A Joseph Campbell Companion
Edited by Diane K. Olson, 1991
More than anything this book taught me about following my bliss. Joseph Campbell, a master storyteller, teaches about transformative experience using examples from his own personal life and from religious and cultural myths around the world.
Paula, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

A Creative Companion
by SARK
This book has helped me to re-tap my creative spirit and see possibilities with a fresh perspective. I've treated it as a workbook, writing, drawing and coloring on the pages in bright colors.
Theresa, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

The Innocent Eye: Children's Art and the Modern Artist
by Jonathan Fineberg (Princeton University Press, 1997).
Fascinating exploration that makes you want to draw like your children.
Johanna, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit
by Corita Kent and Jan Stewart (Banton Books, 1992).
A very cool, freeing book that's more about progress than product.
Johanna, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

Circle Round: Raising Children in the Goddess Tradition
by Starhawk, Diane Baker, Anne Hill (Banton Books: 1998).
Good ideas for pagans and nonpagans alike to celebrate the calendar and cycles of the seasons.
Johanna, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

The Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special
(Clarkson Potter,1999)
Hundreds of soup and salad recipes, almost all of which are just one page long. Everything I've made has been a success. It's the cookbook of recipes you you would have thought of if you weren't so tired of thinking of what to cook.
Johanna, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

Life's Companion; Journal Writing As Spiritual Quest
by Christina Baldwin
Half of this book chronicles the author's own spiritual journey, the other half offers suggested techniques and tolls for journaling, plus guided meditations. I've found the book hugely comforting to hear how someone else's spiritual journey unfolded and see the dark times can be common for other AND worked through. The exercises inspired great creativity for me.
Barb, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

WISHCRAFT
by Barbara Sher
Great "how-to" book to help you create the life you love. A conversational style — easy to use. I started using her process almost 10 years ago and it helped me transform my work and family life into something I really love.
Barb, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

Anatomy of the Spirit
by Caroline Myss
Intriguing description of the inter-relationship of our thoughts/emotions and our health. Fascinating connection between types of emotional issues and common ailments/diseases. It is very dense reading, so I found I needed to absorb it in small doses, but it sure opened my mind to a new way of thinking.
Barb, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

Shabby Chic
by Rachell Ashwell
Inspired me to sew my own slipcovers. They turned out great. And to put together found objects to create a truly special personal style in my home.
Julie, mother of two, one on the way — Minneapolis, MN

Yoga 28 day exercise plan
by Richard Hittleman
A simple paperback book for $6 taught me yoga. Yoga has been one of the the great discoveries of my life so far. Helps to keep my mind, body and spirit connected and gives me energy to be a creative mother.
Julie, mother of two, one on the way — Minneapolis, MN

CDs:

Aitara (1994); Seleniko (1992); Oi Dai (1991)
Värttinä
(Green Linnet Records)
When I first heard Värttinä I couldn't believe my ears...what was this music??--It was like someone turned a light bulb on inside my soul! In a very cool and modern way, these gutsy Finnish women sing old folk melodies about leaving home, love, courting, drunkenness and good love gone bad. I love to dance around the living room with my girls to their incredible harmonies, odd minor keys, and bold, agressive, sometimes heart-stopping tempos. Our great, great, great grandmothers must be very happy!
Paula, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN


Apocryphz
Marta Sebestyen (Rykodisc:1992).
A little bubbly and new agey at times, but some great emotional singing.
Johanna, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

Map of the Human Heat,
Gabriel Yard (Polygram,1993).
Fabulous background music for the v=creative process, this sound track from the film has some ambient sound and some folk music.
Johanna, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilights: The Music of Raymond Scott
(Columbia, 1992)
Completely manic music from the master of cartoon music. I can never make it all the way through the CD because it burns me out. When you need a kick of energy, this is the CD to play. Stand Back!
Johanna, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

movies:


"Flirting with Disaster"
A hilarious quest for identity while searching for family.
Theresa, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

"Harold and Maude"
Appreciating the quirky and finding the meaning and joy in life. Humor releases tension which allows creativity to surface.
Theresa, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

"Unzipped"
"Basquiat"
"An Angel at My Table"
"32 Short Films about Glenn Gould"
These are all movies about creative people.
Johanna, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

Practical Magic
The house/the set for this film has so many great spaces. I loved the feel of it — gave me lots of ideas.
Julie, mother of two, one on the way — Minneapolis, MN

websites:


http://windowsmedia.microsoft.com/radio/Radio5.asp
Links to radio stations from around the world with every imaginable format and language you can think of...incredible!
Paula, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN


Campsark.com
This is an innovated and fun to visit website that will appeal to SARK fans. I love the little colorful drawings that denote different parts of the site.
Theresa, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN

The Academy of American Poets
www.poets.org
Nice links, good poetry. Don't forget April is National Poetry Month!
Johanna, mother of two — Minneapolis, MN