| | |  | Home & Garden | Home » » » The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity [10th Anniversary Edition] | | | | | | | Description: | | The Artist's Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist's life. Still as vital today-or perhaps even more so-than it was when it was first published one decade ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work. In a new introduction to the book, Julia Cameron reflects upon the impact of The Artist's Way and describes the work she has done during the last decade and the new insights into the creative process that she has gained. Updated and expanded, this anniversary edition reframes The Artist's Way for a new century. | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9781585421466
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| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Julia Cameron | | Paperback:
| 237 pages | | Publisher:
| Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam | | Publication Date:
| March 04, 2002 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1585421464 | | Package Length:
| 8.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 324 reviews |
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 The Most Profoundly Life-Changing Book I Have Ever ReadAug 28, 2010
The Artist's Way is a profound exploration into creative recovery. Never before have I found a book that is so aligned with my own person value system, and never before has book so immensely impacted my life in a positive way. In The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron has developed a life-changing 12-week course in discovering the meaning of life.
I've always known that my creativity is the life force that drives me, but I have never understood why I was so intensely blocked. From the first few pages of The Artist's Way, I knew I had stumbled into a course that was going to take me deeper into discovering things about myself that I had never previously understood. Fundamental to success in the course are two foundational elements: The Morning Pages and Artist Dates. The Morning Pages are three hand-written daily journal pages written first things in the morning, a stream-of-consciousness purging of problems, fears, concerns, hopes, dreams, and anything else that consumes the mind. The Artist Date is a weekly excursion to be taken alone with the intention of refilling the mind with new ideas and revitalization after a week of creative effort.
Cameron's approach to creativity is rooted in spirituality, and her concepts are dependent upon acceptance of some higher power, who she refers to as The Great Creator. According to Cameron, everyone has access to the creative flow of the universe, and being creative is inherent in our nature. Understanding the root causes of blocked creativity (fear, upbringing, society, stereotypes, misperceptions) is the first step in becoming unblocked.
Over the course of 12-weeks, Cameron forces her readers into some of their darkest places, uncovering and acknowledging demons that have molded them into the fearful and doubtful individuals they are today. Through a series of therapeutic writing exercises and other activities, these issues are dealt with head-on. Cameron explores the concept of the Censor, the inner voice that tells us we are not talented, original, or worthy of a creative life. The Artist's Way teaches its readers how to recognize and silence those debilitating thoughts.
As I proceeded through the 12-weeks of the course, I found myself astonished at how accurately my own creative recovery reflected the stages in the book. From week to week, I was amazed at how Cameron's essays seemed to speak directly to the exact point at which I had arrived in my own creative recovery. Prior to this course, I felt that I had no time to accomplish anything. Having finished the course, I find myself rising early and writing every morning and ending each day by painting. I have learned to love and appreciate the process of creating without focusing on the end product of my work. Additionally, finding satisfaction in my own creativity has had a profound physical impact as well. I've lost weight, am exercising more, and enjoying life more than ever. This is the best book I have ever read.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 live to read, read to liveAug 15, 2010
Hello!
I am not finished yet reading the book The Artist's Way, but I already found out that
the recommendations and lines given in the workshop to de-block helped me a lot to
start again with a new poem. However, it is not only the reading of that book that
helps. Walking in nature and claming your inner voice is very important.
Regards,
Astrid Dewancker
Exactly as described and timelyAug 04, 2010
The item when received was exactly as described, in perfect condition and it arrived quickly. I was very pleased with my experience.
The Artist's Way is a Great Way!Jul 26, 2010
Great service on shipping this item and it is definitely what I was looking for by way of both quality and quick service. The book is somewhat worn (having first been purchased by its original owner some time in 1997 which I know from a receipt tucked into the middle), but that is understandable due to age AND the book seller had already listed the product description accordingly. I love ordering books that intrigue me for a reasonable price!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 a bit datedJul 06, 2010
A lot of people rave about this book. I don't really get it. It feels a little bit like the 12-step program, and the author's thoughts are a little bit disorganized. I feel there are better books today on the subject. For general information about creativity, I prefer "A Whole New Mind" by Daniel Pink. And for a more practical how-to book on creativity: "The Creative Advantage Book" by Guillaume Wolf. The Creative Advantage Book: Unleash Your Creativity And Change The World!
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