Ann-Marie
@annmarieng
Ann-Marie
@annmarieng
Importance of solitude for creativity
interesting. “giving himself identity”
Just keep moving forward.
Also, the importance of repetition and persistence
Having pored over a lot of writers’ and artists’ diaries and letters for my Daily Rituals research, I can say that most of them never felt that their work fulfilled their ambitions. Or, if they did feel that way, it was only in brief surges of confidence, which could be tremendously satisfying and productive—but which never lasted as long as they
... See moredissatisfaction as a driving force
Before you know what your calling is, you must believe you are called to something. It doesn’t matter if you know what. In order to cultivate awareness, you must be willing to act, to step out and see what happens. And once you are convinced that purpose will not find you, that you will have to go in search of it, you are ready. Until you make this
... See moreinteresting. the search for a purpose
“I’ve often said that I wish people could realize all their dreams and wealth and fame so that they could see that it’s not where you’re going to find your sense of completion ... No matter what you gain, ego will not let you rest. He will tell you that you cannot stop... See more
On how to get by each day - keeping a long term vision while being present for the day to day. Just take the next step forward and don’t sweat the rest
“An artist has got to be careful never really to arrive at a place where he thinks he’s AT somewhere. You always have to realize that you’re constantly in a state of becoming. And, as long as you can stay in that realm you’ll sort of be alright.”
— Bob Dylan
Do the work!
It will take a while to get there.