| There are 7 Core Principles underlying the success | | | | space within. When your mind is constantly full it |
| of every conscious and creative writer. These | | | | becomes like an impenetrable membrane that |
| principles are all about accessing the right state of | | | | prevents you from reaching the depths of true |
| consciousness and applying the right mindset to | | | | authenticity and the voice of your soul. |
| your writing, and to all activities relating to your | | | | Begin by opening up some space in between your |
| authorship, for the best results at every level. | | | | thoughts as gateways through which your |
| The sixth core principle is authenticity. The | | | | awareness can pass into the realms of truth |
| standard definition of authenticity includes the | | | | beneath. |
| words real, credible, genuine, original and true | | | | One effective way of doing so is to use your |
| which are also positive descriptions of powerful | | | | breath as a vehicle. Start by closing your eyes, |
| writing. | | | | relaxing your body and simply observe the breath |
| Yet the true potential is revealed by | | | | flowing in and out. |
| understanding that authenticity is present when | | | | Then begin to notice the space between the |
| the inner you (the real you) is connected to the | | | | in-breath and the out-breath. Focus your |
| outer you (the interface you have with the world) | | | | awareness on that space and beyond. Write from |
| empowering all that you think, say, do... and write! | | | | there. |
| At its core, authenticity is the voice of your soul. | | | | 2. Make it a priority to create real space in your |
| When you access this deep space of truth, you | | | | life to do your writing. One of the genuine |
| discover the essence of what you are really here | | | | challenges facing writers is to find the time and |
| to write and share with the world. This is where | | | | energy to write creatively alongside the other |
| your expertise, insights and stories take on a | | | | commitments in life. |
| whole new level of meaning and purpose - for | | | | Understandable though this may be, there is |
| you and for your readers. | | | | almost always a way to reassess and reorganize |
| We all have a unique contribution to make. As | | | | your priorities to free up more space for writing. |
| writers, we use words to reveal and then to | | | | You can find the time to write if you truly want |
| communicate what we already know at some | | | | to. Certainly if you want to write with the voice |
| level within ourselves. | | | | of your soul, you need to have the space to do |
| Ultimately, the forms we choose for our writing - | | | | so. |
| fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenplays - are less | | | | This is where a priority list for your life overall is |
| important than the essence of what those forms | | | | extremely helpful. Ask yourself - what are you |
| convey. | | | | prepared to let go of to access the voice of your |
| This is especially the case when we feel drawn to | | | | writer's soul? |
| making a difference to our readers with our | | | | 3. Trust the process and support yourself by |
| writing. This could be to inspire people to open up | | | | connecting with others who are doing the same. |
| to new possibilities, to inform them about what | | | | There are infinite layers to the journey in to the |
| we have learnt and know to be true, or to | | | | core of authenticity and the capacity to express |
| entertain and lift their spirits through storytelling. | | | | your signature message - on the page and in the |
| It is through making a commitment to authenticity | | | | world. |
| as a writer that you connect with the heart of | | | | It may take time as well as guidance and support |
| what your writing is truly all about. When you | | | | to reach beyond your habitual patterns of thought |
| access the voice of your soul in this way, your | | | | and behaviour when it comes to writing. Yet |
| own sense of creative fulfillment is complete and | | | | learning to trust the process is an important part |
| the right words find their way to the page to | | | | of the journey. |
| enable you to share your gifts with your readers. | | | | This is most effectively achieved by surrendering |
| So here are three ways to dive deeply into | | | | to the creative flow and enjoying the boost which |
| authenticity so that you can write with the voice | | | | comes from sharing the inevitable ups and downs |
| of your soul: | | | | with other writers and/or professionals who know |
| 1. Understand that authenticity requires space to | | | | the path you're on. |
| show up in the world so begin by exploring the | | | | |