The art of the daydream - Wendy Bristow

Everyone falls into a daydream at some time or other, an activity which is often viewed in a negative way in society. Yet, like anything in moderation, it is profoundly good for us, giving us time to collect our thoughts and rest our brain. This inspiring little book celebrates the art of the daydream by looking at what it is by definition and what function it serves in today's society. It looks at the notion that all great ideas and works of art came about via the daydream, and why in particular it is so emotional and psychologically restorative. By looking into Jung's four types and the way in which creative geniuses work we ponder why some people daydream more than others and provide essential tips on getting some daydreaming time in to day-to-day life through meditation and visualization. Scattered throughout this thoughtful text are 'great daydreaming moments of all time', inspiring quotations, and evocative images to inspire the wonderfully reviving nature of the daydream.