Inspiration: Express Yourself

I'm not ususally home during the day on a weekday, but I was yesterday, and I caught the Ellen show. Her guest was Madonna. Ellen told the audience that back before she came out, Madonna called her (though the two had never met) to express support and that she also sent her a quote by Martha Graham. (Now, whatever people think about Ellen coming out, her being gay, or Madonna supporting her...this post isn't about that.) Anyway, the quote reads, in part:

There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware to the urges that motivate you. (source)

Martha goes on, and it becomes clear she was speaking to artists, about creative endeavor. But boy, did that speak to me--generally but also specifically related to my mission. Not that I doubt the rightness of my cause. But that part, "...because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it.": Yes. Just...yes.

So--is there something burning to be translated through you? Go on, express yourself.