There's this Japanese technique that I occasionally use, when I'm struggling just to create something: I write ( or whatever you choose to do ) for at least 4 minutes no matter what the results of the writing is. It works! And, I usually end up writing way longer than 4 minutes too! :)
I SO loved your live video on Substack, March 21, 2025. I kept pausing and writing notes to myself. Your enthusiasm, your voice, your genuine energy to share what you already know...it's what this community of artists needs every day. Thank you, Amie, you messy, lovely, brilliant coach for the lot of us.
Hmm. I have heard this. I do not agree. There comes a point, surely, where the vase is broken, and yes the pieced could have been picked up and with gold fashioned into something new and different and valuable, as in the ancient Japanese art. There was a time. But what if since the vase fell and broke it was ground down to dust under the heal of life, and a torrent of rain has come and washed it mostly away… if all that is left is a slurry of ground porcelain, residing in poverty, age, loneliness, depression. And if in some alternative miracle reality the last two disappeared you'd still be aging and poor and where's the joy in that ?
Thank you for this pep talk Aimee! Literally just finished the chapter on Perfectionism in your book and can't wait to keep reading with my big yellow highlighter in one hand. So grateful!
Amie, I sure needed to hear this! So wonderful to see you out there winning and doing your thing! You rock on lady! Your eyes sparkle with your intent and passion. Thank you for sharing this. My God, you've got more courage than I do. Self-exploration is something that I'm still working on. Have an awesome day Amie!
I’ve finished the book and I thought the procrastination chapter was good. It was sweet. Because there’s far too much information, especially unhelpful information out there about procrastination.
To me, it’s an indication that we are looking for certainty, that we are not aligned with who we are, where we’ve come from, and how we need to, or want to move forward towards our desired outcome. It really is a fear-based lack of emotional regulation and acceptance of where we are going.
The heart accepts, the mind dissect. And procrastination is just an overactive mind that is responding to emotions that are bubbling up. It’s not a bad thing, it’s just a signal.
We can’t get rid of procrastination in the same way we can’t get rid of perfectionism, and we don’t need to. If we accept, then we can allow ourselves to move forward. I think the chapter has good insight on this process.
Ack! Thanks for the mention! I'll have to rewatch parts of it - had to jump to a day job thing. Bleck. This vid was the live affirmation I needed today, and I'm very grateful for it. (Updating to say I finished the book and I'm so grateful for it, too. Absolutely loved it.)
I stopped making and talking about my art because I watched others take my ideas and concepts and make them their own. Like telling a friend's new boyfriend about a children's book that I was writing, and the next luncheon I attended he proceeded to tell me about a children's book he was writing. An exact copy of the concept for my book. Or creating a body of art, that an "exstablished" artist ran with. I've been "told" that making art is ok within another's accepted tome frame, an hour or two a month, or only in the winter. That's a winter thing. Making money takes precedence. I am afraid to say that I don't want to do this or that, because I want to work on my art or write.
I will start doing 5 minutes of ‘shitty art’ every day. Thank you Kate x
There's this Japanese technique that I occasionally use, when I'm struggling just to create something: I write ( or whatever you choose to do ) for at least 4 minutes no matter what the results of the writing is. It works! And, I usually end up writing way longer than 4 minutes too! :)
Amazing!!! Beautiful video, amazing that We need your art is finally out!!
I SO loved your live video on Substack, March 21, 2025. I kept pausing and writing notes to myself. Your enthusiasm, your voice, your genuine energy to share what you already know...it's what this community of artists needs every day. Thank you, Amie, you messy, lovely, brilliant coach for the lot of us.
Thanks for the mention Amie! It reminded me to order your book! I was going to give it to my brother but decided to keep it for myself! 😁✨
I prefer pen and paper , I guess I should write on Substack ?
What do you think people want to hear about ?
Hmm. I have heard this. I do not agree. There comes a point, surely, where the vase is broken, and yes the pieced could have been picked up and with gold fashioned into something new and different and valuable, as in the ancient Japanese art. There was a time. But what if since the vase fell and broke it was ground down to dust under the heal of life, and a torrent of rain has come and washed it mostly away… if all that is left is a slurry of ground porcelain, residing in poverty, age, loneliness, depression. And if in some alternative miracle reality the last two disappeared you'd still be aging and poor and where's the joy in that ?
Thank you for this pep talk Aimee! Literally just finished the chapter on Perfectionism in your book and can't wait to keep reading with my big yellow highlighter in one hand. So grateful!
Beautiful, Amie!
Amie, I sure needed to hear this! So wonderful to see you out there winning and doing your thing! You rock on lady! Your eyes sparkle with your intent and passion. Thank you for sharing this. My God, you've got more courage than I do. Self-exploration is something that I'm still working on. Have an awesome day Amie!
I’ve finished the book and I thought the procrastination chapter was good. It was sweet. Because there’s far too much information, especially unhelpful information out there about procrastination.
To me, it’s an indication that we are looking for certainty, that we are not aligned with who we are, where we’ve come from, and how we need to, or want to move forward towards our desired outcome. It really is a fear-based lack of emotional regulation and acceptance of where we are going.
The heart accepts, the mind dissect. And procrastination is just an overactive mind that is responding to emotions that are bubbling up. It’s not a bad thing, it’s just a signal.
We can’t get rid of procrastination in the same way we can’t get rid of perfectionism, and we don’t need to. If we accept, then we can allow ourselves to move forward. I think the chapter has good insight on this process.
I love this. I used to have a shitty art club with friends and want to reintroduce it!
Ack! Thanks for the mention! I'll have to rewatch parts of it - had to jump to a day job thing. Bleck. This vid was the live affirmation I needed today, and I'm very grateful for it. (Updating to say I finished the book and I'm so grateful for it, too. Absolutely loved it.)
I stopped making and talking about my art because I watched others take my ideas and concepts and make them their own. Like telling a friend's new boyfriend about a children's book that I was writing, and the next luncheon I attended he proceeded to tell me about a children's book he was writing. An exact copy of the concept for my book. Or creating a body of art, that an "exstablished" artist ran with. I've been "told" that making art is ok within another's accepted tome frame, an hour or two a month, or only in the winter. That's a winter thing. Making money takes precedence. I am afraid to say that I don't want to do this or that, because I want to work on my art or write.