Intuition

About the Book

Intuition: The Art of Freeing the Mind introduces a creative approach for organizing intangible thought to form a tangible thought process. The theory suggests that intangible thought can become tangible when visual art concepts are applied. The poems that are included were written over the past sixteen years, and are personal inspirations of the author. The messages that his poetry delivers will surely inspire you!

Reader interpretations, however, will allow for unique connections through personal experiences. Thus, the reader will find motivation to personalize the readings to meet their own personal needs just as an artist would while creating a work of art. Creating a work of art can only be accomplished through a process of progressive development. Progressive development suggests the building from or on something that is already developed.

An artist chooses a medium as a vehicle to carry the created message. Likewise, consider oneself the medium. The foundation upon which tangible thought can be developed should be based on personal experiences. During the development process, the true message will be open to many interpretations, however it would not be conclusive until each stage in the development has been completed and an assessment of progress has been determined. Moreover, the goal of sending a message is satisfied in personal growth. At the outset, the medium allows the artist to mold ideas into visual form to develop a specific message. A specific message will allow the processes to continue until an ultimate goal has been reached. Each specific message will act as a connector that links the processes together while making personal growth assessments.

Such an artistic approach, when applied to practical living, will improve one's ability to mold personal growth through the development of higher order thinking skills and controlled cognitive application. The result would greatly improve the quality of life. Although we recognize this benefit, many may find it challenging to consciously consider this artistic approach. The artistic approach will require a constant self-assessment until this manner of thinking becomes more a part of daily living- just as an artist would when creating a work of art. As a result, each stage in the developmental process becomes more creatively thought out and definitely more tangible.

Approaching life as "an art" will allow readers to look at their experiences and personal development in a new, creatively positive, and intuitive way.

Also available from trafford: a paperback version of this book.
Intuition: the Art of Freeing the Mind

About the Author

Timothy J. Culver, the second of six children, was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1964 to Mrs. Irie Delle (Hogans) Culver and the late Mr. Otis Lee Culver. Growing up in Abbeville, Alabama, he attended and graduated Abbeville High School in 1983. An academic tuition scholarship was his vehicle into Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama where he received a BA in Art and Anthropology. While attending there, he became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Within three years of graduating with his BA, he graduated Troy State University, Troy, Alabama with an MS Fds. Ed. degree in Education and Art. He became a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honors society in education and was soon recruited to teach for the Florida Department of Education.

Since living in Florida he has taught at the middle school, high school, and post-secondary levels. His teaching repertoire includes drawing fundamentals to advanced design, creative photography, and three-dimensional modeling and animation. He has coached football, track and field, and sponsored such clubs as Interact and Art.

His experience in writing and illustrating began while attending Jacksonville State University. He wrote two books that were adopted into the UniversityÕs student works permanent collection before his graduation. He has worked for several years as a freelance graphic artist. His experiences as an artist range from the traditional visual arts to new media design.

He has served in the United States Air Force Reserve for over sixteen years and continues be an active member. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Currently, Mr. Culver is the founder, President and CEO of Making It Personal 4 U Productions, Inc., a corporation formed primarily to embrace the creative spirit of others through promoting the arts in education and lifestyle, scholarships, information, and services on a global level.