Because—like Eileen—I also want to live the most vividly decorated temporary life that I can. I don’t just mean physically; I mean emotionally, spiritually, intellectually. I don’t want to be afraid of bright colors, or new sounds, or big love, or risky decisions, or strange experiences, or weird endeavors, or sudden changes, or even failure.

When we approach what life presents us with from a place of creativity, we notice things differently — we’re less focused on outcomes, and we become intrigued by details that might have otherwise escaped our attention.