Episode 2 — Drawing on the past: How every moment has prepared you for now

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For artists, there is no wasted time

In this episode, we talk about how everything you have experienced has brought you to where you are now.

Your past isn’t history. It’s still part of you today, and that means you can still learn and grow from it.

And, of course, as artists, it means we can draw from our experiences to create meaningful work.

We can honestly say that so much “lined up” in this episode, and yet we feel that we could have said so much more! Maybe, one day, we will—because our past will have prepared us for it!

Show Notes

Corrections: Khipu is pronounced Kai-Pu.

Here is the article I referred to:

Here is Jon Meyers’ parents’ basement:

Here’s the picture of Jon Meyers we promised!

The language Jon Meyers couldn’t remember the name of is Robbing Hood. Here is a TikTok video explaining it, and here is a presentation explaining the rules.

From Jon Meyers’ Bookshelf: Bill Idelson’s Class

Call to Action Responses

Our response today came from David Hal Chester. You can read about his work here!

Today’s Call to Action

Consider how your past has led to now and write a creative piece about it. This can be fiction, poetry, memoir—whatever! Share your response in the comments! If you like, give us a brief bio and share any work you would like us to share.