Morning Pages

My sense of urgency is counter-productive.  I lead my life as though some looming deadline hangs eternally over my head.  Where did that come from?

Also, I grasp my latest concept about reinventing myself and try to squeeze myself into that shoe.  At least now, when the shoe isn’t comfortable, I am exploring why. I think I’ll start doing that right here and now.

What got me excited over the past week?  I really enjoyed learning more about how to market web pages.  I read an article in Writers Digest by Chris Guillebeau.  Chris’s article is entitled “Make Your Passion Make Money for You”.  If you want to know more about Chris, visit his website. I plan to incorporate some of his ideas into an article I will offer here as a gift.

Oops!  Almost let that slip by!  A positive step forward toward my goal, whatever that might be, has just been taken. I am planning to write an article to give away on this site.  That goes toward my goal of writing as part of my life.

Back to Chris and his article.  I was captivated by the concept that you could earn a living writing blogs.  I was daunted by the brief length of time that people are spending on my blog.  On the other hand, I was encouraged by the amount of time people are spending on Wiregrass Country.

I made a commitment to my personal coach, who is encouraging me on this journey, to set up some activities that would bring in coaching clients.  I have totally avoided preparing for or promoting the teleconferences I have announced for March 5th.  Hmmm.

Hmmm?

Also, I didn’t keep my commitment to myself to submit my novel to three more agents this week.  I think I’ll do that today.  I’ll let you know what happens.

I didn’t complete posting the blog directory links that I paid a friend to submit for me.  A second hmmm.

I feel pressured to produce some income from my new directional efforts, but at the same time I don’t feel ‘ready’.  Where is the pressure coming from?

My existing business is doing well and I am honoring my commitment to it to keep it healthy and producing income.  I’ll give myself an ‘A’ on that one, since I am ready to work myself out of it.

I guess by now you are wondering where ‘morning pages’ fits into this post.  In one of my recent coaching courses, the one on Spirituality, the leader recommended this book – ‘The Artist’s Way’, by Julia Cameron.  I was immediately drawn to the title (my artistic values are off the chart).  The book is about the connection between spirituality and creativity.  I enjoyed it, reading little snatches of it.  I read like a bird, pecking at a morsel here and there until I finally finish the book.

One of the exercises Ms Cameron promotes is to write three pages every morning, hence the name ‘morning pages’.  I tried doing it for several days and I was quite frankly surprised by the outcome.  Initially, a lot of garbage thoughts are exorcised.  After the drivel, some thoughts with useful clarity present themselves.

I quit writing the pages, but found myself drawn back to them.  When I started writing this morning, I realized that my morning pages should be my blog.

Wow!  That’s a real ‘aha’ moment.

Tagged as: Artists Way, Chris Guillebeau, earning a living doing what you love, Julia Cameron, Writers Digest