Creativity requires introspection, self-examination, and a willingness to take risks. Because of this, artists are perhaps more susceptible … - Eric Maisel

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When you look at our programme for the next few weeks, you do not fancy a trip to the Oktoberfest.

Eric Maisel

Creativity requires introspection, self-examination, and a willingness to take risks. Because of this, artists are perhaps more susceptible to self-doubt and despair than those who do not court the creative muses.

Artist, Creativity, Despair, Introspection, Self

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Rekindling hope, engaging in inner work, and venturing into the world amount to a complete plan for picking yourself up when you're down.

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The middle way cannot be achieved by dividing two extremes in half.

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Live intensely and dangerously. The world may not depend on your efforts, but you do.

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Do I doubt the painting I've just painted because it is not right or because I can never like what I do?

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I am a human being and an artist: I really, simply, surely am.

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