Abiding Quote by Jonathan Lethem
“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
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.
![“ARGH! There's no such thing [as writer's block]. Seriously: THERE. IS. NO. SUCH. THING. You know what there is? There's a bunch of problems, creative and otherwise, that can stop you writing. They are not block. They are important skills.” quote by Nick Harkaway](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fe5/nick-harkaway-4221_block_argh-there-s-no-such-thing-as-writer-s-b_695101.jpg)
