The Artist’s Way: Final Thoughts

I embarked on the 12-week course of The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron with hope and an open mind. Week 1: I was excited. I read blogs about others experiencing transformations. Week 2: I felt like I was doing it all wrong. Week 3: I was ready to quit! Week 4: I disliked the experience...

Reflections on The Artist’s Way, Week 5: Recovering a Sense of Possibility

This is the second post in a series documenting my journey using The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, a book and self-study program developed by Julia Cameron in 1992. In this post, I’ll discuss my experience as I navigate through week 5. It’s Not the Book; It's Me! As I approach week...

Struggling Through The Artist’s Way: Weeks 1-4

Morning PagesSolo Artist DateWeeks 1-3Week FourFinal Thoughts I don't usually dive into self-help books, but Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" kept popping up in my feeds for over a year. Feeling a bit stuck in my creative journey, I decided to give it a shot. The book lays out a simple plan for each week:...

Book Review: Into The Magic Shop

Reading "Into The Magic Shop" felt like diving into a mix of two fantastic books: "The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner " and "My Name is Love" by Troy Haddad. I stumbled upon Dr. Doty's podcast and immediately grabbed his two books. Though I'm on a reading break now, I can't wait to start his...

Navigating Isolation: 5 Tips for Maintaining Mental Health and Faith

In today's fast-paced world, periods of isolation can sneak up on us unexpectedly, whether it's due to circumstances beyond our control or a conscious choice for self-reflection. While isolation can offer opportunities for introspection and personal growth, it can also pose challenges to our mental well-being and faith. Here are five tips to help you...

Struggling with Creativity and Doubt: My Journey

Let me start with a quick backstory to help you understand why I'm wrestling with my creativity—it's like a crazy puzzle I can't solve. Last year, I had this blog I'd been working on for two years. But then, one day, I just thought, "Forget it," and took the whole thing down. It wasn't getting...

Navigating a Solo Christmas Journey

As another Christmas approaches, my plans to visit home are thwarted by financial constraints. Spiraling costs and foreign exchange limitations anchor me in Trinidad, a place I wish to escape during the festive season. This marks yet another Christmas in the "still single" category. While I usually champion the idea of embracing the solo holiday...