I've never done The Artists Way, but I keenly relate to the emotions that brought you to it. The line "I feel like I’ve been losing my way in slow motion for years" was a gut punch, perfectly articulating my own experience. Thank you for your vulnerability.
“Losing my way in slow motion for years” is the perfect way to describe what so many of us experience. The challenge of participating in the machine that is capitalism. I️ must admit I️ never finished the Artist’s Way. I️ hope it helps you to make exciting discoveries.
I think that's so common! I definitely don't think I could finish it on my own. I'm glad to have some forced accountability. Here fighting from within the machine with you 🩵
"I wouldn’t call my career a career—it’s felt more like cutting a path toward freedom..." This is highly relatable content! Thank you for sharing. I'm interested in updates. I've started The Artist Way before. I immediately found value in it but never finished. I agree that accountability partners would be helpful.
Yes yes YES — it’s intense and empowering and peeling-back-the-layers down to your core type of necessary. I’ve done it twice with an accountability bff, took me waaaay longer than the 12 weeks. But insights and reframed core beliefs informed some big life decisions that I’m proud of now. Huge momentum for you, excited to hear more 💌
Ah this is so encouraging! I’m glad you’ve had such impactful experiences. I found myself wondering while doing the dishes yesterday, a day and a half in, if I should be feeling different yet—then I just giggled at myself. I do, maybe, already feel slightly brighter? Excited to let things play out. Will keep you updated here! 🥰🩵
Gosh I relate so hard to all this. I’ve done the artist’s way twice and it can be super powerful and inspiring—especially in community. Hoping you keep finding your way back to inspiration in whatever form it takes! ❤️
Once in a group all the way through and another time by myself was wayyy more sporadic lol. What I loved the most honestly was just spending so many dedicated moments telling myself that I'm an artist, my art matters, and I take action that aligns with the creative life I want to live. All that time circling those ideas in a serious way was really powerful to me. How's it been going for you a little ways in??
It’s been up and down. I get frustrated that there is work to contend with and feel like I’m not focusing enough, but I think finding the balance is part of it. I think you’re right — just spending any time validating our creative selves is so powerful! So far, in general, I feel proud of myself for keeping with it. I think I decided to check in every two weeks so I’ll post again soon 🥰
Oh, I'm so glad to have your read always, Mei. 🥰 This one was definitely a quicker write. It makes me feel very seen that you recognize it as more unmasked than usual. 🥹
I've never done The Artists Way, but I keenly relate to the emotions that brought you to it. The line "I feel like I’ve been losing my way in slow motion for years" was a gut punch, perfectly articulating my own experience. Thank you for your vulnerability.
Oh, thank you for holding it 🩵 Knowing what it feels like, I'm sorry you relate so hard to that line, but I'm grateful to be here in it with you.
“Losing my way in slow motion for years” is the perfect way to describe what so many of us experience. The challenge of participating in the machine that is capitalism. I️ must admit I️ never finished the Artist’s Way. I️ hope it helps you to make exciting discoveries.
I think that's so common! I definitely don't think I could finish it on my own. I'm glad to have some forced accountability. Here fighting from within the machine with you 🩵
"I wouldn’t call my career a career—it’s felt more like cutting a path toward freedom..." This is highly relatable content! Thank you for sharing. I'm interested in updates. I've started The Artist Way before. I immediately found value in it but never finished. I agree that accountability partners would be helpful.
Right? Who wants a career when there is a life to live? 🥰 I think I’ll be checking in every couple weeks… so, soon!
Yes yes YES — it’s intense and empowering and peeling-back-the-layers down to your core type of necessary. I’ve done it twice with an accountability bff, took me waaaay longer than the 12 weeks. But insights and reframed core beliefs informed some big life decisions that I’m proud of now. Huge momentum for you, excited to hear more 💌
Ah this is so encouraging! I’m glad you’ve had such impactful experiences. I found myself wondering while doing the dishes yesterday, a day and a half in, if I should be feeling different yet—then I just giggled at myself. I do, maybe, already feel slightly brighter? Excited to let things play out. Will keep you updated here! 🥰🩵
Slightly brighter is IT! Yay, enjoy the journey 💫
Gosh I relate so hard to all this. I’ve done the artist’s way twice and it can be super powerful and inspiring—especially in community. Hoping you keep finding your way back to inspiration in whatever form it takes! ❤️
It's nice to know I'm not alone. 🩵 Ooh! Twice all the way through? Good job! Did you have a favorite part or result?
Once in a group all the way through and another time by myself was wayyy more sporadic lol. What I loved the most honestly was just spending so many dedicated moments telling myself that I'm an artist, my art matters, and I take action that aligns with the creative life I want to live. All that time circling those ideas in a serious way was really powerful to me. How's it been going for you a little ways in??
It’s been up and down. I get frustrated that there is work to contend with and feel like I’m not focusing enough, but I think finding the balance is part of it. I think you’re right — just spending any time validating our creative selves is so powerful! So far, in general, I feel proud of myself for keeping with it. I think I decided to check in every two weeks so I’ll post again soon 🥰
The shredded pink in me needed this 💕 can’t wait to see what beauty you fish out of the well
Oof, I'm so glad. I think the shredded pink in me needed to let it out. Thank you for being here. I *also* can't wait to see! haha
Would love to hear more about your journey through the Artist's Way.
I will keep you updated for sure :)
loved reading this. looking forward to more unmasked intimate shares like these. 💗
Oh, I'm so glad to have your read always, Mei. 🥰 This one was definitely a quicker write. It makes me feel very seen that you recognize it as more unmasked than usual. 🥹
I notice myself enjoy more unscripted writings these days that feel personal and heart-pour-ish <3