Ulrich says that in stage two of experiential stages of the creative process you can expect to be energized. For me this stage started sixteen months ago when I began working with a book coach.
I remember this glorious stage with fondness. The more I wrote, the more I wanted to write. If someone asked me why I was writing again, I felt puzzled. What else would I do? I wanted to write because the more I wrote, the better I felt. It was difficult to imagine doing anything else.
Descriptive words for Stage 2: Passion and Commitment. Do you remember having feelings like this about a project? Can you guess what comes next?
Thanks for exploring the mystery - Nicky Mendenhall
CLUE: Clean out your closet. Do a Kondo test - hold each piece and ask if it brings you joy. If it doesn't, give it to someone who may feel joy. Let me know how it goes. I just sent four + bags of non-joy-to-me items off to Good Will. I hope someone feels joy!
Image: A photo from my files from previous years. I love how one branch has multiple colors.
We recently donated 9 huge bags of clothes to Safe Nest after cleaning out closets. It was a relief to get rid of things we haven't used in years and I don't miss any of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and not mentioning your transgression that I mentioned about terrorizing your little sisters!
DeleteI love how you said you gave up huge bags and don't miss any of it! I find that so interesting - if I have a doubt and it is hard to let go of I try to remember that I won't miss it once it is out of my sight! It is a relief.
I LOVE that energizing stage! Working with a writing coach can be so motivating--and will keep you on track when the energy wanes! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane!
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