The War of Art

It is widely believed that an artist’s work is the fruit of their talent. Those who are unable to embark on a creative path - to complete a painting or a sculpture, write a book, or compose music - are deprived of it. However, this is not entirely true: the difference between a person who has heeded their calling in life and indulged their vocation, completing  one or more artistic endeavours, and those who have failed in their pursuits (or have never even started), lies in the fact that the former was able to overcome the Resistance, whilst the latter did not. One of them returned to their desk, or their easel, day after day, and put a full-stop at the end of the last chapter, or applied the last brushstroke to their canvas.

Irrespective of the form it takes, every creative battle is difficult, and the outcome remains unknown until it is over. During this battle, we measure ourselves against the most powerful and destructive force that we will ever know: the Resistance. This is why you must learn to recognise it and understand how it operates: it is only by doing so, that you will be able to continue your journey and reach your goal, whether it be writing the script you have been thinking about for some time, starting yoga, or volunteering at an association. The Resistance, in fact, goes against everything that elevates the spirit, improves physical form, and that contributes to you fulfilling the purpose for which you were put on this earth. It is something that we experience every time we undertake something physically, morally, and intellectually demanding.