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"Ran out of room in my sketchbook and had to return the drawing book....2 more sketches to do....will take it out again soon!" — Jan 21, 2015 09:10PM
"Ran out of room in my sketchbook and had to return the drawing book....2 more sketches to do....will take it out again soon!" — Jan 21, 2015 09:10PM
“If we are artists- hell, whether or not we're artists- it is our job, our responsibility, perhaps even our sacred calling, to take whatever life has handed us and make something new, something that wouldn't have existed if not for the fire, the genetic mutation, the sick baby, the accident.”
― Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life
― Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life
“I can tell you that the writing of a book, no matter how deeply, profoundly personal-if it is literature, if you have attended to the formidable task of illumination the human heart in conflict with itself-will do the opposite of expose you. It will connect you. With others. With the world around you. With yourself.”
― Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life
― Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life
“To forget oneself-to lose oneself in the music, in the moment- that kind of absorption seems to be at the heart of every creative endeavor.”
― Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life
― Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life
“I believe that we don't choose our stories," she began, leaning forward. "Our stories choose us." She paused and took a sip of water. Her hand, I noticed was steady.. "And if we don't tell them, then we are somehow diminished.”
― Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life
― Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life
“While we all share God's powerful DNA, we're also individual expressions of God. Meaning, there's no one else quite like you. So set the intention now to become clear on exactly what strengths and talents make you unique. When you know who and what you are, you reclaim your power and you feel empowered to move forward with clarity, confidence, and conviction, along with a joyful sense of divine purpose.”
― Awaken the Spirit Within: 10 Steps to Ignite Your Life and Fulfill Your Divine Purpose
― Awaken the Spirit Within: 10 Steps to Ignite Your Life and Fulfill Your Divine Purpose
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