As a creative dad I have often grappled with the pull of creative pursuits alongside family life.
In a recent response to a question on The Red Hand Files, Nick Cave offers profound insights. He validates the intense, almost compulsive nature of the artistic drive, comparing it to powerful forces like love or grief. However, he firmly states that this compelling urge, while a gift, is not life's sole purpose. He emphasises the crucial responsibility to family, asserting that no artistic endeavour justifies neglecting loved ones.
His advice is clear: prioritise cherishing your wife and child fully before dedicating time to creative work. This order, born from "hard-earned understanding and profound regret," is presented as a way to avoid future heartache.
Read the full question and response here:
https://www.theredhandfiles.com/balance-creative-family/
