tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844452588330367305.post3266870017019336382..comments2022-03-30T22:27:39.487-04:00Comments on About art and other stuff...: Trusting the process...Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00069541750578978843noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844452588330367305.post-44631083643266382262010-03-10T10:49:15.194-05:002010-03-10T10:49:15.194-05:00I agree completely. Not only the creative process ...I agree completely. Not only the creative process is ahem, a process, but life itself also is, and one the not just ebbs and flows. It moves in a spiraling motion, which you can catch if you are attentive enough. Haven't read the book, but what you are saying makes total sense. <br /><br />Whenever I feel “stuck” or frustrated, or it seems that life is not smiling at me, I have to remind me that life IS a process, and it goes on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844452588330367305.post-56382634471378672292010-02-03T19:10:44.935-05:002010-02-03T19:10:44.935-05:00This sounds like an excellent book - I'll have...This sounds like an excellent book - I'll have to read it. I'm currently reading a similar book called "On Becoming an Artist" by Ellen Langer, a psychologist and artist. Her focus is on mindful creativity and the idea that anything we do can be creative if we do it mindfully. It's another one that's good to have and re-read every once in a while.Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844452588330367305.post-81785754427381111692010-02-03T09:57:16.895-05:002010-02-03T09:57:16.895-05:00You're such a good writer Cathy! I'll have...You're such a good writer Cathy! I'll have to search this book out on Amazon, Lord knows I can probably use the words of wisdom. Although now that I have the new tiny workspace - I'm feeling a bit more inspired.<br /><br />Have fun with the new uke! Bring it to Purdue. I'd love to hear you play it.Lora Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130010633665730175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844452588330367305.post-22353563946015921562010-02-03T07:42:26.710-05:002010-02-03T07:42:26.710-05:00I have this book, too, Cathy, and find it helpful....I have this book, too, Cathy, and find it helpful. Maybe it's time to dust it off and read through it again.Vickie Hallmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13633814450520474638noreply@blogger.com