Finding Water - What is it?
As is the case with all of Julia Cameron’s books - it’s an invitation, a process and a means of creatively connecting to our wisdom and purpose.
Subtitled The Art of Perseverance this is the third book in her Artist’s Way series - following on from The Artist’s Way and Walking in This World.
Neither are prerequisites. It stands alone in introducing the basic tools and methodology.
Over the course of twelve weeks we’ll work together in “Uncovering” -
a Sense of Optimism
a Sense of Reality
a Sense of Support
a Sense of Balance
a Sense of Autonomy
a Sense of Resolve
a Sense of Resilience
a Sense of Truth
a Sense of Perspective
a Sense of Safety
a Sense of Discipline
a Sense of Perseverance
We’ll employ the time-tested & proven tools introduced nearly thirty years ago -
Morning Pages, a daily writing exercise
An Artist Date, a weekly time out - a play date for an hour or two
Walking, a twice weekly twenty-minute walk
“They are simple and repetitive” - said a critic who meant to disparage the tools.
Cameron counters that it’s precisely how they are meant to be, simple! "They are very potent. You can’t use them without having a spiritual breakthrough”
By exploring our insights in a 90-minute weekly group session, we will explore the patterns and habits which may have once served us well - but no longer do. In light of those insights and with the support of our peers, we will cultivate a heightened awareness, and develop new practices that will serve us moving forward.
We’re trading what were once survival skills for ‘thrival’ skills!
When we have completed our twelve week journey through Finding Water we will:
be consciously aware of our patterns, traps & triggers and how to avoid them
have clarity about choosing goals congruent with our values
recognize and become more confident in our ‘knowing’ - our inner wisdom
Most significantly, you will have learned to embrace the future confidently.
Online groups are currently forming.
You can also join our free network here & learn more.
Register interest below for future programs. Groups start regularly.
How does the process work?
It doesn’t, you do!
The author’s intention was that you and others would come together in small peer groups and work through the chapters together.
Begin with the book. Adopt the practice of daily Morning Pages, the weekly Artist Date and twice-weekly Walking for all the programs. There are more specific tools such as Counting, Abstinence and Time-outs for the work of The Prosperous Heart.
When you are ready to begin, read each chapter thoughtfully and do all of the exercises.
Why consider a facilitated group?
Structured regular meetings provide a framework to support completed assignments and peer encouragement to take two hours “refilling the creative well”, the point of the #ArtistDate.
You come to understand that your fears and negative self-talk are not your unique obstacles to change. Other group members and the facilitator have been where you are.
The facilitator is not a teacher, rather, a catalyst offering the discipline, structure and support to keep you focused, champion your efforts and become your “believing mirror”.
Or…
Register your interest above or enquire about options for supported groups. We can help you convene or facilitate your own Creative Cluster!
Or…
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