I have been in a lot of pain recently. For some reason my neck is giving me trouble.
Today I thought about the artist, who, crippled by arthritis continued to paint the great cathedrals in Europe. When someone asked him why, he responded, “The pain passes, but the beauty remains.”
Writing requires discipline, persistence, all of the elements that go into completing any worthy project. If we persevere, then one day we will see that completed manuscript.
In an art class, a wise instructor told us, An artist is someone who completes his painting. It’s about practicing, but, more importantly, it’s about completing.
I felt the elation of success when for the first time I held in my hands the completed manuscript of my novel. I had persevered to the end. It was the same feeling I’ve had when I’ve climbed to the top of a mountain. I can scarcely believe what I’ve done. I keep being amazed at what can happen if I simply refuse to give up along the way.
Success builds confidence and one success can lead to another success. I now know what goes into the process and I’ve acquired some skills along the way. It may even be easier the second time around.
Tina Friesen 
It is so true, and just this afternoon I read something about the difference between a writer and a prospective writer is that a writer finds the time and discipline to sit down and write. How coincidental.
How true. Easier said than done. I enjoyed your article about accessing your energy. I get my energy from mountains too, and music, as well as from starlit nights, sunsets, friendships, reading blogs and seeing the inspiring things others are doing.