Living Artfully: Create the Life You Imagine by Sandra Magsamen

Beautifully Illustrated And Full Of Wisdom

Many people today are looking outside themselves for well-being and

happiness when what theyre searching for has been inside them all

along. -- Sandra Magsamen Living artfully is expressing who you are

through the moments that you create. Living Artfully reminds us to

explore and experience life with more heart, meaning, purpose, and joy. It

asks us to imagine, to dream big, to believe in ourselves, to celebrate the

people in our lives, make each day count, dance when the spirit moves

us, laugh out loud, and let our voices be heard. In this beautiful, life-changing book, acclaimed artist and entrepreneur Sandra Magsamen will

transform everything you think you know about art, creativity, and

personal fulfillment. And shell show you that youve already got just what

you need in your own two hands to create the life of joy and beauty that

you want -- for yourself and others. Living Artfully puts you in direct

touch with your own imagination, where the only rule is there are no rules.

Warm, encouraging, always good-humored, it is full of inspiring stories

about people who pursue their own creative impulses and are rewarded

with unexpected and delightful results. By following the ten principles of

Living Artfully -- Magsamens own dynamic process of creative thinking

and being -- you will embark on an exciting personal journey of self-

discovery. Youll learn how to connect with everyone in your life in

inventive new ways, through everyday things, caring gestures,

meaningful moments, and simple gifts that really make a difference. Youll also discover how, where, and when you can use your own creative

language -- the images, words, sounds, foods, or crafts through which

you most easily express yourself. To Sandra Magsamen, Living Artfully

is connection. Its the ultimate form of communication. Its recognizing and

embracing your own powerful, creative abilities. And the first step on the

journey to Living Artfully is to rediscover the gifts of imagination, curiosity,

and playfulness -- gifts that you already possess. Each chapter presents

a wealth of practical and fun ideas that you can tailor to suit your own

circumstances and preferences and that will jump-start your imagination

and free dormant or forgotten talents. By giving yourself permission to be

yourself, youll embark on a personal renaissance, connecting with your

inherent sense of fun and optimism and discovering that even simple

tasks of everyday life can become perfect, natural outlets for your

newfound creativity. Filled with Sandras stunning, four-color, signature

artwork, Living Artfully is not a how-to book but a why-to -- uplifting,

motivational, and fun. It is also a guide into a new cultural movement in

which people choose to live with a creative purpose, celebrating the people, places, and moments that make life truly meaningful.

Personal Review: Living Artfully: Create the Life You Imagine by Sandra Magsamen "A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write if he

is ultimately to be at peace with himself. What one can be, one must be."

-- Abraham Maslow

One morning of channel surfing I stopped to watch Sandra Magsamen

being interviewed and was drawn in to her talk about being creative and

living artfully in our life. When this book became available for review, I

jumped at it.

What does it mean to live ar tfully? The chapters are filled with ideas--

simple, easy-to-do, no-cost ways to live artfully in areas like:

-- Making connections

-- Rediscovering your creative power

-- Creating moments that matter

-- Making your home reflect you

-- Artfully ways for special days

-- Making your mark on the world

The stories are wonderful, both from her own family and the other people

she allows us to meet. The illustrations by the author are light and cheery

and are complemented by the well-chosen quotes.

In the Home section, the author reminds us to celebrate the little things--

change of season, different kinds of "homes," what home means, etc.

Maya Angelous said, "I long, as does every human being, to be at home

wherever I find myself."

As I write this mid-April, the robins returning to Minnesota are celebrating a

late-spring snowfall as they dash from tree to tree, eating last season's

fruit. I want to be as happy all day as they are this morning.

My favorite section was "Imagine the possibilities: Rediscovering your

creative power." It's full of hope--of possibilities of living creatively. "Each

day is a gift we get to unwrap--in our own way." "Think of the morning as a

lesson that is unfolding to show you the creativity in the fabric of all living

things" (page 42).

So many allow self-doubt and uncertainty to prevent us from being

creative. The author indicates that being creative isn't just about art or

making art--but about creative outreaches to others.

This is a book that will remain close at hand to return to when my creativity gene has been covered up by daily stress and wear and tear. I will return

to it for inspiration, for hope, through the wonderful ideas, stories and

quotes.

Armchair Interviews says: Sandra Magsamen is a very prolific writer, and

this is book 19. If you think you are not creative, you need to find ways "to

be creative and live artfully" with this book's help. You'll be glad you did.

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