پروازهای خلاقیت: راهنمای رفع موانع خلاقیت

by Julia Cameron, دل‌آرا قهرمان (Translator), لاله مهدی‌نژاد (Translator)

خلاقیت از راه‌های متفاوتی بروز می‌کند، مثل نوشتن، نقاشی کردن، فیلم‌سازی، موسیقی یا هر فعالیت سازنده‌ای که نیاز به خلاقیت دارد. از پس این هیولاهای روانی برآمدن، مشخصه‌ی تسلط درونیِ آفرینندگان موفق است. زمانی که این خصلت‌های درونی یا شخصیت‌های بیرونی به‌درستی شناسایی و خلع سلاح ‌شوند، می‌توان با برخوردی طنزآلود و بازدارنده از تأثیر مخرب و مسمومشان در ذهن و روان جلوگیری کرد.
شعار خلاقیت این است:
«نگذارید نامردها شما را پایین بکشند.»
هدف این کتاب اسطوره‌زدایی از خلاقیت و بسیاری از پرت‌و‌پلاهایی است که عامدانه در لفافی رازآلود پیچیده شده‌اند. همین‌طور حرف‌های دوپهلویی که باعث صدمه‌زدن به افراد خلاق شده‌اند. سخنانی که هنرمندان را از اقتدار و واقعیت دریافت شخصی‌شان محروم می‌کند. این نوع سخن گفتن توسط کسانی انجام می‌شود که رسماً قدرت دارند و مایلند مانع به رسمیت شناختن این واقعیت شوند که قدرت حقیقی در دست افراد خلاق است و این قدرت حقیقی همانا قدرت انتخاب است.

Genres: Writing, Art, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Julia Cameron has been an active artist for more than thirty years, with fifteen books (including bestsellers The Artist's Way, Walking In This World and The Right to Write) and countless television, film, and theater scripts to her credit. Writing since the age of 18, Cameron has a long list of screenplay and teleplay credits to her name, including an episode of Miami Vice, and Elvis and the Beauty Queen, which starred Don Johnson. She was a writer on such movies as Taxi Driver, New York, New York, and The Last Waltz. She wrote, produced, and directed the award-winning independent feature film, God's Will, which premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival, and was selected by the London Film Festival, the Munich International Film Festival, and Women in Film Festival, among others. In addition to making film, Cameron has taught film at such diverse places as Chicago Filmmakers, Northwestern University, and Columbia College. Her profound teachings on unlocking creativity and living from the creative center have inspired countless artists to unleash their full potential.

Reviews

[Nooshari · Rating 4 out of 5]

محتوی خوب و ترجمه‌ی بد.

[Nathan Waddell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not here to give bad reviews and hate on books. I like to say that there's no sense wasting your time reading a book you don't enjoy when you will never have enough time in the world to read all the books you will enjoy. Having said that, I really wanted to like this book. It's essentially a book of guided meditations for the creative soul... which I would gladly read. But most of the chapters are telling you how to avoid various toxic people who will suddenly invade your life and do their best to divert you from you creative endeavours. And for this creative soul, in this pandemic time, the only thing I've experienced in negative terms is complete and utter indifference. Lol. Send me some toxic people goddammit! Anyone! We are so so lonely! Just kidding, I have such a wonderful family I don't feel very lonely at all.
This book just isn't for me. It might be for you! I read some of her other stuff, way back. I think I got them for wedding presents from thoughtful friends. But I think I am wired too differently from her, ultimately her stuff hasn't really resonated with me. I have often done the habit of "morning pages" which I learned from her, though.
I do kind of want to write a book of similar meditations myself, but all the quotes and inspirational kicks are from like metal lyrics and comic books.

[Chava · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book describes the different kinds of saboteurs that will discourage the artist from reaching his creative potential. A lot of it is in metaphors about flying a plane or different types of monsters. There is also a lot of repeat information from her other books, which can either be good because she is consistent and stays on brand, or not so good if you've read a lot of her stuff and don't need the re-hash of journaling and mental health days.

The Artist's Way remains a classic. This one is definitely an optional purchase.

[Nicholas Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much Jesus.

[Kimberly Curette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must have. I have a signed copy.

[Kaseka · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was interesting to read--a more no-nonsense tone to Cameron's writing than I'm used to from The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity--but also a helpful reminder of her versatility as a writer. This is especially relevant given her illuminating points in the chapter "The Celebrity Zone" about character types being forced upon the famous, who are then punished when they deviate from the roles forced upon them by the public. I realized I had put Cameron into the "creativity guru/midwife" box, yet she, like everyone, has varied interests and talents--and indeed, even wrote regularly for edgy magazines!

Supplies is a book with many chapters, each a short mini-essay explaining a different danger or pitfall--in the form of a named character--that often rises as an obstacle to creative endeavors. While a lot of the characters Cameron names aren't distinctly memorable (for me, anyway), each character/pitfall is clearly described, recognizable, and a real danger for anyone trying to do something creative and new. End-of-chapter exercises follow each mini-essay, and they are excellent! They ask direct questions to allow readers to face the chapter's outlined problem with unflinching honesty, but also with kindness. The exercises are designed to help readers identify each chapter's creative danger/character in their own lives, forgive themselves for past bad decisions they've made in dealing with said danger/character, and move on in a better position to handle such pitfalls should they arise again.

On the whole, Supplies is a straight-talking guide designed to help people avoid common problems that arise during any project, "creative" or not. Cameron has also managed to make a fun, helpful, whimsical book with a narrator whose blunt, matter-of-fact attitude only enhances the whimsy. Supplies reads much like a practical guide through fairy land (or a creative journey) for adults.

Recommended to: Anyone wanting project or creativity help from a blunt but caring artist who's been through the common pitfalls, and will explain them and how to get around them; but who does not want to use the gentler methods or weekly structure of The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this. I love how straight forward it was. It was not a mystical magical journey like the Artist's Way. I am still unable to finish the artists way because it makes me day dream too much. It was concise, no bullshit look at the challenges an artist might encounter. Also it touches on the people you encounter and what to not take seriously. I imagine that aspect being very confusing, but it get it now. Best line: "Drop a call of encouragement to someone behind you on the trail." It is important to honor the people who love you before, during and after. Not the superficial people who have an expiration date. But then again, some good souls are just creative one-night-stands. Honor those people too. They contributed to your life and it was very special. I recommend this book!

[Quinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author of The Artist's Way shows how the people around you can sap your energy, sabotage your projects, make you think you are crazy, and occasionally help you. There are also some helpful questions to consider after each chapter. You'll recognize yourself and those who block your creative path.

[Bonita Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book tells it like it is.
I could relate to many things in this book... loved it!

hugs

[Lynda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a positive experience for anyone trying to tap their creativity. Julia Cameron has changed her focus from her earlier work, but I feel it is a natural progression.