We begin to sort through the differences between our real feelings, which are often secret, and our official feelings, those on the record for public display.

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"We should write because it is human nature to write. Writing claims our world. It makes it directly and specifically our own."

- Julia Cameron

Belief

"When we clear the physical clutter from our lives, we literally make way for inspiration and ‘good, orderly direction’ to enter."

- Julia Cameron

Inspiration

"What we really want to do is what we are really meant to do. When we do what we are meant to do, money comes to us, doors open for us, we feel useful, and the work we do feels like play to us."

- Julia Cameron

Motivation

"The creative process is a process of surrender, not control."

- Julia Cameron

Creativity

"Art is not about thinking something up. It is the opposite – getting something down."

- Julia Cameron

Creativity

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"Beauty is not about physical perfection, but about authenticity and confidence."

- Beauty and the Beast

Self-awareness

"Beauty is found in the unique qualities that make us who we are."

- Beauty and the Beast

Self-awareness

"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."

- Lily Tomlin

Self-awareness

"Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."

- Laird Hamilton

Self-awareness

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

Self-awareness