Tarcherperigee The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

I have been reading this book for a few years now. It is something that I go back to time and again and continue to work with.I don't think of the book as a text as much as I do a meditation.It is a powerful invitation to the creative force in your life.Although she does not present it in these terms, Julia Cameron's works on the premise that the Creator shares the power of creation with everyone. Creativity is not a mysterious talent possessed by a chosen few, but rather it is the birthright of each and every one of us! And, by introducing a few simple but powerful exercises and a highly effective process, she shows you how to access this creative force in our lives.

An extraordinary tool of self discovery and liberation of latent, often unsuspected, creative energy. I am thrilled by the transformational effect the morning pages, weekly artist's date and all other reflections and exercises are having in my life. Recommended for everyone who truly wants to be well and dive deep into the universe of the self to clarify own identity and liberate self expression.

Ich habe dieses Buch nur gekauft, weil es so viele Rezensenten hat, die ganz aus dem Häuschen sind. Die Autorin hat schließlich schon ein Buch geschrieben, dass in Deutsch mit "Schreib dich schlank" oder so ähnlich übersetzt wurde, was sie mir sehr suspekt macht. Aber, zu meiner Überraschung, empfinde ich dieses Buch wirklich als sehr hilfreich. Es ist spirituell, da sollte man sich ein wenig drauf einlassen, aber sogar für anti-spirituell eingestellte Leser bietet es schlicht praktische Hilfestellung beim Schreiben - insbesondere durch das Konzept der "Morning Pages" wie die Autorin es nennt. Es ist eine Art des Freewriting, freien Schreibens, wie es in vielen Schreibratgebern angewandt wird, aber in der hier vorgestellten Art und Weise denke ich sehr effektiv. Sie hat das Buch als eine Art Kurs aufgebaut, den man absolvieren kann, was es einfach macht zu sagen: das probiere ich einfach mal aus. Ich kann dieses Buch jedem, der schreibt oder anders künstlerisch tätig ist, ans Herz legen.

It is a bit shocking to read the reviews here. At least some of the more critical ones.I am presently enrolled in and taking the class with the author herself. I was introduced to this book some 18 years ago, and have done it many times through, even facilitating some 8 or 9 groups along the way. It had become a way of life for me until about three years ago, when something pretty traumatic happened and my process got stuck. Taking the course with Ms. Cameron has been an interesting experience, and once again my creativity is flowing in a prolific way. There are a few things I don't completely agree with, but despite my resistances, I committed to doing the exercises and pushing through. It has made a profound difference in my life. Someone said that the exercises are repetitive. That is true. And there is a reason for that. Do them and you'll discover what happens for yourself.Julia Cameron is a human being. My experience of her is that she is a kind and generous person. And one human being never has all the answers. However, if anyone knows how to unblock creativity, if anyone has a deep connection to the source, if anyone is a worthy guide to a more fulfilling artistic life, she is that person. I am profoundly grateful to be taking the course and moving along with my creative life. And I bow to Julia Cameron's expertise is this area. Check out her website. The course is online now as well.PS: Doing this book in a group makes a huge difference in its impact. You don't need to have a creative guru to do it (though if you get the chance to take the class with the author it is a great experience)...just get together with other people wanting to have their creativity flow more easily, do the book together, and you will discover that powerful changes happen...for the good! Dreams really can and do come true.

How often do you find reasons to saboutage your creativity?Julia Cameron uses carefully tested exercises to work through these creative blocks in a user-friendly way.The morning's free-writing, is an exceprional tool for unleashing all those negative emotions!I have been doing the 'Creative Cluster' for five weeks now, and my life is changing already in a positive way.My creativity is unleashed and I feel that my attitudes are changing too.The quotes from famous people in the book are an inspiration.Spiritual, but down to earth, this book is an artis's bible!