Creativity and Consciousness: The Sources of Inspiration

Excerpt from the Introduction, written by Martha Winona Travers, Ph.D.: “This book represents the work of five artists who met over fourteen weeks to explore creativity. The program endeavors to explore the interconnections between states of consciousness and creativity as it applies to the arts and all other disciplines. Indigenous peoples speak of 'original medicine,' the unique gift that each person carries that becomes a healing force when fully expressed. A person’s creativity is his or her 'medicine' that quiets the mind and opens the heart. When we are genuinely connected to our own life-giving spring, we are not threatened by someone else’s creative ability. A desire to express and to connect emerges. This book represents each student's courageous expression and connection and is offered to readers in hopes that you, too, will find your inner spring of inspiration and will share your gift with the world. Sharing one’s gift is not ego-centric; it is a responsibility.”