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About Money & Creativity
In 2010, I was given some information by Molly, my therapist, who is also a very talented artist, about an organization/program known as “A.R.T.S. Anonymous.” At the time, I didn’t really pay much attention to it other than read it … Continue reading
“The Inspired Life”
A.R.T.S. ANONYMOUS A Speech by Abigail B., A.R.T.S. Founder I am a writer, watercolorist, and sculptor. Mainly I write, work for a small non-profit, and do twenty minutes or more of watercolor art every day. How many of you have an … Continue reading
“Facing Avoidance”
A.R.T.S. ANONYMOUS An Inventory of Attitudes and Beliefs About Doing Art Am I waiting for inspiration to strike before I’m willing to do my art? Do I set aside a regular time and space for doing my art? Do I … Continue reading
“THE CREATIVE BLOCK AND A.R.T.S.”
A Speech by Abigail B., A.R.T.S. Founder “There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is … Continue reading
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2/3/2013
Today is my son’s 13th birthday. Thirteen? How can that be? It is amazing how fast children grow up. I made a birthday card for him: And my most important gift that I am giving to him is that, … Continue reading
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1/20/2013
January 20. My mother would be 83 years old today. Oh I miss her. Happy Birthday, Mother, wherever you are. And I will never quit missing her. The hardest thing is, she didn’t really have to die when she did. It is … Continue reading
“Soul Collage” 2012
And this is to show how I felt about 2012:
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1/14/2013
For the past few weeks, I have been revisiting my journals and “summaries” from the past few years. I’m trying to consolidate and integrate all the work I’ve done so I can see where I’ve been and where I am … Continue reading
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This and That…
1/10/13 Recently I had the phrase, “the unbearable lightness of being” in my mind, and while that phrase has often come to mind, I have never actually read the book of the same name. So I decided that I will … Continue reading
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2012 in Review
2012 As the year starts out, I am still trying to dig myself out of lethargy and depression; I examine my Goals and try to get back on track and stop sleeping in so late. I create and start using a … Continue reading
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My Quality of Life Scale
My Quality of Life Scale I had an “epiphany” one day several years ago when all of this suddenly came to me crystal-clear. I was in bed, dealing with a bad tooth infection and ruminating on my life. And when … Continue reading
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“Goals Group” 2011
On January 22, 2012, we had our annual “goals group” with Molly. In preparation for this day, we are asked to prepare: Something to place on the altar as a Witness of your Work and Intentions. A simple statement or … Continue reading
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Dan Pink books
Towards the end of this past year, I read A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Dan Pink. I am not sure what led me to this book, but I was intrigued by the idea that creative skills and … Continue reading
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2011 in Review
2011 Summary This has been the hardest year for me to summarize. Because it has been so ugly and distressing it has made me sick just re-reading about it all. The ugliness starts at the end of 2010 when it … Continue reading
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12/21/2011
Winter Solstice What do I want to work on in this week’s Group? What difficulties and challenges do I currently struggle with? 1. MONEY. Why must I always battle with poverty and financial humiliation and distress? How do I change … Continue reading
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11/6/2011
And I have come to a grinding halt. I have not done a thing these past two weeks but sit here, depressed. I’ve slept a lot, watched TV a lot; have only done what’s been absolutely required like getting Dalton to … Continue reading
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10/22/2011
I had a strange, somewhat disturbing dream last night: My mother was here. And my sister; they were talking together in her room like they used to. Dalton and his friend, Zak, were in another room playing, asking me if they … Continue reading
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10/17/2011
Here is when I first started my Blog. I only made a few entries and then ended up losing everything. But I didn’t really lose it, for here it is: 10/17/2011. This week started out with my feeling depressed, anxious, discouraged, frustrated, … Continue reading
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Children’s Book Writers Conference
Children’s Book Writing A preview of the day-long Children’s Book Writers Conference… Designed for ~ Writers and illustrators interested in learning more about children’s books from published authors/illustrators and a children’s book editor/agent in a day-long intensive with sessions devoted to picture … Continue reading
“The Spark”
Take time to enjoy your new idea. Play with it and avoid too many thoughts of what it will turn into. Gather Kindling: Surround yourself with images you have made or images that help you write. Gather a vocabulary to … Continue reading
4/22/2011
ADHD THOUGHTS… Thinking about how, over these last few years, I have been learning how to “train my brain” to use my time wisely and be “intentional;” I have learned how to schedule myself to do certain tasks at certain … Continue reading
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“Goals Group” 2010
This year for Goals Group I brought in a framed quote that I had hung on the wall above my desk at home. I decided this was a very important thing for me to remember: “Smile, breathe, and go slowly.” … Continue reading
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A.R.T.S. Anonymous
A.R.T.S. TRAITS We grew up in an atmosphere of invalidation which resulted in ambivalence about our artistic expression. In any given twenty-four hour period we find ways, consciously or unconsciously, to avoid doing that which gives us the most joy … Continue reading
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2009 Summary
I am going to post my whole Summary for this year. It was quite a year; I lost my mother, I quit smoking, I started drawing. A very bittersweet year… 2009 in Review This time last year, I was in … Continue reading
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9/22/2009
I just re-read the things I wrote last week about ADD and giftedness, etc. I love to research, learn, and explore new ideas. And I am recalling the sense of “bliss” and serenity that I experienced for the better part … Continue reading
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