When I take a break, even just a brief one, the creative energy flows in. Only then do I have anything of value to share with others. Once I recognized this, I stopped feeling guilty about taking time for myself.
In the act of creativity, the artist lets go the self-control which he normally clings to and is open to riding the wind.
Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art
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