Struggle as the fruit of artistic genius?

While reading Virginia Wolf's, A Room of One's Own, what struck me most was when she wrote about the effect wealth or poverty had on the mind. What really intrigued me most was the effect poverty has. In class we talked about the issue of the "starving artist" and whether someone in poverty has the opportunity to express their genius. I feel as though it is more challenging for someone who lives in poverty to have time for their craft, because they must spend their time working, trying to make money. However, because of this, I think it drives them toward using their minds in creative ways, with the goal of getting out of poverty.

When Virginia Wolf said that you need money to be a good writer, I think because of the issue of the starving artist, this is not all true. I believe that struggling is the fruit of artistic genius, and that having to work your way up teaches you to not take things for granted and to fight for what you believe in. Although I am sure being financially stable is a giant plus for one's writing, I do not think that you necessarily have to be rich to have talent as a writer.

Writing is like making dinner...

At the grocery store I usually run up and down the aisles looking for inspiration or an idea of what to make for dinner. When i finally get a little spark or hint of what I am going to do, I race home with my individual purchases and throw them onto the counter. This is a very stressful time because nothing is prepared, nothing is boiling, and people are coming in two hours. However, as things get going my stress level decreases and I become a little more confident with getting dinner ready on time.
Once everything is finally ready to be served, I analyze my work and see all my inspirations and ingredients finally came together to make the perfect meal, all in the knick of time.
So you see, this is how writing is for me. I desperately seek for inspiration at first, with no idea of what I am going to write about. When I do get an idea, i run with it and while the idea "cooks" I am able to relax a little. Things get a little hectic through the process and knowing that I must serve my writing to others in a short time. But, once it is all said and done (or wrote and done), I relax and be proud and confident in my work.