Octavia Butler: "First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. ..."

Why This Quote Matters

There is a particular kind of day when dependable feels more complicated than it should. On that day, a quote like this is useful to have somewhere close.

Notice the feeling that comes up when you sit with it for a moment. That reaction tells you something useful about where you are right now.

Whatever brought you here today, you are paying attention. That counts for something.