RESOURCES /  Be Inspired

If you need the all important nudge... 

“Notes on the Need for Beauty” by J Ruth Gendler.  Sweet, searingly insightful. She writes: “Beauty invites us to build bridges and make connections between the senses and the soul....”  

“The Soul of Sex: cultivating life as an act of love”  by Thomas Moore  A former monk paints a glorious picture of sex as an experience of the soul. 

Jill Badonsky,  creativity coach.   Bust your groove open with her whimsical, spirited techniques

 “Pronoia: the antidote to paranoia” by Rob Brezsny. Tired of being bombarded with nothing but the negative?  Rob believes “the universe is conspiring to shower us with blessings” and we just don't see. Thank you Rob for this creative, uplifting vision check.    

“The Artist's Way” by Julia Cameron. Still one of the gold standards.  

“Mind Map” by Tony and Barry Buzan.  Go ahead, think outside the box.

"Rework" by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson.   Need permission to find the time to leave the office and nurture pleasurable living?  Here it is.

Darkstar Astrology husband and wife team Jamie and Marina go deep and high into the stars with a unique, intelligent and sensual view on life.

John Falchetto, expat life coach/blogger, excellent for those whose wanderlust is strong enough to consider relocating abroad.

Penelope Trunk is a magician at weaving angst and relevant information about work/life.  

Love words? Go for the glide with James Nave at "The Poet's Log." Co-founder of Poetry Alive, James can wordsmith with the best of them.  Based in the US, he frequents Paris as often as possible.  

Never thought you were an artist?  "Artmaking" is easier than you think:
"Taking Flight, inspiration and techniques to give your creative spirit wings" by Kelly Rae Roberts
"Artist Trading Card Workshop" by Bernie Berlin
"The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery" by Karen Michel