The Muse Within
Personal Growth through the Eyes of 33 Well-known Writers, Artists, Musicians & Philosophers
by Michael Lisagor
The Muse Within explores the spiritual and creative lives of 33 remarkable people — from Tolstoy and Leonardo da Vinci to Herbie Hancock, Gilda Radner, and Pema Chodron. In each chapter, Mike Lisagor draws out the life lessons hidden in their stories and connects them to Buddhist principles of courage, creativity, and human potential. Whether you're an artist, a seeker, or simply someone looking for inspiration, this book offers 33 different doorways into a more purposeful life.
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Essays in This Book
- 1.Leo Tolstoy
- 2.Pema Chodron
- 3.Sir Isaac Newton
- 4.Grandma Moses
- 5.Keb' Mo'
- 6.Bill Withers
- 7.Annie Leibovitz
- 8.Herbie Hancock
- 9.Lily Tomlin
- 10.Helen Keller
- 11.Ansel Adams
- 12.Georgia O'Keeffe
- 13.Harry Manx
- 14.Most Beautiful One
- 15.Leonardo da Vinci
- 16.Gilda Radner
- 17.Most Lucky One
- 18.Davy Jones
- 19.Eliud Kipchoge
- 20.Louise Penny
- 21.Prince Henry
- 22.Julie Andrews
- 23.Gandhi, King & Ikeda
- 24.Isaac Asimov
- 25.Therapists
- 26.Barbara Kingsolver
- 27.Henrik Ibsen
- 28.Bobby McFerrin
- 29.A Remarkable Mender
- 30.Voltaire
- 31.Bodhisattva Never Disparaging
- 32.Tagore
- 33.Byron Katie
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