Article April 14, 1980 ISSUE

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Plateaus on the upward path

DIANE STAUNTON STAPLES

Do your moments of inspiration last? Or do they seem to be peaks followed by valleys, or at least everyday lowlands? Life may sometimes seem that way, but this isn't really an accurate picture of what's going on.

Mountain climbing isn't always just peaks and valleys. There are often plateaus where one can pause briefly, enjoy the new view one has from this higher position, and prepare to go on even higher.

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