Overcoming Resistance: It’s Just The Art of Doing It

by Trish on March 23, 2009

in overcoming resistance,writing

From War of Art, Steven Pressfield writes,

Because when we sit down day after day and keep [going], something mysterious starts to happen. A process is set into motion by which, inevitably and infallibly, heaven comes to our aid. Unseen forces enlist in our cause; serendipity reinforces our purpose.

This is the other real secret that real artists know and wannabe writers don’t. When we sit down each day and do our work, power concentrates around us. The Muse takes note of our dedication. She approves. We have earned favor in her sight. When we sit down and work, we become like a magnetized rod that attracts iron filings. Ideas come. Insights accrete.

Go write today!

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