In this episode, Dan and Josh tackle the central, titular question of the Purpose of Creativity: what is an artist’s purpose, and how is it discovered? “Purpose” is undeniably a loaded and complex word, but Dan and Josh break down its various connotations and how they might apply to an artist’s craft and career.
Dan details how your unique “life purpose” can provide direction to a creative’s life, bringing a sense of fulfillment to the creative process. Some artists are motivated entirely by the creative process, while others need to communicate with an audience in order to be fulfilled. Still others are goal-oriented, needing a connection greater than just performing for an audience to feel like they’re making their desired impact on the world. Sorting out these interconnected but separate motivations and reflecting on their relative importance can help clarify an individual’s purpose in life.
Josh explains that he is views himself as a “communication artist,” a creative who seeks connection with audiences and other people. Reflecting on and better defining one’s purpose can facilitate communicating with an audience. From there, the conversation moves to a description of the artist’s “soul source,” the unique viewpoint or gift that a creative can share with the world. Finally, Josh bares his own soul source, describing the process of discovering and pursuing his own creative motivations.
What is your purpose? What is your soul source? Are you an expression creative, a communication creative, or an impact creative, and why? Join the conversation by sending a message to [email protected]!
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