When it comes to creating the life you want, Shakti Gawain literally wrote the book. Now considered a classic, Creative Visualization teaches readers how to use their imaginations to manifest their deepest desires. In a straight-talking narrative, Gawain uses the first part to cover the basics, with chapters such as "How to Visualize," "Affirmations," and "Creative Visualization Only Works for the Good." Once she shows readers how visualization actually works, Gawain moves on to loftier discussions, such as "Contacting Your Higher Self," "Meeting Your Guide," "Setting Goals," and "Treasure Maps."

Fear not; this isn't a spiritual-lightweight book for people with a severe case of the "gimmes." Gawain has her priorities in the right place, and she cautions readers that creative visualization will not serve greed or shallow-minded thinking. For example, she discourages the cycle of trying to have more money, so you can do what you want in life, so you will be happier. "The way it actually works is the reverse," she explains. "You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want." Yet she also writes an excellent chapter on letting go of the misguided guilt that inhibits readers from becoming truly prosperous. --Gail Hudson


From Library Journal
Gawain's self-help title has sold more than three million copies in English and another three million in the more than 30 languages into which it has been translated. According to the publisher, this revised anniversary edition contains additional "meditations, exercises, and techniques that can become part of your everyday routine." The author asserts that people can achieve an ideal existence simply through mental visualization. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From AudioFile
The mind can be extremely powerful at turning ideas into realities in the physical world. In a deep mental state, you don't need to manipulate the world or yourself, and you don't have to wait for instructions from others about what to do. Just listen to yourself and create a sensual picture of where you want your life to go. Though the program has some radical ideas, most people will connect with them right away because the author uses practical language and sounds like an ordinary person. This and plenty of helpful exercises make the program a great resource for anyone tired of struggling with life or with themselves. T.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine


Book Description
Creative Visualization has been successfully used in the fields of health, education, business, sports, and the arts for many years. Gawain explains how to use mental imagery and affirmations to produce positive changes in one’s life. The book contains meditations and exercises that are aimed at helping the practitioner channel energies in positive directions, strengthen self-esteem, improve overall health, and experience deep relaxation. This is the book that launched a movement. "Creative visualization works." — Oprah Winfrey


From the Publisher
Creative Visualization... An introduction and workbook for the art of using mental energy to transform and greatly improve health, beauty, prosperity, loving relationships, and the fulfillment of all your desires.

Famous teacher Shakti Gawain provides easy-to-follow exercises, meditations, affirmations, and other techniques to tap into the natural goodness and beauty in all of life - to make positive ideas and concepts a total reality.

Thousands of readers are already using this book to explore and discover their concious connection with their higher selves, and are making dynamic changes in their lives.

With Creative Visualization you too will seem to work miracles ...and you truly will be.

ANNOTATION

This classic guide teaches methods that are practical and easy to incorporate into daily life. These straightforward techniques help readers use the power of their imaginations to create what they want in their lives, whether its to change negative habits, improve self-esteem, reach career goals or experience deep relaxation.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Creative Visualization is the art of using mental imagery and affirmation to produce positive changes in your life. It is being successfully used in the fields of health, education, business, athletics, and the creative arts. With more than 3 million copies sold in the U.S., and translated into twenty-five languages, this pioneering bestseller and perennial favorite helped launch a new movement in the personal growth field when it was first published twenty years ago. Completely revised and updated, Creative Visualization contains meditations, exercises, and techniques that can become part of your everyday routine to increase your personal mastery of life. Shakti Gawain's classic guide teaches methods that are practical and easy to incorporate into daily life. These straightforward techniques can help you: change negative habit patterns, improve self-esteem, reach career goals, increase prosperity, develop creativity, increase vitality and improve your health, experience deep relaxation, and much more!

SYNOPSIS

Creative Visualization is the art of using mental imagery and affirmation to produce positive changes in your life. It is being successfully used in the fields of health, education, business, athletics, and the creative arts. With more than 3 million copies sold in the U.S., and translated into twenty-five languages, this pioneering bestseller and perennial favorite helped launch a new movement in the personal growth field when it was first published twenty years ago. Completely revised and updated, Creative Visualization contains meditations, exercises, and techniques that can become part of your everyday routine to increase your personal mastery of life.

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal

Gawain's self-help title has sold more than three million copies in English and another three million in the more than 30 languages into which it has been translated. According to the publisher, this revised anniversary edition contains additional "meditations, exercises, and techniques that can become part of your everyday routine." The author asserts that people can achieve an ideal existence simply through mental visualization. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

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