Creative Practice

Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward. Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary author Seth Godin, The Practice will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work. Godin insists that writer's block is a myth, that consistency is far more important than authenticity, and that experiencing the imposter syndrome is a sign that you're a well-adjusted human.

From the time she was young, Suleika Jaouad has kept a journal. She’s used it to mark life's biggest occasions and to weather its most ferocious storms. Journaling has buoyed her through illness, heartbreak, and the deepest uncertainty. And she is not alone: for so many people, keeping a journal is an essential tool for navigating both the personal peaks and valleys and the collective challenges of modern life. More than ever, we need a space for puzzling through.

Set in sync with the progression of the seasons, A Year in Practice is a program of holistic techniques and journaling prompts to guide the creative seeker all year long. Four seasonally themed chapters keep you connected to natural phases of creative contraction and expansion.

Since its original publication in 1996, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection has been the definitive guide for couple therapists, supervisors, and students wishing to practice emotionally focused therapy.

After a decade of teaching writing using the same methods he'd experienced as a student many years before, writer, editor, and educator John Warner realized he could do better. Drawing on his classroom experience and the most persuasive research in contemporary composition studies, he devised an innovative new framework: a step-by-step method that moves the student through a series of writing problems, an organic, bottom-up writing process that exposes and acculturates them to the ways writers work in the world.

Do you want to achieve real, vibrant health and holistic wellness? If the answer is yes, I would like to welcome you to the Holistic Seekers Club. We are in the same boat. We are looking for wellness, happiness, and fulfillment. We want real health from the inside out. We know that it's not only about eating healthy and exercising.

Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward. Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary author Seth Godin, The Practice will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work.

Create a spiritual connection to your gender and incorporate it into your personal practice. While exploring gender from a sacred perspective, Ariana Serpentine introduces you to trans and nonbinary figures from Pagan pantheons as well as spirits and deities that can help you achieve self-actualization.

Life isn’t about “finding” fulfillment and success - it’s about creating it. Why then has creativity been given a back seat in our culture? No longer. Creativity is a force inside every person that, when unleashed, transforms our lives and delivers vitality to everything we do. Establishing a creative practice is therefore our most valuable and urgent task - as important to our well-being as exercise or nutrition. The good news? Renowned artist, author, and CreativeLive founder, Chase Jarvis, reminds us that creativity isn't a skill - it's a habit available to everyone.

Does your child have big ideas but struggles to put them into words? ✨ Story Writing Kit for Kids Ages 8-12 is the ultimate guide to turning daydreams into dazzling stories. 🖊️ With easy-to-follow steps, creative prompts, and relatable examples, this book helps kids take their wildest ideas and shape them into stories they can be proud of. 🌟 Why Your Child Will Love It We know how tricky writing can feel for kids. That’s why this book is designed to make the process fun, clear, and exciting. 🎉 Whether it’s a magical adventure or a thrilling mystery, kids will learn how to ...

Dive into the world of programming with "The Art of C Programming" - a comprehensive guide that will empower you to unleash the full potential of the powerful C programming language. If you're a beginner embarking on your coding journey or an experienced programmer seeking to improve your skills, this eBook has got you covered! The Art of C Programming meticulously takes you through a vast range of C programming concepts that cover everything from syntax, datatypes, and variables, to advanced topics such as multithreading, networking applications, and graphical user interfaces. This ...

Designed for those new to mindfulness practices, Making Space offers easy-to-follow instructions for setting up a breathing room; listening to a bell; performing sitting, breathing, and walking meditations; and cooking and eating. Whether you live alone or with a family, this beautifully created audiobook can help you create a sense of retreat and sanctuary anywhere at home.

Imagine being able to effortlessly learn anything on the guitar in only minutes? Ever dream you could mesmerize listeners with pure stage presence and charisma? Can you imagine if everyone loved the sound of everything that pours out of your fingertips any time you lay your hands on a guitar? One of the most important skills to get you there: fretboard mastery. Mastering the fretboard in only 7 days is not as crazy as it sounds! Master The Guitar Fretboard’s special, easy to learn technique is one of the reasons author Vreny Van Elslande is among the most sought-after guitar teachers in ...

Dive into the genius behind The Artist’s Way with exclusive, never-before-published Q&A’s, instruction manuals, and an Artist’s Way glossary. In this streamlined edition, Julia Cameron lays out the essential foundation of her Artist’s Way philosophy for anyone looking to get to the heart of her practice and begin immediately applying it to their own creative processes.

What if making abstract art wasn’t about technique or talent—but about finding yourself along the way? Unlocking Abstracts is a poetic and practical guide for creatives seeking meaning, play, and presence through the language of abstraction. No art degree required—just curiosity and a willingness to begin.

Skill in Action asks you to explore the deeply transformational practice of yoga as a way to become an agent of social change and work toward a just world. Through yoga practices and philosophy, this book explores liberation for ourselves and others, while asking us to engage in our own agency - whether that manifests as activism, volunteer work, or changing our relationships with others and ourselves.

In a user-friendly, conversational style, King’s explains the four worlds of a shaman and the principles of Huna. Then, citing case studies, he guides us in how to change reality in each of the four worlds, bringing in ESP, telepathy, the perception of auras, telekinesis, dreaming, magical flight, soul retrieval, and the great power of healing.

Suleika has kept a journal her whole life. Journalling has marked her greatest triumphs and buoyed her in her toughest moments. Featuring writing prompts, essays and wisdom from one hundred contributors and serving as a companion during challenging times, The Book of Alchemy explores themes such as fear, love, beginnings, memory, the body and purpose. In doing so, the book offers encouragement, direction and gives readers the tools to engage with discomfort, to ask questions, to peel back the layers and uncover their truest selves.

In this groundbreaking book, Nature Evolutionary and Earth Elder Pam Montgomery draws on her decades of working with plants and Nature consciousness to demonstrate that we are intrinsically created to be in relationship with Nature. She examines the co-opting of time, language, and culture to shed light on the roots of our separation, weaving together contemporary research on human physiology with personal experience.

Everything equal, customers choose whether they will return based on the feeling they get when interacting with your brand. Research reveals that a high number of customers will go through the trouble of switching brands due to a bad experience. Great businesses know how to make a customer feel seen, understood, and valued. Those satisfied customers trust you more and come back—and they tell their friends. Backed by plenty of on-the-ground research and real-life examples, The Come Back Culture shows you how to create an experience that keeps people coming back for more.