If there is one door in the castle you have been told not to go through, you must. Otherwise, you'll just be rearranging furniture in rooms you've already been in.
In her book "Bird by Bird," Anne Lamott emphasizes the importance of exploring the unknown in creativity and life. She suggests that avoiding challenges or uncharted territories only leads to stagnation, much like merely rearranging furniture in familiar settings. If we want to grow, we must confront the things we are told to avoid.
This metaphor highlights the necessity of taking risks and embracing uncertainty to discover new perspectives and ideas. By stepping through that forbidden door, we open ourselves to new experiences that can profoundly enrich our writing and personal growth.
