... success or failure, the truth of a life really has little to do with its quality. The quality of life is in proportion, always, to the capacity for delight. The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention.
Julia Cameronwhen I talk about a writing life, I'm talking about a life in which writing is the dominant response to living.
Julia CameronPractice being kind to yourself in small, concrete ways. Look at your refrigerator. Are you feeding yourself nicely? Do you have socdks? An extra set of sheets? What about a new house plant? A thermos for the long drive to work? Allow yourself to pitch out some of your ragged clothes. You don't have to keep everything.
Julia CameronMaking art has taught me that the tiniest smidgen of progress is something to be cherished.
Julia Cameron