"Any healthy man can go without food for two days — but not poetry."
French Poet
1821 - 1867
Obviously, Baudelaire was passionate about poetry. Are you passionate about your creative work? Are you able to live without producing a poem, a play or a painting? While my goal is to write every day, there are some days I don't have the time. If I don't write for several days, I can feel my need to write growing within my spirit. I have to sit down and put pen to paper.
There are three levels of involvement that people have with their art. These levels are best illustrated by the three key players in breakfast. The first level is illustrated by the farmer. He is hungry and wants something to eat. He is interested in the breakfast. The hen illustrates the second level. She is committed to the breakfast. She is willing to share her eggs with the farmer. The pig illustrates the third level. He is passionate about the breakfast because he is willing to put his bacon on the line. Are you just interested in your art much like the farmer? Or are you committed to your art like the hen? Or are you passionate about your art like the pig? Are you willing to put your bacon on line for your art?
