The artist's personality, built upon strong desires and compassionate vision, is by its nature prone to depression.
Eric MaiselWhen a thing is not done, continuing to work is the strength; but when it is done, the strength lies in stopping.
Eric MaiselDream, but expect nothing. Desire, but expect nothing. Hope, but expect nothing. Release your need to control and gain real control.
Eric MaiselA key to a long, productive writing life is finding ways to support that life, emotionally and existentially.
Eric MaiselLove is the spirit that motivates the artist's journey. The love may sublime, raw, obsessive, passionate, awful. or thrilling, but whatever its quality, it's a powerful motive in the artist's life.
Eric MaiselWhen you consciously decide to breathe more slowly and deeply, you alert your body to the fact that you want it to behave differently. You are not just changing your breathing pattern, you are making a full-body announcement that you are entering into a different relationship with your mind and your body.
Eric Maisel