The Art of Wishful Thinking is an allegorical fable in verse, depicting the human mind's journey to self-discovery. A spirit Mind about to leave the Earth hears a plea to stay, to help other Minds along the pathway to self-belief and self-discovery. The Minds are beset by fear or ego, unable to change their thinking or their lives. A series of challenges await, including fear and self-doubt. Guides help them confront imbalances in their lives and point towards the natural remedial powers of trees and plants. The Minds question whether they have been true to themselves in their lives. Some still doubt their ability to change and they face a further test when lured into self-pity by a false and evil Guide. A battle for the Minds ensues but natural remedies help them rid themselves of depression and trauma. They learn to be free of others' expectations, and that their choices must be true to their own nature. When the Guides leave, the Minds must decide whether they have achieved the security of self-belief.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN-10
1785546902
ISBN-13
9781785546907
eBay Product ID (ePID)
224930938
Product Key Features
Author
Patti Macintyre
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Short Stories & Fiction Anthologies
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Author Biography
Patti MacIntyre is a New Zealander, where she lives on the Kapiti Coast. After a nursing career she moved into natural health, running her own business, before retraining as a teacher. Her artistic side saw her dabble in pottery and painting, before turning to her new main love, writing. The Art of Wishful Thinking is her first published work.