The basic principles of The Artist's Way

1 Creativity is the natural order of life. Life is energy: pure, creative energy

2 There is an underlying, in-dwelling creative force infusing all of life - including myself

3 When I open myself to my creativity, I open myself to my creator's creativity within me and within my life

4 I am, myself, a creation. And I, in turn, am meant to continue creativity by being creative myself

5 Creativity is God'd gift to me. Using my creativity is my gift back to God

6 The refusal to be creative is self-will and is counter to my true nature

7 When I open myself to exploring my creativity, I open myself to God: good, orderly direction

8 A I open my creative channel to The Creator, many gentle but powerful changes are to be expected.

9 It is safe to open myself up to greater and greater creativity

10 My creative dreams and yearnbings come from a divine source. As I move towards my dreams, I move towards my divinity