The Dreaming Source of Creativity

30 Creative and Magical Ways to Work on Yourself

by Amy Mindell

An Excerpt:
"The point of this book is to tap into the generative flow of the Intentional Field and its constantly creative potential, whether we are working with puppets, going to work, relating with others, or
simply walking down the street. My greatest hope is that life becomes more magical for all of us - that we make space for the dreaming to hatch and come to maturity in the fabric of our everyday lives..."

Book Description:
Written for professional therapists as well as the interested layperson, this book reveals where hidden sources of creativity and inspiration can be found in everyday life, such as in the body, the environment, material objects, or even daily activities. Numerous stories, exercises, and
pictures illustrate this take on creativity from a process work perspective by tapping into art, music, puppets, movement, and more. This inspirational guide to bringing artistic elements into one's life examines
dreams, body experiences, and overall life situations.

About the Author:
Amy Mindell is a well-known process-oriented therapist and lecturer and the author of Coma: A Healing Journey, Metaskills, and Riding the Horse Backwards. She is a regular speaker at international conferences on psychology, coma treatment, and conflict resolution, and is a former resident teacher at Esalen Instutite in Big Sur, California. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

A Review:
Praise for Amy Mindell's Creative Dreaming
by Phelim McDermott
Co-Artistic Director "IMPROBABLE" theatre company

Amy Mindell's new book excites and inspires me. It brings to the forefront what has always drawn me to Process Work, its exploration of the seeds of creativity that lie within both, ourselves and our environment. With customary warmth Amy uses quantum physics, good humour, and puppets to chart the exciting territory between the numinous parts of life and creativity! There are numerous ways in here to help us connect our creative journey to the Intentional Field which lies behind all things.

Often using the aspects of ourselves which might seem difficult or troublesome we are lead through exercises to help us with the creative blocks and moods we all encounter when trying to be creative. We are shown how to use body symptoms as allies and sources of creativity and we are given guidance on how to catch the fleeting signals from the Dreaming which perhaps might be a new symphony trying to write itself or simply callings to live our lives in more creative ways.

I urge you to read this book. But most of all I suggest you to try the simple and fun exercises. This is not just a book for people interested in working on themselves in creative ways but also a great book for artists looking to connect to the Dreaming and essential sources of creativity which Flirt with us from the edges of Consensus Reality.