There is a vitality, a life force, an energy,
a quickening that is translated
through you into action.
this expression is unique.
And if you block it, it will never exist through
any other medium and be lost.
nor how valuable nor how it compares to other expressions.
keep it yours, clearly and directly,
to keep the channel open;
whether you choose to take an art class,
keep a journal, record your dreams,
dance your story or live each day from
your own creative source.
Above all else, keep the channel open!
(many thanks to Catherine B. for sending this to me)
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 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 to other expressions.
It is your business to
keep it yours, clearly and directly,
to keep the channel open;
whether you choose to take an art class,
keep a journal, record your dreams,
dance your story or live each day from
your own creative source.
Above all else, keep the channel open!
— Martha Graham
(many thanks to Catherine B. for sending this to me)
I always loved this from Martha – thanks for posting it and jogging my memory!
Beauty-full! Thank you, Beth!
A wonderful poem with an empowering sentiment. A beautiful picture.
Great poem. Thanks for sharing.
Another one for me to add to my notebook of favorite quotes/sayings!
Wow! Thanks for your responses to this! And my big thanks again to my friend Catherine for mailing it to me (yes! Snail mail!) 🙂
This is great philosophy.I exist,I would say only I exist and I is all pervading and unique.Thank you.