Every month I will post a question or idea to use as the point of departure for your artistic work, journaling, writing, or other creative pursuit.  This new format replaces the Weekly Way. It encourages you to spend more time with an idea, to create more ambitious pieces, or to go more deeply into a series of works.

Each of these Ways to art is designed so that you can respond in your own unique way, with no one “right” answer. You are encouraged to find what the Weekly Way means to you as you explore your artistic self.

The way you respond need not be limited to traditional art forms of drawing and painting, although you certainly may do so. Perhaps your response can be demonstrated through other creative actions, such as cooking a lovely & healthful meal, planting some flowers, giving of yourself to someone in need, or going somewhere that nurtures your inner artist, such as a museum, gallery, bookstore, or beautiful place in the natural world.

The Weekly Way encourages you to elevate what you do with humanity, grace, love, and care. I believe that there is an artist in everyone!

Below are some suggestions for you.

1. Read the Invitation.

2. 2.Reflect upon its meaning. Here are some ideas for doing this:
   

- Ask yourself, “What does this mean to me?” Only you can
   answer in your own way.

- Journal / write about it.

- Do some intuitive drawings, paintings or other creative work that
  allow you to play with and be open to various possibilities.

- Take a walk or another quiet activity to contemplate the
   Invitation.

- Be aware of the world around you and notice any ideas that
  present themselves in conversations, readings, nature, or watch
  for synchronistic events.

- Close your eyes, quiet your mind, and be open to ideas that
   come to you.

- Allow the Invitation to work in your subconscious mind and be
  ready to notice good ideas that come along. You may even get
  an idea in a dream. Write down the ideas so you don’t forget.

3. 3.Engage in your creative work and be open to the possibilities that arise through the process. Be flexible an be willing to be responsive to what unfolds.
   

4. 4.When done, regard your finished work. What did you learn from doing it? What new ideas does it give you? What did you find most satisfying, surprising, or challenging about the process?
   

5. 5.Would you like to share what you have done with others on this site? Please contact me for consideration. Include your return e-mail address.
   

Be open to the many ways in which you can create in a positive way. Don’t limit yourself to drawing and painting, although these are wonderful. Write a poem or a short story. Take a series of photographs. Make a handmade book. Cook a wonderful meal. Create something lovely in Nature. Assist another person. Artistic behavior can be expressed in numerous ways.

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