Maggie Rogers Thinks Joy Can Be a Form of Rebellion
To live as an artist is a way of being in the world. A way of perceiving. A practice of paying attention. Refining our sensitivity to tune in to the more subtle notes. Looking for what draws us in and what pushes us away. Noticing what feeling tones arise and where they lead.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Freedom to feel and experience the full spectrum of human experience. I don’t want to be arbitrarily chained down in anything I didn’t choose — ever.
(Molly Mielke on Audience of One)
Art is not an industry or a game; it is a practice. I’d tell that girl nine years ago that, over and over again, it’s your artistic faith that will save you. I’d tell her it’s kind of punk to take the long road.
Opinion | Maggie Rogers: The Truth About Dreams
And I look at the artistic gift as more about communication and the ability to be oneself. And not just about being able to execute a piece of music perfectly. To me, showing up with a reliably open heart and a will to share whatever spirit you can muster is what resonates and transcends technical perfection.
Jeff Tweedy • How to Write One Song
Practicing a way of being that allows you to see the world through uncorrupted, innocent eyes can free you to act in concert with the universe’s timetable.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being: The Sunday Times bestseller
She explained in an interview with The Advocate magazine, “I care only about what I can change. What can I push forward? How can I be a part of the fight for modern social issues? How can I change young people’s lives? How can I create a show and an album that is a portal to surreality, to free ourselves of all of our insecurities and to be proud o
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