Thank you so much for tuning in to this VERY special episode. This episode has been a long time in the making and I am so proud and honored to share it with you.
In the 1970's, Shakti Gawain and Marc Allen founded New World Library as a way to synthesize and share all of the information they were learning and absorbing as "workshop junkies." Founded in the Bay Area, literally the womb of the New Age Movement - New World Library is now a thriving force in book publishing.
Guilted into completing what would become a classic, Shakti wrote, "Creative Visualization; Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life." Published in 1978, the book quickly became an "underground" hit and then exploded when Oprah interviewed Shakti in the 1980's.
Shakti became an accomplished author of many books, an inspirational speaker and teacher who was constantly curious and open to exploring new techniques and ideas. Though Shakti passed in 2018, her teachings and voice are still vibrant and relevant - my intention in this episode is to share her incredible light and legacy.
I feel beyond blessed to have met Marc Allen and chat with him about his own Spiritual experiences, the birth of New World Library and his long friendship with Shakti. He gives real insight into the special moment in time that birthed seekers like he and Shakti and has some incredible stories to tell. An accomplished author, composer, musician and publisher, Marc is simply and truly a sheer delight.
All of this was made possible by New World Library's Social Media Manager, Kim Corbin, and I will be sharing my interview with her next week!
x, jasmine
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Shakti Gawain
This is a beautiful website dedicated to Shakti's life and legacy
Creative Visualization:
https://www.newworldlibrary.com/Creativity/CREATIVE-VISUALIZATION-40TH-ANNIVERSARY-EDITION
Marc Allen
https://www.newworldlibrary.com/Spirituality/THE-MAGICAL-PATH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nw5kEK4NgA
New World Library
https://www.newworldlibrary.com/About-Us