This article is the second installment of our "Tongal Creator Love Letters" series. For Valentine's Day, Tongal Creators are getting candid about their relationship with their craft and the relationships that enhance their craft. This series addresses how Creators fell in and out of love with the work they do, who or what keeps them motivated, and who truly understands them as an artist. Check out the first installment here.

Just like any great romance, my passion for this career has only grown stronger over time. And like any good love story, my journey as a creative has had its fair share of ups and downs. But through it all, I've learned that falling in love with creativity, daring to take risks, embracing exciting new adventures, committing to making a difference, and finding balance in the give and take of my work has made for a fulfilling and rewarding journey. So, let's dive in and explore the parallels between my career as a creative and a passionate love story, in 5 fun-filled points!

Falling in Love with Creativity

I love being a Creator, and I'm fascinated by how closely my relationship with art mirrors many great romance; over time, my love only grows stronger. When I first started my journey, I fell head over heels for the exciting projects I supported and the chance to work with some super talented folks. I was completely captivated. My creativity and I, we could change the world, I thought. I knew that this was the one for me. At first sight, I felt love. 

Daring to Love

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In many ways, working as a creative feels like entering a daring love affair. Both require a level of boldness and audacity. As a creative, you have to be willing to take risks to create something truly dynamic and innovative. You have to be willing to position yourself face-to-face with the possibility of rejection and uncertainty. In both art and love, a bold and audacious move can spark excitement and passion.

Pursuing New Adventures

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Feeling swept off your feet? Well, they say love defies all gravity. Take flight. The adventure that your creativity leads you on can lead to an emotional and intellectual awakening. It takes a bit of courage and a willingness to embrace change, but trust me, the rewards are totally worth it. 

My career is like a passionate love story, filled with exciting moments and new experiences at every turn. Every project is like a new chapter, offering opportunities to push the boundaries of my creativity and create something truly impactful. It's a wild and exciting ride, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Committing to Making a Difference

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Being creatively engaged is like being in a committed romantic relationship, just as a committed lover puts in effort and dedication to maintain and strengthen their relationship. The responsibility of a creative person is not only to solve commercial problems, but also to give a voice to those who are not heard, to help people share their stories, and above all to shed light on global issues in order to drive positive change for people, planet, and industry. Like a committed lover, a creative person must be willing to go above and beyond to make a positive impact on the world, using their talents and skills to make a difference and to create real and lasting change. 

Balancing Happinesses

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Love and art requires a balance of give and take. A love story involves compromise of wants and mutual understanding of boundaries, and a creative pursuit requires a balance of one's own goals and ideas with the needs and perspectives of clients and collaborators. A creative person must be willing to listen and take feedback, to adapt and evolve, in order to create work that is not only visually striking but also meaningful and impactful. As in a loving relationship, a creative pursuit requires a mutual effort, where both parties are willing to put in time and effort to make it work. It's about finding the balance between independence and interdependence, and in the end, it leads to a more harmonious and successful outcome.

A creative career can be compared to a passionate love story. Just like in any great love story, the passion for this career only grows stronger over time. Falling in love with creativity, daring to take risks, committing to making a difference, embracing exciting new adventures, and finding balance in the give and take of the work are key steps in this fulfilling and rewarding career. Creative individuals must be bold, take risks, think outside the box, be willing to commit to making a positive impact and finding balance between their own goals and the needs and perspectives of clients and collaborators to create meaningful and impactful work.

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Note From Tongal: This blog is part of a series of Tongal Community-written blog posts that were originally sourced in the Tongal Blog Open Call Project. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tongal. Read more Tongal Community-written posts here!