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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
“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 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
“Be the light you want to attract, and darkness will have no spell over you. Darkness is dispelled by light.”
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“Make you mess your message.”
― Everybody's Got Something
― Everybody's Got Something
“The key to living a purposeful life lies in identifying how best you can be a vehicle for God's divine love and light.”
― 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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