Abundance and Art

We live in a world of abundance. If we chose to not buy anything anymore we could. Especially in the US, we could live very richly for very little.

What happens in a life that we don’t shop anymore? We don’t constantly read blogs on the newest coolest gadget. We don’t strive to buy the Lamborghini. We don’t strive to buy a big house with a white picket fence.

What happens to us then? What is the point of creating anything new? Anything remotely good already exists in the world. We don’t need to make or buy stuff anymore. What do we do then?

What is the point for all the things like t-shirts, computers, and shoes that are constantly made each season?

We can live a life in isolation as a hermit. Or we can live a life that we contribute to the society. Does the world really need another t-shirt? I don’t see the whole point why anyone needs anything from us. This is a selfish point of view. The world needs our stuff because it is art. It has the ability to make someone’s day better. It can bring a smile to someone. It can lead to that ‘aha’ moment that inspires them to do something greater.

As an artist, as a ninja, it’s necessary to share your art with the world because it needs it. The world is already full of abundance and the thing it really needs now is art that can touch their lives. You may not know what impact it has but understand that it makes a difference nonetheless.

It’s a way to build community. A way to start conversation. A beginning point to a long friendship.