This is great happiness.
The air is silk.
There is milk in the looks
That come from strangers.
I could not be happier
If I were bread and you could eat me.
Joy is dangerous.
It fills me with secrets.
"Yes" hiss in my veins.
The pains I take to hide myself
Are sheer as glass.
Surely this will pass,
the wind like kisses,
The music in the soup,
The group of trees,
Laughing as I say their names.
It is all hosannah.
It is all prayer.
Jerusalem is walking in the world.
Jerusalem is walking in the world.
Julia Cameron
I recently found Walking in This World, by Julia Cameron in the bargain bin at my local Borders. Only $4! I was thrilled! It is basically a sequel to the wildly popular The Artist's Way. I didn't even know there was a second book. I knew the she had written others (including The Writing Diet, which I have and highly recommend.), but I didn't know about this specific title.
I have heard countless people rave about The Artist's Way and I've owned it myself for several years. After one unsuccessful attempt to work through the book about a year ago, I am trying again. It is a 12-week "course" and I am almost finished with week 1. So far, it has been an entirely positive experience. It is all about uncovering your creativity as part of a spiritual path. I have been feeling quite stuck lately, so I think the structure and inspiration of the book is just what I need right now. It is getting me writing and reflecting every day, which seems to be very beneficial.
Also, I believe having "part two" is giving me some motivation to work through the original more diligently. When I have finished that I will be at liberty to start my new find. In the mean time, I have flipped through the pages a few times, and it looks delightful. This poem was at the front, and I couldn't wait to share.
Have any of you ever worked through The Artist's Way? I would love to hear about your experiences. Would anyone like to work through it with me now? I'd love some company!
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i haven't worked through the artist's way before but want to soon (aka after i pass the gmat - damn you gmat you are sucking up all of my fun time, sorry lol). i am looking forward to hearing about your journey.
Wow ~ I was just thinking of this poem and couldn't remember where I had left the book (from three years ago) googled Julia Cameron Jerusalem and here you were also inspired by it this very day.
Melita: When do you take the GMAT? What a relief that will be to be finished with it! Good luck!!
Mojoy: That is fantastic! I'm so glad you stopped by! What did you think of the book?
I did the full 12 weeks and it changed me. Have been doing pages in the nine months since. Wow- best of luck
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