The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
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The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
THE CREATIVE HABIT * * * I begin each day of my life with a ritual. This is the renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp from her indispensable book, The Creative Habit.
Steven Pressfield • The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
Everything we produce as artists comes from a source beyond our conscious awareness.
Steven Pressfield • The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
The artist discovers herself by the work she produces.
Steven Pressfield • The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
The stages of the artist's journey share one fundamental quality. They are all battles against Resistance. Resistance meaning fear. Resistance meaning distraction. Resistance meaning temptation. Resistance meaning the aggressive self-perpetuation of the ego.
Steven Pressfield • The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
We can sense it, you and I, when we're playing it safe. And we know, too, when we've stepped out beyond the light of the campfire. Out there is where all good things happen.
Steven Pressfield • The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
The universe exists on at least two levels.
Steven Pressfield • The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
Every work is its own hero's journey.
Steven Pressfield • The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
accepts the plaudits with gratitude, then goes back to work.
Steven Pressfield • The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning
THE ARTIST LEARNS HOW TO WORK WITH OTHERS