If you have creative work in the hopper (or simply an idea!), you’re invited to learn and create alongside us this summer as we explore key concepts and actionable ideas to move creativity forward inspired by Dr. Eric Maisel’s book, “Fearless Creating: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting and Completing Your Work of Art” (affiliate link).
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Welcome To Week 5!✨
So you’ve chosen your idea.
Maybe you’re excited. Maybe you’re nervous.
Maybe you're already wondering if it was the “right” choice.
That’s normal, and it’s not a definitely not a sign to change course.
It’s a sign that your creative commitment is real now.
This week in Fearless Creativity, we shift from choosing an idea to choosing to mean it.
Even when self-doubt, comparison, and second-guessing creep in.
It just means trusting the inner nudge that says, “Yes. Start here.”
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🧭 The Truth About Creative Commitment
Here’s something few creators talk about:
The hardest part of commitment isn’t making the decision.
It’s making that decision again and again — every time fear resurfaces.
Once you’ve chosen your project, it becomes your mirror.
It reflects your desires, your avoidance, your patterns, your truth.
And that can be deeply uncomfortable.
But it’s also where your most meaningful work begins.
💬 The Meaning You Make Is the Fuel You Use
Eric Maisel reminds us: commitment must be meaningful.
Not just logical. Not just strategic.
It has to resonate with your inner reasons for creating.
Ask yourself:
What does this idea say about who I am — or who I’m becoming?
Why does this matter to me more than the others I left behind?
What truth am I willing to explore through this project?
These are the questions that keep the creative fire lit — even on days when the work feels murky, repetitive, or hard.
📋This Week’s Practice: Write Your Why
You already wrote your Creative Declaration in Week 4. Now let’s go deeper.
Take 15–20 minutes to reflect on this:
“What does committing to this project make possible — for me, and maybe for someone else?”
Don’t worry if the answer feels personal, messy, or incomplete.
This isn’t an artist statement. It’s a grounding force.
It’s the thing you’ll return to when you’re tempted to quit or pivot or shrink.
💭 Reflection Prompt
What does staying with this idea (even when it gets uncomfortable) teach you about yourself?
You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to stay curious.
🧭 Coming Next...
In Week 6, we take the leap from commitment to action with rituals and mindset shifts for starting strong.
But for now, come back to your why
Let it be enough to keep you going.
See you next week.
