"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."
-Martha Graham
I started this blog because I needed to be accountable to my creative process, to practise keeping the channel open. I decided to share this process because I believe that we can encourage each other by sharing our musings and creative acts, and that inspiration comes out of this communication and sharing. Sometimes my best ideas come when I am just 'in the flow,' expressing an idea and then by sharing it or hearing someone else's perspective, something happens that couldn't have been planned. I want to make this space available, to open a dialogue and see what happens...so please feel free to comment and add your own creative musings. And if you feel drawn to join in a closed discussion group and explore these themes deeper, you are welcome to contact me.
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