Autistic Quote by Anne Lamott
“You try to sit down at approximately the same time every day. This is how you train your unconscious to kick in for you creatively. ... You put a piece of paper in the typewriter, or you turn on your computer and bring up the right file. ... You begin rocking, just a little at first, and then like a huge autistic child. ... Then your mental illnesses arrive at the desk like your sickest, most secretive relatives. And they pull up chairs in a semicircle around the computer, and they try to be quiet but you know they are there with their weird coppery breath, leering at you behind your back.”
About This Quote
The passage describes a disciplined routine to train the unconscious mind for creativity, acknowledging that mental illness can intrude, yet the habit helps channel creative energy despite inner turmoil.
In simple terms: Routine trains creativity; mental illness may intrude.
Key Takeaway
Establish consistent creative habits.
Themes
creativity
discipline
mental health
Mood
introspective
determined
Type
creative
psychological
When to use this quote
- writing sessions
- artistic work
- therapy
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
unconscious mind
habit formation
creative flow
Questions to Reflect On
- What routine helps you access creativity?
- How do you manage intrusive thoughts while working?
A Different Perspective
Illness may still dominate despite routine.
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