The article discusses the challenges of starting creative endeavors and the importance of establishing sacred routines. The author reflects on their own struggles with morning pages from Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way, realizing the need for clarity of purpose. By shifting their focus to a more structured writing cycle—devoting specific days to different projects—the author found that they could cultivate creativity more effectively, moving towards their goals with intention and presence, rather than aimless productivity.
Getting started is hard, and the concept of sacred starts emphasizes their necessity in creating a solid foundation for any creative endeavor.
Developing a consistent morning practice allows one’s muse to show up, inviting creativity and clarity of purpose to simplify the process of achieving goals.
Through the practice of morning pages, I found that frustration often accompanies initial attempts, but it's crucial for uncovering ideas and moving closer to my writing goals.
Changing my approach to writing by focusing on individual projects each day helped me to maintain creativity and structure, ultimately leading to progress in my writing.
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