Usually when I draw, I try to be in a contemplative mood…
“Usually when I draw, I try to be in a contemplative mood. I try to keep my mind as empty, vacant and tranquil as possible. The outer mind is like the surface of the sea. On the surface, the sea is full of waves and surges; it is all restlessness. But when we dive deep below, the same sea is all peace, calmness and quiet, and there we find the source of creativity.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Calm, empty mind beneath surface thoughts fuels deep creativity.
In simple terms: Quiet inner mind creates creativity.
Cultivate mental stillness for creative insight.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic practice
- meditation
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help quiet the mind?
- How does inner calm translate to creative output?
Achieving stillness can be challenging in daily life.