Yeah, we knew that!

Writer, artist, and poet Julia Cameron is probably best known for her book on creativity, The Artist's Way.  In 2016 she published another book, It's Never Too Late to Begin Again,
 which is specifically written for folks like us -- those who are in the second or third act of our lives.  From this book, here is a list of principles, which I plan to adopt as my personal manifesto for this chapter of my life.

Basic Principles for Creativity Recovery

Julia Cameron

1. Creativity is the natural order of life.  Life is energy -- pure, creative energy.
2. There is an underlying, indwelling creative force infusing all of life -- including ourselves. 
3. When we are open to our creativity, we open ourselves to the creator's creativity within us and our lives.
4. We are, ourselves, creations. And we, in turn, are meant to continue creativity by being creative ourselves.
5. Creativity is God's gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God. 
6. The refusal to be creative is self-will and is counter to our true nature.
7. When we open ourselves to exploring our creativity, we open ourselves to God:  good, orderly direction.
8. As we open our creative channel to the creator, many gentle but powerful changes are to be expected. 
9. It is safe to open ourselves up to greater and greater creativity. 
10. Our creative dreams and yearnings come from a divine source. 
11. As we move toward our dreams, we move toward our divinity.

I am planning to work through her book, which is intended as a 12-week course.  I look forward to sharing additional inspirations with you as I do.


I'm also looking forward to seeing you all when the Writer's Workshop resumes on April 9.  Happy Spring!