Thursday, November 15, 2007

What's write with us?

"There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium, and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is or how valuable or how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours - clearly and directly; to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware of the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. [There is] no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others." Martha Graham (1894-1991)

1 comment:

annie said...

I have experienced that "blessed unrest", sometimes it feels more like a curse!

This quote also reminds me of the story where the guy gets to heaven and is asked the question, "Why were you not you?"

We do each have our own contribution to make to the world around us.