Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough - that we should try again.

We tend to think being hard on ourselves will make us strong. But it is cherishing ourselves that gives us strength

Creativity - like human life itself - begins in darkness.

Mystery is at the heart of creativity. As creative channels, we need to trust the darkness.

Survival lies in sanity, and sanity lies in paying attention...the capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention.

Next to Morning Pages and Artist Dates, the most potent tool for contacting inner guidance and creativity is walking.

Art is not about thinking something up. It is the opposite - getting something down.