We must attend to what our inner guidance is nudging us toward.

All of us contain a divine, expressive spark, a creative candle intended to light our path and that of our fellows.

I am breathing in and out. Realizing this, I began to notice that each moment was not without its beauty.

My will for you is not harsh or unpleasant. It is gentle and perfectly tailored to your unique needs. Do not fear my direction. I am your heart's happiest guide.

The need to be a great artist makes it hard to be an artist. The need to produce a great work of art makes it hard to produce any art at all. . . Fear is what blocks an artist. The fear of not being good enough. The fear of not finishing. The fear of failure and of success. The fear of beginning at all.

The beginner's humility and openness lead to exploration. Exploration leads to accomplishment. All of it begins at the beginning, with the first small and scary step.

We talk about self-expression but need to pause and remember that self-expression requires a self to express.