As artists dealing with the rollercoaster ride of the creative life, it's understandable that we sometimes lose sight of the blessing of doing what we love.The difficulties of making money, finding work, reaching audiences, and maintaining our life balance can become a running soundtrack in our minds.  We continually face creative, social, financial and spiritual challenges, and if we're not careful, those challenges can wear us down.That's why it's important to intentionally refocus on gratitude; we can't survive as artists if we're always looking at what's wrong.The fact is,  we have a lot to be grateful for. In many respects, we are privileged to be alive during the best time ever to work as creative professionals.Listen to these six wonderful benefits of being a creative and store them away in your mind when you struggle to keep a thankful attitude. OTHER RESOURCESOur interview with Celebrity Vocal Coach Ashaala Shanae on Renewing your Mindset and Becoming a Six-Figure Creative Entrepreneur - http://godandgigs.com/87Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more Creative Checkup videos http://godandgigs.com/youtubeJoin the God and Gigs Community at http://facebook.com/groups/godandgigsCheck out our Books: http://GodandGigs.com/Books4 Questions you MUST answer before going full-time as a creative http://godandgigs.com/questionsIncrease Income from Your Livestreams http://godandgigs.com/3tipsOur Most Trusted Resources for Musicians and Freelancers - http://godandgigs.com/toolkitSign up for a free 15 minute Creative Checkup at Http://godandgis.com/coachingLearn how we use Restream to distribute our videos to multiple platforms! GodandgigTap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!