Embracing “too much”

“Art doesn’t come in measured quantities. It’s got to be too much or it’s not enough.” ~ Pauline Kael

“Art doesn’t come in measured quantities. It’s got to be too much or it’s not enough.” ~ Pauline Kael

I work with many clients who have big energy. They worry about being “too much.” They want to tone it down, be nice, and fit in. But artists can’t live from a place of “fitting in.” That’s not what they’re ABOUT. Their power doesn’t lie in blending into the background—it lies in their ability to stand out, to overflow with energy and ideas that demand to be expressed.

Their GIFT is to be TOO MUCH.

Anaïs Nin beautifully said, “You must not fear, hold back, count or be a miser with your thoughts and feelings. Creation comes from an overflow.” This is the essence of artistic power: the ability to embrace the fullness of who you are, without apology or hesitation.

Don’t be afraid of your fullness. It’s not something to hide or suppress; it’s a tidal wave that will carry you into the next creative act. The world doesn’t need artists who shrink themselves—it needs artists who dare to overflow, breaking boundaries and inspiring others to do the same.

So if you’re worried about being too much, remember: the very thing you fear is your greatest strength. Lean into it, let it guide you, and watch how your creative energy transforms everything it touches.