Today’s post is a quick check-in reflecting on how The Artist’s Way Week Five has been.

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The Artist’s Way Week Five Check-In

How many days this week did you do your Daily Pages? Are you starting to like them? How was the experience?

I generally and genuinely enjoy writing my Daily Pages. I’ve been doing it consistently for fifty-seven weeks, so this part of the process is a fully developed habit now. In fact, I finished filling the pages of another journal, and just this morning cracked open a new Archer & Olive notebook. Writing my Pages helps me wake up my brain (I write within about 15 minutes of getting out of bed) and it helps me synthesize what I am feeling and thinking, leaving me with a clearer mind that doesn’t ruminate or worry.

Did you do your Artist Date this week? What did you do? Have you had the experience of hearing answers during this leisure time? Have you taken an Artist Date yet that really felt adventurous?

Once again, I hiked at River Place, but this time I hiked the Panther Trail. I found a tranquil spot to meditate, and I prayed as I hiked back from that little spot. I have been experiencing deeper connection to Spirit in these moments in nature. It feels like a different form of worship when I’m in a place away from my urban life.

I’m enjoying these nature hikes and also noticing a desire to do something a bit more adventurous and energetic. My life is full of tranquil, reflective moments lately. I love this, but I also notice myself missing something to excite me and engage my senses on a higher level.

Emily and I are going on a date during the day tomorrow, and she’s using the car on Tuesday when I usually go for my hikes. For these reasons, I won’t have an official Artist Date next week, but I’m seeking out more lively experiences over the next few days. I need a little energy injection!

Did you experience any synchronicity this week? What was it?

Yes, I noticed that “coincidentally” Week Five is Recovering a Sense of Possibility and Week Six is Recovering a Sense of Abundance, and I think it’s fitting that I’d land on these two chapters just as I start the Wealth Mastermind with friends. I take it to mean that these sections are not to be glossed over.

Were there any other issues this week that you consider significant for your recovery? Describe them.

I also think it’s interesting that I am struggling with motivating myself the last few days, just after starting the mastermind and having a hard conversation with a friend that was in part about my changing attitude toward financial matters. It seems like this money exploration stuff is triggering me, and I believe the “obstacle is the way” so I should not ignore how I’m feeling as I attempt to update my beliefs and behavior patterns where money is concerned. To address this, I am planning to spend a little time with some dream interpretation and parts work next week. As I’ve mentioned in my last couple of posts, I need to give myself a little grace, without giving up on the process. I’m hopeful that a new week to work through will bring a fresh wave of motivation.

Next week is all about Recovering a Sense of Abundance. It’s specifically about tackling one of the biggest creative blockers – money. So, this theme continues!

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