'The Artist's Way' Week 6: Are We Feeling Abundant? | Defector
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The article discusses the struggle of maintaining creativity amidst challenging circumstances, especially as participants navigate Julia Cameron's 'The Artist's Way.' While the current world conditions weigh heavily on spirits, the practice of morning pages brings catharsis and self-reflection. Several individuals share their experiences and feelings of inadequacy, noting how the act of writing helps alleviate feelings of self-doubt and brings clarity. Despite the external chaos, moments of creative expression can be both challenging and liberating, highlighting the therapeutic value of connecting with one's inner artist.
Maintaining a connection to your creative side can feel idiotic at best and selfish at worst during times like these.
Julia Cameron's blithe, prosperity gospel-y point of view may come from a sincere place, but it feels especially grating and out of touch at the moment.
one of my entries was really miserable dark stuff about, like, being a big huge fraud. But I feel weirdly better now?
this was the first week where I started to write about writing in my morning pages, as I've been working on a few personal projects.
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