The Journey Is Worth It!

“It’s the journey that’s most important, not the end.” – Chuck Jones, animator and director.

I was channel surfing, last night, and came across the tail-end of a biography on Chuck Jones, the famous animator for Silly Symphonies, Merrie Melodies, and Looney Tunes. I have always been a HUGE fan of these cartoons, and yes, collect them whenever possible. Throughout the segment I caught, he talked about how he would not change the importance of having goals and the journey to attain them. It was not about getting the Academy Awards that he received, though those were great perks and encouragements, but the creative journey that took him there. What wonderful characters and cartoons he participated in creating – Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam, & Porky Pig, to name a few. Generations have loved and continue to love his work, much like Walt Disney and the legacy that this creative man has left the world or any of the other men and women who followed their passions and creative desires.

If we don’t share our creativity, then the world will miss out on what we have to offer. If these men had not followed their dreams, took the risks, and worked to improve their craft, we would be missing out on their gifts. They didn’t know starting out they would attain the heights they did, but they knew they had to try.

You may not think you have a gift, but if you don’t try, how do you know? If you don’t practice or seek to improve, what might the world be missing out on? I may not be the next J.K. Rowling, but I’m sure going to try. Besides, it’s the journey that counts, and I love a good adventure!

Enjoy your day!