Then why do so many of us feel stuck, especially in our careers?

Do you find yourself frequently overwhelmed by emotions (and aren’t even sure if those feelings are yours)?