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" Creativity - like human life itself - begins in darkness. "

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" When we clear the physical clutter from our lives, we literally make way for inspiration and 'good, orderly direction' to enter. "

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" There's this mythology that parents are supposed to be parents 24/7 and are supposed to be completely fulfilled by their kids. That's not the case. We need to make our own passions a priority. "

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