I just started morning pages and going through some videos,they said it brought out the the worse in them and they won't recommend it,so what's your intake on that?
@@busayhomilawaladeyemi3800 that's a great question! The author repeats that you might not find writing the papers enjoyable. By writing what boils up you might end up writing on topics and thoughts that you haven't wanted to address. She tells you to keep going. I never experienced a feeling of not wanting to come back to my pages. If I felt like I was getting overly negative I would usually write that down - something like - I feel like I am being overly critical or super negative this morning. I don't want to start my day like this so I'm going to focus on 10 things I'm grateful for... something like that. It brought up a lot of things I needed to change and had known in the back of my mind that I should fix, but hadn't take the time or muster the courage to take action on. I did a few vlogs on weekly reflections on the channel - there might have been one week that I didn't want to write. I'd be interested in watching a video on why writing pages brought out the worst in someone.
@@bhotaling1 thoughts?! So many. It was life changing. The biggest difference is that I use cheap dot grid traveler journals for my MP now. I also have an easier time doing Artist Dates. I did her Walking in this World book last summer, but was underwhelmed. I'll do the Artist's Way again this year. Who I am and how I experience life and creativity has changed so much, I'd love to do the program again. Have you done it yet?
@@timeandtideplans Have tried twice over the years and crashed half way through. Hit my demons apparently. If I can get past Week 6, it is a victory. Today begins my third try. Wish me luck.
Morning pages really help a lot. I'm so glad I discovered this method a few months ago. I even bought a dedicated journal on amazon, beautiful with pastel hearts
Hey, I needed this today. Im sat here thinking about my life and not feeling fulfilled and I actually have this book but never read it and think today may be the right time
This makes me so happy, because I know that feeling and what a huge help Julia Cameron's program was for me. Small moments of clarity are still sneaking up on me months later!!
I’ve just started The Artist’s Way this week. I love the morning pages, even thought they can be hard as well. I’m going to watch your other videos about TAW as well. All the best from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 👋🏻
I was told about this book by my niece who sees my art all over my house. I feared to put it out for sale. I've listened to This book on audible And wow really blew my mind. So I went out and got a physical book that I can write notes and take my time in. I listen to several of you on UA-cam on how to get started things write down and they've all been very helpful I think I'm even going to attempt to get a group started so that I finish this Book. Thank you.
Hi I just bought this book with a voucher I got as a work leaving present, I left my job at Christmas to work for myself. I bought it yesterday and thought I would watch your video . Thank you for sharing.
Great video. I'd like to know how it's going with your morning pages three years later. I started Morning Pages only 36 days ago, and it's intriguing to see what has developed, as each day I have no idea when I start writing. There are these characters that have appeared: Dr Ik, who speaks on behalf of my conscious rational self; Idio, who is the great repository of everything my senses have digested, and brings back memories from the past, and long forgotten childhood memories too; Geni, the tutelary spirit, with her hope, insights and wisdom (she is a woman of few words at present); Lucidia, the winged scribe who captures little details, like the candle burning low, the wind outside, or rain falling, etc. She makes no judgements, but only captures data like a stenographer. And then finally there's the antagonist Squawk, the raven, critical and bitingly truthful, who will gloat at putting the mirror of past sins and present fears in my face. Together we are sailing on a yacht to Elysian Bay across the ocean.
Really thanks for sharing your journey 😊.I’m taking notes of all your information.I have just ordered this book . The Artists way. I knew that this book is helpful but you explained it in detail. I’m also writing morning pages . It’s like I’m addicted to it . After writing pages in the morning I just feel confident and clear about my plans . I can easily work on my plans. Really thank you for this video of morning pages . Keep it up. Best luck for your future. Happy writing...🤗
Thank you for the comment!! I agree, morning pages can feel addictive. If you are enjoying the morning pages I bet you’ll love the 12 weeks of the Artists way program!
@@timeandtideplans I’m not finding it difficult . But I have changed how I do it now. I want to continue writing, as writing is my main goal. So I’ve changed how and when I write. I still read the book and answer the questions, but daily writing is more journaling. It’s about becoming a habit for me.
Very beautiful video👏 What Happens when we have accumulated enough morning pages ? I mean should I keep referring back to old notes to analyze and capture ideas turn it into action? Secondly should I dispose the accumulated notes to avoid volumes of books occupying table space?
Ha! Such a good point. I got rid of my morning pages from my 12 weeks with the Artist’s away. I sometimes regret it and wish I knew what I was thinking then. Since then I’ve kept them, because I add in other notes in the same books. I’ve enjoyed looking back on them. I’m not sure I’ll keep them forever though, because you’re right they do take up space - and, they aren’t journals.
Great information and a great outline of the process and how it works! Since Morning Pages are intended to always be private, is it best to use cheap notebooks like composition notebooks, so they can later be destroyed? Would it be useful to keep Morning Pages as a journal to look back on later? Or is the intention to always look foward?
I'm so glad it was helpful! If you are doing The Artist's Way 12 week program there is a point where you are asked to review your Pages and see what is repeatedly coming up for you. That might be something to think about. I JUST recycled my pages from the 12 week program... it was a tough decision, but ultimately I decided I was never going to read them again and I would rather no one else read them ever either. They served their purpose in helping me make sense of myself. I have my new pages in a Moleskin journal. I have kept those journals (I journaled in a less structured way since having kids). I'm not sure if I will continue that practice. They're bulky, and will I ever read my pages? I don't think so. I like to flip through and see quotes, doodles, or notes I made about my kids, but there are better ways of saving those things.
I was mainly going true my years of being a child. It helped me going true old emotions and bears and get rid of them. I dont like the morning pages. Are you still writing them? Hope you let me know. Because it is 2024 know. I just finished the book. ❤❤
Hi, I remember you said/write that you read and listened about artist's way. I have started to implement the programme last year. It helped me a lot. but for some reason I had to stop to implement the program after week 5. then I tried to continue, however, the efficiency of the programme has diminished, despite I continued morning pages. I totally stopped at week 8. Then by time, I decreased the days I write morning pages. Now, I really want to do it again, thinking how it helped me those days. However, I could not find any thoughts about whether should I begin from scratch, or continue from where I have stopped? do you know anything about that?
That’s a good question! Speaking only from personal experience - I started her Artists Way follow up book, Walking in this World - I took last week off and am just going to pick up from where I left off. You could review your notes from the 5 weeks of activities you did and get started working on week 6. I remember some weeks being more interesting than others. I would create themed doodle pages to write quotes or thoughts as I went to keep me interested. I wish you a fulfilling last half of the program!
@@timeandtideplans Thank you!! I did not expected such a quick answer! :D Re-starting from week 6 seems meaningful.. :) Hope,this time, I may finish the programme
Hey Jenn I thought of starting the journey got myself "the artist way" book and It been difficult for me to wake up early in the morning and do 3 pages and I dont know how helpful it can get I just hope it helps me, I have been unemployed for 2years straight and dealing with depression, so what might be the best way for me not to procrastinate when doing this..
What a great point - when I don’t wake up early it’s harder for me to get them done too. I’ve heard Julia Cameron say that she recommends doing them throughout the day then (but that first thing when you wake up is most effective). For this reason I got smaller notebooks. I have to change them out more often, but it allows me to take my pages with me if I don’t finish them in the morning. I really think that completing the Artists way program helped me see the value in writing every day. I had journaled before that, but never consistently. Wishing you the very best in your path for peace ❤️
That's a good question. There are days now that I'm done with the program where I only get in a couple page, or maybe I do a page and a list... Julia Cameron explained in The Artist's Way that the first page and a half is usually a sort of dusting off the cobwebs writing. The second page is really where the good stuff starts to come out in yrou writing. I have found that to be true in my own experience as well.
It's a Pilot Precise fine- or maybe extra fine pen. They are sold everywhere I have shopped! I think I went through the pack I purchased during the 12 weeks! I'm working on making my writing habits more sustainable. I hate throwing away plastic like that.
I'm going through an extremely difficult time in life after my husband lost his job. Is this programme worth starting when under enormous stress or should it be done when more emotionally settled? My second question: is the programme suitable for a person who is not artistic and barely creative? Thank you
I'm so sorry to hear that! That's a good question. The program is for people who feel stuck. I didn't consider myself "artistic" either, but it doesn't require you to be. The program changed my life in so many ways, but looking on UA-cam, not everyone had that experience. For example, I still do Morning Pages - whereas I've watched videos of others who say they were too painful to complete each day. If you haven't already you might consider starting with Morning Pages to test it out. Three pages of writing first thing in the morning- whatever comes to mind you write without self-editing. I did that prior to the program as well. Here is info on Morning Pages: juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages -- I'm currently reading/doing activities out of her book, The Sound of Paper. I'm enjoying that one too. It assumes you are starting at "point zero." No matter what I wish you peace in moving forward.
@@timeandtideplans Thank you Jennifer. Someone just kindly offered to buy me the book so I will do my best to try. I'm not creative as such but have ideas (I'm working for charities in the migration sector in UK) and potential that I feel is very much stuck and blocked.
🎅🏻🖌 More Artist's Way Videos: ua-cam.com/play/PL23u9YO84ODZ3AaGyPWA6zapdBlP6Ywqc.html
I just started morning pages and going through some videos,they said it brought out the the worse in them and they won't recommend it,so what's your intake on that?
@@busayhomilawaladeyemi3800 that's a great question! The author repeats that you might not find writing the papers enjoyable. By writing what boils up you might end up writing on topics and thoughts that you haven't wanted to address. She tells you to keep going. I never experienced a feeling of not wanting to come back to my pages. If I felt like I was getting overly negative I would usually write that down - something like - I feel like I am being overly critical or super negative this morning. I don't want to start my day like this so I'm going to focus on 10 things I'm grateful for... something like that. It brought up a lot of things I needed to change and had known in the back of my mind that I should fix, but hadn't take the time or muster the courage to take action on. I did a few vlogs on weekly reflections on the channel - there might have been one week that I didn't want to write. I'd be interested in watching a video on why writing pages brought out the worst in someone.
Two years later; any new thoughts? How is it going?
@@bhotaling1 thoughts?! So many. It was life changing. The biggest difference is that I use cheap dot grid traveler journals for my MP now. I also have an easier time doing Artist Dates. I did her Walking in this World book last summer, but was underwhelmed. I'll do the Artist's Way again this year. Who I am and how I experience life and creativity has changed so much, I'd love to do the program again. Have you done it yet?
@@timeandtideplans Have tried twice over the years and crashed half way through. Hit my demons apparently. If I can get past Week 6, it is a victory. Today begins my third try. Wish me luck.
Morning pages really help a lot. I'm so glad I discovered this method a few months ago. I even bought a dedicated journal on amazon, beautiful with pastel hearts
Thank you so much sharing!! I love that you got a journal you love. I bet that makes it extra special!
I have watched several videos about this and I have enjoyed your video the most- I wish you would talk more about it!
Thank you so much for this sweet comment!! I would love to talk more about it - it’s one of my favorite subjects!!
Hey, I needed this today. Im sat here thinking about my life and not feeling fulfilled and I actually have this book but never read it and think today may be the right time
This makes me so happy, because I know that feeling and what a huge help Julia Cameron's program was for me. Small moments of clarity are still sneaking up on me months later!!
Thank you for this, its exactly what i needed to hear. It's time to start my morning papers too
It’s my pleasure!! Enjoy your morning pages ✍🏻
I just started the book I’m excited to see where the journey will take me
I’ve just started The Artist’s Way this week. I love the morning pages, even thought they can be hard as well.
I’m going to watch your other videos about TAW as well.
All the best from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 👋🏻
That's awesome! Looking back the weekly artist date was my biggest challenge in completing it all, but was so helpful.
@@timeandtideplans That’s the only thing I couldn’t do the way I wanted in week one. But I’m gonna make sure to do it this week.
Thank you. You encourage me. I bought the book have not start yet.
Absolutely! Going for a walk after morning pages is always rewarding 🚶
I just started! One day 3….morning pages is unlocking so many memories
That's incredible!
I was told about this book by my niece who sees my art all over my house. I feared to put it out for sale. I've listened to This book on audible And wow really blew my mind. So I went out and got a physical book that I can write notes and take my time in. I listen to several of you on UA-cam on how to get started things write down and they've all been very helpful I think I'm even going to attempt to get a group started so that I finish this Book. Thank you.
That is awesome! It's such an incredible program. I am still so grateful for completing the program at that time of my life.
Hi I just bought this book with a voucher I got as a work leaving present, I left my job at Christmas to work for myself. I bought it yesterday and thought I would watch your video . Thank you for sharing.
Congrats on the change!! What an incredible time to focus on creativity 🥰🥰
Great video. I'd like to know how it's going with your morning pages three years later.
I started Morning Pages only 36 days ago, and it's intriguing to see what has developed, as each day I have no idea when I start writing. There are these characters that have appeared: Dr Ik, who speaks on behalf of my conscious rational self; Idio, who is the great repository of everything my senses have digested, and brings back memories from the past, and long forgotten childhood memories too; Geni, the tutelary spirit, with her hope, insights and wisdom (she is a woman of few words at present); Lucidia, the winged scribe who captures little details, like the candle burning low, the wind outside, or rain falling, etc. She makes no judgements, but only captures data like a stenographer. And then finally there's the antagonist Squawk, the raven, critical and bitingly truthful, who will gloat at putting the mirror of past sins and present fears in my face. Together we are sailing on a yacht to Elysian Bay across the ocean.
Really thanks for sharing your journey 😊.I’m taking notes of all your information.I have just ordered this book . The Artists way. I knew that this book is helpful but you explained it in detail. I’m also writing morning pages . It’s like I’m addicted to it . After writing pages in the morning I just feel confident and clear about my plans . I can easily work on my plans. Really thank you for this video of morning pages . Keep it up. Best luck for your future. Happy writing...🤗
Thank you for the comment!! I agree, morning pages can feel addictive. If you are enjoying the morning pages I bet you’ll love the 12 weeks of the Artists way program!
I just watched and I just bought the book. It will be here in 3 days. Wish me luck.
That is so awesome! Wishing you lots of luck!
I love to hear the positive changes it has made in you - it shines through on your videos too! ❤️
Thank you!! ❤️❤️
Thank you! And congratulations for all your achievements :D
Thank you!! 😃
Just ordered the book! Looking forward to starting it! Thank you ❤️
It’s my pleasure!!
I’m on week 8! I love this program! Love watching your journey too!
Thank you so much for sharing!! It was such a game changer for me this year. Are you finding any of it difficult to do?
@@timeandtideplans I’m not finding it difficult . But I have changed how I do it now. I want to continue writing, as writing is my main goal. So I’ve changed how and when I write. I still read the book and answer the questions, but daily writing is more journaling. It’s about becoming a habit for me.
@@danarenfand3384 Nice!
Aweee you are soo underated, your viduo really motivated me thanks
Thank you so much!! That means so much to me ❤️❤️❤️ wishing you the best writing your own morning pages.
Best video!
Thank you!! Glad you liked it 🤩
Very beautiful video👏 What Happens when we have accumulated enough morning pages ? I mean should I keep referring back to old notes to analyze and capture ideas turn it into action? Secondly should I dispose the accumulated notes to avoid volumes of books occupying table space?
Ha! Such a good point. I got rid of my morning pages from my 12 weeks with the Artist’s away. I sometimes regret it and wish I knew what I was thinking then. Since then I’ve kept them, because I add in other notes in the same books. I’ve enjoyed looking back on them. I’m not sure I’ll keep them forever though, because you’re right they do take up space - and, they aren’t journals.
Excellent
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Great information and a great outline of the process and how it works! Since Morning Pages are intended to always be private, is it best to use cheap notebooks like composition notebooks, so they can later be destroyed? Would it be useful to keep Morning Pages as a journal to look back on later? Or is the intention to always look foward?
I'm so glad it was helpful! If you are doing The Artist's Way 12 week program there is a point where you are asked to review your Pages and see what is repeatedly coming up for you. That might be something to think about.
I JUST recycled my pages from the 12 week program... it was a tough decision, but ultimately I decided I was never going to read them again and I would rather no one else read them ever either. They served their purpose in helping me make sense of myself.
I have my new pages in a Moleskin journal. I have kept those journals (I journaled in a less structured way since having kids). I'm not sure if I will continue that practice. They're bulky, and will I ever read my pages? I don't think so. I like to flip through and see quotes, doodles, or notes I made about my kids, but there are better ways of saving those things.
You're supposed to do 8 1/2 by 11,
3 pages front and back according to Julia.
I was mainly going true my years of being a child. It helped me going true old emotions and bears and get rid of them. I dont like the morning pages. Are you still writing them? Hope you let me know. Because it is 2024 know. I just finished the book. ❤❤
I've heard other say something similar. I still really like them. I don't write them daily, but I do still try to make it a practice.
@@timeandtideplans ah maybe inwill start again one day. 💜🩷
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi, I remember you said/write that you read and listened about artist's way. I have started to implement the programme last year. It helped me a lot. but for some reason I had to stop to implement the program after week 5. then I tried to continue, however, the efficiency of the programme has diminished, despite I continued morning pages. I totally stopped at week 8. Then by time, I decreased the days I write morning pages. Now, I really want to do it again, thinking how it helped me those days. However, I could not find any thoughts about whether should I begin from scratch, or continue from where I have stopped? do you know anything about that?
That’s a good question! Speaking only from personal experience - I started her Artists Way follow up book, Walking in this World - I took last week off and am just going to pick up from where I left off. You could review your notes from the 5 weeks of activities you did and get started working on week 6. I remember some weeks being more interesting than others. I would create themed doodle pages to write quotes or thoughts as I went to keep me interested. I wish you a fulfilling last half of the program!
@@timeandtideplans Thank you!! I did not expected such a quick answer! :D Re-starting from week 6 seems meaningful.. :) Hope,this time, I may finish the programme
Hey Jenn I thought of starting the journey got myself "the artist way" book and It been difficult for me to wake up early in the morning and do 3 pages and I dont know how helpful it can get I just hope it helps me, I have been unemployed for 2years straight and dealing with depression, so what might be the best way for me not to procrastinate when doing this..
What a great point - when I don’t wake up early it’s harder for me to get them done too. I’ve heard Julia Cameron say that she recommends doing them throughout the day then (but that first thing when you wake up is most effective). For this reason I got smaller notebooks. I have to change them out more often, but it allows me to take my pages with me if I don’t finish them in the morning. I really think that completing the Artists way program helped me see the value in writing every day. I had journaled before that, but never consistently. Wishing you the very best in your path for peace ❤️
@@timeandtideplans much love to you and thank you hey
Hi, I'm curious. Does it have to be exactly three pages?
That's a good question. There are days now that I'm done with the program where I only get in a couple page, or maybe I do a page and a list... Julia Cameron explained in The Artist's Way that the first page and a half is usually a sort of dusting off the cobwebs writing. The second page is really where the good stuff starts to come out in yrou writing. I have found that to be true in my own experience as well.
What pen are you writing with in this vlog? thx
It's a Pilot Precise fine- or maybe extra fine pen. They are sold everywhere I have shopped! I think I went through the pack I purchased during the 12 weeks! I'm working on making my writing habits more sustainable. I hate throwing away plastic like that.
I'm going through an extremely difficult time in life after my husband lost his job. Is this programme worth starting when under enormous stress or should it be done when more emotionally settled? My second question: is the programme suitable for a person who is not artistic and barely creative? Thank you
I'm so sorry to hear that! That's a good question. The program is for people who feel stuck. I didn't consider myself "artistic" either, but it doesn't require you to be. The program changed my life in so many ways, but looking on UA-cam, not everyone had that experience. For example, I still do Morning Pages - whereas I've watched videos of others who say they were too painful to complete each day. If you haven't already you might consider starting with Morning Pages to test it out. Three pages of writing first thing in the morning- whatever comes to mind you write without self-editing. I did that prior to the program as well. Here is info on Morning Pages: juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages -- I'm currently reading/doing activities out of her book, The Sound of Paper. I'm enjoying that one too. It assumes you are starting at "point zero." No matter what I wish you peace in moving forward.
@@timeandtideplans Thank you Jennifer. Someone just kindly offered to buy me the book so I will do my best to try. I'm not creative as such but have ideas (I'm working for charities in the migration sector in UK) and potential that I feel is very much stuck and blocked.