“When we’re making things we love, our mission is accomplished.”
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
“One discovers the light in darkness, that is what darkness is for; but everything in our lives depends on how we bear the light. It is necessary, while in darkness, to know that there is a light somewhere, to know that in oneself, waiting to be found, there is a light.”
― Nothing Personal
― Nothing Personal
“If you know what you want to do and you do it, that’s the work of a craftsman. If you begin with a question and use it to guide an adventure of discovery, that’s the work of the artist.”
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
“The goal is not to fit in. If anything, it’s to amplify the differences, what doesn’t fit, the special characteristics unique to how you see the world. Instead of sounding like others, value your own voice. Develop it.”
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
“Our life’s work is far greater than any individual container. The works we do are at most chapters. There will always be a new chapter, and another after that. Though some might be better than others, that is not our concern. Our objective is to be free to close one chapter and move on to the next, and to continue that process for as long as it pleases us.”
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
― The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Jee’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Jee’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Art, Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical fiction, Poetry, Psychology, Romance, Self help, Travel, and Nonfiction
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