I sometimes think Morning Pages should be called “Mourning Pages.” “Julia, my pages are so negative,” some people say. With morning pages, we end our denial. If something is bothering us, we put it on the page. Often, many things are bothering us, and our pages seem filled with negatives. It’s important to note that […]
What next step are you evading?
I have said before that creativity is a spiritual issue. Any progress is made by leaps of faith, some small and some large. At first, we may want faith to take the first dance class, the first step toward learning a new medium. Later, we may want the faith and the funds for further classes, […]
Our “Body” of Work
Most blocked creatives are cerebral beings. We think of all the things we want to do, but can’t. Early in recovery, we next think of all the things we want to do but don’t. In order to effect a real recovery, one that lasts, we need to move out of the head and into a […]
Week 4: The Next Right Action
The “next right action” is always within our grasp… although it is often so small that we may overlook it. What is a tiny action you can take, today, toward your creative dream? It may be as simple as unpacking your painting supplies, calling the friend who had a recommendation for a voice teacher, making […]
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