I have an amazing thing to share.. It's 6.03 a.m. in my part of the world {GOA, India} and I just finished writing my MORNING PAGES. Today I had an out-of-the-world experience.. Something was bothering me for the last few months, it was like a thorn in the flesh {if you know what I mean}. I decided to ask for the solution with my MORNING PAGES and I did.. And I was shocked at what happened next.. MY THOUGHTS GAVE ME THE ANSWER. I mean, it literally did... And I went on writing it down like there was no tomorrow and the moment I finished writing it, I felt PEACE flowing through me. I was instantly at PEACE and I knew it wouldn't bother me anymore. THE THORN WAS OUT OF MY FLESH... Such a DIVINE experience... AMAZING...!!! 😍😍😍❤ 🙌
I’ve been thinking about doing morning pages but I just can’t get myself to wake up early enough to spare time to write them and had to do them in the morning but I never thought to do them at night! I love love love these tips and I’m going to start doing “night pages” thank you so much for this video!!!! :))
No. Please don't do them at night. The author of the book has specifically mentioned that morning pages are supposed to be done in the morning only because if you do them at night, you would actually reflect on a day that can't be changed. And "night pages" would nothing be more than a diary. Well reflections are good in their own way, but they don't serve the purpose of "morning pages".
My high school teacher had us do morning journals every day and that has stuck with me. I don’t type every day by any means but I type when I get stressed or really upset or overwhelmed or happy. Anytime I feel like crap I try to make sure I type because it helps me feel better. I have been typing instead of writing since I got out of high school and got my first computer and its faster and I can brain dump much faster and thats always been perfect for me. Im a much faster typist than I am with hand writing anything. This has been my stress relief for about 15 years and I will never stop it. I delete my typing every time I am done for the time frame.
I bought the 10th anniversary edition on eBay. Hard a hard time getting through the beginning until the Morning pages. 3 pages of what size paper? Do you date them?
"Morning Pages are supposed to be done the first thing in the morning because if you do them at night, you are just reflecting on a day that can't be changed" - Julia Cameron
That is what she said, you're right. However, this exercise is better done at night than not done at all. Some people wake up absurdly early already and don't have it in them to get up even earlier. I'm not going to tell those people that they simply aren't allowed to benefit from this exercise because it can't be done first thing in the morning! And from my own personal experience, I still feel clearer and more focused even on days when my pages got pushed to later in the day. Yes, you should strive to write in the morning, but any writing is better than no writing.
Shortly after the book was first published, I attended a talk and signing by Julia Cameron. I had a young child at the time and lamented to Julia during the Q&A that it wasn't always possible to write first thing in the morning due to attending to my daughter. She said to "wear Morning Pages like a loose skirt." Although she advocates a more regimented approach in the book--which CAN feel intimidating and rigid--she actually realizes that life can intrude and it's better to get in the writing "whenever" than not at all.
This was great--and SO beautifully filmed. I am returning to Morning Pages practice after a very long time. Here is a tip that might help anyone with children: I first did Morning Pages about 26 years ago when I was the mother of a three-year old. I DID get up earlier to try to squeeze them in before my daughter arose, but some mornings she bounded out of bed earlier than expected. I found myself getting completely discombobulated by the interruption when I was in "flow." A friend had given me a cap that read "Bloom Where You're Planted" and I started wearing that when I wrote my pages. I explained to my daughter that if she woke up and I had my hat on, she could turn on the TV quietly, but she COULD NOT talk to me. In turn, I promised her that I would wrap up my writing within 10 minutes, make breakfast and give her all of my attention. It worked! You have offered excellent advice. Thank you!
@@Foxsy_Official Thank you! Kids are visual. I found that even telling her I was writing and asking her to let me finish, impacted me on a visceral level--and caused a little knot of resentment--which further interfered with the positive I was trying to implement through my writing. That cap was like a stop light, which even her young mind could grasp. Motherhood is all about thinking creatively as well. :)
To establish the habit, for me what made the difference was: - writing in bed. If I get out of bed, I get into work mode, and I'll never do morning pages then. - getting a Moleskine diary, with one page for a day, and just write one page to start. Having the clear visual reference of whether I wrote every day has been very useful in motivating me into keeping up the habit. Also, just one page is fine and better than nothing: three pages are a lot when you're starting, and at least for me, it kept me from starting the habit for years. I'm still writing one page, but as I'm getting more used I'm feeling more confident on expanding to more pages, probably still keeping the first page on the Moleskine while keeping another journal at hand for when I need more space.
I know! Right? I watched the video to learn about moning pages and ended up falling in love and getting a music and an audiobook subscription..what just happened?
nope - it found myself on a marketplace with people shouting what to buy and where to buy. I prefer the original: Writing Down The Bones by Natalie Goldberg
I just finished my first week of morning pages. On day 4 I watched this and realized how much I was censoring my thoughts, grammar and clarity. Your statement of don't censor, keep the pen moving, and tear them up if you want, was transforming for me. The last 3 days have been so much better and quicker (20 minutes instead of 90!). Thanks for the great tips!
I'm so glad this helped you! After this video, I heard a tip from someone to not break for paragraphs. Once I heard that, I noticed that I was constantly breaking for paragraphs and wasting lines on the page! Now I write a huge wall of text, which helps me keep the stream of consciousness and has the added benefit of making it way harder to read. Maybe that can help you continue to think about the ways that you are pausing and breaking your thought stream. Good luck and happy writing!
LittleCoffeeFox if you haven’t read Julia Cameron’s other work, it’s also a treasure. I’m not an artist, but I believe in life as a matter of creativity. The Artist’s Way and Morning Papers (that’s my title for this work) opened the door to let me explore the creation of life experience.
@@denniswlewis You are 100% right! Creativity isn't just reserved for "artists". Creativity is a part of the human experience. Her other works are definitely on my reading list!
Best tip: 1-15. Literally! I've been thinking of starting morning pages but I couldn't get myself to wake up early and many other things that you've addressed. So thank you! It's night time now and I'm going to start it right away.
Fantastic video, very practical, thank you! Here is a summary (you could add the points to the video description for subsequent viewers): It's 3 pages, stream-of-consciousness, totally private. 1. Get up earlier. 2. Don't look at your phone, computer, read paper, etc. prior to writing. 3. Make it a ritual, something you enjoy doing. 4. *Buy nice supplies*, things you like using, that feel good. The pen must be smooth, write easily. 5. Go outside or open the window. 6. Don't worry about your handwriting. You don't even need to be able to read it, just get it down 7. Don't worry about grammar! 8. Don't worry about having nice rounded, complete thoughts. You can even switch things mid-sentence. If it pops into your head, it needs to get written down. 9. If you use music, listen to ad-free music! 10. Don't let anyone interrupt your writing. This is your time, it's not an indulgence. Make sure you're totally alone, totally into your work. 11. Meditation - consider meditating for a few mins before starting, to center yourself. 12. If you *just can't* do morning pages in the morning, do them in the evening, or any time during the day 13. Possibly the most important: DON'T CENSOR YOURSELF. Know that NOBODY is ever going to read this. You need this space to let out your own unpleasant, bad thoughts. 14. (potentially) Destroy your morning pages after you've written them! If you need that to be free in your writing, do it. The freedom is the important thing. 15. Allow room for mistakes -- you might miss a day, don't stress it. You might miss a week! No problem, just keep starting.
How funny that you made this video: I just started doing morning pages this month and it has been GREAT! I feel so much more clear on what I want for my life when I do them in the mornings.
I just started the Morning pages, 39 days, and have not missed a day. I am between journaling, diary, and just random thoughts. The one bit of good advice I picked up from you is to also include what you never want anyone to read. I have a paper shredder that I am going to use for those pages. Too right, thanks for the tip.
That is where a ton of the magic happens! A paper shredder is a great thing to have on hand to ensure iron-clad privacy. Congrats on your super streak, and keep on going!
Ah, that's so sweet! I (like just about everyone) don't like how my voice sounds on camera, so it's very lovely to hear that you enjoy listening to me go on. Thank you!
#12 Good point, for those who work the night shift :-) Anyway . . . My take on the concept for Morning Pages is that one is is mentally in a state between awake and dreaming, so that there is a better opportunity for the uninhibited subconscious to be at a higher operating level than it otherwise would be.
Just started “The Artist’s Way” and I already feel morning pages are transforming my life. It’s such a release. Seriously therapeutic! Thank you for reminding me that this is not an assignment as much as it is an opportunity to start my day refreshed.
That's fantastic that you started The Artist's Way! It really is transformative. I hope you enjoy the process and experience all kinds of growth. Happy writing!
Excellent question! I'm sure different people have different thoughts on this, but I have used prompts before. I don't like to use them every day, but I don't think it hurts to sprinkle them in whenever you feel like it. Just make sure to allow yourself to wander from the prompt and follow your thoughts so you don't stay rigidly to one subject and you should be golden.
I have to be honest. I was very interested and wanted to listen but the "music" in the background, droning on, was actually stressful for me and I had to stop watching. Sorry.
Thanks for this, quality of pen and paper was a game changer for me. Ambient music, natural sounds, or silence is a massive help too. Isolation without interruption from people or phone notifications is also important. Final takeaway is writing without judgment, dont think or judge or apply quality control, just write. Great stuff. 👍
Oooh man, I used to do those morning pages and they DID really change my life!! Then i got busy with school and gave them up... This video will likely motivate me to go back and start again!! Thanks for posting this... I’m excited to see what other changes they will bring to my life... that one habit is truly life-altering... Your video will actually help me out because I was using big pages like 8 1/2 x 11 (actually I was using the pages in the exercise manual that came with her book) and this ritual was taking me more than an hour every morning so if you find it helpful with a smaller notebook then that means that three pages of those notebooks are sufficient to get to the creative stuff because it’s true that the really creative stuff comes right of the end once you’re cleared out all of the other complaining from your brain... maybe I can get my time down closer to 30 or 40 minutes which would actually work out better for me - That way maybe I could keep doing it which is what really matters
I really hope you're able to jump back in and start doing them again! It does cut back on the time when the pages are smaller so hopefully that helps :)
Where do you keep your morning pages? I started this morning. It was very negative, and I feel really guilty and shifty about it never being read? I haven't told anyone I'm doing it. I can't think of a good hiding place. I have already started without a lock, not buying a new book now. I will definitely be in full chicken scratch mode at least
My first several weeks & months of morning pages were quite negative -- that's normal! You gotta get some of the built up junk out of your system before you can move past it. I keep my journals just on the shelf at home, but I feel 100% confident that my partner won't read them. However, I will almost certainly put them in storage or in a locked cabinet in the future when we eventually have kids old enough to get into them (way down the line). Go full chicken scratch for sure! You could also hide the journals behind other books on a shelf, or put them in a shoebox that you label prominently with something boring, like "old tax forms". Keep pushing through the negative and try not to feel guilty! This is a vital part of the process, so keep going!
It’s almost 6pm, I bought the Artist’s Way just this morning; I bought an ink converter for my Lamy fountain pen which came in the mail yesterday; I had purchased brown ink which I’d already planned to use for my journal. Then I saw your vlog. All my stars have aligned. Thanks for this icing for the cake I was ready to bake.
Hello! I just random clicked your video when i was searching some ideas for how i should write morning pages and i want to thank you very much! You are so calm and easy to watch and listen... I liked you instantly! Thank you ! You are amazing! I will follow you too here from now on! Have a great day!
I started morning pages when my life kind of was at the lowest point. I didn't have anyone to talk to and honestly i didn't really trust anyone. But since I still wanted to get things off my mind, I thought I would give it a try. In the beginnig i wrote 3-7 pages every morning and it made me realize how long i must have kept all my thoughts and how full my mind actually was. There were so many things i had to speak off of my soul. After a few weeks i started to have a hard time even filling the 3 pages and honestly, it makes me so proud of myself. Seeing this difference shows me how much i grew and how morning pages helped me getting rid of all the bad thoughts that where eating me up for months. And reading all of my entries again Shows me how happy i got over the time. I deeply recommend morning Pages or evening pages to everyone. Its the purest kind of therapy and it gives you the chance to be totally honest to yourself. And im sorry for my english. Its not my native language
That is a beautiful story! I'm so glad you found them to be so transformative and therapeutic. It's magical how a bit of writing every day can totally change your life. And your English is wonderful!
Omg I'm going through the same thing right now. I don't have many people I can talk to about problems/anything really; I'm hoping to use morning pages to help me with that.
These tips are just excellent! I’m so glad you added the tip about using a pen that writes nicely, but every single tip is really useful. I’m just going to add a couple for people who are worried about privacy, because it’s invaluable to be able to write without worrying about anyone ever reading them. I have a trusted friend who know that if I die she’s to get my notebooks and destroy them. And if you live with someone and can’t entirely feel confident that they won’t read them, which would suck, I would recommend a lock box. Peace of mind is everything when it comes to writing morning pages. Also, if I’m stuck for a second, I will literally write “pen to paper, pen to paper” or “stream of consciousness” until stuff flows off my pen again, in order to keep the flow and to not overthink. Thank you for sharing your simple but oh-so-useful tips! One last thing-“The Artist’s Way” is an amazing book, with many exercises that are not just for reconnecting with your creativity, but for unblocking emotionally and excavating old garbage. Can’t recommend it enough!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for those helpful tips! I especially like the "pen to paper" writing -- it's a great phrase to have on hand when your brain wants to stop and think. I'll have to give it a try!
I feel like you're talking to me as me. Bonkers. I'm on week 3 of the artist's way and am finding the morning pages a chore. This has made me realise what I need to be writing (uncensored) as opposed to what I AM writing (thinking about someone else reading it at some point). Amazing!
I love 💕 your tips & guidelines!! 😂😊 You gave a really good 👍🏾 summary of the book 📕 and the work needed to do the “morning or evening pages” realistically practical and how to get the most out of this process!!!! Thanks 🙏🏾 so very very much for sharing and your transparency 😢. Arlene
I learned of this in college in 2002 and I tried it a while but never got much out of it, but I have kept a dream diary since age 12 so the first thing on my mind in the morning is the dream I had. I realized the subconscious you are trying to tap during morning pages are the same idea presented to you in your dreams. They both bring inspiration from connections you do not consciously realize.
Adblock for youtube 😉 I was wondering that about my time with my 'normal daily' journal writing as well the other day. I also took responsibility for not setting a boundary with my husband for my own self care. I was wondering what is to be done with the writings when say a book is finished. The Dark Moon would be a very good time to burn these pages, and the ashes can then be buried in the garden or a pot to 'give it back to the Earth'. I grabbed a copy of Artists Way from our library the other day, looking to purchase my own copy soon. I have been writing in a journal every day ( I have missed maybe two days ) since October 2019, I also include in each day space to do some whimsical art of any form, over 600 days and counting 😀
I like this video, but the background music is a bit too loud and it‘s ironic that you would talk about the importance of working with ad-free music and how annoying ads are while at the same time literally advertising for a specific service.
I journal for 30 to 60 minutes, first thing in the morning. Pure "stream of consciousness" doesn't work for me, because "expression deepens impression" and I've found that by my choice of words, the decision of what I will focus on, I can influence my attitude for the whole day. And the nasty stuff? That's going into my prayers. God not only listens, He helps me process my challenges and gives me wisdom to meet them.
@@mrskhan597 Often my journaling *is* prayer, to begin with, written down. I'm talking with God about my plans, my concerns, my responses to things that have happened, my desires to be or do or have...whatever. Often, after my reading time, I'll come back to my journal and write down some fresh connection between Scripture passages, a new thought, something that has touched me deeply from a book I'm also reading. And if I put it down in black and white, I'll be more likely to remember it--and might even have a chance to share it with someone else. It makes me happy! 😁
Dorothea Brande taught morning pages before Julia Cameron did.
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Thank you so much for this! I have had the Artist's Way since college, and I have never cracked the cover. It's time. Too many anxiety attacks about my creativity, self worth, enoughness, enough. It's a tool at my disposal and it's time to try. Thank you for these tips. So helpful.
I loved this so much! I’m on day 7 of a morning pages practice and watched this before starting. The tips are thoughtful and practical and have definitely kept me going so far, and have helped me lay the foundation for a sustainable practice going forward. This video left me feeling inspired and supported. Thank you!!
I'm so excited for you! Getting into this practice is so exhilarating, it's hard not to feel inspired. I'm thrilled that this video was helpful, and I hope you enjoy this journey!
I have restarted morning pages many times over the years, and when I do them they ground me, and when I don’t, I feel scattered and discombobulated. Your pointing out that nobody is criticizing you, helps me. Even if Julia Cameron we’re watching me right now and saying “You’re doing it wrong!” It wouldn’t matter. The important thing for me is just to do it.
I started to do the morning pages in summer it was one of my favorite things to do I felt productive, but now when I started my senior year in Uni I kind of forget to write and I write maybe once or twice a week, and when I remember to do it I don't want to write because I have all these negative frustration thoughts from the amount of work/ projects that I had I didn't want to put it out in the world thinking it will make it worst, but two days ago I faced this fear and wrote about these negative thoughts and I felt so relieved and happy
I understand this fully! Sometimes you feel the urge to shut down and ignore the things that can help. Usually, when I am avoiding writing my pages is when I need them the most to sort out my thoughts. I'm glad you faced down your fear and saw that it wasn't as bad as you thought!
amazing! i first discovered morning pages when i read the artist's way and did it for the three month period while reading the book. but i don't really do them anymore but maybe i'll get back into it after seeing this video :D im actually reading the artist's way for the second time through and doing a lil book club on my channel to discuss it more in depth
@Foxsy_Official I honestly did not want to sound rude, but I was really finding you warm with so much wise advice, I guess the problem lies with me, if I'm in a crowded room and someone is talking to me face to face, I can't hear if there is lots of background noise,
@@eileenmorris9357 I am exactly the same way! I actually have a pair of Loops earplugs that I wear all the time in crowded places just for this reason, so I totally understand. I made this video a long time ago and I have since learned how to better balance music with talking. Feedback like this is what helps me make better videos in the future. I just wish I could go back and change this one to make it better!
This video was so beautifully done! I've been looking into doing morning pages to deal with crippling anxiety and your video has addressed some of the issues I was battling!
These tips are so helpful!....sometimes it helps to have someone else give you permission for writing this way. It can be hard to break writing habits we have been trained our whole lives to follow
Thank you so much, Jennifer! I know exactly what you mean. You can tell yourself something a hundred times, but sometimes you just need to hear it from another source for it to really land.
Thank you! It helps to know that you didn't do it everyday for the first bit, but do now. Also, it's so true that the boundary of having uninterrupted time for it is so important!
I wouldn't say I do it EVERY day now, but I'm pretty darn consistent. And yes, having a sacred chunk of writing time without interruptions is a game-changer. It's so amazing when you can relax and write because you know you'll be left alone!
@@Foxsy_Official it is definitely a game changer! I think it is also really good for your family. Showing them that spending time alone, being creative, without electronics is important!
@@LovingHypnoASMR Absolutely! I never thought of that, but showing your kids that you can quietly be alone and be creative is a powerful lesson. I imagine a lot of kids nowadays don't experience boredom thanks to the internet and electronics -- at least, not the way we experienced boredom as kids. It's important for developing imagination and creativity!
I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Diana! And yeah, in retrospect, the music is a bit much 😅I wish I could go back and edit it without having to upload a whole new video!
Fantastic tips! I've just started stream of consciousness journaling and I'm totally in love with it! This video was really helpful. I'm particularly grateful that you mentioned how it's ok to write at night if you're not a morning person because I've been doing that and feeling inadequate about it 😄
Wow! A lot of directives for the very simple process of ‘morning pages’. Have been doing ‘mp’s ‘ for near 25 years and have only followed the JC ‘rules’.
Apologies- in retrospect some useful points but some of my best experiences have come from diving in when I feel most reluctant of a new morning.Non morning pages are pages and they can still be s of c but early morning is like going to the well . Thanks for posting.Best wishes.
@@stuartgreig7111 No worries! Some people really work well with the original strict rules, and some people need a few extra tricks to help them get into it. It feels a little different to everyone, but we can all share the powerful impact the pages can have!
Thanks for the post. You have covered and explained the Morning Pages concept that is plausible for anyone who is interested. I would say that one has to just watch this video, and then go a buy a copy of The Artist's Way. No need to watch another post to understand Morning Pages. God bless you.
@Foxsy, can I write scripture, lyrics, or poetry that comes to mind?” A lot of songs seep into my consciousness with ear worms. I realize they’re not actually my thoughts. But if they come to mind, is that considered stream of consciousness? I’m new to this. Thanks. Oh, and if I listen to music, it should be instrumental. Right? And, of course, not a cover that I know the words to. Or does that matter?
You can definitely write lyrics and such! That totally counts as stream of consciousness. As for what music you listen to, I'd say try whatever feels right and see how it goes. If you find that lyrical music doesn't distract you, that's great! I can't listen to lyric music while I write, but that's just me. In the end, this is your practice, so do what feels good for you!
I love the morning pages I have done so far but on work days I get up at 4:30am and to do morning pages I have to get up at 4am which is almost impossible. Thanks for the permission to do them at night.
I totally get it! I used to work a job that had me getting up that early and the prospect of getting up even earlier was a big NO for me. Don't let anyone tell you that it's morning or bust! Writing at night is better than not writing at all. You got this!
I do morning pages and have a playlist...I like listening to jellyfish in 4k and library sounds. This was helpful as I'm one who will correct my spelling while writing... Not supposed to be perfect... And it's okay my 3 pages take 45mins to an hour. I'm starting year 2 of morningPages and need to commit to waking up to write. 💙 I also visited your channel and see you're a fellow creative, new subscriber! 😊
So glad to have you here! I totally get it, it took me years to stop editing and finally be loose with my writing. It takes time and practice. You're getting there!
Yeah, cause what if you have a thought about killing someone? Lol I love that she suggests to destroy them in the artist’s way, but then the first exercise (I just started it) asks you to go back and look at some of the things you wrote and analyze them 😂
This is my first week writing pages. I have a subliminal meditation tape. I have been working hard to change my life and live a life I want to have. I have struggled in business and hope this helps. I meditate after I do my writing pages. My reason is that I use it to clear my consciousness. I hope that way allows me to manifest my life faster and more surely.
Not for others' consumption, of course, but since I type as fast as I chicken-scratch , I moved over to word processor pages so that that at least I could read them for future reference :-)
I'm into Week 3 of morning pages and it is nice to hear another person's perspective on this experience. Thank you for sharing these great routines ! Definitely need to stop checking my phone as soon as I wake up.
I've never been able to make Morning Pages work for me, because I've always been aware that someone could be reading through them later. I don't know why I didn't think about just tossing them in the shredder before!
Thank you so much for this video, really needed to hear this. Love the music background too. I started reading the book 2016 and because I missed out on a few mornings I felt that I shouldn't have and then stopped...then I felt there was a calling for me to start again. So I liked that you brought all the points up especially when you said it doesn't have to be in the mornings...I work at night time and finish in the morning.
It's easy to feel like you have to do it perfectly to do it at all, but you are totally allowed to make mistakes. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and I hope you are ready to jump back into your pages!!
thanks for the video. morning pages have definitely changed my life, have made it much more focused, more relaxed, more creative and more receptive. Through this video I found your channel, a charming channel, thank you!
Hey what can I say? I'm feral about ads interrupting my music 😅 I'm not joking when I say I still use Amazon Prime music after all these years. But it doesn't have to be Amazon, obviously! I just recommend some kind of music that won't have an obnoxious commercial halfway through your writing. There are also plenty of free music livestreams on RUclips that work beautifully, like lofi or jazz.
I have an amazing thing to share.. It's 6.03 a.m. in my part of the world {GOA, India} and I just finished writing my MORNING PAGES. Today I had an out-of-the-world experience.. Something was bothering me for the last few months, it was like a thorn in the flesh {if you know what I mean}. I decided to ask for the solution with my MORNING PAGES and I did.. And I was shocked at what happened next.. MY THOUGHTS GAVE ME THE ANSWER. I mean, it literally did... And I went on writing it down like there was no tomorrow and the moment I finished writing it, I felt PEACE flowing through me. I was instantly at PEACE and I knew it wouldn't bother me anymore. THE THORN WAS OUT OF MY FLESH... Such a DIVINE experience... AMAZING...!!! 😍😍😍❤ 🙌
that's incredible! now THAT is the magic of the morning pages in action!
I’ve been thinking about doing morning pages but I just can’t get myself to wake up early enough to spare time to write them and had to do them in the morning but I never thought to do them at night! I love love love these tips and I’m going to start doing “night pages” thank you so much for this video!!!! :))
Awesome Alexa! Let me know how it goes :)
No. Please don't do them at night. The author of the book has specifically mentioned that morning pages are supposed to be done in the morning only because if you do them at night, you would actually reflect on a day that can't be changed. And "night pages" would nothing be more than a diary. Well reflections are good in their own way, but they don't serve the purpose of "morning pages".
My high school teacher had us do morning journals every day and that has stuck with me. I don’t type every day by any means but I type when I get stressed or really upset or overwhelmed or happy. Anytime I feel like crap I try to make sure I type because it helps me feel better. I have been typing instead of writing since I got out of high school and got my first computer and its faster and I can brain dump much faster and thats always been perfect for me. Im a much faster typist than I am with hand writing anything. This has been my stress relief for about 15 years and I will never stop it. I delete my typing every time I am done for the time frame.
Sounds like you've got this technique down pat!
I feel like this is obvious but can you do morning pages at any time
I bought the 10th anniversary edition on eBay. Hard a hard time getting through the beginning until the Morning pages. 3 pages of what size paper? Do you date them?
I do date them! My journals are A5 sized, but you can do whatever feels comfortable.
"Morning Pages are supposed to be done the first thing in the morning because if you do them at night, you are just reflecting on a day that can't be changed" - Julia Cameron
That is what she said, you're right. However, this exercise is better done at night than not done at all. Some people wake up absurdly early already and don't have it in them to get up even earlier. I'm not going to tell those people that they simply aren't allowed to benefit from this exercise because it can't be done first thing in the morning! And from my own personal experience, I still feel clearer and more focused even on days when my pages got pushed to later in the day. Yes, you should strive to write in the morning, but any writing is better than no writing.
@@Foxsy_Official Totally agree with you!!! Loved your video! 😊😊😊
Shortly after the book was first published, I attended a talk and signing by Julia Cameron. I had a young child at the time and lamented to Julia during the Q&A that it wasn't always possible to write first thing in the morning due to attending to my daughter. She said to "wear Morning Pages like a loose skirt." Although she advocates a more regimented approach in the book--which CAN feel intimidating and rigid--she actually realizes that life can intrude and it's better to get in the writing "whenever" than not at all.
That is not my experience l do both
Sometimes I write both in the morning and on nights I can't fall asleep, it helps.
This was great--and SO beautifully filmed. I am returning to Morning Pages practice after a very long time. Here is a tip that might help anyone with children: I first did Morning Pages about 26 years ago when I was the mother of a three-year old. I DID get up earlier to try to squeeze them in before my daughter arose, but some mornings she bounded out of bed earlier than expected. I found myself getting completely discombobulated by the interruption when I was in "flow." A friend had given me a cap that read "Bloom Where You're Planted" and I started wearing that when I wrote my pages. I explained to my daughter that if she woke up and I had my hat on, she could turn on the TV quietly, but she COULD NOT talk to me. In turn, I promised her that I would wrap up my writing within 10 minutes, make breakfast and give her all of my attention. It worked! You have offered excellent advice. Thank you!
Oh wow what an amazing way to work with your child! That is an excellent piece of advice!!
@@Foxsy_Official Thank you! Kids are visual. I found that even telling her I was writing and asking her to let me finish, impacted me on a visceral level--and caused a little knot of resentment--which further interfered with the positive I was trying to implement through my writing. That cap was like a stop light, which even her young mind could grasp. Motherhood is all about thinking creatively as well. :)
@@theworksight I love this so much. When kids are in my life, I will definitely have to implement this.
@@theworksight Do you mind if I share this idea with my audience at some point? I think this could be really helpful for people.
@@Foxsy_Official Absolutely, Shelby! Creativity and motherhood are both about generosity of spirit.
To establish the habit, for me what made the difference was:
- writing in bed. If I get out of bed, I get into work mode, and I'll never do morning pages then.
- getting a Moleskine diary, with one page for a day, and just write one page to start.
Having the clear visual reference of whether I wrote every day has been very useful in motivating me into keeping up the habit.
Also, just one page is fine and better than nothing: three pages are a lot when you're starting, and at least for me, it kept me from starting the habit for years. I'm still writing one page, but as I'm getting more used I'm feeling more confident on expanding to more pages, probably still keeping the first page on the Moleskine while keeping another journal at hand for when I need more space.
The best stream of consciousness writing video I have ever seen. Down to earth and inspiring. I can’t wait to begin!
Wow thank you so much Susan! I can't wait for you to begin either ❤️
You are so good, I feel like the music is competing with you. Love your content, thank you!
I appreciate the feedback!
Yep, I found the same thing. But your content was fantastic, thank you.
Same. I thought it was an alarm in my home
Did anyone else just fall in love?
Aw you're too kind!
We need more! This was really great. I'm starting morning pages and this helped a ton. thanks
Totally! So well delivered.
I know! Right? I watched the video to learn about moning pages and ended up falling in love and getting a music and an audiobook subscription..what just happened?
nope - it found myself on a marketplace with people shouting what to buy and where to
buy. I prefer the original: Writing Down The Bones by Natalie Goldberg
I just finished my first week of morning pages. On day 4 I watched this and realized how much I was censoring my thoughts, grammar and clarity. Your statement of don't censor, keep the pen moving, and tear them up if you want, was transforming for me. The last 3 days have been so much better and quicker (20 minutes instead of 90!). Thanks for the great tips!
I'm so glad this helped you! After this video, I heard a tip from someone to not break for paragraphs. Once I heard that, I noticed that I was constantly breaking for paragraphs and wasting lines on the page! Now I write a huge wall of text, which helps me keep the stream of consciousness and has the added benefit of making it way harder to read. Maybe that can help you continue to think about the ways that you are pausing and breaking your thought stream. Good luck and happy writing!
I'm also starting to write
15 years now. No regrets. Life changing.
Oh, I aspire to be like you and do it that long! That's amazing!
LittleCoffeeFox if you haven’t read Julia Cameron’s other work, it’s also a treasure. I’m not an artist, but I believe in life as a matter of creativity. The Artist’s Way and Morning Papers (that’s my title for this work) opened the door to let me explore the creation of life experience.
@@denniswlewis You are 100% right! Creativity isn't just reserved for "artists". Creativity is a part of the human experience. Her other works are definitely on my reading list!
Best tip: 1-15. Literally! I've been thinking of starting morning pages but I couldn't get myself to wake up early and many other things that you've addressed. So thank you! It's night time now and I'm going to start it right away.
Yes! I'm so glad to hear you found this video helpful! I hope your morning pages are awesome :D
Fantastic video, very practical, thank you! Here is a summary (you could add the points to the video description for subsequent viewers):
It's 3 pages, stream-of-consciousness, totally private.
1. Get up earlier.
2. Don't look at your phone, computer, read paper, etc. prior to writing.
3. Make it a ritual, something you enjoy doing.
4. *Buy nice supplies*, things you like using, that feel good. The pen must be smooth, write easily.
5. Go outside or open the window.
6. Don't worry about your handwriting. You don't even need to be able to read it, just get it down
7. Don't worry about grammar!
8. Don't worry about having nice rounded, complete thoughts. You can even switch things mid-sentence. If it pops into your head, it needs to get written down.
9. If you use music, listen to ad-free music!
10. Don't let anyone interrupt your writing. This is your time, it's not an indulgence. Make sure you're totally alone, totally into your work.
11. Meditation - consider meditating for a few mins before starting, to center yourself.
12. If you *just can't* do morning pages in the morning, do them in the evening, or any time during the day
13. Possibly the most important: DON'T CENSOR YOURSELF. Know that NOBODY is ever going to read this. You need this space to let out your own unpleasant, bad thoughts.
14. (potentially) Destroy your morning pages after you've written them! If you need that to be free in your writing, do it. The freedom is the important thing.
15. Allow room for mistakes -- you might miss a day, don't stress it. You might miss a week! No problem, just keep starting.
I'm so glad you like the video, thank you!!
Oops I'm on my phone and now planning to go write
Hero! Thanks so much!
How funny that you made this video: I just started doing morning pages this month and it has been GREAT! I feel so much more clear on what I want for my life when I do them in the mornings.
Aren't they truly amazing?!
Surprisingly so! I was like 'Meh, I'll try it for a week' and now I'm bummed out when I don't get to do them!
The music is very annoying!!
Loved the video and the tips, but man the music was annoying and distracting!
Sorry it was a bother!
Ditto. I had to work to block out the loud, repetitive music so I could listen to her words.
The music didn't bother me at all
Tabby Bismuth same to me .. i want to listen 👂🏼 but it was hard for me
That music, I can’t. Very annoying I can not finish this video.
I just started the Morning pages, 39 days, and have not missed a day. I am between journaling, diary, and just random thoughts. The one bit of good advice I picked up from you is to also include what you never want anyone to read. I have a paper shredder that I am going to use for those pages. Too right, thanks for the tip.
That is where a ton of the magic happens! A paper shredder is a great thing to have on hand to ensure iron-clad privacy. Congrats on your super streak, and keep on going!
I swear, I could listen to you read the phone book and it’d relax me. Your voice is so calming. Thank You for the reassurance of morning pages. xxx
Ah, that's so sweet! I (like just about everyone) don't like how my voice sounds on camera, so it's very lovely to hear that you enjoy listening to me go on. Thank you!
#12 Good point, for those who work the night shift :-) Anyway . . . My take on the concept for Morning Pages is that one is is mentally in a state between awake and dreaming, so that there is a better opportunity for the uninhibited subconscious to be at a higher operating level than it otherwise would be.
Just started “The Artist’s Way” and I already feel morning pages are transforming my life. It’s such a release. Seriously therapeutic! Thank you for reminding me that this is not an assignment as much as it is an opportunity to start my day refreshed.
That's fantastic that you started The Artist's Way! It really is transformative. I hope you enjoy the process and experience all kinds of growth. Happy writing!
Can u do morning pages with a prompt, or a question u have or is this counter productive because then it is no longer complete free writing?
Excellent question! I'm sure different people have different thoughts on this, but I have used prompts before. I don't like to use them every day, but I don't think it hurts to sprinkle them in whenever you feel like it.
Just make sure to allow yourself to wander from the prompt and follow your thoughts so you don't stay rigidly to one subject and you should be golden.
I have to be honest. I was very interested and wanted to listen but the "music" in the background, droning on, was actually stressful for me and I had to stop watching. Sorry.
Thanks for this, quality of pen and paper was a game changer for me. Ambient music, natural sounds, or silence is a massive help too. Isolation without interruption from people or phone notifications is also important. Final takeaway is writing without judgment, dont think or judge or apply quality control, just write. Great stuff. 👍
Thanks for watching! I was so surprised how much the quality of my writing materials changed my experience. It really does do something special!
Oooh man, I used to do those morning pages and they DID really change my life!! Then i got busy with school and gave them up... This video will likely motivate me to go back and start again!! Thanks for posting this... I’m excited to see what other changes they will bring to my life... that one habit is truly life-altering... Your video will actually help me out because I was using big pages like 8 1/2 x 11 (actually I was using the pages in the exercise manual that came with her book) and this ritual was taking me more than an hour every morning so if you find it helpful with a smaller notebook then that means that three pages of those notebooks are sufficient to get to the creative stuff because it’s true that the really creative stuff comes right of the end once you’re cleared out all of the other complaining from your brain... maybe I can get my time down closer to 30 or 40 minutes which would actually work out better for me - That way maybe I could keep doing it which is what really matters
I really hope you're able to jump back in and start doing them again! It does cut back on the time when the pages are smaller so hopefully that helps :)
Love this but the music is super distracting and annoying.
Great video. I liked the statement, "The morning pages helped me to become the person I wanted to be." Love that!!!
So glad you enjoyed the video, Kani!
Where do you keep your morning pages? I started this morning. It was very negative, and I feel really guilty and shifty about it never being read? I haven't told anyone I'm doing it. I can't think of a good hiding place. I have already started without a lock, not buying a new book now.
I will definitely be in full chicken scratch mode at least
My first several weeks & months of morning pages were quite negative -- that's normal! You gotta get some of the built up junk out of your system before you can move past it.
I keep my journals just on the shelf at home, but I feel 100% confident that my partner won't read them. However, I will almost certainly put them in storage or in a locked cabinet in the future when we eventually have kids old enough to get into them (way down the line).
Go full chicken scratch for sure! You could also hide the journals behind other books on a shelf, or put them in a shoebox that you label prominently with something boring, like "old tax forms".
Keep pushing through the negative and try not to feel guilty! This is a vital part of the process, so keep going!
This is so beautifully articulated. Love your clarity, your ease and your soothing voice. Appreciate this content. Thank you!!
Thank you so much, Jacklyn!
It’s almost 6pm, I bought the Artist’s Way just this morning; I bought an ink converter for my Lamy fountain pen which came in the mail yesterday; I had purchased brown ink which I’d already planned to use for my journal. Then I saw your vlog. All my stars have aligned. Thanks for this icing for the cake I was ready to bake.
The universe is telling you that today is the day! You got this!
Hello! I just random clicked your video when i was searching some ideas for how i should write morning pages and i want to thank you very much! You are so calm and easy to watch and listen... I liked you instantly! Thank you ! You are amazing! I will follow you too here from now on! Have a great day!
I recommend different background music. Other than that, I like the video.
It is painful, no music would be good!
For a absolute beginner, who has absolute no knowledge about morning pages; this is the Best video. ❤ on my way to explore morning pages. Thanks ❤
I started morning pages when my life kind of was at the lowest point. I didn't have anyone to talk to and honestly i didn't really trust anyone. But since I still wanted to get things off my mind, I thought I would give it a try. In the beginnig i wrote 3-7 pages every morning and it made me realize how long i must have kept all my thoughts and how full my mind actually was. There were so many things i had to speak off of my soul. After a few weeks i started to have a hard time even filling the 3 pages and honestly, it makes me so proud of myself. Seeing this difference shows me how much i grew and how morning pages helped me getting rid of all the bad thoughts that where eating me up for months. And reading all of my entries again Shows me how happy i got over the time. I deeply recommend morning Pages or evening pages to everyone. Its the purest kind of therapy and it gives you the chance to be totally honest to yourself.
And im sorry for my english. Its not my native language
That is a beautiful story! I'm so glad you found them to be so transformative and therapeutic. It's magical how a bit of writing every day can totally change your life. And your English is wonderful!
Your writing is marvellous, I didn't realise you weren't writing in your mother tongue x
Omg I'm going through the same thing right now. I don't have many people I can talk to about problems/anything really; I'm hoping to use morning pages to help me with that.
The music was distracting...the silence with just your voice would be great or turned down a tad
This video was the video that taught me how to better adjust the music to my voice 😅 I've heard this one a lot
These tips are just excellent! I’m so glad you added the tip about using a pen that writes nicely, but every single tip is really useful. I’m just going to add a couple for people who are worried about privacy, because it’s invaluable to be able to write without worrying about anyone ever reading them. I have a trusted friend who know that if I die she’s to get my notebooks and destroy them. And if you live with someone and can’t entirely feel confident that they won’t read them, which would suck, I would recommend a lock box. Peace of mind is everything when it comes to writing morning pages. Also, if I’m stuck for a second, I will literally write “pen to paper, pen to paper” or “stream of consciousness” until stuff flows off my pen again, in order to keep the flow and to not overthink. Thank you for sharing your simple but oh-so-useful tips! One last thing-“The Artist’s Way” is an amazing book, with many exercises that are not just for reconnecting with your creativity, but for unblocking emotionally and excavating old garbage. Can’t recommend it enough!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for those helpful tips! I especially like the "pen to paper" writing -- it's a great phrase to have on hand when your brain wants to stop and think. I'll have to give it a try!
I feel like you're talking to me as me. Bonkers. I'm on week 3 of the artist's way and am finding the morning pages a chore. This has made me realise what I need to be writing (uncensored) as opposed to what I AM writing (thinking about someone else reading it at some point).
Amazing!
I still catch myself doing that from time to time! It's very normal, don't beat yourself up. I'm glad this video was helpful for you!
I love 💕 your tips & guidelines!! 😂😊 You gave a really good 👍🏾 summary of the book 📕 and the work needed to do the “morning or evening pages” realistically practical and how to get the most out of this process!!!! Thanks 🙏🏾 so very very much for sharing and your transparency 😢. Arlene
I couldn’t stand the music. So annoying. No idea how I made it until the end of the video.
Glad you made it through!
That repetitive music in the background is super distracting. Other than that, great video, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
I love the tips but was so distracted by the background music...sorry
Was interested, but couldn't stay with the music competing with your voice,,,, thanks anyway
Background music is distracting but has solid content. Thanks.
I learned of this in college in 2002 and I tried it a while but never got much out of it, but I have kept a dream diary since age 12 so the first thing on my mind in the morning is the dream I had. I realized the subconscious you are trying to tap during morning pages are the same idea presented to you in your dreams. They both bring inspiration from connections you do not consciously realize.
Thank you so much for these tips. I was struggling being it’s called “morning” pages and I work until 1am so getting up was hard to do. Great video
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I was wondering that about my time with my 'normal daily' journal writing as well the other day. I also took responsibility for not setting a boundary with my husband for my own self care.
I was wondering what is to be done with the writings when say a book is finished. The Dark Moon would be a very good time to burn these pages, and the ashes can then be buried in the garden or a pot to 'give it back to the Earth'.
I grabbed a copy of Artists Way from our library the other day, looking to purchase my own copy soon.
I have been writing in a journal every day ( I have missed maybe two days ) since October 2019, I also include in each day space to do some whimsical art of any form, over 600 days and counting 😀
Love, love, love it!!! My favorite was tip 5: go outside. It really helped me focus on my morning pages, and feel more relaxed.
Your environment really does make such a difference. Glad you tried changing up your scenery!
Lol your background music is very distracting and annoying.
You're 100% right!
You're adorable and amazing. Thanx for being a good sport. XO ❤
#13 I forgot to password protect my word processed pages!! Don't Panic!!!! Done already :-)
I like this video, but the background music is a bit too loud and it‘s ironic that you would talk about the importance of working with ad-free music and how annoying ads are while at the same time literally advertising for a specific service.
I journal for 30 to 60 minutes, first thing in the morning. Pure "stream of consciousness" doesn't work for me, because "expression deepens impression" and I've found that by my choice of words, the decision of what I will focus on, I can influence my attitude for the whole day.
And the nasty stuff? That's going into my prayers. God not only listens, He helps me process my challenges and gives me wisdom to meet them.
Sounds great. i wish you would elaborate it. Please!
So you journal first and then pray? I'm also looking for ways to incorporate daily journaling habit with my morning devotion.
Morning Pages follows after prayer for me.
@@mrskhan597
Often my journaling *is* prayer, to begin with, written down. I'm talking with God about my plans, my concerns, my responses to things that have happened, my desires to be or do or have...whatever.
Often, after my reading time, I'll come back to my journal and write down some fresh connection between Scripture passages, a new thought, something that has touched me deeply from a book I'm also reading.
And if I put it down in black and white, I'll be more likely to remember it--and might even have a chance to share it with someone else.
It makes me happy! 😁
@@virginiadavidson7862 Which god?
Dorothea Brande taught morning pages before Julia Cameron did.
Thank you so much for this! I have had the Artist's Way since college, and I have never cracked the cover. It's time. Too many anxiety attacks about my creativity, self worth, enoughness, enough. It's a tool at my disposal and it's time to try. Thank you for these tips. So helpful.
Im 13 and searching for my best way 9f journaling that suits me
nice but i had to stop midway because of the obnoxious background noise loop
I loved this so much! I’m on day 7 of a morning pages practice and watched this before starting. The tips are thoughtful and practical and have definitely kept me going so far, and have helped me lay the foundation for a sustainable practice going forward. This video left me feeling inspired and supported. Thank you!!
I'm so excited for you! Getting into this practice is so exhilarating, it's hard not to feel inspired. I'm thrilled that this video was helpful, and I hope you enjoy this journey!
Great tips. Super annoying music. Avoid distractions...???
I have restarted morning pages many times over the years, and when I do them they ground me, and when I don’t, I feel scattered and discombobulated. Your pointing out that nobody is criticizing you, helps me. Even if Julia Cameron we’re watching me right now and saying “You’re doing it wrong!” It wouldn’t matter. The important thing for me is just to do it.
Great info but distracting music made it hard to focus on what you were saying.
I loved the video and found its really helpful, but the music in the background was not helpful at all :( kind of annoying
Thanks for the feedback!
I started to do the morning pages in summer it was one of my favorite things to do I felt productive, but now when I started my senior year in Uni I kind of forget to write and I write maybe once or twice a week, and when I remember to do it I don't want to write because I have all these negative frustration thoughts from the amount of work/ projects that I had I didn't want to put it out in the world thinking it will make it worst, but two days ago I faced this fear and wrote about these negative thoughts and I felt so relieved and happy
I understand this fully! Sometimes you feel the urge to shut down and ignore the things that can help. Usually, when I am avoiding writing my pages is when I need them the most to sort out my thoughts. I'm glad you faced down your fear and saw that it wasn't as bad as you thought!
Great video but a plug for amazon prime in the middle of talking about the advantages of not being interrupted by ads was a little obvious
I mean I genuinely do use Prime music all day every day 🤷♀️ sorry if that bothers you!
amazing! i first discovered morning pages when i read the artist's way and did it for the three month period while reading the book. but i don't really do them anymore but maybe i'll get back into it after seeing this video :D im actually reading the artist's way for the second time through and doing a lil book club on my channel to discuss it more in depth
I'm glad you're giving it another try! It can take a few attempts to really make it stick. Good luck!
Loved the video, it has some really useful tips! Thanks for sharing :-)
Especially free of almost all of the ads that RUclips promotes :-)
the loud music is drowning out your wise words, i find it distracts me from what you are saying,
I appreciate your feedback, Eileen!
@Foxsy_Official I honestly did not want to sound rude, but I was really finding you warm with so much wise advice, I guess the problem lies with me, if I'm in a crowded room and someone is talking to me face to face, I can't hear if there is lots of background noise,
@@eileenmorris9357 I am exactly the same way! I actually have a pair of Loops earplugs that I wear all the time in crowded places just for this reason, so I totally understand. I made this video a long time ago and I have since learned how to better balance music with talking. Feedback like this is what helps me make better videos in the future. I just wish I could go back and change this one to make it better!
I like the morning pages exercirse. I believe this can change my life! :) Love your videos.
I'm so excited for you to get started and feel how powerful the Morning Pages can be! Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️❤️
This video was so beautifully done! I've been looking into doing morning pages to deal with crippling anxiety and your video has addressed some of the issues I was battling!
I am so so happy that this video helped you out! I hope you can jump into the morning pages and feel just how healing they can be :)
These tips are so helpful!....sometimes it helps to have someone else give you permission for writing this way. It can be hard to break writing habits we have been trained our whole lives to follow
Thank you so much, Jennifer! I know exactly what you mean. You can tell yourself something a hundred times, but sometimes you just need to hear it from another source for it to really land.
I read The Artists Way years ago and I’m strong do my morning pages again, great video thank you so much🙏
Enjoy Shary!
These tips will work for me. And thank you for the tip on Amazon Prime. How did I not know that?
My pleasure! And don't feel bad, I had Prime for well over a year before I realized that it came with ad free music 😅
Thank you! It helps to know that you didn't do it everyday for the first bit, but do now. Also, it's so true that the boundary of having uninterrupted time for it is so important!
I wouldn't say I do it EVERY day now, but I'm pretty darn consistent. And yes, having a sacred chunk of writing time without interruptions is a game-changer. It's so amazing when you can relax and write because you know you'll be left alone!
@@Foxsy_Official it is definitely a game changer! I think it is also really good for your family. Showing them that spending time alone, being creative, without electronics is important!
@@LovingHypnoASMR Absolutely! I never thought of that, but showing your kids that you can quietly be alone and be creative is a powerful lesson. I imagine a lot of kids nowadays don't experience boredom thanks to the internet and electronics -- at least, not the way we experienced boredom as kids. It's important for developing imagination and creativity!
Morning pages really help a lot. I'm so glad I discovered this method a few months ago. I even bought a dedicated journal on amazon
Thanks for the video, I needed a little push! The music is quite distracting but maybe others don't mind it.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Diana! And yeah, in retrospect, the music is a bit much 😅I wish I could go back and edit it without having to upload a whole new video!
Extremely annoying music!!!
Great stuff except .... your background music is so annoying !!
Haha yeahhhhh I've been told 😅 I'm glad you liked the video otherwise, though!
Fantastic tips! I've just started stream of consciousness journaling and I'm totally in love with it! This video was really helpful. I'm particularly grateful that you mentioned how it's ok to write at night if you're not a morning person because I've been doing that and feeling inadequate about it 😄
Sometimes we have to do what works for us, right?! Glad to hear you were encouraged :)
Wow! A lot of directives for the very simple process of ‘morning pages’. Have been doing ‘mp’s ‘ for near 25 years and have only followed the JC ‘rules’.
25 years! That's incredible!
Apologies- in retrospect some useful points but some of my best experiences have come from diving in when I feel most reluctant of a new morning.Non morning pages are pages and they can still be s of c but early morning is like going to the well . Thanks for posting.Best wishes.
@@stuartgreig7111 No worries! Some people really work well with the original strict rules, and some people need a few extra tricks to help them get into it. It feels a little different to everyone, but we can all share the powerful impact the pages can have!
Great ! U touched so many aspects of morning pages
Thanks for the post. You have covered and explained the Morning Pages concept that is plausible for anyone who is interested. I would say that one has to just watch this video, and then go a buy a copy of The Artist's Way. No need to watch another post to understand Morning Pages. God bless you.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much! That is such a kind compliment!
@Foxsy, can I write scripture, lyrics, or poetry that comes to mind?” A lot of songs seep into my consciousness with ear worms. I realize they’re not actually my thoughts. But if they come to mind, is that considered stream of consciousness? I’m new to this. Thanks. Oh, and if I listen to music, it should be instrumental. Right? And, of course, not a cover that I know the words to. Or does that matter?
You can definitely write lyrics and such! That totally counts as stream of consciousness.
As for what music you listen to, I'd say try whatever feels right and see how it goes. If you find that lyrical music doesn't distract you, that's great! I can't listen to lyric music while I write, but that's just me. In the end, this is your practice, so do what feels good for you!
love the amazon prime ad in the middle of this.
I love the morning pages I have done so far but on work days I get up at 4:30am and to do morning pages I have to get up at 4am which is almost impossible. Thanks for the permission to do them at night.
I totally get it! I used to work a job that had me getting up that early and the prospect of getting up even earlier was a big NO for me. Don't let anyone tell you that it's morning or bust! Writing at night is better than not writing at all. You got this!
I do morning pages and have a playlist...I like listening to jellyfish in 4k and library sounds. This was helpful as I'm one who will correct my spelling while writing... Not supposed to be perfect... And it's okay my 3 pages take 45mins to an hour. I'm starting year 2 of morningPages and need to commit to waking up to write. 💙 I also visited your channel and see you're a fellow creative, new subscriber! 😊
So glad to have you here! I totally get it, it took me years to stop editing and finally be loose with my writing. It takes time and practice. You're getting there!
I just randomly found this video, looked at your channel... WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE!
Well golly, thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Yeah, cause what if you have a thought about killing someone? Lol I love that she suggests to destroy them in the artist’s way, but then the first exercise (I just started it) asks you to go back and look at some of the things you wrote and analyze them 😂
I guess it's dealer's choice whether to keep them or destroy them! 😂😂😂
This is my first week writing pages. I have a subliminal meditation tape. I have been working hard to change my life and live a life I want to have. I have struggled in business and hope this helps.
I meditate after I do my writing pages. My reason is that I use it to clear my consciousness.
I hope that way allows me to manifest my life faster and more surely.
That sounds like a fantastic way to cap off your writing time! I hope it brings you lots of peace and clarity.
Not for others' consumption, of course, but since I type as fast as I chicken-scratch , I moved over to word processor pages so that that at least I could read them for future reference :-)
That totally works! It's all about finding what works for you.
I'm into Week 3 of morning pages and it is nice to hear another person's perspective on this experience. Thank you for sharing these great routines ! Definitely need to stop checking my phone as soon as I wake up.
I shall begin again!!!
I don't think she missed a thing.
I've never been able to make Morning Pages work for me, because I've always been aware that someone could be reading through them later. I don't know why I didn't think about just tossing them in the shredder before!
Perfect solution! Then you can write anything you want and not have a care in the wold about it.
Couldn’t finish, the music was so loud and horrible 🤨
Yeah, you're not wrong!
That music is distractingly loud and obnoxious.
Thanks for the feedback!
The most useful tip was that if you miss a day, a few days or even a week it's not the end of the world. Thank you for the inspirig video.
I'm so glad you found that tip helpful, Leigh!
Thank you so much for this video, really needed to hear this. Love the music background too. I started reading the book 2016 and because I missed out on a few mornings I felt that I shouldn't have and then stopped...then I felt there was a calling for me to start again. So I liked that you brought all the points up especially when you said it doesn't have to be in the mornings...I work at night time and finish in the morning.
It's easy to feel like you have to do it perfectly to do it at all, but you are totally allowed to make mistakes. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and I hope you are ready to jump back into your pages!!
thanks for the video. morning pages have definitely changed my life, have made it much more focused, more relaxed, more creative and more receptive. Through this video I found your channel, a charming channel, thank you!
Thank you so much for watching Kvinna :)
Great tips! I'm setting my goals for this year and your video has been really helpful!
I'm so glad, thank you!
i was in a flow with this video until the amazon prime ad happened lol. good video though.
Hey what can I say? I'm feral about ads interrupting my music 😅 I'm not joking when I say I still use Amazon Prime music after all these years.
But it doesn't have to be Amazon, obviously! I just recommend some kind of music that won't have an obnoxious commercial halfway through your writing. There are also plenty of free music livestreams on RUclips that work beautifully, like lofi or jazz.