

4 tools to help unblock your creativity
10 snips Mar 1, 2022
Julia Cameron, renowned author of The Artist's Way, shares her insights on unblocking creativity through practices like Morning Pages and intentional prayer from her latest book, Seeking Wisdom. She dives into how spirituality can transform creative expression and emphasizes gratitude as a catalyst for inspiration. Cameron challenges the notion that creativity stems only from struggle, showcasing how joy and personal reflection can enhance imaginative efforts. Listeners are encouraged to explore the connection between their spirituality and creativity.
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Prayer and Sobriety
- Julia Cameron, author of "The Artist's Way," initially resisted prayer when advised to do so for sobriety.
- She eventually embraced it, praying to a creative force inspired by Dylan Thomas's poetry.
Finding Your God
- Find a concept of God that resonates with you personally, even if it's not traditional.
- Cameron used a line of poetry as her higher power.
Simple Prayers
- Start and end your day with simple prayers, even if you feel uncertain.
- Cameron began by praying for sobriety in the mornings and expressing gratitude at night.