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The Imagination Matrix: How to Access the Greatest Power You Have for Creativity, Connection, and Purpose
A leading depth psychologist offers a practical approach for vastly expanding your creative resources―and discovering for yourself that even the challenges of our time can be overcome by the power of human imagination.
If ever there was a time and a place to reconnect with imagination, that place is here, that time is now. For anyone looking for a new way forward for yourself, your community, and our struggling planet, Professor Stephen Aizenstat offers a powerful message of hope. The trailblazers are people like you―the seekers, creatives, dreamers, doers―who are willing and ready to tap into a collective purpose so vital, so vibrant, so resonant in the world of today.
In The Imagination Matrix , Aizenstat shares a step-by-step process to help you gain access to the “source code of imagination”―energizing your capacity to innovate new outcomes, evolve real-world solutions, and nurture your well-being. Here you’ll
• Opening the Curious Mind―a new method to engage imagination and wonder
• Answering the call of your Innate Genius
• Growing your capacities of Imaginal Intelligence
• Maintaining your humanity in an increasingly technological world
• Claiming your creativity and purpose to meet the pull of the future
The Imagination Matrix offers a practical and uniquely personal path for becoming more purposeful, resourceful, and resilient―while developing a profound connection to the creative force that animates and flows through us all.
If ever there was a time and a place to reconnect with imagination, that place is here, that time is now. For anyone looking for a new way forward for yourself, your community, and our struggling planet, Professor Stephen Aizenstat offers a powerful message of hope. The trailblazers are people like you―the seekers, creatives, dreamers, doers―who are willing and ready to tap into a collective purpose so vital, so vibrant, so resonant in the world of today.
In The Imagination Matrix , Aizenstat shares a step-by-step process to help you gain access to the “source code of imagination”―energizing your capacity to innovate new outcomes, evolve real-world solutions, and nurture your well-being. Here you’ll
• Opening the Curious Mind―a new method to engage imagination and wonder
• Answering the call of your Innate Genius
• Growing your capacities of Imaginal Intelligence
• Maintaining your humanity in an increasingly technological world
• Claiming your creativity and purpose to meet the pull of the future
The Imagination Matrix offers a practical and uniquely personal path for becoming more purposeful, resourceful, and resilient―while developing a profound connection to the creative force that animates and flows through us all.
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256 pages, Hardcover
Published October 24, 2023
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December 1, 2023
I was truly impressed by Stephen Aizenstat's book "The Imagination Matrix." He provides insightful tools for accessing one's creativity and inner wisdom in an illuminating manner. The author takes the reader on an edifying journey of self-discovery through practical exercises that bring imagination and insight vividly to life. The Imagination Matrix framework proves quite useful in forging deep, meaningful connections to oneself and others. After engaging with the concepts and practices in this book, one feels profoundly empowered to confront life's challenges with greater imagination, purpose, and joy. Aizenstat is a skillful teacher who has created an inspiring manual for consciously evolving one's consciousness. This book will help ignite one's innate curiosity and genius. I thought it was an exceptionally thoughtful and thought-provoking read.
March 26, 2024
I should have judged this one by the cover. Just read James Hillman instead.
August 1, 2023
The provocative title and book summary drew me to this book written by an esteemed depth psychologist. It took me a while to engage with it due to the formality of the writing and some of the professional jargon. However, once I settled in, I became fascinated by his model for exploring consciousness – specifically the realm of imagination and its expression.
Many of the elements of his model are drawn from dreamwork, archetypal (depth) psychology and shamanism. Indeed, his own journey in consciousness is rooted in his work with well-known “authorities” in consciousness evolution as well as Indigenous elders. The brilliance of the author is reflected in the synthesis of these philosophies and practices. He presents in a simple, yet detailed approach to gain competence in working with the four quadrants – Earth, Mind, Machine and Universe – of the Imagination Matrix System.
I particularly enjoyed and resonated with the description of “Soul Companions.” There have been many names applied to the aspects of self in the inner dimensions. I found the label of soul companions strangely comforting and made these imaginal figures more accessible.
This is a book that deserves to be explored slowly, giving adequate time to embrace the practices and truly embody the Imagination lifestyle. Now that I have finished reading the book for the overview, it is my intention to return to it and do just that.
My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.
Many of the elements of his model are drawn from dreamwork, archetypal (depth) psychology and shamanism. Indeed, his own journey in consciousness is rooted in his work with well-known “authorities” in consciousness evolution as well as Indigenous elders. The brilliance of the author is reflected in the synthesis of these philosophies and practices. He presents in a simple, yet detailed approach to gain competence in working with the four quadrants – Earth, Mind, Machine and Universe – of the Imagination Matrix System.
I particularly enjoyed and resonated with the description of “Soul Companions.” There have been many names applied to the aspects of self in the inner dimensions. I found the label of soul companions strangely comforting and made these imaginal figures more accessible.
This is a book that deserves to be explored slowly, giving adequate time to embrace the practices and truly embody the Imagination lifestyle. Now that I have finished reading the book for the overview, it is my intention to return to it and do just that.
My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.
August 15, 2023
A fascinating and accessible read that is so important and relevant with all happening in the world around us today.
The author, known for DreamTending, expands on these ideas and truly makes you think about your place in society - how to improve yourself, your situation. Opens your mind to access your inner consciousness, making it accessible to everyday life.
I also found the chapters dealing with modern technology - particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the fears and the many learnings about it we have ahead - fascinating.
The author, known for DreamTending, expands on these ideas and truly makes you think about your place in society - how to improve yourself, your situation. Opens your mind to access your inner consciousness, making it accessible to everyday life.
I also found the chapters dealing with modern technology - particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the fears and the many learnings about it we have ahead - fascinating.
December 15, 2023
This book is full of valuable tips and an easy to follow process that will help you access and inhabit your deep imagination, opening you up to become your best and most creative self, and sharpen your awareness of your natural and modern technological surroundings. Many of the practices in this book are things I already use and incorporate into my daily life, and have been adding others, such as starting a dream journal. This is a book that I will come back to again and again as a tool for living my best, most authentic and creative life possible.
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
July 25, 2023
This book is a thought-provoking and accessible read that leaves you pondering and wanting more. The writing style draws you in effortlesslyt. It's a remarkable journey that opens up a world of questions to explore.#TheImaginationMatrix #NetGalley
October 2, 2023
I liked this quite a bit. There are a number of meditations, along with some good perspectives and info. Recommended.
I really appreciate the free copy for review!!
I really appreciate the free copy for review!!
January 24, 2024
Definitely needs to be read by everyone.
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