“I have always loved painting, but I have never been able to explain why. It is a mystery, like love.”
What this quote means
Marie Laurencin speaks of the mystery of artistic creation, akin to love. We don't always choose what ignites our passion; it seizes us, inhabits us, without logical reason. This idea resonates with anyone who has a calling or inexplicable passion. It invites us to accept not knowing, to be carried by what moves us, rather than trying to rationalize everything.
How to apply it daily
Take a moment to appreciate a passion or interest without trying to explain it. Simply let yourself be carried by the joy it brings you.
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