greatness
on the pursuit of a calling, destiny, being a conduit for something bigger than yourself
greatness
As children, few of us are taught to understand and prioritize our feelings. For the most part, the educational system doesn’t ask us to access our sensitivity, but to be obedient. To do what is expected. Our natural independent spirit is tamed. Free thought is constrained. There is a set of rules and expectations put upon us that is not about
... See moreRick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being: The Sunday Times bestseller
I don’t know who needs to see these today, but Octavia Butler’s notes to self are EVERYTHING!
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Sometimes magic is just someone spending more time on something than anyone else might reasonably expect
- Will Guidara, unreasonable hospitality
The thing you are deeply yearning to create is told to you in all the subtle ways other people's artwork slightly misses the mark
Miles Johnstonx.comGreatness is a transitory experience. It is never consistent. It depends in part upon the myth-making imagination of humankind. The person who experiences greatness must have a feeling for the myth he is in. He must reflect what is projected upon him. And he must have a strong sense of the sardonic. This is what uncouples him from belief in his own
... See moreFrank Herbert • Dune
In the speech, Chalamet thanked his mother and co-stars before admitting:
“I can’t downplay the significance of this award because it means the most to me, and I know we’re in a subjective business, but the truth is I’m really in pursuit of greatness. I know people don’t usually talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats. I’m inspired by the... See more