There’s an adage that goes, “practice makes perfect”. If I can only leave you with one bit of advise from my mind it’s that adage. Practice. Practice until the art of that which you are doing is perfected. Wash, Rinse and Repeat as necessary until the movements are as fluid as water down a drain pipe. Until the movement is like air through the leaves of a tree. If you are going to do something do it right. For heaven’s sake learn your art until it’s as natural as breathing to you. So that if necessary you would do it with your eyes closed and the world going to hell in a hand basket around you.
Some art cannot be viewed by an entire world. Sometimes the only critic you can have is yourself. Only you know the extent to which you need to perfect your craft. There’s only so much that others will see, no matter their intent. Sometimes, there are just miniscule details that you can pin point, but only after the fact. Only when it’s too late to come to greatness. That little lisp escapes your mouth and you utter the word almost silently to yourself, fuck.
And than there’s the critics of the world. Those who will view your art, your creation, the beads of sweat that sullied your brow as you endeavored to make something bette. Sometimes what they see can be more disturbing and more violent to one’s own self. The image that you imprint into another person’s subconcious and reiterated at yourself can tear you down to a level that you had only once believed to be comprehensible.
Maybe it’s better to practice in the dark where no one can find you and can judge you. But you’ll judge. You’ll inspect and go over every little detail of your actions, so might as well be proud of the mistakes and glories as you find them on your journey.
The tool I prefer is a knife. It’s the only tool you can actually use for this ocassion. Holding it like an extension of yourself. This isn’t something just in your hand, it is your hand. Inches longer and sharper. Giving you the reach and edge you need for such an endeavor. Hopefully you have something that’s sharp as can be. There’s just no manners in having a dull blade that will not slice through meat like it was butter. And serrated edges are for Rambo and his ilk. You want clean, deep cut that’s leave little to no scarring on the edges. The more damage you do, the more clean up there will be.
It can feel like the entire world is looking at you, as you hold the knife. Edge ready to penetrate. Lick your lips, take in a breathe, steady your hands and with a forward motion press down and in. Don’t shove it don’t like it was a hamburger patty you were smashing. You push and let the knife do all the work, pull back put not up, and repeat. Repeat until perfection.
Marvel at your work. With patience and practice you can reach this level of zen. And than the world will kick back in, the lights above you, as you hear the voice of one of your critics squeal in delight.
“Are you done carving that turkey? You’re acting like it’s surgery.”
Surgery is easier than art.
-Mr. Morgan
Chris Brown Beats Rihanna
March 6, 2009 in Commentary | Tags: beat down, chris brown, domestic abuse, mike tyson type shit, rihanna | Leave a comment
btw, she’s forgiven him and still with him. I in no way feel sorry for her now.