Hello friends. My new book is out TODAY!
I want to take a moment to thank all the writers, artists, content creators, teachers, poets, healers, mystics, and dreamers all over the world who inspire me everyday.
Being an artist is not restricted to traditional mediums like painting or poetry. An artist is anyone who brings their imagination to life, in whatever form that takes.
The world needs artists more than ever. If you’ve ever wanted to actualize your highest self through the alchemy of creativity, this book is for you.
(Continue below for an excerpt from the book.)
The creative initiation.
These days, many people feel lost or disoriented because society fails to provide them with meaningful initiations. “Go to college; get a job” is the prevailing rite of passage into adulthood. But this pseudo-initiation feels shallow. We are told that finding a profession is more important than find- ing a purpose. Instead of advancing to the next level of an empowering game, we shrink ourselves to fit into socially constructed boxes.
Creative people in particular suffer from lack of meaningful initiation. In a world where data and productivity are valued over imagination, it’s often difficult for writers, artists, and creatives to find their place. More often than not, creative people compromise their natural gifts in order to function within the factory of society. And while we may maintain a creative project as a hobby, it’s likely that we will dedicate less and less time to these passions as the pressures and demands of “real life” take center stage.
Although we are all born with creative potential, creativity and inspiration are like muscles: we have to nurture them or they will atrophy. The good news is that it’s never too late to reawaken the curious artist and child inside. But without an established social road map to help us walk the creative path, either professionally or recreationally, it’s up to us as individuals to make a personal commitment to nurturing the gifts of imagination and expression.
This book is a road map for the creative journey. Of course, a definitive rule book is impossible. After all, creativity is a living phenomenon. There are no absolute rules. It’s about capturing the spirit in the moment and following where it leads you. What works for me might not work for you. What works today might not work tomorrow. Like a spontaneous jazz band, creativity is about awareness and action in the moment— and trusting yourself to take small leaps of faith again and again.
If you feel a desire to create, to share, to step up and be seen and heard, this isn’t an accident. There is an energy, a transmission, that has selected you to deliver its message. Making art (whatever art you choose) and cultivating your creative genius are about living in service to your higher purpose. To discover and embody this purpose is the sacred mission of your life.
We often take our own gifts for granted. But here’s the truth: the world needs what you have to share. Somebody out there is looking for the exact message that comes naturally to you. People are starving for authenticity, for something real. Nobody else can replicate the energy you offer. Your words, your art, your being are medicine for the world.
Art is alchemy. It transmutes pain into beauty. When we create art, we open a tiny portal to the soul that brings light to a world of darkness. And in doing so, we give others permission to do the same. It’s time to boldly share your vision with the world.
We are waiting for your transmission.
Inspiring 💫🌟🥲 Can’t wait to read the book! Thank you for your transmissions James!💛✨
I can’t wait to get my copy. This is so spot on!