Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart is broken.’
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How to Cope with the Pressure of an Artistic Career
By Mihaela Ivan Holtz — 2019
How can you work with pressure while still maintaining your authentic connection to yourself, your art, your audience, and the people you love?
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