writing guidance for the new year
Now that the holidays are winding down, I hope you're finding time to slow down, catch your breath, and reconnect with your creative self. Fostering creative energy involves taking care of different parts of yourself, so in the New Year, try using these three Wild Unknown animal spirit cards as your guides.
The Lizard: The lizard represents the dreamer, someone who is sensitive, insightful, and instinctive. The lizard need lots of quiet time to think and recharge. To foster your lizard energy, pull back from the busyness of day-to-day life and take time to refill your creative well. Plan a day-long writing retreat, visit a museum by yourself, or spend time journaling out in nature.
The Horse: The horse is associated with travel, moving forward, journeying, and stamina. The horse provides us with a momentum so reliable that we can ride on its back toward any goal. Foster your horse energy by returning regularly to your writing practice. Keep a writing calendar, and mark each day when you write.
The Otter: The otter represents youthful energy and enjoying life to the fullest, unfettered by doubt or worry. To foster your otter energy, write something just for fun! Read a favorite book for the third time. And connect with others who share your love for writing.
Want to combine all three of these types of creative energy in the New Year? A great way to do that it by taking a writing class. Classes help you focus your creative instincts, build discipline and momentum, and reconnect to the joy of writing.