Beth Reason is powerless in the expression of Love. — Rumi If I had to pick one of the most consistent themes of the human experience that I see in my Tarot practice, it would be the suffering that people undergo when, for any number of reasons, they are unable to connect to or express their … Read more
Our aspirations are our possibilities.— Samuel Johnson Julia’s book was written as a 12-week program, mirroring the 12-step recovery process of Alcoholics Anonymous and other similar programs. Well, it took me more like 4 or 5 months, not 12 weeks, when I was working through it my first time.I am not sure how long it … Read more
©George GrieDark of the MoonNew beginningsDark of the MoonPlant a seed tonightDark of the MoonWhat we envisionWill come to be by the Full Moon’s light.The New Moon is traditionally the time for planting the seeds of a new intention, a dream, or beginning a new project. How perfect that we start our Artist’s Way journey … Read more
The Waking— Theodore Roethke I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.I feel my fate in what I cannot fear.I learn by going where I have to go. We think by feeling. What is there to know?I hear my being dance from ear to ear.I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow. Of … Read more
It Is Time to Wake Up! — Hafiz (1320-1389) Hey you, parrot! Speaking in riddles,Sugar wouldn’t melt in your mouth! Clear your head so your heart will be happy,And then mimic the words of the Beloved! To everyone who walks by, you have given mixed messages;For God’s sake, tell us something we don’t know. O … Read more
Yes, this is one shelf full of my morning pages. Like an ability or a muscle, hearing your inner wisdom is strengthened by doing it. — Robbie Gass Yesterday, I discussed the time commitment that working with The Artist’s Way will require. You could scrimp, of course, but you will only shortchange yourself. I can … Read more
We must accept that this creative pulse within us is God’s creative pulse itself.— Joseph Chilton Pearce After The Artist’s Way became such a huge phenomenon, Julia Cameron followed up with a number of books, many of which support, directly and indirectly, The Artist’s Way. After browsing through the lists of her many offerings, it … Read more
The Awakening ©Sabin BoikinovWhat we need is more people who specialize in the impossible.— Theodore Roethke As we begin our journey on The Artist’s Way, I want to note that because I am approaching this endeavor from my own spiritual path, one that I believe many of you share with me, I am going to … Read more
The Sun moves into the sign of Pisces today. Pisces is ruled by the fish, but according to astrologer Jon Cainer, a more accurate symbol might be the dolphin. He explains, “These graceful, intelligent creatures live in harmony with each other and their environment. To see a dolphin at play is to see Creation at … Read more
Nine of Fire – © Osho Zen TarotI don’t believe; I know. — Carl Jung I have chosen Julia Cameron as our first guide as we awaken (or refresh) the Creator/Artist within us, in part because her book, The Artist’s Way, changed my life so completely, back in 1993. At that time, I was struggling … Read more