Because she favours solitude and indwelling, an artist can live a significantly more claustrophobic life that she had ever intended.

Life is too short not to create, not to love, and not to lend a helping hand to our brothers and sisters.

A long, deep breath is the equivalent of a full stop and the key to centering.

When a thing is not done, continuing to work is the strength; but when it is done, the strength lies in stopping.

Almost nothing beautiful or brilliant happens unless a person has thought about it a lot.

Dream, but expect nothing. Desire, but expect nothing. Hope, but expect nothing. Release your need to control and gain real control.

By 'expecting nothing' you are not 'giving up.' Far from it! You are making a decision to focus on what needs to be done rather than on outcomes.