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Title: Drinking Lightning: Art, Creativity, and Transformation by Philip Rubinov-Jacobson, Ken Wilber, Ernst Fuchs ISBN: 1-57062-746-0 Publisher: Shambhala Pub. Date: 12 September, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $50.00

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Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: DRINKING LIGHTNING:RUBINOV-JACOBSON'S BREAKTHROUGH BOOK!
Comment: "Drinking Lightning--Art, Creativity, and Transformation," by Philip Rubinov-Jacobson, published by Shambhala Publications in October, 2000 in the U.S. and Canada, is a powerful, partially autobiographical work, the mere reading of which has the power to transform the consciousness of the reader, if he or she be honest, alert, and thoughtful. Virtually every sentence in this unusual work springs from the domain of abstract mind, borne on metaphoric wings at high levels of intuition and inspired vision. In this seminal and much-needed work, Rubinov-Jacobson has demonstrated a sensitive and mature power to extract from his highly varied and rich life experience, an unusual depth of original, compelling, and fresh insight into the nature of human consciousness. Our author excites in the sensitive reader a greater sense of personal dignity, wisdom, and a larger desire to see creative greatness in all people, everywhere. The Light and Love from which these higher sentiments and ideals spring, fill the work to overflowing throughout. This new work is testament that the author is as accomplished as a writer and intellectual, as he is an artist and painter, for which he is already world-renowned. The reader is humbled by the obvious depth of Rubinov-Jacobson's deep, classical education covering so many fields of knowledge.Yet, there is no pedantry in his presentation of ideas. The reader never gets the feeling that the author is speaking "at" him or her. Rather, by and through the writer's loving spirit and genuine acceptance of the great goodness lying in the the heart of everyone, our author generously invites us aboard his often magical tour of great ideals, passionate sentiments, and the high spiritual potential of the soul in all of us. We are welcomed. We are accepted. By this, we open.We are often enlightened and spellbound by the sheer power of the author's observations on so many subjects. This is an intensely personal, highly spiritual book. Our author proposes as a precondition for all fields of art, education, and civilized living, that everyone open their hearts, minds, and souls to the living Eternal Reality of the spirit, in order to raise all of life beyond the shallow techno-materialism into which, all together, our planet has sunk. The author achieves this objective, I believe, only because of his own fierce self-honesty, his capacity for penetrating sincerity, and the fact that he has lived and practiced a devotional and contemplative lifestyle for several decades. A central theme of this work is the author's thesis that by sincere dedication to the practice of one's chosen art, plus steadily working through the creative cycles entailed, one can indeed become transformed in character and spiritual potential, leading to self-actualization. The sincere practice of any art can, thereby, greatly facilitate whole person-hood, deeper psychological health, and the genuine unfolding of one's spiritual potential. Our author states: "Creativity is a source in all of us, enabling us to cultiviate life in a way that invites transformation, peels away layers of illusion, and therefore brings us ever closer to our true nature. Perhaps the most important gift is its creative self-empowerment. Through it we discover our resilience and our ability to endure, regenerate, and transform anything--even the ugliest, the most terrifying, or the most painful situation--into a creation, an opportunity to experience love, beauty, or truth, and to share that with others through our own unique expression." (Page 14).Philip Rubinov-Jacobson has participated in over 70 art exhibitions nationally and internationally. While still a teenager, he studied in Austria with the world-class artist, Ernst Fuchs, possibly the most diversely accomplished and adept artist in the history of the world. Later, he earned an interdisciplinary Bachelor's Degree and two separate Master's Degrees. While his artistic creations include works in oils, prints, sculpture, and jewelry, he is best known for his "visionary," and often wonderful oil paintings done typically in the "Old Master's" technique--using egg tempera and oils. In summary, this is a remarkable, synthetic work, coming from the Citadel of Creative Lights, within.It also surveys the history of "Visionary Art," from an insider's perspective. The book is full of inspiration, yet it is eminently practical for all who consciously walk the creative path and remain open to self-transformation. I recommend it highly to everyone. [Dr. Wilson G. Wheatcroft, November, 2000].

Rating: 5
Summary: Drinking Lightening: Art, Creativity, and Transformation
Comment: "Drinking Lightening" is an intriguing discussion on the relationship between Art and Spirituality as revealed through three disinict facets- 1)-the story of the artist/authors' artistic/spiritual path and development 2)-an overview of Visionary art as a distinct movement, its roots, historical context, as well as a discussion of selected contemporary artists and their work. 3)-and of course the relationship between God , creativity and the artist. Rubinov-Jacobson gives an insiders view on the creative process by weaving artistic experience, spiritual teachings from various traditions on the relationship between creativity and God, a discussion of the artist as mystic and visionary, and the relationship of the creative worker to society. This reflection resonated so clearly with my personal experience I found it not only inspiring but comforting as well. "Drinking Lightening" is a gift to the creative community and an incredibly informational book for anyone interested in the connection between art and spirituality.