[Tom Edgerton]

From dance icon Martha Graham--

"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 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 open and directly aware of the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open."

And another, from whom I can't recall--

"Chaos occurs on the cusp of change."

And from me--

"Skydiving is the only activity you have to do perfectly the first time."

I lost twelve years of potential painting time because I didn't think I could do it well enough or whatever. I won't make that mistake again. The only real mistake is stopping. Otherwise, all other issues work themselves out with action.

Relax. It's there. Don't force it, just do it.