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...

The Artist’s Ways: The Dark Side of “The Morning Pages”

Week 8 I am currently on Week 8 of my journey through The Artist's Way. I thought I would have some sort of big breakthrough by now, but instead, I found myself questioning whether this was all worth it. In my last blog post on Media Deprivation, I expressed my frustration with denying myself access...

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:...

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...

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?

Reflecting on the positive events in my life over the past year brings forth a sense of accomplishment and growth. Notably, I successfully navigated a year without experiencing a mental breakdown, marking a significant milestone in overcoming various traumas. One standout moment in self-care was trusting my instincts when I sensed something was off in...