The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron is a 12-week programme designed to help individuals unlock their creative potential—whether in the arts, at work, or in everyday life. It offers a wonderful way to invite more joy, curiosity, and creative exploration into daily routines. For me, however, The Artist’s Way has come to mean so much…
Making It
This tool is taken from the chapter called ‘Making It’ in Julia Cameron‘s The Right To Write. In this chapter, Julia narrates her experience with a young man who sought her advice on how to make it as a writer. He had a counterpoint for every piece of advice that Julia gave him and found…
My Thoughts On Hop, Skip, Jump
I’ve chosen ‘play intentionally’ as my theme for July 2024. Then I remembered I had invested in this book a few years ago, but hadn’t started reading it! I found Hop, Skip, Jump by Marney K. Makridakis to be a refreshing and engaging self-help book that offers 75 playful ways to manifest a meaningful life.…
The Artist’s Joy
The Artist’s Joy by Merideth Hite Estevez launched yesterday! I’m grateful to the author for a free advanced readers’ copy as part of her launch team. The book explores the emotional and spiritual journey of artists in a heartfelt manner. Estevez, a talented oboist and certified coach, delves into the inherent joys and struggles that…
Burning Through To First Thoughts
When I first discovered Natalie Goldberg’s wisdom, it was like a door opening up to a whole new level of creative freedom. Her words, “The aim of writing practice is to burn through to first thoughts, to the place where energy is unobstructed by social politeness or the internal censor, to the place where you…
Setting An Intention To Create
Setting an intention to create is a powerful practice that can help you focus your energy and efforts on achieving your creative goals. I’ve been reading about the power of setting intentions and trying it out for myself. Last month, I wrote a post on Everyday Gyaan about setting intentions mindfully. I’ve been working on…