I loved the meeting on Sun, and would love to join the next one!
I’m also joining in this week, and am keeping a diary of my noticings and experiences. It’s been really fruitful so far.
Love reading your takeaways and reflections <3
I’ve written more in the last couple of days than I have in awhile, and I’m realizing creating that space allows me to co-create with the universe more too.
My attention feels more embodied and more rich too.
Wishing I had a space to share these noticings hah, but that’s not how I want to launch my publication or what I want to do with it. So, diary for now, and occasional FB posts maybe. Or I might make some posts out of it down the line. :)
I'm so glad to hear that you've been writing more. I've alread written about how sacred I believe our attention is, and I think that noticing the small, idiosyncratic details of life is one of the artist's most useful tools. I would love to read whatever emerges from this practice whenever you're ready to share it 💕
The media deprivation sounds intense, no wonder you dread it (or that it’s so powerful). One day I must try this. I hope it is more fruitful than painful!
Can’t believe Doechii did The Artist’s Way!! That I must watch 🙂
You know, it's interesting you focused on the word and concept of deprivation, Clare. I used to cringe at the thought of what this meant, because it seemed to be the opposite of abundance. What I've learned is there is a certain purity to emptying oneself, to surrendering or yielding to silence. I think it has helped my heart be open to anything and everything that comes my way, to being more receptive.
And also interesting is that I have also eliminated a lot of extraneous noise the last month or so, in the form of TV and music, mostly. (I cannot abstain from reading.) Instead, I spend the time allowing my mind to clear itself of clutter and to be open to whatever is meant to happen in that span of time--maybe nothing, and that's okay too. Maybe it's a stretch of resting or focusing on breath or maybe it's just witnessing the quiet way nature speaks to me.
This is such a good point, Jeannie. When I wrote this, I was thinking all about depirvation but that lack creates space into which fresh abundance can flow. Your comment reminded me that I had a similar realisation last year: once I got over my grumpiness about not being able to read, I had so much more mental space to live, breathe, be, create etc.
I started the week feeling deprived, and ended it feeling newly invigorated. Fingers crossed I might experience something similar this time around.. 💕
“Like all cravings, I had to push past the initial agony of denying myself something I wanted but when I did, the mental space it created was incredible!”
It's always so striking to me how difficult it is to do something that I know will be good for me. That's the power of resistance, I suppose. But I'm grateful to my past self for making a note of this and hopefully it'll help me to prioritise that precious mental space more in future..
Just finished the letter writing exercise. It was unexpectedly profound.
As I knew it would be, not reading shows just how much I am addicted to it for enjoyment as a distraction.
“We can be very creative at wriggling out of things.” If I could get paid for this I’d be raking in professional expert level salary right now. I’ve been filling my time with games, walking, garden planning and art. My artists date was another surprise outcome that I thoroughly enjoyed. I did an abstract art project that ended up being nothing like I originally planned. Funny how that happens.
Not hearing our own voice above the static really hit and I’m making a conscious effort to adjust the channel this week.
Ive always found writing something out by hand has a different impact for me than even typing or speaking. It’s visible and uniquely personal because it’s my words in my handwriting. So I was nodding when Cameron says there is a special power in writing down our agreement. That’s one of the reasons I not only speak my affirmations but like to write them out as well.
The thought that just came to me is - one is like the mouth to mouth resuscitation and the other like the chest compressions. Together, they bring a heart beat back to life. 🤷♀️
And I agree with Cameron that the morning pages are helping me blur my creative uniqueness less often.
Wow! It sounds like you've had a really powerful experience, Jewel. You write about it so beautifully. I love the imagery of how both mouth to mouth resuscitation and chest compressions bring a heart back to life. It feels like poetry to me 💕 (Perhaps there's a poetry-writing experiment in a future Artist's Dates? I feel like you've a real gift for capturing profound wisdom in just a few words.)
I'm glad that you found the media deprivation useful. I remember the relief that came with quietening the noise, and being able to hear myself more clearly. It felt like such a gift 💕
It was amazing to meet you Clare and all the other artists who showed up for our call - so much to explore and share together.
Thanks so much for coming, Catriona. I got a lot from our conversation too 💕
I loved the meeting on Sun, and would love to join the next one!
I’m also joining in this week, and am keeping a diary of my noticings and experiences. It’s been really fruitful so far.
Love reading your takeaways and reflections <3
I’ve written more in the last couple of days than I have in awhile, and I’m realizing creating that space allows me to co-create with the universe more too.
My attention feels more embodied and more rich too.
Wishing I had a space to share these noticings hah, but that’s not how I want to launch my publication or what I want to do with it. So, diary for now, and occasional FB posts maybe. Or I might make some posts out of it down the line. :)
It was so great to have you, Sandi!
I'm so glad to hear that you've been writing more. I've alread written about how sacred I believe our attention is, and I think that noticing the small, idiosyncratic details of life is one of the artist's most useful tools. I would love to read whatever emerges from this practice whenever you're ready to share it 💕
I really loved the online meeting and would love to join the next one.
Thank you Liza! It was so lovely to see you, and look forward to having you at the next one too! I'll share the details in the coming days 💕
The media deprivation sounds intense, no wonder you dread it (or that it’s so powerful). One day I must try this. I hope it is more fruitful than painful!
Can’t believe Doechii did The Artist’s Way!! That I must watch 🙂
It is intense Adina, but hopefully the good, fruitful kind of intense! I guess we'll fine out😉
You know, it's interesting you focused on the word and concept of deprivation, Clare. I used to cringe at the thought of what this meant, because it seemed to be the opposite of abundance. What I've learned is there is a certain purity to emptying oneself, to surrendering or yielding to silence. I think it has helped my heart be open to anything and everything that comes my way, to being more receptive.
And also interesting is that I have also eliminated a lot of extraneous noise the last month or so, in the form of TV and music, mostly. (I cannot abstain from reading.) Instead, I spend the time allowing my mind to clear itself of clutter and to be open to whatever is meant to happen in that span of time--maybe nothing, and that's okay too. Maybe it's a stretch of resting or focusing on breath or maybe it's just witnessing the quiet way nature speaks to me.
This is such a good point, Jeannie. When I wrote this, I was thinking all about depirvation but that lack creates space into which fresh abundance can flow. Your comment reminded me that I had a similar realisation last year: once I got over my grumpiness about not being able to read, I had so much more mental space to live, breathe, be, create etc.
I started the week feeling deprived, and ended it feeling newly invigorated. Fingers crossed I might experience something similar this time around.. 💕
Isn’t that fascinating, Clare? That deprivation can actually lead to abundance and fulfillment?
Absolutely. It seems counterintuitive, but it's been so true in my experience 💕
Loved this part
“Like all cravings, I had to push past the initial agony of denying myself something I wanted but when I did, the mental space it created was incredible!”
Thanks Jewel 💕
It's always so striking to me how difficult it is to do something that I know will be good for me. That's the power of resistance, I suppose. But I'm grateful to my past self for making a note of this and hopefully it'll help me to prioritise that precious mental space more in future..
Just finished the letter writing exercise. It was unexpectedly profound.
As I knew it would be, not reading shows just how much I am addicted to it for enjoyment as a distraction.
“We can be very creative at wriggling out of things.” If I could get paid for this I’d be raking in professional expert level salary right now. I’ve been filling my time with games, walking, garden planning and art. My artists date was another surprise outcome that I thoroughly enjoyed. I did an abstract art project that ended up being nothing like I originally planned. Funny how that happens.
Not hearing our own voice above the static really hit and I’m making a conscious effort to adjust the channel this week.
Ive always found writing something out by hand has a different impact for me than even typing or speaking. It’s visible and uniquely personal because it’s my words in my handwriting. So I was nodding when Cameron says there is a special power in writing down our agreement. That’s one of the reasons I not only speak my affirmations but like to write them out as well.
The thought that just came to me is - one is like the mouth to mouth resuscitation and the other like the chest compressions. Together, they bring a heart beat back to life. 🤷♀️
And I agree with Cameron that the morning pages are helping me blur my creative uniqueness less often.
Wow! It sounds like you've had a really powerful experience, Jewel. You write about it so beautifully. I love the imagery of how both mouth to mouth resuscitation and chest compressions bring a heart back to life. It feels like poetry to me 💕 (Perhaps there's a poetry-writing experiment in a future Artist's Dates? I feel like you've a real gift for capturing profound wisdom in just a few words.)
I'm glad that you found the media deprivation useful. I remember the relief that came with quietening the noise, and being able to hear myself more clearly. It felt like such a gift 💕
I like your idea about a poetry artist date and am taking that to heart. ❤️
This stayed with me too! I'm hoping to make time for a little poetry-writing experiment this week. I'll let you know how I get on 💕
Brené Brown
Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we'll ever do. 💐❤️💎
I love that quote. It seems so simple, but it communicates so much. Thanks so much for sharing it, Jewel 💕