The Artist's Way - Chapter 2 - Special Moments in Time

The Artist's Way - Chapter 2

8/1/2011

Having fun playing with the camera. Have lots to learn but you have to start somewhere!

I just finished Chapter 2 of The Artist's Way as part of Paula's online group. I know there are many things I could take away from this chapter but the three most important to me are (1) to trust my creativity (2) to nuture and take care of myself and (3) that the process not the product will become ( and is becoming) my focus. Since retiring I have been focusing on my creative self and it has been an interesting journey. I have learned to embrace and to celebrate my creativity. I now have time to nurture myself although I realize this should have always been a priority. I definitely am enjoying the process of creating and although my final products are not perfect I am happy with what I am doing. Chapter 2 reinforced what I think I always knew but didn't always practice. Now on to chapter 3.

9 Comments

Camilla link

8/1/2011 07:08:39 am

"The process, not the product." This is an important one for me to learn to focus on, too!

Nice post - you are going in a good direction, I think :)

Gina link

8/1/2011 01:10:09 pm

This book has been on my list for some time....maybe now I won't have to read it, if you will be summarizing it on your blog. :) Sounds like very good material.

Lucy link

8/2/2011 12:30:14 am

That is just it.... we continue to do what we can and enjoy it.

Paula - Buenos Aires link

8/2/2011 03:43:27 am

Wow! What an original point of view for that photograph! Love it.
Good to see you enjoying the journey.

anne link

8/2/2011 06:46:56 am

Sounds like you've been having a great time with this book! I'm so glad.

Process is so important, isn't it? Sometimes we need reminders of that.

Great self portrait photo, too!

Bev

8/2/2011 02:36:15 pm

Love the 3 points you made - they are great learnings from this chapter. Guides to follow so to speak! Ones I need to follow!

Maryannk link

8/3/2011 02:42:46 am

How exciting , do keep us posted on your new group K ? : )

As you wish for yourself , I wish for you also.

April Cole link

8/3/2011 02:44:52 am

Wonderful wish!
Sounds like a fantastic idea, keep us posted on your new group :]
As you wish for yourself, I wish for you as well.

Serena link

8/4/2011 02:12:45 pm

Here's to trusting your creativity, nurturing yourself and taking wonderful care of you, and thoroughly enjoying the process in the, er... process! Perfection is B-O-R-I-N-G! So here's to those happy accidents that we think are mistakes at first, but that actually turn out to be the first inklings of our own fabulous and secret art techniques! Hehe!

The Artist's Way - Chapter 2

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