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The Artist’s Way: The Final Thoughts

I've finally finished The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. It was a 12-week intensive to unblocking creativity by uncovering the deeper sources of resistance. Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss, and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey… Continue reading The Artist’s Way: The Final Thoughts

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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

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The Artist’s Way: Week 8 – Recovering a Sense of Strength

This week was another crazy one in my every day life. It's still the busy season at work. I had a store event both days this weekend, so there wasn't "time" to do too much else. Also, I am so so tired. I think I only did my morning pages about two or three times… Continue reading The Artist’s Way: Week 8 – Recovering a Sense of Strength

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The Artist’s Way – Week 7: Recovering a Sense of Connection

First up, the check-in. I have been really slacking on this journey the past couple of weeks. I could blame work for being busy or 6-month out wedding stuff, but really I just haven't made time for my creativity (which is what week 8 is about btw). I actually really miss the journaling part. I… Continue reading The Artist’s Way – Week 7: Recovering a Sense of Connection

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The Artist’s Way – Week One: Recovering a Sense of Safety

One whole week through The Artist's Way. I got the morning pages done 6 out of 7 days...sometimes not in the morning. I did not go on an Artist Date, mostly because I was just too tired. This week focused a lot on making the mind a safe space for creativity. I was meant to… Continue reading The Artist’s Way – Week One: Recovering a Sense of Safety