we are all always in the process of becoming.

Those thoughts and feelings we’ve identified and reviewed all lead up to behavior (including inaction).

writer Michelle Tea’s infinite wisdom: “Do not believe your own superstitions of what you think you need in order to write.”

Grief is part of life, throughout life. Though we may be afraid of it, it isn’t bad; it simply exists, a shared human experience. Over

Your life is finite, and you should make your art. Things will get in the way and you should still make your art. Return to your art, over and over again. You will find clarity and answers as you feed this vital part of yourself. As you build and maintain a consistent practice, you will find the other parts of living a modern life seem more

Working on your relationship to the self means a growing self-awareness. Knowing yourself well will help you in all other relationships.

Putting the burden of income on your art practice will create a pressure and expectation that can lead to resentment and abandonment.

Do a quick online search for “feelings list” and you’ll find a variety of them.

No feeling you have is bad, it just is.