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Lisa's avatar

I'm loving what I'm hearing so far from this book, and I know I will need the encouragement from others to do the exercises. Looking forward to it!

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Maile Silva's avatar

So glad you're joining us, Lisa!!

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Christina's avatar

I wish you did one online

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Maile Silva's avatar

I'll never say never, Christina!

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Mary Cole's avatar

I was hoping to have an online book club too. I read the Artist's Way years ago and loved it. Maybe I will start a group here in SC.

One day I plan to come visit you also. I love bookstores.

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Maile Silva's avatar

Mary, I can't encourage you enough to start your own group. It really has been such a delight. And if you're ever in Lancaster, please stop by and visit us!

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Jenny Gehman's avatar

I absolutely adore you, Maile 🥰 , and this group has been the absolute best!! I just may bring my hairbrush to our next meeting 🤣.

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Maile Silva's avatar

Oh, Jenny, bring it. This might actually catapult our group to a whole, unexplored level!

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Jenny Gehman's avatar

😆

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Bethany Welborn's avatar

I did The Artist’s Way this year for the first time, too! I so wish I lived in Lancaster so I could join the group! You’re right - it takes a lot of vulnerability and courage to start a club like that. I’m glad you’ve made that safe space for people to show up and share!

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Maile Silva's avatar

I wish you lived here, too, Bethany! And I'm eager to hear how your journey with The Artist's Way went? Did you enjoy it?

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Bethany Welborn's avatar

I really did! Like you, it had been on my radar for years, so it was satisfying to finally dive in after a fellow creative encouraged me to give it a go. I struggled with the Artist Dates, but am really trying to stay consistent with my Morning Pages. I think the biggest thing I took away from the course was the audacity to identify myself as an artist. It’s been a beautiful thing to fully step into that God-given identity, after lots of years of hiding and apologizing and second-guessing.

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Dana Qualls's avatar

I wish I was close enough to join you! I have the book you are about to start so if you share your reading schedule, I will read along with you at least and dream of a group like this! ❤️

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Maile Silva's avatar

Dana, if only you were close by! We'll be reading one chapter a week starting June 7th so feel free to join us in spirit!

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Beka McDowell's avatar

I’m so happy for you, my friend! And so jealous that I don’t live close enough to join you.

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Aimee Guest's avatar

Can you share a little bit about how you structured the group time?

Any other tips about An Artist’s Way group?

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