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.