Joely Sue Burkhart

Thursday Thirteen (TT#56)

Thirteen Creative AffirmationsI’ve been reading Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way and I really feel like some of my creative mo-jo is coming back. I wasn’t blocked, exactly, but I wasn’t nurturing my artist. I was on the slippery slope downward. Now, I write my Morning Pages and read positive affirmations every day. These are 13 that she recommends in the book that really spoke to me personally.

1. I am a channel for God’s creativity and my work comes to good.

2. My dreams come from God and God has the power to accomplish them.

3. As I create and listen, I will be led.

4. Creativity is the creator’s will for me.

5. My creativity heals myself and others.

6. I am allowed to nurture my artist.

7. Through the use of my creativity, I serve God.

8. My creativity always leads me to truth and love.

9. I am willing to let God create through me.

10. I am willing to be of service through my creativity.

11. There is a divine plan of goodness for my work.

12. My creativity leads me to forgiveness and self-forgiveness.

13. I am willing to create.

What positive affirmations do you use?

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20 Responses to “Thursday Thirteen (TT#56)”

Lazy Daisy Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Good for you….some great affirmations.
Nicole Austin Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
That’s great the affirmations are helping. Anything to nuture and encourage the muse is good!
Happy TT!
On a Limb with Claudia Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Great affirmations. I have “I know what to do. I am guided and cared for every step along the way” in front of me all the time. As the ultimate middle child that’s exactly what I need to hear. How is every thing going? Well, I hope!

Happy TT, Joely.
pussreboots Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
How about “art is fun”? Happy TT.
Sarah Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
I took a 10 week course on the Artist’s Way about 5 years ago and it was LIFE CHANGING. I did not go into the class expecting much at all. Are you doing the daily journaling? That was a huge part of it that I don’t think I would have had I not been taking the class.
SandyCarlson Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
No. 12 can unlock a new universe. This is a wonderful list.
Chelle Y. Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
You writers always amaze me. I did not get that talent!
Susan Helene Gottfried Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Y’know, that third one gives you a valid excuse to be a pantser… *grin*

SO glad the muse is back for you. Mine’s back, too.

Were they in Bermuda together, do you think?
SJ Reidhead Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I don’t know if I am into affirmations. I just try to remember to keep a sense of humor about things and remember the Rejoice Always thing.

SJR
The Pink Flamingo
Lara Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
That was such a nice reminder to nurture the creative part in all of us — whether you’re a writer or painter or scrapbooker or chef! Those affirmations are so true — and I’m glad you’re past the winter blahs and springing into a new season! Great TT (oh, and Joely, that episode with Kirk and the lizard? It’s called Arena. I’m such a geek I didn’t even have to look that up! Oh brother!!)
Xakara Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Glad to hear that you’re back to writing and the affirmations are helping.

I do a daily motto each morning to set where my mind will be for the day. The one I like the best if the Joan of Arc quote “I am not afraid. I was born to do this.” It puts so much into perspective for me.

Thanks for sharing these, I keep hearing wonderful things about the Artist’s Way and it was great to get this peek into it.

Hugs,

~X
Darla Says:
March 20th, 2008 at 4:27 am
Go, you! Hope it keeps you writing!
Hootin' Anni Says:
March 20th, 2008 at 6:32 am
I especially like #3 and #13!!
Lyrical Press Says:
March 20th, 2008 at 6:48 am
‘Those who try to keep me down, my haters, they are my motivators’

I even have a little sign that reads that on my desk.

Happy TT!

- Renee
Karen Bastille Says:
March 20th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Julia Cameron is very powerful mentor.
When I was working my way through The Artists Way, there were quite a few online groups that were working together as a team.
I don’t know if there are still any out there (probably) -
you might want to give that a try.
Happy Journey!
storyteller Says:
March 20th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Like you, I return frequently to all of Julia Cameron’s books for inspiration and renewal. These are lovely (and useful) affirmations. I appreciate these reminders today.
Hugs and blessings,
Ann Says:
March 20th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Daily affirmations. Just do it? Sven says Sweat? No?
Nicole Says:
March 20th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Sounds like a wonderful idea. Good for you, Joely!
Joely Says:
March 20th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Thanks for stopping by, everyone! Just a note to the non-writers: positive affirmations and creativity are beneficial for anyone. I think we all have an Artist Child!
Jen P Says:
March 20th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Hi Joely! I came by from Sven to say congrats on the word count. Awesome job!

~Jen P

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