0.3 Charting your course

We all know instinctively what to do. As we grew up we have silenced this inner child (voice) out of fear orout of frustration. As an artist we got to let it (inner voice) out to speak. In our inner safety areas we can inwardly talk of ourdesires with no fear. For now, you must take that voice and write what you want, desire, and dream for your art. Give it avoice...don't’be shy, just let it flow. After all, if you only say you want to drive to Tulsa, but really you wanted to drive toChicago, well, if you don’t voice it, you end up being where you don’t want to be.

Once we have voiced what we want to do with our art, instinctively we have ideas on how to reach ourdestination. For example, if you desire to play your music for a audiences you have some concepts of how to do this. First you willwant to practice, then you might develop a set list, followed with bookings so you can perform in clubs.

This part of the workbook will be useful as you lay the foundation for your dreams to come true. You will wantto envision what steps you must take. This might include instruction, education, reading, networking, or many other options.The important thing is to take what you did in the previous lesson and write out what steps you need to take to see your desires cometrue.

If you have taken the time to really voice your true inner desire for your art, then this part will be easierto accomplish. Enjoy as you brainstorm the steps you will need to see your dream come alive.

Definitions:

Inner safety areas: the place where trust is, where to act upon knowledge without hesitation.

Inner voice: the internal conversation we hear inside ourselves leading us to our art.

Inner negativity: The internal dialogue that says no, you can’t do this, what were you thinking.

Question: How will you achieve this? What steps will you take to see this become reality in your art?

Question: When you think of these what is the first inner thought that comes up in your mind regardingthis?

Question: Is this a valid thought?

Question: Who can help you practice, train, and participate in achieving your goals?

Question: Who can you collaborate with?

Question: What skills or education do you need to add