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The Creative Fire

Myths and Stories on the Cycles of Creativity

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The Creative Fire

By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés Ph.D.
Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estés Ph.D.
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In Search of La Chispa: The Elemental Source of Your Creativity
An expanded edition of the classic on creativity by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, this spoken-word masterpiece guides you through the dark labyrinths of the psyche in search of la chispa—the ember that is the elemental source of all creative work.
Dr. Estés teaches about the hidden aspects of creativity, including the negative complexes that prey upon creative energy. The Creative Fire includes many special insights for people who create for a living: artists, writers, teachers, and others who must depend on their creative instincts every day.

 Creativity Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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This is a truly wonderful book. Extremely engaging, intelligent and creatively liberating. I loved it.

Illuminating, insightful and inspiring

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Phenomenal story telling and precious nuggets of guidance to understand both myself and the cyclical rhythm of creativity. Thank you Clarissa. This is a wonderful book.

Phenomenal story telling

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Pinkola Estes first pulled me in with ‘Woman Who Run with the Wolves’ - A lone wolf is a sick wolf, woman who run with the wolves feed their good wolf, that is their wild, intuitive, creative wolf. They connect with nature, they are truth seekers and truth sayers. So in this vein, Pinkola Estes guides us through archetype narratives that support us to be courageous, to seek out the truth about ourselves and our creative expression. Reminding us to immerse ourselves in our unique creative process, instead of focusing on the outcome, praise, fame and fortune.

Feed Your Good Wolf

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I absolutely loved it! I'll be listening to this again soon, if not straight away

Gem of a book!

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had to speed the audio up as it was a bit hard to follow at the original speed. glad for that option. LOVED IT will listen again for sure

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