Writing Arts

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Russian Literature and the Flow of Consciousness

Dr. Jacqueline Carr-Phillips introduces a holistic approach to literature and explains how reading helps to expand awareness. As a specialist in Russian literature in the light of total knowledge, Dr. Carr-Phillips relates the principles of Maharishi Vedic Science to the works of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, demonstrating their value in refining the intellect and emotions, and inspiring the flow of bliss consciousness.

Poetry, Process and Silence

Former Royal Literary Fund Fellow, Poetry Society poet-in-residence and TES Guest Poet, Dr. Cliff Yates explains what drew him to poetry – the distinctive value of silence in the process of writing. This inspiration led him to not only develop and hone his skills as a highly regarded poet, but to teach and inspire others to locate the field of infinite silence in consciousness, the source of all creative expression, which is directly experienced through practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique.

The Flow of Consciousness in Literature and Language

Rhoda Orme-Johnson, Ph.D, Professor Emerita of Literature, Maharishi International University (MIU), explains the fascinating backdrop to the emergence of MIU's consciousness-based literature department in the 1970’s. The article acts as an introduction to the enlightening book, “The Flow of Consciousness – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on Literature and Language”.

The Glorious Domain of the Arts

To paint a canvas, carve a block of stone or mold clay; to weave a basket, blow glass or make a piece of jewelry; to design a residence, an automobile, or a website; to build furniture, an architectural model, or develop a fashion trend; to sing an aria, play sitar, or conduct an orchestra; to perform a ballet, recite Shakespeare, or direct a movie; to write a poem, a memoir or develop a storyline. . .