What's the difference between those who struggle with finding inspiration for their art and those who are receiving new ideas regularly? Between those who are lit up by inspiration and those who can't find it? Artist Dates.

Perhaps your creative spark is simply suffocating beneath the weight of all your responsibilities.

For us to blossom and flourish, it requires taking the time to refill your cup, and we do this with what Julia Cameron calls Artist Dates.

Whether you have a packed full schedule, or are in a season with time on your hands, we all do better when we carve out a little space for new scenery, new stimulation for the senses, and a fresh perspective to clear our heads.

Julie Cameron is convinced that the Artist Date is the antidote to a lack of inspiration, and that the Muse isn't only for the smart, talented, or well-connected. She wants to support you when you're in the midst of your messy middle and life's responsibilities, and that's exactly what I'm sharing with you today.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

• How 5 famous artists from contrasting styles and mediums found their inspiration, and how you can too by following their lead.
• Why even the most successful, resilient people lose their creative edge and want to give up sometimes, and what to do about it instead.
• Where to start if you are new to Artist Dates.
• The secret to overcoming creative blocks and regularly connecting with (or reconnecting with) your Muse.

Mentioned on the show:

• If you'd like to join the Dare Greatly Creator Mastermind, then come join our fall semester ten week group. Click here to join.
• If you're a parent who is wanting to have your teen or young adult work with Danielle, check out Dare Greatly Coaaching.
• Book - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
• Song - Rocketship by Danielle Vaughn. download here
• Follow Danielle on Spotify here.