As always, the blessed relief of starting, a feeling that was like falling into a hole filled with bright light.As always, the glum knowledge that he would not write as well as he wanted to write. As always the terror of not being able to finish, of accelerating into a brick wall. As always, the marvelous joyful nervy feeling of journey begun.

Summary

This quote captures the bittersweet experience of starting a creative endeavor. The "blessed relief" signifies the excitement and energy that come with beginning, symbolized by the bright light. However, there is also an acknowledging of the writer's self-doubt, the looming fear of not reaching their desired level of proficiency. The description of "accelerating into a brick wall" depicts the anxiety of hitting a creative roadblock. Ultimately, despite these challenges, there is an underlying sense of exhilaration and anticipation of embarking on a new creative journey.

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