This blog post by Keri Smith is one of my favorite advice letters I've ever read, so much that I feel like I need to print it out and reread it when I'm feeling discouraged.
She writes about the paralyzing effect of the pressure we put on ourselves for creative work, the importance of paying attention to the energy we feel when we do things. Do more of what gives you an open sense of energy, and less of what doesn't. It's that simple.
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