Publisher's Synopsis
Improvisations from the Spirit is a book written by James Wilkinson that explores the intersection of spirituality and creativity. The author, who is a musician and minister, draws on his own experiences to show how improvisation can be a powerful tool for connecting with the divine. The book is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of improvisation: the practice of improvisation, the relationship between improvisation and spirituality, and the role of improvisation in community building. Throughout the book, Wilkinson offers practical advice for musicians and non-musicians alike on how to tap into their creative potential and deepen their spiritual practice. He also includes personal stories and reflections from other artists and spiritual leaders to illustrate his points. Improvisations from the Spirit is a thought-provoking and inspiring read for anyone interested in exploring the connections between creativity and spirituality.1857. Wilkinson explains in a Note that this volume was written by a new method, partly explained in the title, Improvisations. His attention having been drawn to the phenomena of drawing, speaking and writing by Impression, he determined to make an experiment of the kind, in composition himself. The Poems contained in this book are the result.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.