Being Inspired

The artist is a servant who is willing to be a birthgiver.— Madeline L’Engle, from Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art I hope you’re beginning to see that our wildest dreams and the dreams of the Goddess for us are, by definition, on the same track. But get ready, because time apparently works … Read more

Tuning In

Act as if the universe is a prodigious miracle created for your amusement and illumination. Assume that secret helpers are working behind the scenes to assist you in turning into the gorgeous masterpiece you were born to be. Join the conspiracy to shower all of creation with blessings. — Rob Brezsny As we begin to … Read more

Video – The Goddess Tarot

I am still jazzed from the wonderful post that artist and author, Kris Waldherr generously wrote for us yesterday. So much wisdom and illumination for our journey on The Artist’s Way. As you will see in this video, The Goddess Tarot is a beautiful, deeply healing deck that combines the wisdom of the Tarot with … Read more

Chapter Seven – Recovering A Sense of Connection

Adults are always asking little kids what they want to be when they grow up because they’re looking for ideas. — Paula Poundstone Okay. Take a deep breath. And then sigh in relief. We have made it through some of the most difficult territory on this journey. And I am glad to see you are … Read more

How’s It Going?

When we were children, we used to think that when we grew up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability ..,To be alive is to be vulnerable. — Madeline L’Engle Today we finish up Chapter Five with the final check-in. First, how many days a week would you … Read more

Reading Deprivation Tasks, Pt. 1

We are always doing something, talking, reading, listening to the radio, planning what next. The mind is kept naggingly busy on some easy, unimportant external thing all day. — Brenda Ueland During our upcoming reading deprivation week, we are urged to continue with our morning pages, and it really is the ideal time to treat … Read more

The Muse and the Daimon

The Muse, nae poet ever fand [found] her,Till by himself he learn’d to wanderAdown some trotting burn’s meanderAn’ no think lang [long]. — Robert Burns, “Epistle to Willam Simpson, Ochiltree” from 19 May, The Celtic Spirit, by Caitlín Matthews Thank you to our friends who are sharing their answers to yesterday’s exercise. We complete it … Read more

Micro Movements

Door of Bliss © 1991 Shane RickmanWe hear about following your bliss. But we must also create some to follow! Creating the awareness of bliss is a lifetime job.— SARK How was your weekend? Are you starting to enjoy The Fool vibes for this week? I hope so!Did you complete the exercises from Friday’s suggestions? … Read more