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“Writing is a hellish task, best snuck up on, whacked on the head, robbed and left for dead.”

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Ann-Marie MacDonald is a renowned Canadian playwright known for her unique narrative style and profound social insights. Born on October 29, 1958, she has been creating dramatic works since the 1980s and has won numerous Canadian literary awards. more

“There is no way reality can be prevented from flowing the way it flows. It is our vain attempts to force it to flow in the service of our imaginary needs which sets us in painful conflict with our- selves and nature. You are not separate from the flowing reality; you are that flowing reality. See this and you will not see any- thing else which conflicts with it. You will be what you see.”

Way Needs Self Reality Force Conflict Flow Painful Vain Imaginary

Author:Vernon Howard

“As incredible as it sounds, an unhappy man does not realize that happiness is better than unhappiness. Knowing only his own concealed anguish, he worships it, which is the same as self-worship.”

Men Doe Self Sound Realizing Knowing Worship Incredibles Unhappy Unhappiness Anguish Concealed

Author:Vernon Howard

“Be very careful that you do not unconsciously assume that nervous tension is power. This is vital. Watch yourself the next time you work toward some goal. Look very closely to discover tense feelings and nervous thoughts whirling around inside. Do not let them deceive you into assuming that they are creative forces; they are not. They are thieves of genuine powers. As always, your awareness of their thievery is your first fine step toward casting them out.”

Firsts Looks Feelings Next Force Goal Steps Watches Creative Awareness Fine Assuming Careful Genuine Nervous Tension Thieves Deceiving Next Time Casting Tense Thievery

Author:Vernon Howard

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