What would a nontoxic god think of your creative goals? Might such a god really exist?

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.

Growth is an erratic forward movement: two steps forward, one step back. Remember that and be very gentle with yourself.

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.

Do not call procrastination laziness. Call it fear.

Creativity requires faith. Faith requires that we relinquish control.

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