The Dreamer Whose Dream Came True: Character, Consciousness, and The Roots for Creativity

If you are wondering whether to be or not to be, this is the book for you. The future will be shaped not only by technology, but also by the liberation of human potential, much of it locked up in obsolete schooling. This book mines the rich cultural legacy of philosophy, folklore, and legend, especially Greek mythology, to understand their inner meaning and their relevance to the dilemmas of a troubled and confused world at the crossroads of evolution. The "Dreamer" explores the art and science of thinking and the roots of creativity nurtured in character and consciousness. Why is society so resistant to change? Why are individuals so often their own worst enemies? What are the skills, qualities of character, and frames of consciousness necessary for success in a volatile job world? How to manage our Life Energy? How to awaken the divine gift of intelligence? Where to find inspiration in the creative process? Why are the arts and culture so critical to the development of the human spirit? The "Dreamer" examines the five aspects of our human nature and their connection to self-realization and a creative life: the animal, the child, the artist, the saint, and the warrior. This multimedia book is a blend of ideas and the arts. The 33 video clips integrated throughout the text were drawn from the author's television series produced during the last days of the Soviet Union as part of a fundraising effort for the famed Natalya Sats Musical Theater in Moscow. The series combined the author's lectures on social and psychological change with artistic collaboration from the Russian creative community.