"God does not give us more than we can handle," I am told but I wonder if God doesn't overestimate me just a little. Or perhaps, and this is likely, I underestimate God.
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As we lose our vagueness about ourself, our values, our life situation, we become available to the moment. It is there, in the particular, that we contact the creative self. Art lies in the moment of encounter: we meet our truth and we meet ourselves; we meet ourselves and we meet our self-expression .
Interpretation
What this quote means
Clarity about ourselves opens us up to authentic experiences, allowing for true self-expression through art.
This quote emphasizes that as we gain clarity in our understanding of ourselves and our values, we become more present and aware in each moment. This presence allows us to tap into our creativity, leading to genuine self-expression and artistic encounters that reveal our truth.
Themes
ClarityCreativitySelf-ExpressionPresenceArt
In practice
Example use cases
During a creative workshop, I shared this quote to inspire participants to embrace their true selves.
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