The problem is acceptance, which is something we're taught not to do. We're taught to improve uncomfortable situations, to change things, alleviate unpleasant feelings. But if you accept the reality that you have been given- that you are not in a productive creative period- you free yourself to begin filling up again. Anne Lamott
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Accepting that you can’t do something is a huge step towards moving forward. When a person accepts that they can’t do something, they aren't going to fall into a depression and give up on themselves. Instead, they are going to get up and try again tomorrow. Life is full of things we cannot control, but we can simply accept our fate and move on.

Source: Bird By Bird: Some Instructions On Writing And Life

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