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Are you seizing every bit of artistry that belongs to you? Which emotion is the most important one to channel into creativity? Where does your faith lie when it comes to your abilities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people feel it\u2019s impossible to reach their creative potential\u2014often because they struggle to find inspiration or experience creative blocks<\/a>. Luckily, Julia Cameron says that overcoming these obstacles and maximizing<\/a> your creative potential is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading for several quotes from The Artist’s Way<\/em> that will give you a glimpse of the book’s concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Quotes from The Artist’s Way<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Cameron, creativity is a spiritual force that flows through everyone<\/em>\u2014you just need to learn to access it. The Artist\u2019s Way <\/em>is Cameron\u2019s 12-week program that teaches you how to access this creative force and use it to maximize your creativity and achieve your artistic destiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve collected several quotes from The Artist’s Way<\/em> and provided them along with some context and explanation to help you understand where Cameron is coming from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn times of pain, when the future is too terrifying to contemplate and the past too painful to remember, I have learned to pay attention to right now. The precise moment I was in was always the only safe place for me.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Cameron says many artists block themselves with limiting beliefs\u2014for example, they believe they\u2019re not good enough or are too old, or they focus on regrets or future uncertainties. Whenever you find an excuse or reason for not<\/em> taking action to achieve your artistic destiny, you\u2019re engaging in some form of limiting belief<\/strong>. To help you overcome this block, Cameron makes a few recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, Cameron advises that you ground yourself<\/strong>\u2014pay attention to the beauty of your surroundings, the present moment, and what you can be grateful for. Grounding yourself will help you avoid giving attention to thoughts about the past or future that may discourage you from taking positive action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLeap, and the net will appear.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Cameron argues that <\/strong>belief <\/em><\/strong>is a cornerstone in maximizing your creative potential and achieving your artistic destiny<\/strong>. Belief encompasses a belief in your abilities<\/a> and potential as well as a conviction that you\u2019re deserving of your dreams and desires, the universe is conspiring in your favor, and the universe will provide what you need when you need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Cameron, fostering this sense of belief is important for a few reasons. First, belief deepens your connection to the creative force, which naturally increases your creativity. Second, belief gives you the confidence to take strides toward your goals. And finally\u2014because taking strides toward your goals will result in synchronicities\u2014the universe will reflect your efforts by providing opportunities that propel you toward your artistic destiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cProgress, not perfection, is what we should be asking of ourselves.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Cameron explains that many artists hold themselves back due to their obsession with perfection<\/strong>. Perfectionism blocks people from achieving their artistic destiny, first and foremost, because art is subjective\u2014\u201cperfect\u201d art simply doesn\u2019t exist. As such, striving for perfection will simply cause you to hyperfixate on unimportant details and prevent you from finishing projects. Further, the fear of failing to achieve perfection prevents many artists from even taking a first step toward their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameron makes two recommendations for overcoming perfectionism<\/a>.<\/strong> First, rather than striving for perfection, identify and strive for \u201cgood enough.\u201d Second, allow yourself to create bad art. Cameron elaborates that no artist creates the ideal final product on their first try\u2014before you create good art, you have to be willing to create bad art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn filling the well, think magic. Think delight. Think fun. Do not think duty. Do not do what you should do\u2014spiritual sit-ups like reading a dull but recommended critical text. Do what intrigues you, explore what interests you<\/a>; think mystery, not mastery.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Cameron explains that self-care is crucial for maintaining a positive mindset<\/a>, which by default increases your sense of belief. If you feel emotionally neglected, restricted, or ill, or if you aren\u2019t taking care of your physical health, you\u2019ll struggle to maintain a positive outlook. As such, Cameron emphasizes the importance of nourishing yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat well, and take care of your body<\/a>, Cameron advises. Listen to your emotions<\/a> and release them\u2014for example, if you\u2019re sad about a missed opportunity, allow yourself to be sad, forgive yourself<\/a>, and move on. Treat rather than restrict yourself\u2014buy the candle you\u2019ve been eyeing or have a piece of cake once in a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnger is meant to be acted upon. It is not meant to be acted out.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Cameron, anger<\/em> is the most common emotional experience that you must interpret and channel.<\/strong> She explains that anger indicates your likes, dislikes, and desires and signifies that you must take action. For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re angry that your roommate moved your in-progress painting onto the floor so she could use your desk. Your anger is telling you that you need to speak up about your boundaries\u2014tell your roommate not to touch your things without asking you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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