7.3.23

Thought

Living life as an artist is a practice.

You are either engaging in the practice

or you’re not.

It makes no sense to say you’re not good at it.

It’s like saying, “I’m not good at being a monk.”

You are either living as a monk or you’re not.

We tend to think of the artist’s work as the output.

The real work of the artist

is a way of being in the world.

-Rick Rubin. The Creative Act

Quote

Spiritual leader Buddha on the nature of existence:  

"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."

Moment of Gratitude

I’m grateful that the sun was shining through the windows when I woke up today.

What are you grateful for?

Happy Monday,

Val