Transmitting Vision
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About the book
In Transmitting Vision, horror and metaphysical explorer Matt Cardin invites readers on a journey into the heart of creativity. This short book brings together seven previously uncollected essays spanning thirteen years of Cardin’s ongoing exploration of the writer’s craft and its connection to the inner realm of inspiration:
- Five Reasons Why You Need a Muse
- Possession, Exorcism, and the Daimon: A Brief History
- Five Ways to Invite Inspiration
- Meditation, the Daimon Muse, and the I Ching
- Five Core Practices for Writers
- On Feeling the Call to Absolute Stillness
- On Transmitting Artistic and Spiritual Vision
Transmitting Vision delves deep into the creative process. From the allure of muses to the ancient history of the creative daimon, and from the importance of mundane factors like diet and sleep to the power of more esoteric influences like meditation and divination, Cardin provides a rich array of wisdom to guide the reader’s creative journey. He also pauses to consider the significance of the creative call toward absolute stillness: the wellspring of true creativity and the birthplace of artistic vision.
For writers seeking to elevate their craft and connect with their inner genius, this book serves as a compact guide.
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