Comments on: Harnessing The Muse – How To Stay Inspired http://booksbywomen.org/harnessing-the-muse-how-to-stay-inspired-by-shaheen-hashmat/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:46:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: Tartan Tantrum News | Shaheen Hashmat http://booksbywomen.org/harnessing-the-muse-how-to-stay-inspired-by-shaheen-hashmat/#comment-2250 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:38:27 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=4297#comment-2250 […] resource for any aspiring or published writer. I was delighted of course and the resulting post, Harnessing the Muse: How to Stay Inspired, can be found here. It’s all about how Julia Cameron’s ‘morning pages’ […]

]]> By: Shaheen http://booksbywomen.org/harnessing-the-muse-how-to-stay-inspired-by-shaheen-hashmat/#comment-2193 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:10:35 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=4297#comment-2193 In reply to Jill Jepson.

Hello Jill,

I’m thrilled that you got in touch, your work has been such a massive inspiration to me spiritually and creatively, and it would be an honor to write a guest post for you! I will be in touch with my idea shortly!

Warmest Wishes,

Shaheen

]]> By: Jill Jepson http://booksbywomen.org/harnessing-the-muse-how-to-stay-inspired-by-shaheen-hashmat/#comment-2192 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:12:30 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=4297#comment-2192 Thank you so much for mentioning my book, Writing as a Sacred Path, Shaheen. It is wonderful to learn that it has brought you inspiration! If you would ever like to do a guest post on my blog, I would be delighted.

Jill

]]> By: Shaheen http://booksbywomen.org/harnessing-the-muse-how-to-stay-inspired-by-shaheen-hashmat/#comment-2171 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:57:37 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=4297#comment-2171 In reply to Nettie Thomson (@NettieWriter).

Thanks so much for your comment Nettie and you’re absolutely right – the pages are excellent for handling stress. When I become overwhelmed I absolutely MUST write it out to get my head clear again and reach a state of calm.

Best of luck with your writing – I’d love to hear how your morning pages go!

Shaheen x

]]> By: Shaheen http://booksbywomen.org/harnessing-the-muse-how-to-stay-inspired-by-shaheen-hashmat/#comment-2170 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:54:55 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=4297#comment-2170 In reply to Delaine Zody.

Most definitely – I believe the exercise really helps to clarify artistic perspective and boost confidence in one’s personal voice.

Shaheen

]]> By: Delaine Zody http://booksbywomen.org/harnessing-the-muse-how-to-stay-inspired-by-shaheen-hashmat/#comment-2169 Mon, 28 May 2012 22:54:41 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=4297#comment-2169 The Artist’s Way is an excellent tool to use, no matter what your artistic bent. I often recommend it to students who seem unable to figure out what they want to do with their talent.

]]> By: Nettie Thomson (@NettieWriter) http://booksbywomen.org/harnessing-the-muse-how-to-stay-inspired-by-shaheen-hashmat/#comment-2165 Mon, 28 May 2012 20:12:30 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=4297#comment-2165 I am very interested in what you say about mindfulness, Shaheen. Since turning 50 I have become more interested in this philosophy and find it a great way of handling stress. I know there is a growing movement of ‘mindful writing’ too. I find meditation help me too. It helps me to be a better person. Whether or not it makes me a better writer has yet to be seen!
Good luck with your writing endeavors, Shaheen, and may you be healthy and at peace.
Nx

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