“Georg Groddeck on Art”
“The sole foundation of art is this power of losing one's separatedness, of feeling oneself at the same time a whole and yet a part of something far greater.” -- Georg Groddeck
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“Georg Groddeck on Inspiration”
“The power to be impregnated, and not the writing of poems, the painting of pictures, or the composition of music, is the essence of art, the being an artist.”* -- Georg Groddeck In my terms, Groddeck is
“Poor Memory”
For years he has complained of his poor memory. And for years I have suggested a supplement that could help. But always: “I don’t want it. I’m taking too many pills already.” What is it that
“When You Have Traveled the Path”
When you have traveled the Path to the top of the mountain, there to welcome you, arms open wide, smiling, is your Mother of Love.
“The Diamond Path of Life”
The Diamond Path of Life is a Path to the full Embrace of Life – when you have come at last to Know your Soul, and everyone's. All the one Soul of the Over-Soul.
“Creativity Can Be the Golden Thread”
There is a labyrinth through which we must pass to come, at last, to the Soul. Music, art – all Creativity – can be, should be, the Golden Thread.
“A Poet Is Different”
A poet is different because of his also: clouds are also alive, fantasy is also real.
“The Lyrical Flux of the Unconscious”
Psychologists speak of the “lyrical flux” of the unconscious. I meditate that, hopefully, my freely flowing painting may be as a Song from my Deep Unconscious, my Soul.
“Life is Magic”
To learn the secret of a magic trick is to diminish our wonder. We now know more – but Know less. Life is magic, its Source the Secret. The more biology, the less Wonder.
“His Muse Singing Free”
The composer proudly proclaims: “Composing for me is creating within constraints.” Why must there be constraints? Why is he so fearful of his Muse singing free?