Shadows in need of courage

There are shadow artists.

'Artists themselves but ignorant of their true identity, shadow artists are to be found shadowing declared artists. Unable to recognise that they themselves may possess the creativity they so admire, they often date or marry people who actively pursue the art career they themselves secretly long for.'

* The Artist's Way - A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, Julia Cameron

I would expand shadow artists to shadow people. People who live their lives shadowing others. Or people staying in the shade out of fear of what the sunlight may reveal. A false sense of security. Walking a trail walked by so many people before. Following rather than leading. Ignoring the gentle knock on the door from something that is trying to get attention. A sign of what the real purpose of being here may be.