The artist's way : a spiritual path to higher creativity / Julia Cameron.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cameron, Julia, author.

Series:

Artist's way series.

Artist's way series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Creative ability--Problems, exercises, etc.

Creative ability.

Self-actualization (Psychology)--Problems, exercises, etc.

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Genre:

exercise books.

Problems and exercises

Problems and exercises.

Physical Description:

xvi, 249 pages ; 24 cm.

Edition:

30th anniversary edition.

Place of Publication:

[New York, New York] : A TarcherPerigee Book, [2022]

Summary:

"Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery. The program begins with Cameron's most vital tools for creative recovery - The Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and The Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. From there, she shares hundreds of exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. She also offers guidance on starting a "Creative Cluster" of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors. A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life" --Amazon's description.

Contents:

Preface to the thirtieth anniversary edition of The Artist's Way

Introduction

Spiritual electricity: the basic principles

The basic tools

Week 1: Recovering a sense of safety

Week 2: Recovering a sense of identity

Week 3: Recovering a sense of power

Week 4: Recovering a sense of integrity

Week 5: Recovering a sense of possibility

Week 6: Recovering a sense of abundance

Week 7: Recovering a sense of connection

Week 8: Recovering a sense of strength

Week 9: Recovering a sense of compassion

Week 10: Recovering a sense of self-protection

Week 11: Recovering a sense of autonomy

Week 12: Recovering a sense of faith

Creativity contract

Epilogue. The Artist's Way ; Words for it

The Artist's Way questions and answers

Creative cluster guide

Appendix 1: Trail mix

Appendix 2: Trail markers.

Notes:

"First published by Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam 1992" --Title page verso.

"A course in discovering and recovering your creative self" --Front cover.

"Includes a new preface from the author" --Front cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-241) and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Beardwood Fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9781585421473

1585421472

OCLC:

1346573444