Many people long for the fulfilment of their creative potential yet don't know how to attain it. Books on the subject are scientific or dense or idealistic and limited, often asserting that the creative impulse cannot be taught - that it is inherent in some people, like artists, writers and scientists, and not in others. Using the stream as a metaphor, author David Ulrich takes the reader through the full range of the creative process and shows that it's accessible to all people who wish to nourish their artistic spirit. THE WIDENING STREAM encourages readers to develop their innate artistic abilities, achieve their expressive aims, and find the courage and perseverance necessary to fulfil their deepest aspirations THE WIDENING STREAM is divided into two parts. Part One is an exploration of the seven stages of the creative process as it unfolds through an individual's work and discoveries. Part Two elaborates on the creative impulse and explores the three guiding principles of creativity.