Morning Pages

Do you do them? Do you know what I’m talking about? Chances are, if you’re a writer, or any artist who’s struggled with their craft, you may have run across a certain book in your travels – The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. While I’ve read the book and started the exercises, I must admit to never finishing the 12 week program. I think I’ve started it 6-7 times. I have kept up with the morning pages. I go through spurts where I am faithful, crawling out of bed half an hour early to write my three pages. (Sometimes, I write during commercial breaks of Angel...check out David Boreanaz...you'll see why I watch the show...and Bones too) It’s relaxing, fulfilling, and stress relieving. Most of all, it keeps me coming back to the page.

And some days, that’s 90% of the battle.

Lately, the 10% has been winning. I’ve been writing about a page. And I notice that when I stop writing and editing, there’s something wrong in my life. Something just not quite right.

So, it’s back to the center. Back to what makes me … ME.

Take a deep breath and write.