Since this wasn't as beneficial as Artists Way, I'm throwing the last 3 weeks in one blog.
Week 10
Discovering a Sense of Camaraderie.
I was more hopeful for this chapter, because I'm all about camaraderie. But the tasks weren't really anything of note.
Make a "Tah-Dah" list.
Things you've accomplished. I did that. Finished this book was one of them. Tackled that candle box I mentioned in another blog back. But yeah, not really into that one. I mean doing this blog series along with the book to me is a pretty big Tah-Dah!
Another task was List 5 personal resentments. Something that's still lingering. I did find that one interesting. As much as I was a huge pain in the ass and a very "fuck authority" kind of kid - I do wish my parents got on me more regarding college, piano and drums. I never really finished any of them and sometimes I wish I did. I also still have a little resentment about my brother always being the golden child and getting all the praise for things I was just as good at. I don't usually have beefs to say about my family but I guess there is a little resentment there. Nothing bad though, and it's so different now that I'm an adult and can take responsibility for my own shit storm I used to cause.
The other two tasks were just for future - like make note and keep these kinds of friends around, etc. Makes me feel like the author is even sick of tasks.
Nothing jumped out, sadly. I have a wonderful support system around me of family and friends so I really don't feel like I need any improvement there.
I did well journaling this week. Almost every night!
My Artists Date was a relaxing lunch break at the pool.
Week 11
Discovering a Sense of Authenticity
The chapter talks about encouragement, getting back on the horse, and integrity. One of the tasks was list 50 things you love. This was a fun list. Some highlights are:
Perfect food bites, Luna's cuteness, Poes cuddles, watching Pat cook, when mom is delighted.
Another task was list 25 things you're proud of. This one was a bit tougher. I did come up with 25 though, but a lot I feel are more personality traits but I guess I'm proud of them.
Didn't journal much this week. Walked every day. And my Artists Date this week was a combo of walking and me time. Me and Poe went and found a Bonus Geocache I've been wanting to find!
Week 12 - The END!
Well as I thought, I kind of fell off for the last week because I'm not going to lie - going to be glad to put this one to bed. I'm super proud of myself for finishing it, but I only journaled a couple of nights. I also didn't get an Artists Date in. But did have lots of walks.
The last chapter was Discovering a Sense of Dignity.
Talks about tackling a project you may have let slide. Don't really have anything like that.
One of the tasks was list 10 things that make you feel grounded.
I couldn't come up with 10, but it was pretty funny that almost all of mine had to do with cleaning/tidying.
So - I'm a bit disappointed in this book, but I did enjoy some parts of it. I always do like a task in front of me and this book kept me accountable. My next pick up is Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. It's not a book like Artists Way and this one, but I've heard really good things about it. I want to try to start reading more again, even if it does make me sleepy.
So 12 weeks done! I love to refer back to these blogs for insight and now I have a couple under my belt! On to what I can discover!
