{"id":275,"date":"2022-08-04T14:48:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T14:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pilardeagua.com\/?p=275"},"modified":"2022-12-20T15:53:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T15:53:23","slug":"el-camino-del-artista","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pilardeagua.com\/en\/el-camino-del-artista\/","title":{"rendered":"The Artist\u2019s Way"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When I was in burnout, I had to stop all activities that meant intellectual consumption. This included reading.<\/strong> How unfortunate for me, because it is an activity I have loved since I was a child, but I knew it was absolutely necessary for my recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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So I stayed that way for a couple of weeks, not doing much, but hoping that soon I would at least be able to read again, even if it was light novels.. Julia Cameron's \"The Artist's Way\" is not a light novel. It is a path of recovery. I picked it up because my gut whispered it to me. It said, \"it is this one.\"<\/strong> And in fact, it was the only book I was able to read for a good while, which was only possible because it didn't feel like an effort, but like medicine for the soul.<\/strong> Julia Cameron wrote it with that intention, to help us reconnect with our inner artist (who is also our inner child). For this reason, it is designed as a programme - 12 weeks of exercises and practices, in fact - that you can do at your own pace or in a group. It has phrases in the margins for inspiration, as well as various examples to illustrate the messages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The edition I have was brought to me by my mum on one of her visits. It's in Spanish, and while I usually do my best to read books in their original language, reading it in my native language was ideal. It helped reduce the intellectual demand at the time.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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In fact, one of the exercises that worked best for me was free writing<\/strong> (or journaling) to express my inner dialogue. Through this practice, I was able to recognise and give space to my inner critic: to see it, accept it, and handle it in a loving way whenever it surfaced. Such was the impact of the exercise that I never stopped writing again (which is why I always carry a notebook and pencil wherever I go). I also started taking painting classes.<\/strong> I've always loved art, but I never felt I was good enough to practice it. In fact, the closest I ever came was when I studied architecture for a year and dropped out because it was just torture at the time. I treated myself very badly in the process, my self-criticism on full display.<\/p>\n

But this time, inspired by Julia's method, I set out to help myself.<\/strong>. I looked for a place where I could give myself the best conditions to support this dream and see it grow like a seedling. And I found it. It has been an incredible experience for many reasons: I have been patient and I have managed my self-demand (this is key according to Julia), my teacher has been a very good guide, and above all, I feel inspired and eager to create every time I start a new piece. For the first time I am enjoying the creative process as much as the result - what a joy for me and my inner child! I know Julia would be happy too.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are itching with curiosity, I invite you to browse Julia Cameron's world, her style is friendly, loving and inspiring, a true balm for the senses and a guide for the soul. If you've already read it, let me know what you thought of it. I'd love to read you.<\/p>\n

Photo: Original image by Pilar G\u00f3mez Alvarez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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