#Creative Calling

Answer Wonder With the Work of Hands

Ultimately, the hand’s answer becomes a social offering. As Lewis Hyde argues in The Gift (1983), works made from genuine attention circulate as gifts that strengthen bonds—bread shared, a letter written, a protest sign lifted. Each begins as a private stirring, then, through touch and time, becomes communal. Thus Oliver’s counsel charts a simple arc: notice, be moved, make. Follow it often enough, and you will find a life shaped by what you love—and useful to others. [...]

Inspirations and the Call to Be a Writer – Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway was known for his straightforward and purposeful approach to writing. This quote reflects his belief in the value of action and decision-making in the artistic journey. [...]