Spirituality Has Always Been Present in the Arts
Spirituality Has Always Been Present in the Arts Spirituality is often treated as a specialised subject, separate from mainstream culture and creative life. Yet a closer examination of human history reveals something very different. From the earliest cave paintings to contemporary films, from sacred music to modern literature, spirituality has been one of the most […]
Imagination, Consciousness and Creation by Mel Stephenson
Across esoteric traditions, mystical teachings, and even some interpretations of quantum theory, imagination is seen as the engine of creation. But in most mainstream views, its importance is often overlooked, viewed simply as a way to escape from reality, confined to the worlds of children, artists and creatives. Yet, every day we are imagining our […]
Aphantasia, Creativity and Spirituality by Nicole Bonnett
I was inspired to write about aphantasia because of my mother. She can only see images in her mind's eye when she is dreaming. However, like other people with aphantasia, visualisation is difficult for her, if not impossible. This makes reading fiction or fantasy a challenge — she struggles to picture the landscapes, characters and […]
