SCBWI-LA CONFERENCE PREP RETREAT 5

Part 5
Resolve
July 2, 2014 

       "The War Of Art" by Steven Pressfield...
                 Rule of thumb,  page 11

         "The more important a call or action is to our soul's evolution, the more Resistance we feel towards pursuing it."

I slept on this thought.  I woke up a day older but a century wiser.  My work is at that level of importance in my life that defines me.  I am afraid that even with all the time in the world, I am not worthy.  Fear and self-doubt is what Resistance feeds on.  And the closer you are to the finish line, the stronger the Resistance. 

So here I am on the longest work retreat I have ever had!  I am here for the soul purpose of preparing for the conference.  I have a ton of new work, a new dummy to shop, and an opportunity for a thousand people to see my portfolio.  That's enough pressure to sabotage any one of us.  What to do?  That's the second half of Mr. Pressfield's book, Turning Pro!  I will "apply self-knowledge, self-discipline, delayed gratification and hard work."  I must stay mindful of that demon called Resistance.
It is always lurking....

I am determined to battle this The War of Art, I will out-smart Resistance with courage and conviction.  This Hero's Journey will not defeat me. I have the focus to access the Power of Now.  I will surrender to the Law of Intention and Desire. I breathe deeply and invoke my muse. Oh, Universe , conspire to assist me... for I am ready to rumble!

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