All of us have “right brain” creativity involving the arts such as music, fine arts, folk art, writing etc. The use of sound, colour, poetic expression, rhythm, taste, smell and other elements, provide a powerful tool for enriching the lives of ourselves and others. These tools of expression and perception can go a far way in inspiring the life of both the receiver and the creator.
These expressions are also rooted deep within our cultural and ancestral histories which also empower us. So, master Jamaican mat-maker Sane Mae Dunkley, has used her skills to tell the story of her people in her folk-art. Artistic expressions also provide therapeutic healing for our adversities of which Ms. Dunkley had many. Yes she triumphed. Let us follow her example and bring out this hidden talent that most of us may have.
Artistic creative empowerment is a community affair. It fosters encouragement, global marketing by others and interestingly enough, as it usually is the case, spirituality was a driver of Sane Mae’s story.
Read more using this link: Master Jamaican Mat-Maker Sane Mae Dunkley
See this article: “Happy Teachers earn US dollars”.
Be inspired and learn how to “Franchise” yourself:
Use your skills to help others replicate theirs and find financial independence.
Form a counsulting company.
Teach online.
Train others to teach the skills online.
Consider cultural relevance.
Be willing to face competition.
Too often the gift we are given to share, our “genius”, is unrecognized by our own- in our schools, families, communities, workplaces or nations.
Thankfully a solid performance that has truly impacted many will shine on its own. The world beats a path to the door of the best rat trap maker.
As Carolyn Cooper reported in her article, ” More than 50,000 visitors viewed this truly inspiring tribute to our musical culture. It’s called ‘Jamaica, Jamaica! Innovations and Inventions of Reggae Music”.
Read more about this here: “From Columbus to Kartel”
Your gift will shine!
Go global if possible.