Quotes by Practice In the first instance, performativity must be understood not as a singular or deliberate ‘act,’ but, rather, as the reiterative and citational practice by which discourse produces the effects that it names Judith Butler practicenamesfirsts ... in practice the standard for what constitutes rape is set not at the level of women's experience of violation but just above the level of coercion acceptable to men. Judith Lewis Herman levelspracticemen Theory looks well on paper, but does not amount to anything without practice. Josh Billings practicedoelooks What would it mean if we lived in a world in which no one held out for the possibility of substantial political equality, or for a full cessation of colonial practices - if no one held out for those things because they were impossible? Judith Butler politicalpracticemean Flow is letting nothing obstruct the breath. Practice flow through a complete exhale in every way in your being. Judith Orloff emotionalpracticeway I had, in my legal practice, often encountered really shocking examples of the devastating impact of the costs of long-term medical care on meagre incomes. And, just before I was elected, I had my own personal experience in paying very considerable bills for my mother's terminal illness. Judy LaMarsh impactpracticemother It has not been the style of Canadian politicians to write of their experiences, although it is the common practice for British, French, and American Politicians upon their retirement. But I have been criticized before and I expect to be again. Judy LaMarsh practicewritingretirement Self-criticism is an art not many are qualified to practice. Joyce Carol Oates practiceselfart The way anything is developed is through practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice practice and more practice. Joyce Meyer practiceway Pivotal to a happy writing life is a practice of daily personal writing. Julia Cameron practicelife-iswriting Some people find it easier to picture the stream of inspiration as being like radio waves of all sorts being broadcast at all times. With practice, we learn to hear the desired frequency on request. We tune in to the frequency we want. Julia Cameron radio-wavesinspirationpractice Practice being kind to yourself in small, concrete ways. Look at your refrigerator. Are you feeding yourself nicely? Do you have socdks? An extra set of sheets? What about a new house plant? A thermos for the long drive to work? Allow yourself to pitch out some of your ragged clothes. You don't have to keep everything. Julia Cameron clothespracticelong Creativity is God's will for us and should be practiced like any other spiritual practice -a day at a time. Julia Cameron creativitypracticespiritual Perfectionism doesn't believe in practice shots. It doesn't believe in improvement. Perfectionism has never heard that anything worth doing is worth doing badly--and that if we allow ourselves to do something badly we might in time become quite good at it. Perfectionism measures our beginner's work against the finished work of masters. Perfectionism thrives on comparison and competition. It doesn't know how to say, "Good try," or "Job well done." The critic does not believe in creative glee--or any glee at all, for that matter. No, perfectionism is a serious matter. Julia Cameron practicejobsbelieve Art is a spiritual practice. We may not, and need not, do it perfectly. Julia Cameron practicespiritualart Writing is a spiritual practice in that people that have no spiritual path can undertake it and, as they write, they begin to wake up to a larger connection. After a while, people tend to find that there is some muse that they are connecting to. Julia Cameron practicespiritualwriting I practice more than ever ... mostly scales and arpeggios ... and anything I can't do. Julian Bream guitarmusicpractice I practiced two or three hours, sometimes none, sometimes six. It was very varied. Julian Bream guitarplayerpractice True virtue would never liken its rewards to points on a loyalty card, not because it is its own reward, but because it is not something we should practice to accrue future benefits. Julian Baggini loyaltypracticecards People do care where their food, or other goods, comes from, not merely if the price is right. And that means no business can afford to ignore the impacts their buying practices have on producers and on the perceptions and choices of consumers. Julian Baggini impactpracticemean«107108109110111112113114115116117»
