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Rebekah Peeples's avatar

What I love in here in Graham’s quote is the honesty about how we sometimes look at our own work and really think it’s not that great. I know that we’re supposed to tell ourselves (and expect our friends to tell us) “no, no, the work is GREAT” but the reality is that sometimes it’s not. And it doesn’t have to be great, or even good, all the time.

This post really spoke to me, Emily, as I’ve also been wrestling with feeling a bit stuck as we shift into mid summer. Thank you!

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Robin LaVoie's avatar

Thank you for sharing this Martha Graham quote! How incredible! Right now, I am moved by the create-first energy in this: “It is not your business to determine how good it is” - reminding me to get out of my own way and just be open to the work.

Also, how great is “No artist is pleased.” I love this sense of community in dissatisfaction!

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