Life

The Muse vs The Schedule

I've been feeling it lately — that itchy feeling under my skin as my brain screams "Create something!" My Pinterest boards are filling up with inspirations of color and texture and light and shape and composition. The inspiration is there. The pull is there. And yet... And yet, something still holds me back from simply… Continue reading The Muse vs The Schedule

Life, Writing Process

The Artist’s Way: Week 12 – Recovering a Sense of Faith

I had a very slow week of not doing my morning pages or my artist date. I did the reading though and it still triggered a lot of good information in my mind. I also read through the last couple of weeks again since I don't feel I put my all into them. In this… Continue reading The Artist’s Way: Week 12 – Recovering a Sense of Faith

Life, Updates

The Artist’s Way: Week 10 – Recovering a Sense of Self Protection

Week 10 was pretty uneventful...by which I mean I don't think I really put my all into it. However, this week's chapter talked a lot about vices. I don't think I have any of the more "toxic" vices. I don't do drugs, or smoke, or really even drink other than during special occasions. My vice… Continue reading The Artist’s Way: Week 10 – Recovering a Sense of Self Protection

Life, Work-in-Progress, Writing Process

The Artist’s Way: Week 9 – Recovering a Sense of Compassion

We're back at it. Even though I still didn't get as much time to dedicate to this as I would like—okay, I didn't dedicate as much time as I would like—I still really resonated with the chapter. I learned a ton about myself this week and not just because of the book. The main thing… Continue reading The Artist’s Way: Week 9 – Recovering a Sense of Compassion

Life, Updates

The Artist’s Way: Week 3 – Recovering a Sense of Power

Week 3 had me feeling a bit apathetic...although that could have been the hormonal phase I'm in as well. I got through 4 of 7 morning pages sessions. I did not go on an artist date, unless you call dragging Andrew to a smoothie place and traversing an old favorite grocery store. I did buy… Continue reading The Artist’s Way: Week 3 – Recovering a Sense of Power