Posts Tagged ‘morning pages’
Building in the non-negotiables: grounding your day the simple way
The other day I was listening to a craft-related podcast—Simply Write with Polly Campbell—which covered the topic of time management for writers, although I believe the methods highlighted can be applied to any vocation. One thing she discussed was the non-negotiables she builds into each day, which triggered a review of how I manage my…
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Strength in the tongue: speaking life into our dreams
Once upon a time, a middle-aged wife and mother dreamed of being a princess. But not just any princess: one who often swapped out miles of tulle and a tiara for horse duds and Stetson. Plus, she teaches yoga and guides nature hikes on the side. Yet her biggest aspiration always entailed becoming a published…
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Goodbye grouchy: hello gratitude
One day last week, I awakened with a grouchy attitude, my furrowed brow attesting to a less-than sparkly persona. Upon brewing my first cup of dark roast, I wrapped a blanket around myself and settled at our kitchen table to begin my morning pages — a practice taught by author Julia Cameron. Typically, I start…
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