I took a break, stretched, tried again, failed, kicked over the music stand (I am not proud of that), and wonder whether I had reached the limits of my musical ability. Maybe I'd never had any. Surely someone with a modicum of talent wouldn't have to work this hard.

Rachel Hartman
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It sounds like you're describing the constant struggle of the creative process. The process of creating art is never easy. It's an uphill battle, and, in most cases, a very lonely one. But it's not a battle to be fought in a vacuum. For every artist who loses their inner balance, there are always others with whom they can share their ideas and work together to bring a better understanding of a difficult subject.

Source: Shadow Scale

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