Why I Stay Focused on My Craft
By: Mina Mantor
Let me go directly into the idea of “craft”. Why is it worth me pursuing and what is it? My own idea on craft is that it is more than sharpening skill, style or application, more than an object you just touch or put together. “Craft” is a creative technique; your thought connections and hours of practice. Your craft is the way in which you apply your ideas, how you think about it, and how you share it with others. It is working on something you love and developing it over time.
The fact is, everyone possesses a craft. It’s up to you to nurture it and develop your ideas and application. Understanding where my craft can take me and how it can define me can be a very powerful motivator that keeps me going.
Here are a few reasons why I stay focused on my craft:
- The more mistakes I make, the more I learn from them and know what to avoid next time
- The more I create, the further I will go, because I understand my ability
- The more I work on sharpening my craft, the more I will stand out as a crafter
The journey is the reward; please don’t forget! Now, stay focused on your craft.