Book Study | Inspiration

Finding My Way Through “The Artist’s Way”

This one quote from Julia Cameron rewired my perspective.

About a month ago, I saw a Facebook post from my friend (and published poet), Britt Matthews, gathering interest in a book study for “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron. To be honest, I’d never heard of the book, but the opportunity piqued my interest — probably more due to my friend’s reputation for her commitment to cultivating her art and encouraging a community of artists.

In my journey to become a published author, I’ve set some goals for myself this year, as a sort of “resolution.” I know. I know. I cringe just calling it that because New Year’s Resolutions never seem to work out. There are countless horror stories of people who resolve to get fit as a New Year’s Resolution, even going as far as joining a gym and hashing out the cash for a monthly membership. Then canceling the membership months later because they stopped going to the gym by February. For that reason, I’ll reframe my terminology — this is more like a goal, not isolated to this one year. But more of a commitment to my art and attaining the life that I want to lead by investing in myself as an artist. That goal is simply putting myself out there more and doing “writer” things. For example, like attending events with like-minded individuals and building a support system for the days when it seems like my goal of becoming published will never happen. I’m fortunate to have an active…