How should we navigate doubt whenever it creeps into ‘the messy middle’ of our creative projects, as well as the creative lives we’re building? Read on, then join this dialogue in the chat.
“If you're going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don't even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives and maybe even your mind. It could mean not eating for three or four days. It could mean freezing on a park bench. It could mean jail. It could mean derision. It could mean mockery--isolation. Isolation is the gift. All the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. And, you'll do it, despite rejection and the worst odds. And it will be better than anything else you can imagine. If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It's the only good fight there is.”
I will have to sit with this one! I think I felt more like this when I was younger, but now understand the profound value human connection and influence can have on my work and creative life. However, giving something your most authentic and best effort makes sense! Yet I'm not sure I think sacrifice should be necessary for something that is truly aligned with who you truly are and want to create... but again, I need to keep thinking about this one. Thanks for sharing!
No one ever tells you bravery feels like fear - Teske
To live is to feel lost - J.O.Gasset
That is an excellent quote for this. Thank you for sharing!
Don't be afraid to go down to the basement. Jung's shadow will take You to the archetype doctrine, then, comedy rises from darkness on its own
“If you're going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don't even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives and maybe even your mind. It could mean not eating for three or four days. It could mean freezing on a park bench. It could mean jail. It could mean derision. It could mean mockery--isolation. Isolation is the gift. All the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. And, you'll do it, despite rejection and the worst odds. And it will be better than anything else you can imagine. If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It's the only good fight there is.”
― Ch.Bukowski,
I will have to sit with this one! I think I felt more like this when I was younger, but now understand the profound value human connection and influence can have on my work and creative life. However, giving something your most authentic and best effort makes sense! Yet I'm not sure I think sacrifice should be necessary for something that is truly aligned with who you truly are and want to create... but again, I need to keep thinking about this one. Thanks for sharing!