Artist's Way for Retirement Book Study ONLINE

Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way (first published in 1992) has inspired millions around the world.  The principles in the book are applicable to major life transitions, including retirement.  As we age, we often have more time to be creative, but sometimes we are hesitant or intimidated by the creative process.  In The Artist’s Way for Retirement, Julia Cameron invites readers to think of retirement as one of the most fulfilling, rewarding, and creative chapters of our lives.

During this 12-week, virtual online book discussion group (meeting on Zoom, Tuesdays from 2-3:30PM), we will be discussing one chapter a week from The Artist’s Way for Retirement.  In addition to reading a chapter from the book (see schedule below), each week participants will commit to working with four simple tools, consisting of:

o Morning Pages (writing in a journal to empty the mind and gain greater clarity and focus)

o Solo Walks (an insightful, peaceful time to, “Move a muscle, change a thought”)

o Artist Dates (fun outings to develop new interests and passions)

o Memoir Writing (reflecting on and appreciating parts of our past)

This gentle, enjoyable, step-by-step process will help you identify and explore your passions, dreams, and longings—and help you realize that it’s never too late to discover more meaning and creativity.

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Here is the schedule. Each chapter begins with “Reigniting a Sense of…”:

September 1—Introductions and Chapter 1 (…Wonder)

September 8th—Chapter 2 (…Freedom)

September 15th—Chapter 3 (…Connection)

September 22nd—Chapter 4 (…Purpose)

September 29th—Chapter 5 (…Honesty)

October 6th—Chapter 6 (…Humility)

October 13th—Chapter 7 (…Resilience)

October 20th—Chapter 8 (…Joy)

October 27th—Chapter 9 (…Motion)

November 3rd—Chapter 10 (…Vitality)

November 10th—Chapter 11(…Adventure)

November 17th—Chapter 12 (…Faith)

Join us on this rich and sacred journey!  The Artist’s Way For Retirement (together with the weekly exercises and discussions) will guide and inspire you to make the most of this chapter in your life.

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COST: $144 for the 12 week series  (book not included)