I thought this image was appropriate for how I am feeling today. I seemed to have gotten a second wind with being creative this year. I am excited to tell you about my new treasure in writing. It is a newfound website (that I found in a column in Oprah's Nov 2011 magazine) called 750Words.com. This site follows the steps of Julia Cameron's The Artists Way. It helps you work towards a better writing style. It encourages you to write 750 words a day. This is approximately 3 typewritten pages of words. I am finding it easier to pick a theme (from Patti Digh's LIFE IS A VERB book - Thanks, Patti!) to help create daily themes. Please cheer me on to continue this daily ritual. Have you started a new routine that you would like to share?
Well, well, what a WONDERFUL new venture for you, my FB Friend~!! Sounds like you are highly motivated and I love prompts and ideas to use for writing..I wish you the best success and I know that you will do well~!!
ReplyDeleteThink I'll drop in on 750Words.com and take a peek...Good luck~!
Since I ventured out, and meeting many really wonderful souls, my daily routine is to visit their blogs, support kindness and look for more positive direction in my life. It is far to easy to give up and retreat, for me anyway. Perfect inspiration for today, thank you Kristina as always.......Debix
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much, Margaret - I am trying to be more motivated in my creative world - This is what fuels me - Writing and Photography - Please let me know what you think of 750Words ... Thanks for connecting - What a wonderful feeling it is new make new friends!
ReplyDeleteHi Debi - I cannot thank you enough for visiting my blog - I have enjoyed our conversations and I look forward to many more in the future - I am glad I inspired you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great new routine, to write 750 words every day. That can only be good for you, and it's a lovely way to express your feelings and thoughts. I can feel this is "Your year" Kristine. I wish you a great success my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sonja - Yes - I just feel I need to do things to get my creative spirit really moving forward - So this was a great find for me - Thanks for the vote of confidence - So, When would you like to chat?
ReplyDeleteDear Kristine- Of course, I would be more than happy to cheer you on as you're writing 750 pages a day - I like the concept of life being a verb. If all we do is wishing and dreaming, and could haves and should haves we'll never pass 'Go'.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it feel wonderful when the desire to be creative comes back stronger than ever.
Honestly, I think it's all about desire.
I haven't started any new routines, but I'm the queen of routine !
Everyday I do pretty much the same things : Reading over breakfast, taking care Billy ( my sweet dog ), writing in my journal, working in the art room, lap swimming, dinner with hubster, online, eating and sleeping.
Then there's all the time inbetween when other things take place - family matters being the most important.
I'm enjoying your blog !
You even ask us questions, which is very nice indeed :-)
Big Applause for your daily ritual! Great resources that will be sure to inspire you...
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, Elizabeth - Thanks for the cheers regarding my new routine - This will be Day 3 of 750 Words - They say it gets easier once you get into a routine, we will see ...
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have a routine that truly works for you. I need to tell you that your drawings/paintings are amazing - Your inner muse is certainly working ... Just Beautiful Work!
Thank you for your kind words regarding my blog - I love to hear what others are up to - The questions give me an idea of who is reading my blog and what inspires them!
Wonderful hearing from you, Theresa - Thank you for stopping by and commenting - I am meeting such wonderful people through my blog, it is one of the best things I have ever done ...
ReplyDeleteWell done Kristine for committing to using 750Words.com!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of Morning Pages. As a visual artist, I've found them an invaluable tool to finding my Creative Voice. You will gain much insight into yourself, through their use. They serve as a barometer for my creativity - when I resist writing 3 pages a day, something is not ok in my life/heart/relationships.
It will definitely get easier the longer you use them. The act of writing Morning Pages can become a lifeline to yourself. After years of use, I feel lost without them.