What feels like self-protection can be self-sabotage in disguise. Have you declined opportunities or followed a dead end path in an attempt to save yourself from disappointment? The crumbs of a creative life will never be satisfying, but the way to protect our artist selves isn’t as tough as you fear. If you’ve been living on the sidelines, stepping out isn’t any tougher than what you’re already dealing with, you’re strong enough, I'm sure. But, it does take a different set of skills. 

To navigate the perils of “poisonous playmates,” perfectionism, and negative core beliefs, we’ll have to be kind to our inner artist and bravely put an end to further harm. The good news: we don’t have to do it perfectly, and it’s a road paved with play.

This episode pairs with The Artist's Way Weeks 1 and 2.

It also features an Ask Molly Question addressing how to proceed in writing when you don't know what you don't know.