The Great Women Artists

How to Live an Artful Life (Audiobook Taster!)

Oct 6, 2025
Dive into a month of transformation with reflections from renowned artists and writers. Katy Hessel explores Agnes Pelton's cosmic art and encourages listeners to notice the beauty of autumn. Discover Virginia Woolf's wisdom on dreaming big and learn to view landscapes like a sculptor. Creative exercises prompt you to connect with everyday moments, while tips from Rebecca Solnit inspire a slower pace to witness change. Embrace the sacred in the mundane with a fresh perspective on daily tasks.
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INSIGHT

October As A Month Of Transitions

  • October is framed as a month of transitions, moving from light to darkness and back again.
  • Artists like Agnes Pelton capture inner visual experiences that mirror seasonal change.
ADVICE

Do A Sensory Inventory

  • On the first of October, take stock of your surroundings by noting sensory details like smell, light, and texture.
  • Use these observations to anchor yourself in the season and sharpen your attention.
ADVICE

Write Five October Intentions

  • Dream and make space: write five things you want to make happen this October.
  • Let yourself cut adrift from routine and imagine new possibilities for the month.
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