The Artist’s Way! This book has been looking at me for decades.
 
When I was in my 20’s, a friend told me about this “program” she was doing where she would journal every morning and do an “artist date” once a week by herself. She urged me to do it, too!
 
Wait. What? Why!?!?

I’d never done personal work before so was perplexed. Why would she spend her time in this way? I was busy with grad school and the demands of life; how could I possibly carve out time for a “date” with myself? I barely had time for a date with my husband!
 
Besides, I refused to journal because I was afraid someone would find my innermost thoughts when I died. I was a no-trace-left-behind kind of gal. Also, I wasn’t an “artist” so dismissed the idea of joining my friend and wished her well.
 
But something piqued my interest. I kept thinking about it.
 
Several weeks later, I bought The Artist’s Way, by Julie Cameron.
 
The book sat in its Barnes & Noble bag for months. (I’m telling you, this has been decades in the making!)
 
One weekend, Niklas and I were going on a little getaway, and I thought, “Now is the time! I’m going to read The Artist’s Way.”
 
The weekend came and went. The book remained in its B&N bag.
 
That Monday, however, I was determined to at least read the first chapter only to realize I’d left the book at the hotel!!
 
Not meant to be I guessed.
 
Over the years, I’d hear about how transformative The Artist’s Way had been for many. I kept thinking, I should really read that book.
 
Finally, I ordered it on Amazon.
 
Upon arrival, I placed it on the counter as a reminder to start. After a few months, I put it on the shelf, still with the best of intentions.
 
I’ve now moved that brand-new book over a dozen times, twice internationally. It has sat on my shelf ever since. It still sits there today--in Santa Barbara.
 
However, my sweet sister-in-law of popcorn lore took us to a thrift store during our weekend in Goteborg. (Thrift shopping in Sweden is truly next level!)
 
Amongst the 19th century porcelain and furniture, vintage clothing, and crystal, stood a large bookshelf. There, crammed between old cookbooks, was The Artist’s Way.
 
What on earth was The Artist’s Way, in English, doing here? I sensed it patiently waiting for me, but without expectation. I could take it or leave it—either was fine.
 
There are no “coincidences,” so I took it as a sign and bought it.
 
I’m going out on a decades-long limb here and publicly declaring that I’m going to start The Artist's Way program on September 1st. As my friend, Ali, always says, “accountability works!”
 
Would you like to join me? The Artist's Way a 12-week program that is set up to be done individually or as a group. I’ll probably do regular updates on my Ascended Presence Instagram page and invite you to join along.
 
Yes, I will overcome my fear of journaling and do the "morning pages". (Note to fam--burn them when I die!)
No, I’m still technically not an “artist”--but we all are the creators of our own lives!
Yes, I’m afraid of wasting my time, failing at the project, embarrassing myself with this public disclosure, but that’s what Grounding is for--releasing fears! Woohoo!
 
Even if you decide not to do The Artist’s Way with me/us, perhaps you can spend 10 minutes a day tuning into your higher self and highest dreams. Or, if you’ve taken my Grounding & Energy Management Course, commit to clearing your energy each morning for one week and notice what you’re releasing.
 
It’s your energy. Elevate it!