A disciplined, robustly engaged will is a gift for life for any human being. The capacity to work, and to identify one's own purposeful work make life rewarding and meaningful. Waldorf Education has this cultivation of capacities of a strong and productive will in the foreground of its goals. Michael Howard defines artistic activity as the mans to this end of a well-developed will, and educated will. He carefully delineates the means to this important and often misunderstood end.Howard unlocks the mysteries of educating a strong and disciplined will. The book is invaluable to parents and teachers alike.About the Author: Michael Howard has devoted a lifetime to artistic endeavors including many facets of the visual arts: sculpting, painting, installations, and experimental art forms. His work informs this descriptive and informative exploration of the intrinsic value in artistic engagement to education a purposeful and resilient will force in any individual. His own life stands as exemplary model of this artistic rigor and energetic will activity.