I try to be good but sometimes a person just has to break out and act like the wild and springy thing one used to be. It's impossible not to remember wild an want it back.
Mary OliverRead
Walks work for me. I enter some arena that is neither conscious or unconscious.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the artistic process as a journey into a creative space beyond conscious thought.
In this quote, Mary Oliver describes her experience of walking as a form of artistic expression, where she enters a state that transcends the usual boundaries of awareness. This 'arena' suggests a creative flow that ignites inspiration and connects the artist to deeper thoughts and feelings, emphasizing the importance of immersing oneself in nature and movement to access this unfiltered creativity.
Themes
ArtCreativityWalkingNatureInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a discussion on the creative process in an art workshop.
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