Here is a list of books which I highly recommend. These all came into my life shortly after art called me home. They have each taught me different lessons, all moving me toward my goal of unity within myself.
Dying To Be Me
by Anita Moorjani
This amazing true story of Anita’s near death experience and instantaneous healing from cancer will forever change you. I enjoyed listening to this audiobook while finishing “Unstoppable.”
Big Magic
by Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert, author of eat-pray-love, provides insight on the nature of creative inspiration, genius, and how to live a creative life in the company of our ever-present fear. Also see her TED talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius
At Left Brain Turn Right
by Anthony Meindl
Good info, interspersed with a TON of amazing quotes on creativity and the creative process, as well as some helpful exercises/
Art is a Way of Knowing
by Pat B. Allen
Pat is an art therapist who, when confronted by her own fears was paralyzed, and decided never to paint a portrait again. This book describes her therapeutic art with tons of great exercises to free up your creativity and bypass your inner critic.
Steering by Starlight
by Marth Beck
Martha has written so many good books, it is hard to name one as being more helpful that another. This one is packed with guidance, humor, and exercises. She created a PDF download companion to the book that just contains the exercises if you do not want to white in the book.
The Law of Attraction
by Jerry and Esther Hicks
If you cannot read this book, then watch the movie “The Secret”. Make you life what you desire using the power of your thoughts!
Conversations With God: Awakening the Species
By Neil Donald Walsch
Mind-blowing!
Check back here often to see what new books I add to my list!