There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action. And because there is only one you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium . . . 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. | |
— Martha Graham | |
As quoted by Agnes DeMille in her autobiography: “Dance to the Piper“ | |
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2021 | Overcoming Fear And Deflated Pretensions |
You’re Not Alone | |
2020 | A Weary Rehearsal? |
Are You Poking Me Again? | |
2019 | At Least Mostly On Purpose |
2018 | Only One You In All Time |
2017 | Have You Hugged A Tree Lately? |
2016 | Unconquerable Imagination |
2015 | Just Plain Wrong |
2014 | Finding Beliefs |
2013 | Pretty Confident |
2012 | Effective Ranges |
2011 | Three Wisdoms |
2010 | I’m Just Askin’… |
Space & Time | |
Archive for December 13th, 2018
Only One You In All Time
Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Agnes DeMille, Dance to the Piper, Martha Graham, Philosophy, Quickening, Quotes on December 13, 2018| 5 Comments »