Carmen Warrington : is an author, performing artist, songwriter and speaker dedicated to creating works that uplift and inspire. She was introduced to meditation in 1984, a gift which continues to enrich her personal and professional life. Born in England, she lives in Melbourne, Australia, where she runs her business Calm and Creative. Carmen holds a BA from the University of Tasmania and is a graduate of the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). She has received international praise for her work in the jazz-fusion band AtmaSphere, which features the work of David Jones, her long-term music collaborator. David and Carmen perform their gentle and uplifting Calm and Creative concerts at intimate venues around Australia. Carmen’s first book Today I will… 100 ways to make your life calm and creative was published by Lothian Books in July 2001. To accompany the book, she recorded a CD Today I will… meditations to make your life calm and creative. Her voice is recognised internationally through top-selling meditation CDs which she has written and recorded for the Brahma Kumaris. She frequently conducts guided meditations at public events. Carmen also produces and performs in special Meditation-through-Music concerts, called Music for Higher Spirits. Please visit www.calmandcreative.com.au