This book presents a comprehensive method for artists to recover their creativity from various blocks such as limiting beliefs, fear, self-sabotage, and other inhibiting forces. It is designed to help individuals discover and develop their artistic potential, whether as writers, painters, poets, or musicians. The book emphasizes the connection between creativity and spirituality, providing step-by-step exercises to nurture creative expression as a consistent part of daily life.
Cyndie Spiegel's "A Year of Positive Thinking" offers daily inspiration, wisdom, and courage to help readers navigate life's challenges. The book provides a framework for cultivating a positive mindset and finding strength in difficult situations. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and personal growth. The book's focus on positive psychology provides readers with tools and techniques to improve their overall well-being. It's a practical guide to building resilience and maintaining a positive outlook.
Cyndie Spiegel's "Microjoys" offers a poignant exploration of finding joy amidst life's challenges. The book uses personal essays to illustrate how small, everyday moments of joy can provide respite during difficult times, such as grief or major life transitions. Spiegel emphasizes the importance of acknowledging multiple emotions simultaneously, rejecting the notion of toxic positivity. The book encourages readers to find beauty in the ordinary and to appreciate the impermanence of life's experiences. It's a guide to navigating grief and finding hope in unexpected places.
Author Cyndie Spiegel (Microjoys: Finding Hope) on how she approaches moments of major transition and building a habit of recognizing joy even in the darkest times. We also talk about the craft of writing nonfiction and how her concept of microjoys grew from an idea to a book.
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SHOW SUMMARY
Cyndie Spiegel, author of Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay on how she approaches moments of major transition building a habit of recognizing joy even in the darkest times. We also talk about the craft of writing nonfiction, and how her concept of microjoys grew from an idea to a book.
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ABOUT CYNDIE SPIEGEL
Cyndie Spiegel is a born storyteller–turned–writer; she's an aspirational voice and an igniter of powerful conversation. She is a former adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design and Fashion Institute of Technology, and holds a masters of professional studies. Her books include Year of Positive Thinking: Daily Inspiration, Wisdom & Courage and Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay
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