I did well with my Morning Pages and Artist’s Date this week, but I didn’t tick off as many tasks as I hoped.
I made a list of 20 things I enjoy doing, which was fun though it didn’t unearth anything groundbreaking. The fact that I love reading and writing is hardly news! đŸ˜‰ That said, I did stumble on a few new ideas for future artist dates which I’m excited to experiment with.
I made a life pie and rated my satisfaction under the following categories: health, wellbeing, creativity, community, fun/adventure and work. Though I feel quite happy in my life, I was surprised that 7/10 was my highest score. That metric felt both true, and a little sad. Creativity was my lowest score at 4/10, which I guess means this is a good moment to be exploring The Artist’s Way! The last few months have been tough, and this exercise helped me see visually just how much it's taken a toll on me. If I do this activity again at the end of this process, I hope my scores will have improved!
The easiest task was listing 10 tiny changes I’d like to make it my life. My always-be-optimising brain is good for some things đŸ™‚ My list includes: tidying my wardrobe drawers (it’s a mess in there and it’s always a pain trying to find clothes for running), get back into audiobooks (I’ve been pulled into a vortex of depressing political podcasts) and get back into morning yoga which doesn’t feel realistic right now, but maybe I’ll aim for it next month.
This week, I wrote Morning Pages every day. I'm finding they help me get clarity on things that have been happening, things I'm stewing over.
I found the overall framing of this chapter to be quite disrespectful and ableist/sanist. "Going Sane," "going sane feels just like going crazy," the entire discourse around "crazymakers." Her choice of language makes it difficult for me to respect her or her ideas, even though I do find some of them helpful - particularly the paying attention (but this is not an idea unique to her). I don't think I'm patient (or forgiving?) enough to want to weed out bits that are troublesome to find the gems. But I'll keep at it for another chapter anyway. I also bristle at her "Rules of the Road, In order to be an artist, I must..." Those are HER RULES, and to be an artist, I believe I must create my own. (As a lifelong rule-follower, I've decided I'm done with following rules, I want to listen to what feels right for me.) I find it counter-productive for a course on discovering and recovering your creative self to present the reader with RULES to follow to be an artist. I've noticed a few of these kind of contradictions throughout and it gets me riled up – something else to address in therapy should I gather the energy to find a therapist again!
I made a list of 20 things I enjoy doing, and discovered that I do most of them semi-regularly. But it has me wondering if I wrote down things that I currently do and like, and if I need to dig a little deeper for things I like to do that have dropped off my radar. I'll think about this some more.
YES Tracey! I found myself nodding along emphatically as I read, especially your points about ableism (which Albe has also been making elsewhere in the thread) and the need to create our own Rules of the Road. I never do well with other people's rules. If I want them to stick over the long term, I need to make them my own.
"Riled up" is such a good way to describe The Artist's Way experience. I know some folks float through the book on a meditative cloud. That has never been me. I fight everything I can, stew in every resentment and rage at every injustice. But it also changes me in small, subtle ways and that's what keeps me engaging. It might not be right for you - please trust your instincts on that! - but I wanted you to know that you're not the only one struggling with it. I'd really recommend checking out Albe's comment on this thread too, if you haven't already đŸ’•
And also, HUGE congrats on writing Morning Pages everyday! I'm so glad they're bringing you some clarity.
I've been away and haven't had a chance to read comments – and I got behind on Chapter 3 but I've read it now. :) I'll check out Albe's comments, thanks!
I feel so much better this week after staying consistent with morning pages! They've been helpful in starting my day off on the right foot. My pen ran out of ink this morning (I've been writing them before getting out of bed) so I was a bit short this morning. This is also my reminder to put a new pen by my bedside so it'll be ready for tomorrow morning! đŸ¤£
I have a massage booked for tomorrow that will be my artist's date đŸ¥° I haven't been doing the exercises in the book at this point, but now that I've got a rhythm with morning pages I will jump in on them next week.
I'd also love to join in on the virtual meeting at the end of the month, if you'll have me đŸ¥°
This is amazing Kaitlyn. I'm so glad to hear that you've been finding your Morning Pages useful. I love doing them before I even get out of bed too. Usually I end up capturing my dreams, which is often interesting. (It also means that I often get pen on the bedsheets though, which isn't ideal!) đŸ™ƒ
A massage sounds heavenly for your Artist's Date. It makes me think I should try something a bit more embodied for one of my upcoming dates. I've focused on more celebral tasks, but feeling envy at your massage makes me think I should look into scheduling one for myself! đŸ˜‰
It'd be great to have you at the virtual meeting too. I really tried to accomidate as many time zones as possible, so hopefully you'll be able to join us. I've sent on the details đŸ’•
I love hearing you also do them in bed! If I get out first, it's more likely I won't come back to them later. Luckily, my bed sheets are dark so the pen doesn't show. đŸ¤£
I would love to hear how a massage goes for you if you do choose something more embodied! I think I'll probably swap with you and do something more cerebral for the next one.
Thankfully, I think I'll be able to join the meeting! The timing is perfect for me. Thank you for the details.
I haven't started the morning pages yet - I just do the "shitty first draft" once a week for my class, for now - but I've done them diligently for weeks before, and I didn't get much out of it. I ruminate things enough that whatever I might, I've probably been muttering to myself anyway.
I did go on a lovely artist date, visiting a cemetery I had never been to. It was very peaceful.
Once thing that strikes me, about the dates but even more about doing things we like, is how that book was written for a world that doesn't exist anymore, for some of us. Many things I love to do I can't do, because we're still in a pandemic, and I'm not going to risk my already precarious health for the sake of pretend normalcy. Going to the movies, brunch, travelling, and even social activities that maybe could be nice if people didn't look at me like I'm an alien if I show up wearing an N95 are just not made accessible to me. It's been the reality for many disabled folks before the pandemic started, and even worse these past five years.
I'm not going to poetry readings, and even if I were, how do you socialize when you stand out so much and many people judge you, or "want to see your smile"?
Plus, we still have a good month of winter still ahead of us here, so that also limit the outdoor activities (especially since I'm not going to be practicing winter sports, because, disabled).
So, there's a whole aspect of grieving for what was, what could have been, in a different world, that is not touched on -- and that might not even resonate with people in the group here, since I know that's not everyone's reality. It just highlights a form of isolation that I already feel and think about a lot.
So here again, the mentality of "you make your own choices about how your life is shaped" really discards the impact of systems that are beyond us. Yes, my "life pie" is fucked up. And I'm not going to start living in denial just to pretend it can be different - at what cost?
Hey Albe, that sounds like an incredible date. I know cemeteries feel kind of macabre to some people, but I think peaceful is a great word to describe them. Plus they're teeming with stories of all the lives that came before us. A lot of us are going to end up in the cemetery eventually, so it makes sense to try to feel a little comfortable there.
I really agree with what you say re: blindspots in the book too. I get that it's difficult to write a book that can reach a broad audience and understand that no author can incorporate every single experience. But this books feels particularly out of touch to me.
It is quietly ableist in so many ways, and contains basically no systematic analysis or context at all. As I write my weekly posts, I'm always struck by how dated it feels and how that limits its usefulness to a lot of people.
I really appreciate you sharing your experiences of it. There are a lot of people in this community who are living with chronic illnesses/disabilities/other things that Cameron doesn't acknowledge so even if others don't comment publicly on these topics, I'm sure you're not the only one feeling it. đŸ’•
Part of what's so tricky about the kinds of grief you describe is that there's so little public understanding/acknowledgement of it, which makes us all suffer more in quiet isolation. Anyway, I don't have much to offer in terms of a solution, Albe but please know that you're not the only one and I appreciate your openness in sharing it.
Also, I still wear N95 in certain contexts too and do find it quite amusing how people respond to it. Some seem to think that I'm going to start oozing radioactive goo at any moment. Others I'm sure just think I'm weird. I think of it as my own little psychological experiment and it always reminds me just how strange people are.
Albe, I feel the same way about the ideas throughout the book about how changing your mindset alone will make things happen for you. It's a very privileged take on life that, as you note, ignores the social systems that create roadblocks for certain folks.
I am one of the few remaining people who continues to wear a mask in enclosed public spaces, especially when I know circulation of Covid and flu is high. I try not to worry about what other people think (but it's hard).
Your cemetery artist date reminds me of when I moved to London with my toddler, and the only play spaces around our temporary accommodations were cemeteries. They were very pretty. :)
I remember feeling a little unease over her playing around the sarcophagi in the cemetery of St. Paul's Cathedral, but it was one of the only green spaces in that area of London. That and a lovely little cemetery/garden that is Postman's Park.
Tracey, I missed your comment (thanks, Clare, for letting me know!).
Exactly, you get what I was saying - very privileged and out of touch take, for sure.
I get not worrying about what other people think - and I don't care about their judgement - but the reality is that it doesn't stop at the judgement, the bias also creates barriers - people not listening to what you have to say, doctors deciding everything is "anxiety", etc. I'm glad you're still wearing a mask, it's smart to protect yourself!
Also, in a country with freezing temperatures, it just makes meeting up with people harder. I didn't use to like summer too much but now I'm happy knowing I'll be able to have lunch outside with my friends!
You created interesting memories for that child! :)
Annoyingly Substack doesn't have a tag function in the comments, so it's difficult to know if you've been responded to! Happy to have been able to connect you guys though đŸ’•
Hello! I did the morning pages everyday and find them very cathartic even though I don't reread them and usually don't remember what my writing entailed. Some days it's two pages, some days it's three pages.
I am finding the affirmations very helpful, but I'm also an affirmation kind of person. I like the idea of turning negative self-talk into positive self-talk. Even if I don't "believe" the affirmation right away, I find it helps me focus on finding proof of "new" truth. For example - blurt: I can't stay committed to anything. Affirmation: I work through tasks and challenges step by step to completion. I've been using this one to make sure I don't let the weekly tasks slip by.
Some of my favourite take-aways on week 2:
"At first flush, going sane feels like going crazy."
"Self-hate commonly appears under the mask of self-doubt." ooof
"Toxic playmates capsize an artist's growth."
"As much as you're exploited by the crazymaker, you're using that person to block your creative flow." I really wanted to argue this one, but I can't upon deep kind reflection. I think there are lots of levels of crazymaking. Some you can deal with directly, some you might be stuck with. But just acknowledging that I have crazymakers in my life has empowered me and is helping me review my boundaries and when/how I do things.
"The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention." Yes! and the more I cultivate it, the more it's blooming. I find my walks are a great way to tap into this.
"The reward for attention is always healing." I hadn't thought about this, but when I read it, I was almost vibrating. Here's to healing along the way.
I did not enjoy the task of where does my time go Top 5 even a little bit.
Listed 20 things I enjoy and I now have some extra possible artist dates. The two items to do this week were: I took a drive alone to enjoy the changing scenery and see the possibilities spring weather brings. And baking - I have not baked a thing yet and I might not.
My actual artist date this week turned out to be finding a small bulletin board I decorated with painted flowers well over a year ago and finishing it. It was perfect and I got a lot of satisfaction from something that didn't take long at all.
Added 5 more things to my imaginary lives list.
My Life of Pie does indeed look a bit like a tarantula
I listed 10 tiny changes (once I write them down they all seem bigger somehow. I selected one, but realize right now I did absolutely nothing regarding it. Perfectly imperfect and leaning into it.
I hope everyone is enjoying the process. I know I am. Still not sure about my availability for the 30th. Onwards, here's to week 3.
I rarely re-read my Morning Pages, which I think works better for me! I love your approach to affirmations too - perhaps I should try them with things I don't completely disbelieve. It seems like you kind of invite yourself to see something from another POV, and then see what happens.
I love what you said about "deep kind reflection" on the crazymakers section. It's prompted a lot of discussion, and I was interested to read your perspective on it.
We'd love to see you for our virtual gathering. I'll share the login details with you, but no worries if it doesn't work out for your schedule. Here's to a great week 3! đŸ’•
I did the pages everyday except this morning (cause I had to get up at 4.45 to go to the airport and then dozed off on the plane and now in an airport shuttle for another 2hrs…may turn them into evening pages instead- just for today). Had a lovely artist date yesterday, but still need to do most the other tasks). I love the accountability that this group provides.
The morning pages have proved to be super useful in getting clarity on what I want to write about in my future Substack posts.
Amazing work Liza. Morning Pages and Artist's Dates are a lot, even if you don't manage to fit in the tasks at all. I'm so glad that the morning pages have been useful for you, and I'm excited to see how it'll influence your upcoming newsletters. đŸ’•
I did well with my Morning Pages and Artist’s Date this week, but I didn’t tick off as many tasks as I hoped.
I made a list of 20 things I enjoy doing, which was fun though it didn’t unearth anything groundbreaking. The fact that I love reading and writing is hardly news! đŸ˜‰ That said, I did stumble on a few new ideas for future artist dates which I’m excited to experiment with.
I made a life pie and rated my satisfaction under the following categories: health, wellbeing, creativity, community, fun/adventure and work. Though I feel quite happy in my life, I was surprised that 7/10 was my highest score. That metric felt both true, and a little sad. Creativity was my lowest score at 4/10, which I guess means this is a good moment to be exploring The Artist’s Way! The last few months have been tough, and this exercise helped me see visually just how much it's taken a toll on me. If I do this activity again at the end of this process, I hope my scores will have improved!
The easiest task was listing 10 tiny changes I’d like to make it my life. My always-be-optimising brain is good for some things đŸ™‚ My list includes: tidying my wardrobe drawers (it’s a mess in there and it’s always a pain trying to find clothes for running), get back into audiobooks (I’ve been pulled into a vortex of depressing political podcasts) and get back into morning yoga which doesn’t feel realistic right now, but maybe I’ll aim for it next month.
Oh, I like the idea of using the 20 things you enjoy to spark ideas for artist's dates!
Me too! I'm hoping to get a little more adventurous with my Artist's Dates in the weeks ahead..
This week, I wrote Morning Pages every day. I'm finding they help me get clarity on things that have been happening, things I'm stewing over.
I found the overall framing of this chapter to be quite disrespectful and ableist/sanist. "Going Sane," "going sane feels just like going crazy," the entire discourse around "crazymakers." Her choice of language makes it difficult for me to respect her or her ideas, even though I do find some of them helpful - particularly the paying attention (but this is not an idea unique to her). I don't think I'm patient (or forgiving?) enough to want to weed out bits that are troublesome to find the gems. But I'll keep at it for another chapter anyway. I also bristle at her "Rules of the Road, In order to be an artist, I must..." Those are HER RULES, and to be an artist, I believe I must create my own. (As a lifelong rule-follower, I've decided I'm done with following rules, I want to listen to what feels right for me.) I find it counter-productive for a course on discovering and recovering your creative self to present the reader with RULES to follow to be an artist. I've noticed a few of these kind of contradictions throughout and it gets me riled up – something else to address in therapy should I gather the energy to find a therapist again!
I made a list of 20 things I enjoy doing, and discovered that I do most of them semi-regularly. But it has me wondering if I wrote down things that I currently do and like, and if I need to dig a little deeper for things I like to do that have dropped off my radar. I'll think about this some more.
YES Tracey! I found myself nodding along emphatically as I read, especially your points about ableism (which Albe has also been making elsewhere in the thread) and the need to create our own Rules of the Road. I never do well with other people's rules. If I want them to stick over the long term, I need to make them my own.
"Riled up" is such a good way to describe The Artist's Way experience. I know some folks float through the book on a meditative cloud. That has never been me. I fight everything I can, stew in every resentment and rage at every injustice. But it also changes me in small, subtle ways and that's what keeps me engaging. It might not be right for you - please trust your instincts on that! - but I wanted you to know that you're not the only one struggling with it. I'd really recommend checking out Albe's comment on this thread too, if you haven't already đŸ’•
And also, HUGE congrats on writing Morning Pages everyday! I'm so glad they're bringing you some clarity.
I've been away and haven't had a chance to read comments – and I got behind on Chapter 3 but I've read it now. :) I'll check out Albe's comments, thanks!
Don't worry about feeling behind Tracey. Breaks are important, and you'll find your way back into the process đŸ’•
I feel so much better this week after staying consistent with morning pages! They've been helpful in starting my day off on the right foot. My pen ran out of ink this morning (I've been writing them before getting out of bed) so I was a bit short this morning. This is also my reminder to put a new pen by my bedside so it'll be ready for tomorrow morning! đŸ¤£
I have a massage booked for tomorrow that will be my artist's date đŸ¥° I haven't been doing the exercises in the book at this point, but now that I've got a rhythm with morning pages I will jump in on them next week.
I'd also love to join in on the virtual meeting at the end of the month, if you'll have me đŸ¥°
This is amazing Kaitlyn. I'm so glad to hear that you've been finding your Morning Pages useful. I love doing them before I even get out of bed too. Usually I end up capturing my dreams, which is often interesting. (It also means that I often get pen on the bedsheets though, which isn't ideal!) đŸ™ƒ
A massage sounds heavenly for your Artist's Date. It makes me think I should try something a bit more embodied for one of my upcoming dates. I've focused on more celebral tasks, but feeling envy at your massage makes me think I should look into scheduling one for myself! đŸ˜‰
It'd be great to have you at the virtual meeting too. I really tried to accomidate as many time zones as possible, so hopefully you'll be able to join us. I've sent on the details đŸ’•
I love hearing you also do them in bed! If I get out first, it's more likely I won't come back to them later. Luckily, my bed sheets are dark so the pen doesn't show. đŸ¤£
I would love to hear how a massage goes for you if you do choose something more embodied! I think I'll probably swap with you and do something more cerebral for the next one.
Thankfully, I think I'll be able to join the meeting! The timing is perfect for me. Thank you for the details.
Great! I'm really looking forward to seeing you then Kaitlyn đŸ’•
P.S. I'll keep you posted re: the massage too. đŸ™ƒ
I write before getting out of bed too! If I don't, I tend to not do them.
It's the only way!
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I haven't started the morning pages yet - I just do the "shitty first draft" once a week for my class, for now - but I've done them diligently for weeks before, and I didn't get much out of it. I ruminate things enough that whatever I might, I've probably been muttering to myself anyway.
I did go on a lovely artist date, visiting a cemetery I had never been to. It was very peaceful.
Once thing that strikes me, about the dates but even more about doing things we like, is how that book was written for a world that doesn't exist anymore, for some of us. Many things I love to do I can't do, because we're still in a pandemic, and I'm not going to risk my already precarious health for the sake of pretend normalcy. Going to the movies, brunch, travelling, and even social activities that maybe could be nice if people didn't look at me like I'm an alien if I show up wearing an N95 are just not made accessible to me. It's been the reality for many disabled folks before the pandemic started, and even worse these past five years.
I'm not going to poetry readings, and even if I were, how do you socialize when you stand out so much and many people judge you, or "want to see your smile"?
Plus, we still have a good month of winter still ahead of us here, so that also limit the outdoor activities (especially since I'm not going to be practicing winter sports, because, disabled).
So, there's a whole aspect of grieving for what was, what could have been, in a different world, that is not touched on -- and that might not even resonate with people in the group here, since I know that's not everyone's reality. It just highlights a form of isolation that I already feel and think about a lot.
So here again, the mentality of "you make your own choices about how your life is shaped" really discards the impact of systems that are beyond us. Yes, my "life pie" is fucked up. And I'm not going to start living in denial just to pretend it can be different - at what cost?
But the cemetery was pretty. :)
Hey Albe, that sounds like an incredible date. I know cemeteries feel kind of macabre to some people, but I think peaceful is a great word to describe them. Plus they're teeming with stories of all the lives that came before us. A lot of us are going to end up in the cemetery eventually, so it makes sense to try to feel a little comfortable there.
I really agree with what you say re: blindspots in the book too. I get that it's difficult to write a book that can reach a broad audience and understand that no author can incorporate every single experience. But this books feels particularly out of touch to me.
It is quietly ableist in so many ways, and contains basically no systematic analysis or context at all. As I write my weekly posts, I'm always struck by how dated it feels and how that limits its usefulness to a lot of people.
I really appreciate you sharing your experiences of it. There are a lot of people in this community who are living with chronic illnesses/disabilities/other things that Cameron doesn't acknowledge so even if others don't comment publicly on these topics, I'm sure you're not the only one feeling it. đŸ’•
Part of what's so tricky about the kinds of grief you describe is that there's so little public understanding/acknowledgement of it, which makes us all suffer more in quiet isolation. Anyway, I don't have much to offer in terms of a solution, Albe but please know that you're not the only one and I appreciate your openness in sharing it.
Also, I still wear N95 in certain contexts too and do find it quite amusing how people respond to it. Some seem to think that I'm going to start oozing radioactive goo at any moment. Others I'm sure just think I'm weird. I think of it as my own little psychological experiment and it always reminds me just how strange people are.
Albe, I feel the same way about the ideas throughout the book about how changing your mindset alone will make things happen for you. It's a very privileged take on life that, as you note, ignores the social systems that create roadblocks for certain folks.
I am one of the few remaining people who continues to wear a mask in enclosed public spaces, especially when I know circulation of Covid and flu is high. I try not to worry about what other people think (but it's hard).
Your cemetery artist date reminds me of when I moved to London with my toddler, and the only play spaces around our temporary accommodations were cemeteries. They were very pretty. :)
What a rich play environment for a toddler! That would have seemed way more fun to child-me than those plastic swings and slides!
I remember feeling a little unease over her playing around the sarcophagi in the cemetery of St. Paul's Cathedral, but it was one of the only green spaces in that area of London. That and a lovely little cemetery/garden that is Postman's Park.
Tracey, I missed your comment (thanks, Clare, for letting me know!).
Exactly, you get what I was saying - very privileged and out of touch take, for sure.
I get not worrying about what other people think - and I don't care about their judgement - but the reality is that it doesn't stop at the judgement, the bias also creates barriers - people not listening to what you have to say, doctors deciding everything is "anxiety", etc. I'm glad you're still wearing a mask, it's smart to protect yourself!
Also, in a country with freezing temperatures, it just makes meeting up with people harder. I didn't use to like summer too much but now I'm happy knowing I'll be able to have lunch outside with my friends!
You created interesting memories for that child! :)
Oh yes, I can see how the bias creates barriers too.
My social life definitely picks up in the warmer months when we can spend more time outside. I'm so looking forward to the warmer weather.
I don't know how much they remember since we came back home when they were 2.5 – but we have the pictures!
Annoyingly Substack doesn't have a tag function in the comments, so it's difficult to know if you've been responded to! Happy to have been able to connect you guys though đŸ’•
Hello! I did the morning pages everyday and find them very cathartic even though I don't reread them and usually don't remember what my writing entailed. Some days it's two pages, some days it's three pages.
I am finding the affirmations very helpful, but I'm also an affirmation kind of person. I like the idea of turning negative self-talk into positive self-talk. Even if I don't "believe" the affirmation right away, I find it helps me focus on finding proof of "new" truth. For example - blurt: I can't stay committed to anything. Affirmation: I work through tasks and challenges step by step to completion. I've been using this one to make sure I don't let the weekly tasks slip by.
Some of my favourite take-aways on week 2:
"At first flush, going sane feels like going crazy."
"Self-hate commonly appears under the mask of self-doubt." ooof
"Toxic playmates capsize an artist's growth."
"As much as you're exploited by the crazymaker, you're using that person to block your creative flow." I really wanted to argue this one, but I can't upon deep kind reflection. I think there are lots of levels of crazymaking. Some you can deal with directly, some you might be stuck with. But just acknowledging that I have crazymakers in my life has empowered me and is helping me review my boundaries and when/how I do things.
"The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention." Yes! and the more I cultivate it, the more it's blooming. I find my walks are a great way to tap into this.
"The reward for attention is always healing." I hadn't thought about this, but when I read it, I was almost vibrating. Here's to healing along the way.
I did not enjoy the task of where does my time go Top 5 even a little bit.
Listed 20 things I enjoy and I now have some extra possible artist dates. The two items to do this week were: I took a drive alone to enjoy the changing scenery and see the possibilities spring weather brings. And baking - I have not baked a thing yet and I might not.
My actual artist date this week turned out to be finding a small bulletin board I decorated with painted flowers well over a year ago and finishing it. It was perfect and I got a lot of satisfaction from something that didn't take long at all.
Added 5 more things to my imaginary lives list.
My Life of Pie does indeed look a bit like a tarantula
I listed 10 tiny changes (once I write them down they all seem bigger somehow. I selected one, but realize right now I did absolutely nothing regarding it. Perfectly imperfect and leaning into it.
I hope everyone is enjoying the process. I know I am. Still not sure about my availability for the 30th. Onwards, here's to week 3.
Sounds like a great second week, Jewel!
I rarely re-read my Morning Pages, which I think works better for me! I love your approach to affirmations too - perhaps I should try them with things I don't completely disbelieve. It seems like you kind of invite yourself to see something from another POV, and then see what happens.
I love what you said about "deep kind reflection" on the crazymakers section. It's prompted a lot of discussion, and I was interested to read your perspective on it.
We'd love to see you for our virtual gathering. I'll share the login details with you, but no worries if it doesn't work out for your schedule. Here's to a great week 3! đŸ’•
I did the pages everyday except this morning (cause I had to get up at 4.45 to go to the airport and then dozed off on the plane and now in an airport shuttle for another 2hrs…may turn them into evening pages instead- just for today). Had a lovely artist date yesterday, but still need to do most the other tasks). I love the accountability that this group provides.
The morning pages have proved to be super useful in getting clarity on what I want to write about in my future Substack posts.
Amazing work Liza. Morning Pages and Artist's Dates are a lot, even if you don't manage to fit in the tasks at all. I'm so glad that the morning pages have been useful for you, and I'm excited to see how it'll influence your upcoming newsletters. đŸ’•
I'll try to be there! It's in the diary and as of now I'm free.
Amazing! It'd be lovely to see you there Devon đŸ’• I've just DMed the call details to you!