Being blocked, being uncertain, sitting there not knowing…
“Being blocked, being uncertain, sitting there not knowing, waiting, abiding with it: this is the work. If you don't have the tolerance for that you're in great trouble. If you want to call it a writer's block... that doesn't seem a very useful name for that kind of abiding that I think is the essence of the work.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Enduring uncertainty and waiting is essential work; lacking tolerance for it leads to trouble.
In simple terms: Patience with uncertainty is essential.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate tolerance for uncertainty.
Themes
patience
uncertainty
work
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- research
- decision making
Key Concepts
creative process
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sit with uncertainty?
- What practices help you tolerate waiting?
A Different Perspective
Uncertainty can cause anxiety.