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SOMEBODY BURNED MY $200 CANDLE (AND HERE'S WHAT I LEARNED)
Last year I wrote about buying, and never burning, a $200 Diptyque candle. Then, to my horror, a new dog sitter burned it for me. Let's dissect this…
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Do you want to do The Artist's Way with me?
Join me and a community of other creatives in our Second Annual Artist's Way Study Group! It is LIFE CHANGING.
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The Secret to Success Is Delusion
"There's something about delusions that are really helpful when you want to do stuff that seems impossible," says Aubrey Plaza.
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Let yourself blossom + a VERY big list of book recommendations
Always sprouting but can't seem to blossom? That's "uprooting." Let's discuss it. And also, books. So many books.
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The Artistic Desire To Be Taken Care Of
Limiting the energy we put into decision-making and our daily tasks can create the space we need to focus on our art.
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DO YOU GUYS LIKE ME?
Of coping with fear of judgment when you're a creative whose livelihood depends on the opinions of others.
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How vulnerable is too vulnerable?
Trying to find balance.
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We Finished The Artist's Way. Here's What I Learned & Where We Go From Here.
If you joined me in the journey, please share what you learned, too.
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Fear & Loathing On The Picket Line
Five tools that help me move through fear.
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"The Artist's Way" guest post: Rediscovering Enthusiasm By Connecting With My Creative Roots
What "The Artist’s Way" has taught me about my inner child.
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Jenna Britton
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The Sunday Roundup & A New Perk for Paid Members
Lots of recommendations, thoughts on reframing our relationship to social media, and introducing 15-minute one-on-ones.
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For those of us who feel deeply
On caring for yourself in the face of collective grief and generational trauma
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