The Healing Power of Art
Why is there a misconception that artists are a little bit “crazy”? Does having an artistic temperament mean that creative people operate in a mental state different from the “norm”? And why is art often used as therapy for mental illnesses?
From early childhood we are taught by society to set aside our real feelings, large and small, for the illusion of peace or comfort. The result can be feelings of shame and guilt about our emotions, and it can lead to the belief that they are somehow unnatural. Transformative Grief is the glue that will connect our heart, brain, and consciousness.
The chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) turns a critical eye toward such practices as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition and psychokinesis. Are such powers really possible? Science says yes.
Through the use of mythology, stories, and her personal history, Macfarland shows that healing trauma is indeed possible by using the rich resources available in nature.
Survivors of trauma whether abuse, accidents, or war can end up profoundly wounded, betrayed by their bodies that failed to get them to safety and that are a source of pain. In order to fully heal from trauma, a connection must be made with oneself, including one s body.
Anger may well be the number one problem in modern society. If left unresolved it distorts people's perception of reality negates happiness and serenity can cause depression and addictive behaviour reduces resistance to illnesses and fosters self-destructive behaviour depression and addiction.
Imagine how it feels to have the love essence of every particle in the universe dancing with delight to re-join the love essences within your being. This is true desire, a vibration felt in and through all things and experienced as a unifying force.
In his exciting and original view of the universe, Itzhak Bentov has provided a new perspective on human consciousness and its limitless possibilities. Widely known and loved for his delightful humor and imagination, Bentov explains the familiar world of phenomena with perceptions that are as lucid as they are thrilling.
Alain Danielou here unveils the religious impulse underlying art that at first glance seems to have no purpose beyond the erotic. Illustrated throughout with photographs and line drawings of European and Indian art, The Phallus celebrates the expression of the masculine in the religious traditions of East and West.