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Armed with Good Intentions
by Wallo267Wallace &“Wallo267&” Peeples spent twenty years in and out of the prison system before restarting his life and catapulting himself to unforeseen levels of social impact, cultural influence, and success. Now he shares his story with the trademark honesty that&’s made him an inspiration to those who need it most. Named after his well-respected father who disappeared when he was two, Wallo grew up in North Philadelphia with his mom, brothers, and grandmother, feeling pressure to achieve the success and reputation his father had on the streets. Spending time in and out of juvenile detention centers, school psychologists and counselors labeled him &“criminal-minded&” and his luck on the streets involving petty crimes would soon run out. After his involvement in an armed robbery, Wallo was arrested and received a prison sentence of nineteen to fifty-two years. Upon serving twenty years of his sentence, Wallo was released and returned home to Philadelphia. This memoir traces the journey from Wallo&’s youth and incarceration to his incredible success. In his time spent in prison, Wallo came to understand that he was armed with the wrong intentions despite great potential via a lack of guidance and proper mindset. With this understanding, he reckoned with the choices that put him there, accepted responsibility for his own actions, and vowed to arm himself with only good intentions upon his release. Wallo&’s reflection and new-found philosophy—which he now shares with you—informed the new trajectory of his life. On the day of his release, Wallo moved back to Philly and started on a new frontier of entrepreneurialism. Armed with vigor and intention, his viral motivational content gained Wallo over sixty-thousand Instagram followers on his first day of freedom. This would prove to only be the start of his continuously growing career utilizing his social influence as a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and cultural changemaker. In Armed with Good Intentions, Wallo shares his hardships and triumphs and personal philosophy with his widest audience yet. Wallo spins his story of despair and tragedy into sage wisdom, inspiring anyone who is looking for the motivation to revise how they see the obstacles in their own lives.
Armonologia: Guía Interior hacia Relaciones Saludables a Través de la Música
by Stephen John O'ConnorEn Armonología-Guía Interior hacia Relaciones Saludables a través de la Música, se combinan el conocimiento espiritual de Stephen y su maestría musical en una nueva y fascinante exploración de las leyes de la música y nuestras relaciones interpersonales. A través de este nuevo concepto revolucionario, Stephen nos conduce a un nivel de comprensión que nunca antes había estado a nuestro alcance. Expuesto de manera sencilla, al aprender fácilmente de qué manera dos notas musicales pueden hacerse más armoniosas, puedes mejorar considerablemente el nivel y calidad de tus relaciones, lo cual te llevará a una vida más feliz y más saludable para ti y tus seres queridos. Es simple, pero profundo. El poder que contiene Armonología te ayudará a liberarte del círculo, a menudo constante, de la confrontación personal, y te ofrecerá nuevas formas de sanar relaciones pasadas así como de desarrollar otras nuevas y más saludables.
Arnold Palmer's Success Lessons: Wisdom On Golf, Business, And Life From The King Of Golf
by Brad BrewerArnold Palmer taught world-class pro golf instructor Brad Brewer how to play golf. But that was just the beginning. For more than 30 years, Palmer taught Brad how to live. As a businessman, a father, a celebrity, a philanthropist, and a friend, Palmer showed those around him that true success has nothing to do with the final score—and everything to do with how you play the game.In Arnold Palmer’s Success Lessons, Brad shares the life-changing truths he learned from the King of Golf throughout three decades of knowing Palmer as a business partner, employer, and mentor. In short but powerful chapters, Brad passes on Palmer’s secrets such as:Why you always need to play for the love of the gameWhat your starting point tells you about your destinationHow to capitalize on past successThe attitude of a true championWhy golf is like all the best things in life—it’s more complicated than it looksTaking us from Palmer’s childhood to his last years back in his own hometown, Brad introduces us to the Arnold Palmer behind the trophies, the celebrity, and the fame. This was the man who changed lives simply by living well, a man loved and respected not only for what he did but for who he was.
Aroha: Maori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with our planet
by Hinemoa ElderAs seen on Oprah's Book Club! The #1 New Zealand Bestseller! Discover how to live a happier life - simple, traditional wisdom for difficult modern times.Aroha is an ancient Maori word and way of thinking. Maori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder explores how Aroha can help us all by sharing 52 thought-provoking whakatauki, traditional Maori life lessons - one for each week of the year.Discover how we can all find greater contentment and kindness for ourselves, each other and our world by understanding how we might invite the values of Aroha into our daily lives.Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whati.When we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are unbreakable.
Aromatherapy An A-Z: The most comprehensive guide to aromatherapy ever published
by Patricia DavisThis is the most comprehensive encyclopaedia of aromatherapy available today, with over 400 entries covering more than 200 conditions, and 82 essential oils. It explains the properties of essential oils and the health conditions that benefit from them. There is also advice on hazardous oils. There are recipes and formulae for baths, creams and tonics. All the entries are comprehensive, fluently written and provide an easy-to-understand introduction to a wide range of topics.'The simple fact that the a-z has sold over 300,000 copies worldwide since it was first published speaks for itself. It has earned and kept its place amongst the handful of indispensable reference books on aromatherapy ... this book has been justly subtitled 'the aromatherapist's Bible' - Aromatherapy Quarterly'... one of the most thoroughly researched books written on aromatherapy' - The International Journal of Aromatherapy
Around the Tarot in 78 Days: A Personal Journey Through the Cards
by Marcus Katz Tali GoodwinWelcome to the land of tarot, where each and every card is an adventure of discoveryJourney into the exciting world of tarot with this comprehensive 78-day course. Uniquely presented in a one-card-per-day format, this workbook provides a solid foundation in tarot—and offers new ways to enrich your life using the wisdom of the cards.Well-known tarot readers and instructors Marcus Katz and Tali Goodwin take you through the symbolic landscape of tarot card by card. Progress through the exercises in sequence, or study the cards in whatever order you like. Casting traditional interpretation methods in a fresh and modern light, Katz and Goodwin teach you how to interpret spreads by experiencing them as meditations, activities, affirmations, and oracles. Discover the keywords of each card and how to use them. Delve even deeper with gated spreads—a series of spreads guiding you toward a powerful experience—and integrative lessons on magick and kabbalistic correspondences.
Around the World on 50 Bucks: How I Left with Nothing and Returned a Rich Man
by Christopher SchachtChristopher Schacht shares his incredible experiences, revealing what he has learned along the way about life, love, and God, describing touching and bizarre encounters and insights that aren&’t found in any travel guide.Christopher Schacht was only nineteen years old and had just finished school when he put a dream into motion. With only 50 euros in savings, he traveled around the world, relying only on his friendliness, flexibility, charm, and willingness to work for his shelter and food.Christopher traveled for four years, visiting 45 countries and traversing 100,000 kilometers on foot, hitchhiking, and on sailboats. He has earned his living as a jeweler, locksmith, au pair, and fashion model. He lived among indigenous people of South America and drug dealers and has journeyed through some of the most dangerous areas in the middle east.&“My plan was not to have a plan, just live without schedules and time pressure, where I could stay in places that I enjoyed until I was ready to move on.&”
Arregla tu vida con grafología: Escribe para lograr lo que quieres
by Maryfer CentenoÉste no es un libro normal, ¡es el wordbook que tú necesitas para arreglar tu vida con grafología y lograr todo lo que quieres! Por la autora bestseller de Grafomaniatics. "Escribir este libro ha sido el mayor reto de mi vida porque cuando lo empecé, me sentía muy mal y muy triste, tenía que reinventarme pues no sabía quién era. Fue por medio de grafoterapia y ejercicios de grafología que fui reconstruyéndome. Ahora soy más consciente de quien soy y de todo mi poder, aprendí a perdonarme y a perdonar, solté mis dolores más profundos y volví a creer en mis sueños. Lo mejor de todo es que no sólo me sirve a mí, sino a muchísimas personas en el mundo. Éste no es un libro normal, ¡es el wordbook que tú necesitas para arreglar tu vida con grafología y lograr todo lo que quieres! Así que si tienes alguno de los problemas siguientes,¡este libro es para ti! - No sabes quién eres y le tienes miedo al cambio. - Te sientes fe@ y no te gusta tu cuerpo. - Sientes envidia y quisieras tener más dinero. - Te enojas de todo y no tomas buenas decisiones. - Te falta amor propio y tienes heridas emocionales. Además, Arregla tu vida con grafología te ayudará a mejorar tu imagen pública, a conocer a los demás por medio de su letra o sus dibujos, a sanar tus miedos, ansiedades y depresiones. En estas páginas sabrás si tu relación de pareja está intoxicada, si vives un noviazgo de maltrato o eres un maltratador, o si necesitas un cambio profundo en lo laboral, lo personal y hasta en redes sociales: no dudes más, ¡en este libro descubrirás que lo que necesitas es reinventarte para ser feliz! Maryfer Centeno
Arreglando la Casa
by Ashley Andrews Jhony IzquierdoLimpiar su casa, cambiar su vida! En este libro usted aprenderá: * ¿Cómo encontrar la motivación que necesita para tener éxito. * ¿Cómo lidiar con la ropa * La gestión de todos sus documentos, incluyendo libros, revistas y más. * Formas de suprimir elementos y librarse de cosas y el estrés que va junto con él. * Cómo organizar su cocina, así que la cocina no tiene que ser una tarea tal. * Cómo celebrar sus éxitos! * Más. Descargar su copia hoy! Para pedir su copia, haga clic en el botón comprar y descargarlo ahora mismo!
Arrest-Proof Yourself
by Wes Denham Dale CarsonThis essential "how not to" guide explains how to act and what to say in the presence of police to avoid unnecessary arrests for petty offenses or mistakes in judgment that can lead to permanent disqualification from jobs, financing, and education. From what to do if a cop asks to search the car to dealing with a racial slur or how to handle a roach in the ashtray, this handbook details the nuances of dealing with the police. This revised and expanded edition of Arrest-Proof Yourself includes more than 100 pages of new information to reflect changes in police technique and "proactive policing." More than 50 pages are dedicated to weaponry--including how to legally own and handle guns and knives and which firearms to use for self-defense--and updates examine topics such as the current surveillance state and the ability of police to track movements and activities using data drawn from cell phones and computers. Sprinkled with not only moral outrage but also the weird humor that permeates law enforcement, this urgent, eye-opening exposé has stories from 30 years of case files, making it the go-to guide to police procedures for all Americans.
Arricchirsi giocando alla lotteria
by Juan Miguel DominguezSecondo libro della trilogia "Magia mentale, moderna e pratica". L'autore ci guida passo per passo nell'apprendimento della programmazione mentale per, in questo caso, vincere premi alla lotteria. Grande giocatore e vincitore di poker, adesso ci insegna come è riuscito, con piccoli esercizi quotidiani, a vincere importanti premi delle principali lotterie spagnole e statunitensi in soli 7 giorni di allenamento. Il libro è breve e si legge in due ore. Indispensabile se ti piace giocare occasionalmente alla lotteria; ora potrai farlo con la programmazione inconsciente adeguata, che ti permetterà finalmente di arricchirti. Richiedilo subito e iniziamo questa meravigliosa avventura insieme! L'opera si divide in: Capitolo 1: Introduzione Capitolo 2: Introduzione 2 Capitolo 3: Lo strano mondo in cui viviamo Capitolo 4: Livelli mentali Capitolo 5: La nostra mente non riposa mai Capitolo 6: Consigli prima di iniziare Capitolo 7: Esercizi per capire il funzionamento dell’universo mentale Capitolo 8: Primo metodo Capitolo 9: Intuizione Capitolo 10: L’arte della trasmutazione mentale Capitolo 11: Ulteriori modi per vincere soldi Capitolo 12: Altri modi meno convenzionali di usare la magia mentale e vincere soldi con i giochi d’azzardo Richiedilo subito. Grazie.
Arricchisciti camminando verso il Mondo dell’Età Dorata (con commentari alla meditazione)
by Brahma Kumari PariQuesto libro spiega come si può diventare ricchi, finanziariamente e/o spiritualmente, e ottenere tutto ciò che si desidera mentre si entra nell'Età Dorata.Verranno illustrate alcune pratiche da seguire per entrare e/o per arricchirsi e attraverso la padronanza e l'applicazione dei contenuti di questo libro, è possibile acquisire ricchezza, felicità, beatitudine e ottenere tutto ciò che si desidera. Oltre a fornire i chiarimenti necessari sulle varie dimensioni sottili che vengono utilizzate lungo il percorso verso il Mondo dell’Età Dorata, l'autrice ha spiegato: 1. le abilità magiche (siddhi) e le capacità che si sviluppano mentre si accede 2. perché/come funziona la Legge di Attrazione per portare ricchezza, felicità, povertà o miseria 3. perché e come le visualizzazioni possono materializzarsi 4. perché essere vicino alla dimensione superiore, dove si trovano i Registri Akashici, vi aiuterà a realizzare facilmente i vostri sogni 5. come si può facilmente svolgere il ruolo del creatore (Brahma) dal Brahmaloka 6. in che modo, quando ci si trova nel mondo di Brahma, l’Etere ricopre il ruolo di Brahma e crea ciò che si vuole 7. come utilizzando le energie dell'anima, si diventa sé divino o Brahma e quindi si è in grado di soddisfare i propri desideri e bisogni 8. come le cose si materializzano attraverso frequenze e risonanza 9. il ruolo della Dinastia del Sole e della Luna nei tempi antichi ed ora 10. come riacquistare ricchezza, prosperità e abilità magiche attraverso l'aldilà 11. come le energie quantiche, il dramma mondiale, la natura, ecc servono coloro che stanno accedendo al mondo dell'Età Dorata e che sono dell'Età Dorata 12. come vengono creati i nuovi corpi perfetti per coloro che accedono 13. come la terra ed il mondo vengono innalzati nell'Universo Superiore 14. come e perché è più facile ottenere ci
Arriving at Your Own Door: 108 Lessons in Mindfulness
by Jon Kabat-Zinn Hor Tuck LoonJon Kabat-Zinn's insightful teachings are compiled into verses, offering 100 gems of knowledge on simple, intuitive ways in which we can come to a deeper understanding, of our beauty, our genius, and our life path in a complicated, fear-driven, and rapidly changing world.
Arriving at Your Own Door: 108 Lessons in Mindfulness
by Jon Kabat-ZinnMindfulness opens us up to the possibility of being fully human as we are, and of expressing the humane in our way of being. Mindlessness de facto closes us up and denies us the fullness of our being alive. This book may on the surface appear to be merely another offering in the genre of daily readings. But deep within these 108 selections lie messages of profound wisdom in a contemporary and practical form that can lead to both healing and transformation. We so urgently need to rotate in consciousness in order to safeguard what precious sanity is available to us on this planet. How we carry ourselves will determine the direction the world takes because, in a very real way, we are the world we inhabit. Our world is continuously being shaped by our participation in everything around us and within us through mindfulness. This is the great work of awareness. Welcome to the threshold . . . to the fullness of arriving at your own door!
Arrumando a Casa
by Ashley Andrews Livia LinharesArrume sua casa e mude de vida! Neste livro você vai aprender: a encontrar motivação; como guardar as roupas; administrar papelada, livros e revistas; maneiras de desentulhar a casa e se livrar das coisas que causam estresse; organizar sua cozinha e como celebrar o sucesso! Garanta já o seu!
Arrêter De Fumer Avec La Méthode PHILLIPS
by Phillips JonesUne méthode Simple mais en même temps efficace pour arrêter de fumer. Avec elle, vous pouvez programmer votre cerveau non seulement Pour abandonner l'habitude de fumer, mais aussi pour atteindre tous les buts et les objectifs que vous vous proposé à partir de maintenant. Il contient un ensemble de techniques et de procédures accessibles à tous, qui vous apprendra à programmer votre cerveau pour abandonner l'habitude de fumer de façon permanente. En lisant ce livre, et la mise en œuvre conséquente de ses recommandations, non seulement vous être en mesure d'arrêter de fumer, mais aussi d'atteindre les buts et les objectifs que vous définissez à partir de maintenant. Il est non seulement un plan pour arrêter de fumer, mais aussi l'explication des comportements, des principes et des règles suivies par le cerveau, et comment le programmer selon vos désirs et besoins. Avec des exercices faciles et simples qui vous aideront à en savoir plus et mieux, et renforcer votre amour-propre e votre auto-valorisation. Une lecture agréable avec laquelle, en plus d'apprendre à arrêter de fumer, vous passerez des moments divertissants avec des blagues et des histoires drôles.
Arrêter la Fatigue Chronique : Comment retrouver votre vie
by Lisa GibsonLe Syndrome de Fatigue Chronique (SFC) est l'une des conditions "mystères" les plus fréquemment diagnostiquées. Plus d'un million d'Américains souffrent du Syndrome de Fatigue Chronique et ces chiffres sont en augmentation. Cette maladie frappe plus de personnes que la sclérose en plaques, le Lupus et de nombreuses formes de cancer. Le SFC survient quatre fois plus fréquemment chez la femmes que chez l'homme. Pourquoi le SFC est-il en hausse? S'agit-il d'une sorte d'épidémie ou le SFC est-il devenu le diagnostic fourre-tout des problèmes de santé dès que vous ressentez de la fatigue et de la douleur et qu'ils ne peuvent pas comprendre ce qui ne va pas. Un syndrome est par définition un groupe de symptômes qui se produisent constamment ensemble. Donc, en vérité, la fatigue chronique n'est pas vraiment une maladie, juste un tas de symptômes. Ces symptômes peuvent être très sérieux, potentiellement mortels et débilitants. La question demeure donc, qu'est-ce qui cause tous ces symtpômes? Est-ce le régime alimentaire, les maladies, les facteurs environnementaux, ou tout ce qui précède. Malheureusement, le domaine de santé a plus de questions que de réponses. Ces questions sans réponses peuvent laisser les personnes atteintes de SFC désespérées et résolues au fait qu'elles devront peut-être vivre avec ces symptômes débilitants le reste de leur vie. Vous n'avez pas à laisser ces symtpômes contrôler votre vie. Il existe des traitements traditionnels et non traditionnels qui vous aident à déterminer les causes profondes de vos symptômes du SFC et à gérer ces symptômes. Quelle est la solution? La meilleure façon de vaincre le SFC est de déterminer ce qui cause réellement vos symptômes. Donc, dans ce livre, je vais vous montrer. - Les virus et infections qui peuvent provoquer des symptômes du SFC - Quels tests demander à votre médecin - Des changements de style de vie que vous pouvez mettre en oeuvre pour
Arrêtez la pensée négative en 7 étapes faciles
by Essaid Bahri A. J. ParrLES SCIENTIFIQUES ESTIMENT QUE, DANS des conditions normales, un être humain a régulièrement une moyenne de 30 000 à 40 000 pensées par jour. Cela signifie que si la plupart de nos pensées sont pessimistes, nous pouvons en fait avoir des dizaines de milliers de pensées négatives en une seule journée ! Selon la recherche, « la dépression est toujours précédée par une pensée négative répétitive » et non l'inverse, et « réduire le nombre de pensées négatives par jour réduit en fait la fréquence et l'intensité des sentiments et des émotions dépressives ! » Ces conclusions cruciales constituent le point de départ des 7 leçons et 7 exercices contenus dans ce guide pour débutant, qui est conçu pour vous aider à rompre avec l'habitude de la pensée négative.
Art & Soul, Reloaded
by Pam GroutWith her trademark humor, enthusiasm, and no-nonsense guidance, #1 New York Times bestselling author of E-Squared Pam Grout invites you on a yearlong "apprenticeship" to recognize and unleash your innate creativity. Making art does not necessarily mean painting a gallery-worthy still life or belting out a Grammy-winning song. It simply means finding a way to give your inner muse a voice in this world. Sure, there’s drawing, dancing, singing, and writing. But there’s also art to be made from creating your own pair of angel wings or inventing a new toy or curating your own at-home film festival. Each week features a project of self-examination, an inspirational message, a real-world example of a celebrity who has addressed similar obstacles, and three zany activities to awaken your infinite creativity. It’s time to declare the beat of your own drum.
Art Before Breakfast
by Danny GregoryPacked with the signature can-do attitude that makes beloved artist Danny Gregory a creativity guru to thousands across the globe, this unique guide serves up a hearty helping of inspiration. For aspiring artists who want to draw and paint but just can't seem to find time in the day, Gregory offers 5- to 10-minute exercises for every skill level that fit into any schedule--whether on a plane, in a meeting, or at the breakfast table--along with practical instruction on techniques and materials, plus strategies for making work that's exciting, unintimidating, and fulfilling. Filled with Gregory's encouraging words and motivating illustrations, Art Before Breakfast teaches readers how to develop a creative habit and lead a richer life through making art.
Art Before Breakfast: A Zillion Ways to be More Creative No Matter How Busy You Are
by Danny GregoryPacked with the signature can-do attitude that makes beloved artist Danny Gregory a creativity guru to thousands across the globe, this unique guide serves up a hearty helping of inspiration. For aspiring artists who want to draw and paint but just can't seem to find time in the day, Gregory offers 5– to 10–minute exercises for every skill level that fit into any schedule—whether on a plane, in a meeting, or at the breakfast table—along with practical instruction on techniques and materials, plus strategies for making work that's exciting, unintimidating, and fulfilling. Filled with Gregory's encouraging words and motivating illustrations, Art Before Breakfast teaches readers how to develop a creative habit and lead a richer life through making art.
Art Heals: How Creativity Cures the Soul
by Shaun McniffThe field of art therapy is discovering that artistic expression can be a powerful means of personal transformation and emotional and spiritual healing. In this book, Shaun McNiff, a leader in expressive arts therapy for more than three decades, reflects on a wide spectrum of activities aimed at reviving art's traditional healing function. In chapters ranging from "Liberating Creativity" and "The Practice of Creativity in the Workplace" to "From Shamanism to Art Therapy," he illuminates some of the most progressive views in the rapidly expanding field of art therapy: * The "practice of imagination" as a powerful force for transformation * A challenge to literal-minded psychological interpretations of artworks ("black colors indicate depression") and the principle that even disturbing images have inherent healing properties * The role of the therapist in promoting an environment conducive to free expression and therapeutic energies * The healing effects of group work, with people creating alongside one another and interacting in the studio * "Total expression," combining arts such as movement, storytelling, and drumming with painting and drawing " Shaun McNiff is internationally recognized as a founder and leading figure in the arts and healing field. University Professor at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he is past president of the American Art Therapy Association and the author of several other books including Art As Medicine, Trust the Process, and Creating with Others . ""Shaun McNiff remains first and foremost an ally of the soul. Here he offers us a stunning array of entry points into the creative process. We learn how to transform the most mundane aspects of life through artistic encounters and to engage with our most painful challenges creatively."--Pat B. Allen, Ph.D., ATR, instructor at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago and author of Art Is a Way of Knowing "Art Heals restores the therapeutic imagination to its central place in human life. The creative energy of this book will be recognized by all those who have been touched by the healing power of the arts. It is a masterly work by a master in the field of creative and expressive arts therapies."--Stephen K. Levine, Dean of the Doctoral Program in Expressive Arts: Therapy, Education, Consulting, at The European Graduate School "Shaun McNiff challenges us through these remarkable essays not only to take on the role of artist and dare to create our most compelling images, but also to dialogue with them and by doing so, to engage in a process of healing the inevitable wounds of being human. In a moment in history when the images most available to us are the most horrifying and numbing, McNiff offers a stunning antidote."--Robert Landy, Ph.D., RDT/BCT, Professor of Educational Theatre and Drama Therapy, New York University "Reading Art Heals is like attending a retrospective exhibition of a master artist, with its careful selection, critique, and contemplation of McNiff's original ideas and guiding images. In refining and reimagining these ideas in the context of today, McNiff brings a fresh vision to his work and offers a valuable answer to the increasingly incoherent fragmentation of mental health care."--Lynn Kapitan, Ph.D., ATR-BC, Associate Professor of Graduate Art Therapy of Mount Mary College and author of Re-enchanting Art Therapy
Art Is a Spiritual Path
by Pat B. AllenArt is a spiritual path--not a religion, but a practice that helps us knit together the ideals and convictions that guide our lives. Creating art can be prayer, ritual, and remembrance of the Divine. And the sharing of this creativity with others in small groups can serve as sanctuary, asylum, ashram, therapy group, think tank, and village square. Pat Allen has developed a reliable guide for walking the path of art through a series of simple practices that combine drawing, painting, and sculpture with journal writing. Designed for readers at any level of artistic experience, the book shows how to: * awaken the creative force and connect with the divine source of creativity * access inner wisdom and intuition about life issues, including both personal and community concerns * find a path to meaning that includes honoring, celebrating, and giving thanks * explore the images and symbols of traditions such as Catholicism, Judaism, shamanism, and Goddess worship * join in spiritual community with others who are following the path of art * discover that artmaking can help us live our ideals and be of service in the world Detailed examples from the author's own practice of art, plus the stories and images of several other people, are presented to illustrate how art becomes a spiritual path in action. At the author's virtual studio, www.patballen.com, readers can post their images and writings, communicate with the author, and subscribe to an electronic newsletter. The site also contains an archive of the images in this book in full color.
Art Is a Way of Knowing: A Guide to Self-Knowledge and Spiritual Fulfillment through Creativity
by Pat AllenMaking art--giving form to the images that arise in our mind's eye, our dreams, and our everyday lives--is a form of spiritual practice through which knowledge of ourselves can ripen into wisdom. This book offers encouragement for everyone to explore art making in this spirit of self-discovery--plus practical instructions on material, methods, and activities such as ways to: * Discover a personal myth or story * Recognize patterns and themes in one's life * Identify and release painful memories * Combine journaling and image making * Practice the ancient skill of active imagination * Connect with others through sharing one's art works Interwoven with this guidance is the intimate story of the author's own journey as a student, art therapist, teacher, wife, mother, and artist--and, most of all, as a woman who discovered a profound and healing connection with her soul through making art." Pat B. Allen Ph.D., ATR, is an artist and a registered art therapist who teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She produces workshops, events, and collaborative projects around the country and directs an online image community at www.patballen.com, where readers can post their images and writings, communicate with the author and one another, and subscribe to an electronic newsletter. ""Allen has produced a wonderful book for anyone, artistic or not, who is interested in using art to know more about himself or herself."--Elizabeth Caulfield Felt, Washington State University, Pullman, Library Journal "Art Is A Way of Knowing has a practical, hands on, and experiential feel to it. It is like a guide book or a manual for those interested in self-exploration through creative activity. Allen persistently invites the reader to join her. I found her to be an encouraging and competent guide."--American Journal of Art Therapy "Finally, a self-help book that is true to the passionate and turbulent movements of the soul in the process of creation."--Shaun McNiff, Ph.D., author of Art as Medicine