it will now come to signify the amazing number of small
free gifts the creator showers on those who are helping
themselves to a little bounty. If you do one nice thing a day
for yourself, God will do two more. Be alert for support and
encouragement from unexpected quarters. Be open to
receiving gifts from odd channels: free tickets, a free trip, an
offer to buy you dinner, a new-to-you old couch. Practice
saying yes to such help.
The scientifically inclined among you might want to make
a good, thorough list of clothes you wish you had. Very
often, the items on the list come into your possession at
disconcerting speed. Just try it. Experiment.
More than anything else, experiment with solitude. You
will need to make a commitment to quiet time. Try to
acquire the habit of checking in with yourself. Several times
a day, just take a beat, and ask yourself how you are feeling.
Listen to your answer. Respond kindly. If you are doing
something very hard, promise yourself a break and a treat
afterward.
Yes, I am asking you to baby yourself. We believe that to
be artists we must be tough, cynical, and intellectually
chilly. Leave that to the critics. As a creative being, you will
be more productive when coaxed than when bullied.

TASKS