Week 9 of The Artist’s Way really made me reflect on the blocks we place on ourselves without even realizing it. Fear, self-doubt, perfectionism, and overthinking can quietly stop us from creating, dreaming, or even trying new things. This journey has helped me become more aware of those blocks and slowly begin to let some of them go.
I honestly can’t believe we are nearly at the end of this 12-week challenge. I am so grateful that I said yes to this experience. Along the way I have noticed changes within myself , feeling more creative, more open, more reflective, and more willing to step outside my comfort zone. It has been such a meaningful journey and I’m grateful to be sharing it with this beautiful community.🙏
Julia’s intro to Chapter 9 began with the idea that we may be tempted to “abandon ship” and I felt that self doubt creep in. Then I read and I read about enthusiasm, hope, and compassion. I found my artist totem and embraced the word whimsical. That is the spirit of the inner child learning more about self, eyes wide open running with the wind and having no fear of the times that are needed to face the wind. As I move through this adventure and I identify blocks and face my fears, moving forward Is energized and a joy. Storytelling is my passion, that is my U-turn of creativity and where I wish to expand. The time is this present moment. Thank you, Graham, my awesome group and this community for your guidance and support.
Thank you, Graham. Hearing your comments and those of some participants, as well as the conversation with Valdelice, have been very valuable moments. Every process is different, but we all move forward at our own pace.
Week 9 addressed the writer's block I am having right now. I need to relax a bit and not put so much pressure on myself to create a poem I want to write for my granddaughter as part of a graduation gift. I think I am trying too hard to make it perfect but hopefully once I get started the words will flow. I've been having fun coming up with artist's dates and learning a lot from some of the adventures. I noticed that my morning pages are more uplifting and aren't as negative as when we first started. Thank you, Graham, for your dedication to this project.
Best wishes for writing your poem for your granddaughter's graduation. That's a wonderful idea and I know your kindness and creativity will be cherished.
Week 9 was very meaningful for me. The exercises helped me recognize my creative U-turns with more honesty and compassion. I also chose my artist totem — a doll my father gave me when I was three or four years old.
I really enjoyed the Zoom meeting and my lovely conversation with Elizabeth in the breakout room.
Thank you, Graham, for guiding us through this journey. 🙏🏻
I finally am up to date with the Artists Way. I am definitely going to go back and do more of the tasks when we finish this. I have been doing more writing of poems and started finishing several projects that I had abandoned. I am going to start quilting again. I want to make my oldest granddaughter a nice one with Bible verses on it to take to college. My creative wheels are moving again. Thanks so much Graham for guiding us thru this. 🥰❤️🙏
Sorry I had to miss the zoom this week due to family time for Mother's Day. Needed to show up for a time to appreciate me! 🤣 Chapters 8 & 9 helped me realize that I need to dedicate more time in my schedule to focus on my creative endeavors and not be so easily distracted (which can easily become procrastination) by things that are not priority. This week I am returning to treating my book writing time like a part time job where I need to show up a few hours a day on the weekdays. Hopefully I will get back on track with completing some projects. I enjoy hearing about other's breakthroughs!
Feel even more isolated and alone. No one in my circle comments, replies, talks to me when I do share my writing or say, "oh you're so talented" but that's where it stops.
my group in this has decreased down to two active members and we our break out rooms are just chatting and not making a difference to anything. Expected more out of this process than what I've learned.
Week 9 of The Artist’s Way really made me reflect on the blocks we place on ourselves without even realizing it. Fear, self-doubt, perfectionism, and overthinking can quietly stop us from creating, dreaming, or even trying new things. This journey has helped me become more aware of those blocks and slowly begin to let some of them go.
I honestly can’t believe we are nearly at the end of this 12-week challenge. I am so grateful that I said yes to this experience. Along the way I have noticed changes within myself , feeling more creative, more open, more reflective, and more willing to step outside my comfort zone. It has been such a meaningful journey and I’m grateful to be sharing it with this beautiful community.🙏
Julia’s intro to Chapter 9 began with the idea that we may be tempted to “abandon ship” and I felt that self doubt creep in. Then I read and I read about enthusiasm, hope, and compassion. I found my artist totem and embraced the word whimsical. That is the spirit of the inner child learning more about self, eyes wide open running with the wind and having no fear of the times that are needed to face the wind. As I move through this adventure and I identify blocks and face my fears, moving forward Is energized and a joy. Storytelling is my passion, that is my U-turn of creativity and where I wish to expand. The time is this present moment. Thank you, Graham, my awesome group and this community for your guidance and support.
Thank you, Graham. Hearing your comments and those of some participants, as well as the conversation with Valdelice, have been very valuable moments. Every process is different, but we all move forward at our own pace.
Obrigada por compartilhar suas experiências incríveis dessa jornada artística. Amei suas fotos do encontro com o artista. ❤️
Thanks to you! As always, it's a pleasure talking to you ❤
Week 9 addressed the writer's block I am having right now. I need to relax a bit and not put so much pressure on myself to create a poem I want to write for my granddaughter as part of a graduation gift. I think I am trying too hard to make it perfect but hopefully once I get started the words will flow. I've been having fun coming up with artist's dates and learning a lot from some of the adventures. I noticed that my morning pages are more uplifting and aren't as negative as when we first started. Thank you, Graham, for your dedication to this project.
Best wishes for writing your poem for your granddaughter's graduation. That's a wonderful idea and I know your kindness and creativity will be cherished.
Week 9 was very meaningful for me. The exercises helped me recognize my creative U-turns with more honesty and compassion. I also chose my artist totem — a doll my father gave me when I was three or four years old.
I really enjoyed the Zoom meeting and my lovely conversation with Elizabeth in the breakout room.
Thank you, Graham, for guiding us through this journey. 🙏🏻
I finally am up to date with the Artists Way. I am definitely going to go back and do more of the tasks when we finish this. I have been doing more writing of poems and started finishing several projects that I had abandoned. I am going to start quilting again. I want to make my oldest granddaughter a nice one with Bible verses on it to take to college. My creative wheels are moving again. Thanks so much Graham for guiding us thru this. 🥰❤️🙏
Sorry I had to miss the zoom this week due to family time for Mother's Day. Needed to show up for a time to appreciate me! 🤣 Chapters 8 & 9 helped me realize that I need to dedicate more time in my schedule to focus on my creative endeavors and not be so easily distracted (which can easily become procrastination) by things that are not priority. This week I am returning to treating my book writing time like a part time job where I need to show up a few hours a day on the weekdays. Hopefully I will get back on track with completing some projects. I enjoy hearing about other's breakthroughs!
Feel even more isolated and alone. No one in my circle comments, replies, talks to me when I do share my writing or say, "oh you're so talented" but that's where it stops.
my group in this has decreased down to two active members and we our break out rooms are just chatting and not making a difference to anything. Expected more out of this process than what I've learned.