"Some men throw their gifts away on a life of mediocrity, great men throw everything they have into their gifts and achieve a life of success."
Greg Werner
Two weeks ago Mike and Justin were in the woodshop creating a "new but aged" piece of furniture for a customer. The piece was inspired by the chestnut hidden TV cabinet on our website, and a returning customer thought it up. It will be used in a bathroom and serve as a functional cabinet.
We have always claimed that our customers sometimes are joint partners with us in the creative process, especially those with custom made pieces.
As Mike and Justin were turning our customer's vision into reality, they too had to engage in the creative process as well. Mike's brother, John came in the shop for a moment to find the two actually having fun as well. When Mike came home he told me of the story how John had commented that our furniture making was a passion, and that he realized how much Mike and Justin love what they do.
In an age where stress and rushing around is commonplace, I felt it was just noteworthy, or blogworthy if you will. The effects of fun in our lives have been studied, and therefore, this positive energy is what I hope to pass on to you. Find something you love and throw yourself into it, or create something based on a need to get you started.
Be creative!
