{"product_id":"9781594734779","title":"Releasing the Creative Spirit: Unleash the Creativity in Your Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCome awake to a more creative life—by         realizing clarity of mind, body and spirit.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eCreativity is basic to the very fiber of         our being, and not—as many suspect—solely the         privilege of a gifted few. When we silence the voice of         creativity that lives within us, we confine our spirit.         Award-winning author Dan Wakefield helps us to examine our         reasons for not creating—debunking the myths—and         shows us the path to a fulfilling, creative life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on examples from religion,         philosophy, and literature, Wakefield teaches us that the key         to unleashing our own inner creativity is in clarity of mind,         body, and spirit. \u003cem\u003eReleasing the         Creative Spirit \u003c\/em\u003egives us practical         guidance to demystify the creative process and to help each of         us achieve this clarity by:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking the         Myths—Explode the myths that creativity is only for the         artistic elite, that creators must suffer, and that science and         business can not be creative pursuits. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmptying—Learn         ways to recognize and move beyond the tired routines in your         life that deaden the senses and soul. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling Up—Experience new sensations through simple practices         that revive natural perceptions and unlock hidden creative         resources. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating—Try         hands-on, practical exercises to explore the mystery of         creativity in your life from a spiritual perspective. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis passionate, personal guide draws on         examples from the experiences of many creative         people—Elaine Pagels (professor), Tom Wolfe (novelist),         John Coltrane (jazz musician), Harold Kushner (rabbi), Danielle         Levi-Alvares (yoga teacher), Stephen Hawking (physicist), and         Phil Jackson (basketball coach), just to name a few—who         each demonstrate one or more of the characteristics of someone         who creates from the spirit. Creative People…\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop clarity as the source of creativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake responsibility for their lives and work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegard age as an opportunity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee obstacles as an invitation to create new solutions, techniques, and skills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize the body\/mind\/spirit connection \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind surprising new ways to perform routine tasks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e…and much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fresh exploration of the creative         spirit includes hands-on exercises to help you unlock your         creative powers, inviting you to experience the artistic grace         and pleasure that can exist in our everyday lives. You may         discover, as many others have, that with creativity comes more         joy, more laughter, and more accomplishment than you previously         thought possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turner Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47161357402352,"sku":"9781594734779","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781594734779_p0.jpg?v=1763810624","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781594734779","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}