Art Is a Way of Knowing: A Guide to Self-Knowledge and Spiritual Fulfillment through Creativity

Making 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.

Paperback: 204 pages

Publisher: Shambhala (April 11 1995)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1570620784

ISBN-13: 978-1570620782

Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces