
The Creative's Third Eye: A visual Mapping field Guide
NAVIGATE YOUR THOUGHTS, SENSES AND EMOTIONS

At the heart of this journey is The Creative’s Third Eye—an inner sense of heightened awareness that helps you see beyond surface distractions and engage with life on a deeper level.
Whether you’re a creative professional, an explorer of personal growth, or someone seeking more clarity, this step-by-step guide shows you how to unlock this third eye, using Conscious Mapping to bring creativity, compassion, and intention into your daily life.


heres a sneak peak of what you will learn in the book
In this beautifully visual and deeply practical book, artist and educator Dr. Joan Giampa Anderson introduces Conscious Mapping—a visual thinking and metacognitive framework designed by a creative, for creatives. Whether you’re an artist, writer, educator, or simply someone seeking clarity, this approach helps you “see” your thoughts more clearly and chart a path through the complexity of your mind
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At the heart of the book lies the Subject Matter Map, a structured yet intuitive system that helps you break down, analyze, and integrate your ideas. Layered with the Compass Rose of Perspectives—eight distinct ways of seeing from the analytical to the spiritual—this process becomes a full-sensory journey toward insight.
Why You'll Want to Open Your Third Eye:
Discover deeper truths in your creative work
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Solve creative problems from multiple vantage points
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Develop your unique voice and artistic identity
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Strengthen your emotional and intuitive intelligence
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Create visual maps that guide both thought and feeling
The Creative’s Third Eye doesn’t just teach a method—it opens a portal. One that leads to self-discovery, deeper presence, and transformative creative clarity.
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Why conscious mapping is essential for your creative journey
"Imagine a world where your creativity knows no bounds, and every challenge is an opportunity for growth and innovation. That's the world 'The Creative's Third Eye: A Visual Mapping Field Guide' opens for you. With the power of Conscious Mapping and the metaphorical 'Creative's Third Eye,' you'll easily navigate life's complexities, gaining insights that empower you to live a more fulfilling and conscious life. Whether you're an artist seeking inspiration, an educator aiming to innovate, or anyone pursuing personal growth, this book is your key to unlocking a new dimension of creativity and understanding. Embrace the journey, and let Conscious Mapping illuminate your path to discovery and transformation."
