Search for Guidance: How to Find the Answers You Seek | Julia Cameron

In this episode, Julia Cameron shares insights on the power of guidance and creativity. Julia Cameron, hailed as "The Queen of Change," is the best-selling author of The Artist’s Way and has been a transformative force in the creative world. She joins Chase Jarvis to discuss her new book, *Living the Artist's Way*, which introduces a revolutionary tool for finding creative inspiration: writing for guidance.

During the conversation, Julia explains the difference between morning pages and writing for guidance, emphasizing the specificity and power of asking direct questions. They explore the importance of acceptance and grief in the creative process and how these less flashy aspects can be catalysts for growth. Julia shares personal experiences and insights, including her journey of acceptance in a long-lasting love.

Some highlights we explore:

The distinction between morning pages and writing for guidance
The power of asking specific questions for guidance
The role of acceptance and grief in creativity

Enjoy!

00:00 Introduction to the Power of Play
00:32 The Artist's Way: A Journey of Creativity
01:05 Exploring the New Book: Living the Artist's Way
04:08 The Role of Guidance in Creativity
05:51 The Power of Writing for Guidance
06:30 The Difference Between Morning Pages and Writing for Guidance
08:40 Inviting Positivity into Your Life
09:54 The Importance of Gentleness in Creativity
10:55 The Power of Specific Questions in Seeking Guidance
13:36 The Role of Love, Acceptance, and Forgiveness in Creativity
22:20 The Struggle with the Inner Critic
30:30 The Importance of Play in Creativity
33:58 The Power of Surrender in Creativity
35:50 The Role of Vulnerability in Creativity
42:17 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Try Writing for Guidance

ABOUT JULIA CAMERON:

Hailed by the New York Times as "The Queen of Change," *JULIA CAMERON* is credited with starting a movement in 1992 that has brought creativity into the mainstream conversation— in the arts, in business, and in everyday life. She is the best-selling author of more than forty books, fiction and nonfiction; a poet, songwriter, filmmaker and playwright. Commonly referred to as "The Godmother" or "High Priestess" of creativity, her tools are based in practice, not theory, and she considers herself "the floor sample of her own toolkit." The Artist's Way has been translated into forty languages and sold over five million copies to date.

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Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, fine artist and entrepreneur. Chase is cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. As an entrepreneur, Chase created Best Camera - the world's first mobile photo app to share images direct to social networks - sparking the global photo sharing craze. He is currently the founder & CEO of CreativeLive, the world's largest live-streaming online education company, having delivered more than a billion minutes of free live education worldwide.