589 Quotes by Julia Cameron

Life is what we make of it. Whether we conceive of an inner god force or an other, outer God, doesn't matter. Relying on that force does.

Art is a spiritual practice. We may not, and need not, do it perfectly.

Survival lies in sanity, and sanity lies in paying attention...the capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention.

I learned to just show up at the page and write down what I heard. Writing became more like eavesdropping and less like inventing a nuclear bomb.

Art is one of the few careers without a mandatory retirement age.

Treating myself like a precious object will make me strong.

Creativity is the life force that Dylan Thomas called 'the force that through the green fuse drives the flower.

You are asked to keep a ledger - a small notebook will do - of money in and money out. Counting brings clarity, and clarity is one of the first and finest fruits of prosperity.

I believe that the dark night of the soul is a common spiritual experience. I believe, too, that the answer is continued seeking and perseverance. It helps to know that others have endured a loss of faith.