*Chad Jarnagin

“Let your writing reflect only the wisdom of pain or of delight which life
has most deeply revealed to you. Nothing else is worth your time or the time
of any reader. Poetry’s first requirement is sincerity and the single aim
should be to write as though there were no audience other than the writer’s
own heart”

-William Percy

“There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means” -Calvin Coolidge

Here are some inspiring quotes I’ve come across over the past few weeks. 

“Fear of failure must never be a reason not to try something.” -Frederick Smith 

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” -Steve Jobs

“The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.” -Theodore M. Hesburgh

“You make a living by what you get, you make a life by what you give.” -Winston Churchill

“Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will be as one.”

John Lennon

 

“Religion is what happens when the Holy Spirit leaves the room”

-Bono

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”-Leo Buscaglia

As a part of Creative Chaos today… I find myself itching to take risks and chances in my world of creativity. Be it in the planning and brainstorming for our weekend services, or in other areas of my art. When one area seems unwilling, uninterested, or uninspired in “out of the norm” thinking / planning I tend to focus on my music / writing, drawing, photos, or whatever. I love graphic above!

Yesterday I found myself looking forward to my out of the office coffee hangs at Merridees during the afternoon. Which got to thinking, I love my office vibe, hang, and team but sometimes one just needs to be in on neutral grounds so to speak. Merridees (a bakery-coffee shop in downtown Franklin) seems to be where I feel most creative. I think it is for some of the following reasons.

-I am able to see people outside of the church campus. They look different, talk different, and act different. These are the people I want to keep in mind when creating services / elements.-The windows allow me to see the rest of the world driving and walking around.

-Bottomless coffee (especially my african smoke coffee).

-The locals always remind me where I am. Franklin is all about the music city “hustle”. This allows me to think of them when I create and strategize. I think it also gives me a perspective that this area is NOT normal and that reality check is a good thing sometimes.

We ALL think highly of ourselves from time to time, but the art in which I take part in creating will hopefully show a reflection of the One that we can all find our true value in.

Thanks for stopping by. I realize there is something wrong with wordpress on this post. I have had a few comments and emails about comments not being working, etc. I have no idea what’s up. Frik. Sorry.

“Man can’t do without God. Just like you’re thirsty, you have to drink water. You just can’t go without God.” -Marley