"Keep the channel open."

This inspiring quotation by the famous dancer and choreographer Martha Graham arrived in my inbox today.

"There is a vitality, a life-force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open."

Comments

[Tisha]

Hi Brett,
Thanks so much for this post. I've spent today feeling like my work is crap and that I have nothing to contribute to my field (let me tell you, the academy is a heartless place). Then I came to your sight and saw....exactly what I needed.

[Tisha]

Hi Brett,
Thanks so much for this post. I've spent today feeling like my work is crap and that I have nothing to contribute to my field (let me tell you, the academy is a heartless place). Then I came to your sight and saw....exactly what I needed.