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I have been listening to the book The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Several of my friends and colleagues have suggested it. Now I know that the angels were speaking through these friends, as this book puts into words all that I needed to hear to light a fire in me and get me motivated.
Sometimes books just hit the right cord. Even though I have been doing my work for years, the words and connection to The Art of War have re-enforced what I have been practicing. Sometimes we meet our teachers as we are in the process. And sometimes...we really take notice of what our guides are leading us toward and we are ready to take action.
I am posting the link to my work with Creative Connections, so that I can share in the work I am doing each day with intention. Click here to connect.
What is your work? What is it that you do each and every day to honor your work? I would love to hear from you...
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Morning Ritual
As the seasons change, morning rituals may change a bit too. What I keep consistent is the time allotment in the mornings to connect with myself. I take time each day to connect with my dreams, my body, and the metaphors on my creative journey.
Here is a basic outline for my morning ritual:
- Yoga-I keep this to a simple 15 minute practice
- Journaling-I write stream of consciousness, dreams, thoughts, and feelings. No rules, just writing whatever comes to mind
- Tea-a soothing warm drink (usually organic herbal tea) to get my system up and running for the day
- Tarot- I use the cards to discover metaphors in my life and dreams and to ponder my own insights
- Drawing-creating visuals of my thoughts, dreams, and nature walks. This gives me a deeper look into my own discoveries. It also creates a great record in a different medium from writing.
I keep 1 hour open each morning in my schedule for ritual. This allows for consistency and centering time to begin each day. The rituals are do-able and totally appropriate for my way of creating meaning in my life.
Be clear with your intention. Be clear with your time commitment. Be clear with your sacred time.
I create this time by getting up an hour earlier in the morning than the family. This allows for quiet time and personal space. I also let my family know that the morning ritual I have created is sacred to me. So, if any one should happen to get up early, they know that it is my personal time. This is essential if you have a family! They need clarity about your personal rituals and time. They will respect it if you are clear and let them know that you will be there for them after you have your hour.
Looking back over my morning routine, I see the 4 general qualities that are essential for developing deep, meaningful rituals.
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Vision Board Workshop
August 7, 2014
6:00-9:00
Dreese Fine Art Gallery
Grand Haven, Mi
Creative Captures
Begins July 21
Join in to connect and create one
simple thing each day!
Woodsong Gigs
(http://www.wix.com/woodsong/duo)
August 1 C2C Gallery Grand Haven 6-8 PM
September 13 Muskegon Farmer's Market 10-1
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 Arts Consultant and Creativity Coach Susan Loughrin helps people find the joy and creativity in everyday life. With the Inner~Creative~Voice Newsletter, she brings inspiration through creativity activities and ideas that can be implemented every day. If you are ready to learn how to bring creativity and wonder into your daily life, visit today and get your free Creativity Gift Pack. www.innercreativevoice.com.
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