Do I Sound Pretentious?

One of the reasons that I'm working so hard at this blog, at this idea of a creative convent, is that I think it is something others can use in their own lives. I think we all could use a break now and again. I think that our creative projects too often get tossed aside for more 'practical' concerns. I want to encourage people to alter their headspace for a small amount of time in order to reconnect to something important in their lives.

Then I think, gosh, do you sound full of it. You sound so entitled and out of touch it is almost disgusting. People have jobs, bill, families and responsibilities that make this whole, disappear for three weeks idea not only impractical but irresponsible. It takes a lot to talk myself off that ledge. I am not demanding everyone disappear for three weeks, I just want others to think about taking a planned time out. I am not even sure this will work, but at least I'm willing to give it a serious try. Plus, I'm willing to fail publicly. The question hounds me, though. I can only hope that by the end of this, I will have done something that is of value. Isn't that all any of us want?

Oh, for those of you who wondered, did she keep the TV off? She did not, but she also did not sit down and spend hours in front of it. It will be an interesting three weeks.