Wild Ideas: Creativity from the Inside Out

"Wild Ideas" is the winner of multiple book awards and honors for writing, concept and design, including: * The Nautilus Book Award * The International Soul-Bridge Body-Mind-Spirit Award * The Shelf Unbound Notable 100 Books Award "...Beautifully written and delivered, Wild Ideas is flawless in its presentation, lyrical style, and potentially life-changing message. Like a good friend who knows how to comfort and catalyze at the same time, Wild encourages others, not with a push but a gentle nudge, to press through the doubt, insecurity, and other roadblocks that threaten to sabotage their fulfillment. For readers who sense that something is missing -- not just working artists... -- this book is the perfect place to begin." --BlueInk Review "...An engaging road map for artistic expression that successfully explores the necessary routes while supporting those who are taking the trip." --Kirkus Reviews Award-winning Wild Ideas: Creativity from the Inside Out takes you on an intimate journey through the seven stages of the creative process. All along the way, counselor and artist Cathy Wild interweaves her own deeply personal story as well as provocative insights gleaned from her many years in private practice. Discover your authentic voice while exploring timeless themes that compel creative expression--curiosity and imagination, mystery and mourning, chaos and clarity, suffering and gratitude and many more. Reading Wild Ideas is a dynamic experiential process that will support you on a profound personal journey of transformation. "Wild Ideas: Creativity from the Inside Out is about tackling anything in life with confidence: an art project, a business, relationship or lifestyle. The book is about living more authentically and not fighting the sacrifices required to do so...Wild Ideas is a wonderful read." --Pensacola News Journal "Cathy Wild's book, Wild Ideas: Creativity from the Inside Out,, goes beyond a few simple suggestions to stimulate creativity. ..You'll be inspired to stay the course through the chaos of creation as you tap into Cathy Wild's deep wisdom, fully expressing what has meaning and value to you." --Justine Willis Toms, Co-founder and Host, New Dimensions Radio "Cathy Wild is a creative spirit who has written a brave exploration of her personal journey interwoven with wise, encouraging guidance and beautifully chosen quotes... Wild Ideas will support you in discovering and following the voice of your soul." --Kayleen Asbo, Ph.D., cultural historian, musician, writer, and faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music