Week 10, Day 6 of The Artist's Way

Today, let's ease our artist's fear of not-enoughness with concrete, small, loving actions.

FAME (continued)

Fame is really a shortcut for self-approval.

Try approving of yourself just as you are—and spoiling yourself rotten with small kid’s pleasures.

What we are really scared of is that without fame we won’t be loved—as artists or as people. 

The solution to this fear is concrete, small, loving actions. 

We must actively, consciously, consistently, and creatively nurture our artist selves.

When the fame drug hits, go to your easel, your typewriter, your camera or clay. Pick up the tools of your work and begin to do just a little creative play.

Soon, very soon, the fame drug should start to lessen its hold. 

The only cure for the fame drug is creative endeavor. 

Only when we are being joyfully creative can we release the obsession with others and how they are doing.

(The Artist's Way, 2016, p. 172)

I actively, consciously, consistently, and creatively nurture myself.

I actively, consciously, consistently, and creatively nurture myself.

Create a list of one lovely thing you can do for yourself each day this week.

The act of making the list and committing to doing something nice for yourself each day can help shift your mindset from one of self-criticism or neglect to one of self-care and appreciation.

As you begin to focus on doing things that bring you joy and make you feel good, you may start to notice an improvement in your overall well-being and sense of self-worth. This can help you feel more confident and secure in yourself, which can in turn help you to better nurture your creative self.

By setting aside time each day to focus on your own needs, you may also find that you have more energy and motivation to pursue your creative endeavors. This can help you to feel more inspired and productive in your work, which can lead to greater satisfaction and fulfillment.

Overall, the exercise of creating a list of one lovely thing you can do for yourself each day can help you to find self-approval, nurture your creative self, and improve your overall well-being.

“It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.“

– Somerset Maugham

What is one lovely thing you are excited to do for yourself today?

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