Beth Today’s offering is from —The Celtic SpiritDaily Meditations for the Turning Yearby Caitlin MatthewsMarch 6 Seven of Rainbows (Pentacles) – © Osho Zen TarotApart from sleep where the creative act seems involuntary and instantaneous, it does appear that a creative process goes on all he time beneath the level of conscious thought. –Neil Gunn, The … Read more
For all my visitors, men and women, who are very probably Blueberry Girls: Many thanks to Kim Antieau, who had posted this gem on her blog.
Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. — Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne) As I discussed yesterday, as we go about discovering our artist selves, one of the big problems is “either/or” thinking. Julia writes, “Stripped to their essence, … Read more
Comfort Zone © Tim Davis If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone. — John Maxwell I am simply blown away by the courage of each one of you that has shared your fears here. And for those of you who are silent so far, no problem. Be comfortable and … Read more
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. — Pablo Picasso Blessings to our Artist’s Way companion, Thalia, who courageously shared 20 of her fears that whisper (sometimes scream) that she dare not be an artist. Anyone else? Remember, you are in gentle, supportive company here. … Read more
It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time. –Julia Cameron I am so delighted that you are joining our journey. Many of you are already experienced creators, looking for a new, fresh surge of energy. I know you’ll get that, plus more! And for newer travelers on The Artist’s Way, … Read more
A strong, responsible press is fundamental to a functioning democracy. It is more important than Wall Street, or the banks, or the auto industry, folks. I believe the demise of newspapers is far more devastating than just about any other single ingredient in this economic meltdown. TV news, in its increasingly sound byte and info-tainment … Read more
Let us not forget that this is the last day of the month, and so is sacred to the great Triple Goddess, Hecate. On this day, we honor the Her as Queen of the Night and the Goddess of Witches. Hecate is a protector of women, mighty advocate for the disenfranchised, and She who guards … Read more
As we discover our true creative, artistic natures, we become creators and healers. Our creative talents are desperately needed, to reveal and overcome the false messages of vested interests, and find solutions to the quiet, but increasingly urgent crisis of global climate change:
It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person: Always do what you are afraid to do.— Ralph Waldo Emerson With few, fortunate exceptions, many of us are discouraged early on from making serious financial or career commitments to our youthful artistic yearnings. These messages often come as dire warnings, … Read more