Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.
Pablo Picasso
Years ago I watched, fascinated, as my five-year-old painted a scene of dinosaurs attacking one another. He talked through the whole process as the drama unfolded. At one point I wanted him to stop. The images were pretty good and his composition of the piece was well laid out - but no, the fight continued as more dinosaurs entered the scene and there was bloodshed everywhere. Before I knew it, the entire canvas was covered in paint from top to bottom and I sighed, "He ruined it." But he was very satisfied with himself. It was a great moment of triumph for him. To this day, I wish I had that attitude - why do I cling to things that don't last when the real joy - what we get to keep - is in the moment-to-moment unfolding?
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