The Creative Wanderer Podcast Episode Eleven: Self-Protection
Week Ten of the Artist’s Way seriously tests our mettle and our resolve to continue on the rest of the journey.
The Creative Wanderers enter The Dangers of the Trail and tackle some insidious beasts in the forms of Workaholism, Drought, Fame and Competition.
Emilija and Jo discuss addictions and the role our toxic behaviours play in blocking our creative expression. Unable to tame the fierce creative force inside of us, we very often reach for guilty pleasures to numb out and silence the voice of fear and creative anxiety. Jo admits to having a penchant for crisps and Emilija to having an irresistible urge for Workaholism.
The Trail challenged The Creative Wanderers even further by leading them into the desert. Parched and devoid of inspiration, Jo & Emilija stumble into Drought. Luckily they learn that there is a way out of this arid and desolate landscape — simply show up at your Morning Pages and write.
From the dry heat of the desert they walk into the furnace that is Fame. Highly addictive, Fame introduces us to its poor cousin Gossip, and teaches us that not all that glitters is gold. A poor substitute for self-mastery and self-love, Fame is a trickster that tries to convince us otherwise.
As sure as night follows day, you can bet your bottom dollar that Competition comes hot on the heels of Fame. Emilija and Jo discuss how you should only be in competition with yourself of yesterday and pay no heed to what anyone else is doing.
Despite the rough and rugged Trail, Jo and Emilija have managed to traverse this arduous terrain with ‘help’ from Jo’s seemingly unstoppable urge to burst into song at any given moment. After all, no matter the difficulty, the creative journey should always be joyous.
Don’t forget to tune in to the next episode: Week Eleven of The Artist’s Way — Recovering a Sense of Autonomy.
Should you want a creative companion, The Creative Wanderers are very happy to be able to offer you their support in a number of ways: E-mail them to let them know what you are enjoying or indeed what you are struggling with (creative_wanderer@yahoo.com); follow them on Instagram (@cre8tive1derer) and share any pictures, quotes you have been inspired by or affirmations which resonate with you.
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