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| Create Spaciousness in Your Work Day |

September 16, 2018 by Michele Theberge 4 Comments



Have you ever heard an artist to say, “I love the hours I spend on my computer, applying for shows, writing my artist’s statement, organizing my images and responding to emails. It’s so much FUN!”?

Almost every artist I know would rather be in the studio, hands in the materials, making stuff.

The administrative and business work associated with being an artist is tedious to most creative types and sometimes downright loathsome.

This can result in putting things off until the last minute, and then rushing through them, subtly (or overtly!) resenting the task at hand, and feeling pressed for time.

In this video, I share some methods I’ve developed for keeping the same sense of balance and expansiveness when working on my computer as I experience in my meditation practice.

Our brains can get caught up in the task at hand, so I read these two phrases to myself to connect with my deeper, overarching intentions throughout the day. Just reading them to myself, shifts my consciousness and attitude.

I experience the spaciousness of time as I work on my computer.

I take frequent pauses to check in with my deeper self.

Here is the link for the free download of the meditation timer I mention (for Mac users):

http://meditationresources.com/

Questions? Comments? Leave them below…

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Responses to "Create Spaciousness in Your Work Day"

  1. Mary

    September 20, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    Michelle,

    Just wanted to drop by and say how much I enjoy your newsletters and words of wisdom. Your communication feels so authentic, and listening to your videos sets me up for showing up more authentic, as well. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Michele Theberge

      October 12, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks, Mary! I’m so glad you enjoy the blog and videos!

      Reply
  2. Alison Duke

    September 25, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    Thanks michele that was really helpful.

    Reply
    • Michele Theberge

      October 12, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      Thanks, Alison!

      Reply

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