Comments on: Commit to Creativity Workshop https://karencommins.com/2021/01/commit-to-creativity-workshop.html Atlanta Audiobook Narrator Sat, 30 Jan 2021 15:50:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Karen Commins https://karencommins.com/2021/01/commit-to-creativity-workshop.html#comment-1998 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 15:50:45 +0000 http://www.karencommins.com/?p=11117#comment-1998 In reply to Lynn Carnefix.

Hi, Lynn! Thanks so much for sharing your profound reflections from these prompts with me! I apologize for my delay in posting and replying to your comment.

I particularly liked how you equated words written with your hand with your soul and being.

I have also fallen in the trap of using other people’s yardsticks for success. Pairing our creativity with our unique gifts definitely is its own reward!

Thanks again, and know that I am cheering you on as you write, act, and be all that you’re called to do!

Karen

]]> By: Karen Commins https://karencommins.com/2021/01/commit-to-creativity-workshop.html#comment-1997 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 15:40:38 +0000 http://www.karencommins.com/?p=11117#comment-1997 In reply to Lori Ada Jaroslow.

Hi, Lori! Thanks for the nice note and kind words about my site! I apologize for my delay in posting your comment. However, things happen for a reason, and every moment has meaning, which I’ll address in a minute.

I also was prompted to get Cheryl’s book from the library. I had to wait for it, but it has now become available.

Even though that workshop occurred less than 3 weeks ago, I’ve found it difficult to remember it or my inner truth and power, much less maintain the direction I set for myself. I think the Universe caused me to miss seeing these comments until now so I not only would remember but would take action to move forward.

As a result, I’m adding that action as a recurring event on my calendar right now!

Since you’re a narrator, you’ll find lots more info on my site NarratorsRoadmap.com!

Thanks again for writing to me, and best wishes for your success!

Karen

]]> By: Lynn Carnefix https://karencommins.com/2021/01/commit-to-creativity-workshop.html#comment-1996 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:59:31 +0000 http://www.karencommins.com/?p=11117#comment-1996 Yes, Karen, thank you for putting your notes from this powerful moment in your life into this space that you share w us. I’m grateful I had the space in my life to read this post now.
I am touched.
(Too often I’ve measured whether a task was worth my having done it by the dollars it generated—and been disappointed w myself.)
My rumination from #1: my deepest inner truth: Lord Yeshua created in me JOY in language: love of His Word and all words.
#2: Create ART w these millions of words YHWH has given me—written through my hand (which entails my soul, mind, my whole being) for more than 50 years.
Who I am when I own my power:
I am a writer.
I am an actor of words.
This I must do.

]]> By: Lori Ada Jaroslow https://karencommins.com/2021/01/commit-to-creativity-workshop.html#comment-1995 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:12:58 +0000 http://www.karencommins.com/?p=11117#comment-1995 I was there too, Karen. I’m a writer and actor and audiobook narrator. Nice to meet you and find your wonderful site. I had just finished reading Wild. I was also familiar with the other women’s work, not to mention it was a fundraiser for the Actor’s Fund, so going was a no brainer. It was a delightful and informative workshop and I too felt like I had known all of those women personally for my whole life. I picked up Nia’s book Instant Mom and Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl at the library yesterday. Can’t wait to read all.

Thank you for this blog,

Best,

Lori Ada Jaroslow

]]> By: Karen Commins https://karencommins.com/2021/01/commit-to-creativity-workshop.html#comment-1994 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:21:50 +0000 http://www.karencommins.com/?p=11117#comment-1994 In reply to Carol.

Hi, Carol! I know exactly what you mean. I have often thought about giving up.

In fact, I’ve even written about it on my blog at least twice:

Do You Feel Like Giving Up?

TDIMH — Perseverance Pays Off

Sometimes we’re not fighting the inner critic but are actually up against its fraternal twin RESISTANCE. Steven Pressfield’s terrific book The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles has been very helpful as I’ve fought both forces.

Thanks again for the comment, and keep on pushing through those blocks!

Karen

]]> By: Karen Commins https://karencommins.com/2021/01/commit-to-creativity-workshop.html#comment-1993 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:02:58 +0000 http://www.karencommins.com/?p=11117#comment-1993 In reply to Madeline Mrozek.

Hi, Madeline! YES! That’s exactly how I felt!

I think the Universe is always trying to communicate with us.

Sometimes we just can’t hear it over all the noise in the world.

Sometimes we’re just too stubborn to listen! 🙂

Thanks so much for the comment.

Karen

]]> By: Carol https://karencommins.com/2021/01/commit-to-creativity-workshop.html#comment-1992 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:41:45 +0000 http://www.karencommins.com/?p=11117#comment-1992 Thank you Karen!! Sitting up at 3am contemplating my dreams and aspirations as a creative soul, budding book narrator. I needed this today… just as a I feel like giving up!! “Facing down the inner critic, and begin again”. Love this!!
Best to you

]]> By: Madeline Mrozek https://karencommins.com/2021/01/commit-to-creativity-workshop.html#comment-1990 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:15:06 +0000 http://www.karencommins.com/?p=11117#comment-1990 I love experiences like this….when Life gifts us with people and interactions through what appears to be by accident and delivers so much more than we asked for…and at just the time we needed it. All for our benefit. Thank you so so much for this post and for sharing the prompts, Karen.

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