tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post4394184065436151828..comments2024-03-15T09:26:02.796-05:00Comments on PROJECT MAYHEM: Morning Pages One Year In by Caroline Starr RoseProject Mayhemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05154342399869089664noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-34150340645681644292016-12-13T10:04:07.716-06:002016-12-13T10:04:07.716-06:00I had to smile about the breakfast food choices! I...I had to smile about the breakfast food choices! I have one who currently swings between junk and fruit, and another who has only eaten bananas this school year.<br /><br />Until last year, I was using this time for email, too. It's been good to get my thoughts straight and my words moving so early in the day. I'll think of you, Rosanne!Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-20659117542276150292016-12-13T02:13:23.417-06:002016-12-13T02:13:23.417-06:00Years ago I did a version of morning pages. I had ...Years ago I did a version of morning pages. I had a house full of babies and toddlers and when I put them down for afternoon naps I just sat on the bed while they were sleeping and committed to two pages of either free writing or writing the the next scene in my book.<br /><br />I'd actually love to return to that practice now because my youngest is in high school and I've found really the best thing with high schoolers is to be awake when they get up but not actually leave my bedroom until they are off to school. Less chance of getting into an argument about what their wearing or their choice of breakfast foods. <br />I've been spending my mornings getting a jump on the email but maybe my time would be better spent on writing by hand. <br />Worth a try! Thanks for reminding me of this Caroline.Rosanne Parryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261284864194468062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-30097918435269425852016-12-12T14:17:42.086-06:002016-12-12T14:17:42.086-06:00I love that your wife gave you an Artist's Way...I love that your wife gave you an Artist's Way course as a gift!<br /><br />I'm in the in between years, where one child rises earlier than the other. I get up with the first, make coffee, spend some time reading my Bible, then move onto Morning Pages. It's been a great beginning to my day.<br /><br />With both boys in high school next year, I'll have to figure out how to adapt my morning routine. I'm open to ideas!Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-20496049005023261012016-12-12T13:43:33.192-06:002016-12-12T13:43:33.192-06:00My wife gave me the gift of a taught Artist's ...My wife gave me the gift of a taught Artist's Way course 18 years ago. I found it illuminating--I began to write poetry, and even went so far as to perform at an open mike! I also used the morning pages for quite some time. (You're right: Artist's Dates were harder to accomplish.) With three early-rising kids, I fell off the wagon and it's been years since I put the precepts of The Artist's Way into practice. Since I'm currently creatively stymied, maybe I should revisit the practice again? Thanks for reminding me of the benefits, Caroline.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-60940382206090313212016-12-12T12:39:38.595-06:002016-12-12T12:39:38.595-06:00It's really become a key part of my morning.It's really become a key part of my morning.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-54875081120703587052016-12-12T10:38:35.687-06:002016-12-12T10:38:35.687-06:00This sounds like a sweet and smart way to stay cre...This sounds like a sweet and smart way to stay creative. Keep the juice flowing Caroline!Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com