Art Quote by Candy Paull
““choices. There is great power in immersing yourself in a satisfying creative project. First of all, it takes your mind off your worries and immerses yourself in the moment, in the doing of the thing. It is also empowering, for you are the one who is making the choices. The creative work is yours. When other parts of your life are stressful and feel out of your control, the world you create in your artistic projects tells you that you are capable. The soothing nature of the creative process can calm and center””
About This Quote
Immersing in creative work distracts from worries, empowers choice, and restores calm.
In simple terms: Creative projects soothe and empower.
Key Takeaway
Engage in a creative project now.
Themes
creativity
mental health
empowerment
Mood
hopeful
motivational
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- stressful work
- personal crises
- creative hobbies
Key Concepts
flow state
self-efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What creative activity can you start today?
- How does creation affect your sense of control?
A Different Perspective
May not address underlying problems.
![“Creative work is often driven by pain. It may be that if you don't have something in the back of your head driving you nuts, you may not do anything. It's not a good arrangement. If I were God, I wouldn't have done it that way. [Interview, The Wall Street Journal , Nov. 20, 2009]” quote by Cormac McCarthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6fc/cormac-mccarthy-181_authorship_creative-work-is-often-driven-by-pain-it_628097.jpg)
