Artist's Way : A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

by Cameron, Julia

• ISBN13: 9781585421466
• ISBN10: 1585421464
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-04
• Publisher: Tarcher

Summary

The Artist's Wayis the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist's life. Still as vital today-or perhaps even more so-than it was when it was first published one decade ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work. In a new introduction to the book, Julia Cameron reflects upon the impact of The Artist's Wayand describes the work she has done during the last decade and the new insights into the creative process that she has gained. Updated and expanded, this anniversary edition reframes The Artist's Wayfor a new century.

Author Biography

Award-winning writer Julia Cameron is the author of seventeen books, fiction and nonfiction, including The Artist's Way, The Vein of Gold, and The Right to Write, her bestselling works on the creative process. A novelist, playwright, songwriter and poet, she has extensive credits in theater, film, and television.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Tenth Anniversary Edition	xiii
Introduction	xxi
Spiritual Electricity: The Basic Principles	1	(8)
The Basic Tools	9	(16)
Recovering a Sense of Safety	25	(16)
Shadow Artists	25	(5)
Your Enemy Within: Core Negative Beliefs	30	(3)
Your Ally Within: Affirmative Weapons	33	(3)
Creative Affirmations	36	(1)
Tasks	37	(3)
Check-In	40	(1)
Recovering a Sense of Identity	41	(20)
Going Sane	41	(1)
Poisonous Playmates	42	(2)
Crazymakers	44	(5)
Skepticism	49	(3)
Attention	52	(3)
Rules of the Road	55	(1)
Tasks	56	(2)
Check-In	58	(3)
Recovering a Sense of Power	61	(18)
Anger	61	(1)
Synchronicity	62	(5)
Shame	67	(5)
Dealing with Criticism	72	(1)
Detective Work, an Exercise	73	(1)
Growth	74	(1)
Tasks	75	(2)
Check-In	77	(2)
Recovering a Sense of Integrity	79	(12)
Honest Changes	79	(7)
Buried Dreams, an Exercise	86	(1)
Reading Deprivation	87	(2)
Tasks	89	(1)
Check-In	90	(1)
Recovering a Sense of Possibility	91	(14)
Limits	91	(3)
Finding the River	94	(2)
The Virtue Trap	96	(5)
The Virtue-Trap Quiz	101	(1)
Forbidden Joys, an Exercise	101	(1)
Wish List, an Exercise	102	(1)
Tasks	103	(1)
Check-In	104	(1)
Recovering a Sense of Abundance	105	(12)
The Great Creator	105	(3)
Luxury	108	(4)
Counting, an Exercise	112	(1)
Money Madness, an Exercise	113	(1)
Tasks	113	(1)
Check-In	114	(3)
Recovering a Sense of Connection	117	(12)
Listening	117	(2)
Perfectionism	119	(2)
Risk	121	(2)
Jealousy	123	(1)
The Jealousy Map, an Exercise	124	(1)
Archeology, an Exercise	125	(1)
Tasks	126	(1)
Check-In	127	(2)
Recovering a Sense of Strength	129	(22)
Survival	129	(2)
The Ivory Power	131	(3)
Gain Disguised as Loss	134	(4)
Age and Time: Product and Process	138	(2)
Filling the Form	140	(4)
Early Patternings, an Exercise	144	(1)
Affirmations	145	(1)
Tasks	146	(2)
Check-In	148	(3)
Recovering a Sense of Compassion	151	(12)
Fear	151	(2)
Enthusiasm	153	(1)
Creative U-Turns	154	(4)
Blasting through Blocks	158	(2)
Tasks	160	(2)
Check-In	162	(1)
Recovering a Sense of Self-Protection	163	(16)
Dangers of the Trail	163	(3)
Workaholism	166	(3)
Drought	169	(2)
Fame	171	(1)
Competition	172	(3)
Tasks	175	(3)
Check-In	178	(1)
Recovering a Sense of Autonomy	179	(14)
Acceptance	179	(3)
Success	182	(2)
The Zen of Sports	184	(5)
Building Your Artist's Altar	189	(1)
Tasks	190	(1)
Check-In	191	(2)
Recovering a Sense of Faith	193	(10)
Trusting	193	(1)
Mystery	194	(1)
The Imagination at Play	195	(3)
Escape Velocity	198	(2)
Tasks	200	(1)
Check-In	201	(2)
Epilogue	203	(2)
The Artist's Way	203	(1)
Words for It	204	(1)
The Artist's Way Questions and Answers	205	(6)
Creative Clusters Guide	211	(6)
Appendix: Trail Mix	217	(8)
Forming a Sacred Circle	217	(6)
An Artist's Prayer	223	(2)
Reading List	225	(6)
Resources	229	(2)
Index	231