In order to create, we draw from our inner well. This inner well, an artistic reservoir, is ideally like a well stocked fish pond... If we don't give some attention to upkeep, our well is apt to become depleted, stagnant, or blocked... As artists, we must learn to be self nourishing. We must become alert enough to consciously replenish our creative resources as we draw on them - to re-stock the trout pond, so to speak.
Julia Cameronwhen I talk about a writing life, I'm talking about a life in which writing is the dominant response to living.
Julia CameronAs children we hoard and gloat over words. Words give ownership: we name our world and we claim it...Children trust the power of words.
Julia Cameron