Survivors of trauma whether abuse, accidents, or war can end up profoundly wounded, betrayed by their bodies that failed to get them to safety and that are a source of pain. In order to fully heal from trauma, a connection must be made with oneself, including one s body.
LISTENING AGAINST THE STONE brings together selections spanning the breadth of the work of Brenda Miller, including six essays that have won the Pushcart Prize. These deeply personal essays paint a picture of how her sense of spirituality has evolved and shifted through the years: always rooted in a strong desire for connection.
No matter where are on the path, growing older is a journey we all share.
These eighty-seven elegant essays reflect on aging, using wise and inspiring quotations from many cultures and religious traditions. They will help you tap into your own resources, lightening your spirit and the spirits of those around you.
In 2011, Nancy Shaffer's life suddenly changed when she was diagnosed with a fatal brain tumour. Here is her heartrending and heartwarming account of her final year as she came to terms with impending death.
In twenty-two simple yet profound reflections, seasoned minister, Mark Belletini, explores the many and varied forms of grief. His honest, poetic essays serve as a prism, revealing the distinct colours and manifestations of grief in our lives.
This complete programme guide provides everything needed for a deep and powerful spiritual sharing group. From the authors of Heart to Heart and Soul to Soul, this third volume in the popular series contains fourteen new gatherings on topics ranging from mental wellness and miracles to leaps of faith and bucket lists.
Revision is the spiritual practice of transformation - of seeing text, and therefore the world, with new eyes. Done well, revision returns us to our original love.
In LIVING REVISION, award-winning author and teacher Elizabeth J. Andrew guides writers through the writing and revision process.
Drawing on scores of personal interviews, this straightforward, yet introspective, volume of actual accounts provides a real sense of the challenges and blessings of aging. Unlike many books on the topic, IN LATER YEARS focuses particularly on older people - those in their late seventies, eighties and nineties.
Mind Beyond Death is an indispensable guidebook through the journey of life and death. Using humorous analogies and his profound understanding of the Western mind, Dzogchen Ponlop makes the ...
Yantra Yoga, a Tibetan Buddhist system of movement and breathing exercises, bring the body/mind into balance and help achieve authentic relaxation--a preliminary to any meditative practice.