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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

 Inspirational Quote

Here's an amazing quote by Martha Graham on why you and your art is unique so keep on doing it.

"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 nor how valuable nor 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 to 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."

Awesome, just awesome.

Many thanks to Prince, for including this in a blog post.

More later,
M

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Ah, yes, I love that quote. I heard it some years ago, and I've never forgotten it.
Posted 7/8/2009 10:50 AM by princegom - reply

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It's a great quote, truly. So many of my friends I've already shared it with love it, too. I think every so often you find a great quote that really inspires you. Thanks for sharing it and I think I'll always remember it too whenever I'm struggling with a new draft.
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