I don't know if the PBC is going to meet this month, and I'm not home to meet, not really. But I wanted to link back to my earlier post on the work under discussion, if only to explain why I'm not really doing a post on the topic (that, and not being near my computer).So take a look at what I had to say after working on the first chapter.
I fully intended to do more with the book (Julie Cameron's The Artist's Way); at least try to work through two or three chapters. But the truth is, this book just wasn't for me. Not my style, not where I am right now, and much too mystical for me. I meant to at least try to keep up those morning (or evening) pages, but I couldn't even manage that. And, truth to tell, I'm not feeling the need. But I do hold the option, reminding myself that when the noise in my head gets too loud, grabbing a journal and writing it all out is not a bad way to regain control.
So. . . I'll see you next month, or the one after, whenever we move on to another text. And I will be interested in seeing if the book is helping any of you!
Notice: This blog is posting itself in my absence. If you comment, I WILL respond. . . but not for a few weeks. This does not mean I no longer love you. It just means I've gone hiking.
Ooo hiking! If I'd known, I would have joined you. I love to hike.
ReplyDeleteI did read the book but didn't manage to do a PBC post this month. I loved The Artist's Way, but I think you have to be in the right space for it and have that spiritual, feeling personality (which I do to an extent). I can completely see how it wouldn't be for everyone. Enjoy your time away!
Thanks! I am!
DeleteI missed this post because ... well mostly because I'm a total ditz. I also found it 'mystical' and I guess that's the religious connection the author places on writing, but I did make a couple of practical changes to my routine which really improved things for me. Morning pages (which sounds like some kind of ailment) are a life-saver. My day is so much more organised and productive if I start out by writing 3 pages longhand. Any how, I'll post about the book in a couple of days.
ReplyDeleteThat's okay--I've missed two whole weeks! And will miss two more before I'm really connected again. I think I run out of posts next week--I'd hoped to do more but it doesn't looks promising!
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