New Age thinkers and writers in the field of millennial metaphysics and human potential discuss the nature of creativity. They discuss the roots of creativity, how to use and apply creativity to your life, and the power of creativity to change the way you live.
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New Dimensions radio-host Michael Toms explores the subject of creativity with six specialists: Julia Cameron (The Artist's Way), Natalie Goldberg (Writing Down the Bones), Deena Metzger (Writing for Your Life), composer-musician Keith Jarrett, author Isabel Allende, and psychologist Mihály Csikszentmihályi. If you are already familiar with the work of Toms's subjects, there is not a lot new here to be gleaned: Cameron recommends writing three pages first thing in the morning to get past fear and procrastination; Goldberg talks about the need to record the thoughts that come before your inner censor kicks in; Metzger emphasizes writing about what you don't already know ("It's very boring to write what you do know"); Jarrett talks about the need to push one's limits; Allende discusses the "particles of truth" that are found in the "bunch of lies" we call fiction; and Csikszsetmihályi talks about how "our education is based on convergence thinking," while creativity arises out of divergent thinking. But Michael Toms asks all the right questions, which makes this a fine introduction to the interviewees' thoughts on the matter of creativity and a good way to determine where to direct your reading next. --Jane Steinberg
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Whether you're an artist, writer, banker, consultant, or a gardener, being able to tap into your inner creativity enhances your life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Michael Toms, Banana Rose, Keith Jarrett, New York, Deena Metzger, Isabel Allende, Natalie Goldberg, Star Wars, Writing Down the Bones, Katagiri Roshi, Latin America, Mark Bryan, United States New!
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Whether you're an artist, writer, banker, consultant, or a gardener, being able to tap into your inner creativity enhances your life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
morning pages, wild mind, solo concerts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Michael Toms, Banana Rose, Keith Jarrett, New York, Deena Metzger, Isabel Allende, Natalie Goldberg, Star Wars, Writing Down the Bones, Katagiri Roshi, Latin America, Mark Bryan, United States New!
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- New Dimensions by Hay House on 4 pages
- Writing for Your Life: Discovering the Story of Your Life's Journey by Deena Metzger on page 42, page 56, and Back Matter
- The Vein of Gold: Journey to Your Creative Heart by Julia Cameron on page 2, page 18, and Back Matter
- The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende on page 93, and page 94
- Banana Rose by Natalie Goldberg on page 21, and Back Matter
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- Money, Money, Money: The Search of Wealth and the Pursuit of Happiness by Jacob Needleman in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Soul of Business (New Dimensions Books) by David Whyte in Back Matter
- Women in Overdrive: Find Balance and Overcome Burnout at Any Age by Nora Isaacs on page 17
- The Soul of Creativity: Insights into the Creative Process by Tona Pearce Myers in Back Matter
- The Enchantment of Writing: Spiritual Healing and Delight Through the Written Word by Janice Gray Kolb on page 176
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