The Joy of Genius by Gay Hendricks ~ Book Picks
"The only relevant question is whether you will let it be possible for you."
~ Gay Hendricks
"You are the absolute creator of what happens to you. This means now. [...] There is awesome power in knowing this fact."
~ Gay Hendricks
New York Times best-selling author Gay Hendricks, who gave us The Big Leap, has created a deeper, expansive sequel that is sure to invigorate your creative journey! Do you love that sacred flow, when the tides turn and negativity subsides to make way for boundless joy and inspiration? How can we prompt these changes at will, and best use our most precious gifts: energy, and time?
Now, Dr. Hendricks brings you his new work, the next step beyond The Big Leap. The new book shows how to solve two major problems creative people face: how to end negative thinking and how to liberate authentic creativity.
How Does it Work? In the Author's Own Words...
"The goal in life is not to attain some imaginary ideal; it is to find and fully use our own gifts."
~ Gay Hendricks
"In the first part of the book, I teach you a mind-body tool you can use in any moment you feel unhappy in any way. Up until now, you've probably been relating to negative thinking and doubt in a habitual, effortful way—one that keeps you stuck repeating the same negative patterns.This simple tool bypasses your habitual intellectual response to create transformative shifts within you, allowing you to engage with life in a completely different, effortless way. It's a priceless portal into the life you really want to live, freeing you up to exist in a continuous upward spiral of creative expression.In the second half of The Joy of Genius, you'll learn how to end your specific type of negative thinking and increase the flow of your authentic creativity. The more you engage with your genius, the luckier you get. I'll teach you how using the mind-body tool to unlock your genius in every area of your life—from relationships and business to health and wealth.Throughout the book, you'll get hands-on activities to open up that space—mentally, emotionally, physically—for wonder and creativity. Whether you need a kick in the butt to stop making excuses about starting a creative project or a practical plan for getting more out of every area of your life, get ready to step full-time into your genius."
About the Author
Gay Hendricks is the author of more than forty books in the fields of therapy, relationship counseling and body/mind transformation. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in counseling psychology in 1974 and went on to a 20-year academic career at University of Colorado.Along with his wife, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, he founded The Hendricks Institute in 1989, which has since trained more than one thousand professionals in education, therapy, coaching and medicine.19.95
