Blessed Unrest

by Martha Graham

 

There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening
that is translated through you into action,
and because there is only one of you in all time,
this expression is unique.

If you block it,
it will never exist through any other medium
and be lost.
The world will not have it.

It is not yours to determine how good it is;
nor how it compares with other expressions.
It is your business to keep the channel open.
You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work.

You have to keep open and aware directly
to the urges that motivate you.
Keep the channel open.

No artist is ever pleased.
There is no satisfaction whatever at any time.
There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction;
a blessed unrest that keeps us marching
and makes us more alive than the others.

 

 

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“ How you look at a situation is very important, for how you think about a problem may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. When you get discouraged or depressed, try changing your attitude from negative to positive and see how life can change for you. Remember, your attitude toward a situation can help you to change it — you create the very atmosphere for defeat or victory." – Franco Harris

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  1. I hadn’t realized Martha was attuned to the arts. Love the part about not needing to believe in yourself. I could never abide the self-esteem movement. God-esteem is what we need.

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    1. I find the quote very inspiring as I feel like it is suggesting that we have faith and trust in the unknown so we can fully live life because whatever is meant to be will be :).

      Thanks for the feedback and for stopping by! 🙂

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