Ideas in secret die. They need light and air or they starve to death.— Seth Godin We continue with the exercises that will finalize our journey through Chapter Eight. First, Julia warns us that this task may be difficult, but we should do it anyway. I did not find it difficult, personally. I found it … Read more
Solitude, Outer Hebrides © Pamela BoneEmpty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty hearts can do that. — Norman Vincent Peale Can I confess something to you? I have to admit I am having a little difficulty psyching myself up to come here and write about this, this week. Like many of you are finding, … Read more
Sorrow © Brenda BowenAdversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that we see ourselves as we really are. — Arthur GoldenToday we start Chapter Eight, Recovering a Sense of Strength. I want to let you know that we are back in a … Read more
Imagination needs moodling – long, inefficient happy idling, dawdling and puttering. — Brenda Ueland Some very important discussions were sparked by yesterday’s post about the morning pages. I hope you’ll check them out! Meantime, we are concluding our work in Chapter Seven. Before we say goodbye to this chapter, Julia asks us to check in: … Read more
Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go – purge yourself. Whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.— Tina Turner As we finish up Chapter Seven, we are on an archaeological dig, discovering long-buried parts of ourselves we may … Read more
The deepest secret in our heart of hearts is that we are writing because we love the world.— Natalie Goldberg We are winding down Chapter Seven this week, with some exercises and final thoughts. Did you work on your jealousy map over the weekend? How did it go? Today, we are archaeologists, and will be … Read more
Trust goodness. It flows all through us and is ever present. Whenever you fall out of trust, bring yourself back. — SARK Trusting that little voice inside you that says, “What if – ” is crucial, wherever you happen to be in your artist’s journey. The willingness to surrender the appearance of being successful, super … Read more
The Great Leap of Faith © Jane EvershedThe fates lead him who will; him who won’t, they drag.–Seneca First, my deepest thanks to all who have posted, emailed and called with your condolences. I can’t begin to tell you how much your support and love have meant to me. I am truly a blessed woman. … Read more
Welcome to our honored guest blogger today – acclaimed artist and author, Kris Waldherr. I am so excited that the wonderful artist and author, Kris Waldherr, has generously offered to be my guest writer today. If you aren’t already familiar with the lush beauty of her Goddess Tarot, you need to be! If our Raleigh-Durham … Read more
Weaver, weaver weave his thread,Whole and strong into your web.Healer, healer, heal his pain,In love may he return again… May he find the hidden way,Beyond the gates of night and day,To that sweet land where apples grow,And endless healing waters flow.— lyrics by Starhawk Frank CookEthnobotanist, Shaman, Teacher, Healer, Wild Green ManBeloved Son of GaiaSleep … Read more