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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE SAFE Bourzat AND ETHICAL APPLICATION OF EXPANDED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS FOR THERAPISTS, HEALING PRACTITIONERS, AND SINCERE EXPLORERS
with Psychedelic medicines also known as entheogens are entering the mainstream. And
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A breakthrough in occult studies that combines modern sigil techniques with PODGURSKI traditional Enochian Magick and appeals to all levels of ritual magick practitioners, explorers of consciousness, scholars, dowsers, and tantric yoga practitioners The Sacred Author and magick practitioner Robert Podgurski shares his discovery and develop- ment of the Grid Sigil—a tool for exploring the mysteries of embodiment and unity that bridges Enochian Magick with Sparean sigilization. Properly constructed, it Alignments and Sigils
emanates the root energies of the four elements bound by spirit in the space/time The Sacred Alignm ents and Sigils continuum. This text offers readers a variety of techniques for using the Grid Sigil Angelic Magick, Renaissance Thought, and is an essential guidebook for understanding the connection between Enochian Magick, geomagnetism, shamanism, and other facets of Eastern and Western eso- and Modern Methods of Sigilization tericism. Close attention is paid to critical metaphysical thought through in-depth analysis based in science, metaphysics, philosophical speculation, and illustrations.
“Podgurski’s work is a tour de force of magical self-examination—an eloquently composed and elegantly presented treatise deserving the attention of every stu- NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION ETCHED IN MY MEMORY WAY OF THE SAMURAI INTEGRATED MOVEMENT dent of modern magick.”
—Lon MiLo DuQuette, author of Enochian Vision Magick “As in Derek Jarman’s great film Jubilee, John Dee invents time travel and arrives SUN, MAR 22 I 11:30AM-1PM SUN, MAR 29 I 11:30AM-1PM DETAILS TBA SUN, APR 5 I 11:30AM-1PM in our century. Slyly he rewrites the Enochian Calls—and the result is this book.”
—Peter LaMborn WiLson, author of Cauda Pavonis: Esoteric Antinomianism in Yezidi Tradition FREE @ BANYEN FREE @ BANYEN FREE @ BANYEN FREE @ BANYEN “The publication of Podgurski’s Grid Sigil in an accessible format should be wel- comed both by practitioners and aficionados of ceremonial magic, and all fields of inquiry where the ontological status of nonhuman ‘persons’ quite generally is of concern.” JENNA CARD, CNVC Certified XWU’P’A’LICH/BARBARA HIGGINS, LORI TSUGAWA WHALEY, author COACHES KESHAVA & KARLO, —From the foreword by CharLes stein, author of Persephone Unveiled
Metaphysics / Magick Studies / Trainer, presents on the an elder of the Shishalh nation, of Let the Samurai Be Your Guide, from Restore Human, share insight Consciousness Exploration US $26.95 / $35.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-62317-421-7 North Atlantic Books transformative essence of speaks on Etched In My Memory: presents ancient Bushido principles for healthy integrated movement Berkeley, California www.northatlanticbooks.com North Printed in Canada Atlantic Books Foreword by Charles Stein Robert Podgurski Compassionate Communication. My Life as a Shishalh Rememberer. for personal development. for optimal well-being.
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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE SAFE Bourzat AND ETHICAL APPLICATION OF EXPANDED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS FOR THERAPISTS, HEALING PRACTITIONERS, AND SINCERE EXPLORERS with Psychedelic medicines also known as entheogens are entering the mainstream. And
it’s no wonder: despite having access to the latest wellness trends and advances Hunter in technology, we’re no healthier, happier, or more meaningfully connected. Psi- locybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, and LSD—as well as other time-tested techniques with the power to shift consciousness such as drumming, meditation, and vision quests—are now being recognized as potent catalysts for change and healing. But how do we ensure that we’re approaching them effectively? Consciousness YOGA & SCIENCE IN PAIN CARE SHAMAN’S WORLD SUFI WISDOM AMMA’S DAUGHTERS Françoise Bourzat—a counselor and experienced guide with sanctioned training in Medicine Consciousness the Mazatec and other indigenous traditions—and healer Kristina Hunter introduce a holistic model focusing on the threefold process of preparation, journey, and in- tegration. Drawing from more than thirty years of experience, Bourzat’s skillful and Medicine FRI, FEB 7 I 6:30-8PM THU, FEB 13 I 6:30-8PM FRI, FEB 21 I 6:30-8PM WED, MAR 4 I 6:30-8PM heartfelt approach presents the therapeutic application of expanded states, with- out divorcing them from their traditional contexts. Consciousness Medicine deliv- ers a coherent map for navigating nonordinary states of consciousness, offering an Indigenous Wisdom, invaluable contribution to the field of healing and transformation. FREE @ BANYEN FREE @ BANYEN FREE @ BANYEN FREE @ BANYEN Entheogens, and “In this engaging book, Françoise Bourzat combines an intimate personal account with the most comprehensive and practical guide I have seen to transpersonal ex- Expanded States perience and shamanic work, emphasizing the three cornerstones of preparation, journeying, and—of essential importance—integration.” of Consciousness for —GABOR MATÉ, MD, author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts NEIL PEARSON will explore the YA’ACOV DARLING KHAN, co- IMAM JAMAL RAHMAN, popular DR. MEENAL SHRIVASTAVA tells the “A lovely reading experience and immensely informative, this book should be on Healing and Growth the bookshelf of everyone interested in the subject of consciousness change and spiritual growth.” intersection of yoga and Western founder of Movement Medicine, speaker on Islam, Sufi spiritual- remarkable story of her grandmother, —ANN SHULGIN, coauthor of PiHKAL and TiHKAL “Françoise Bourzat is a visionary pioneer whose life’s work is making a major con- tribution to the process of transforming psychedelics into legal tools for healing and spirituality.” science within effective pain care. offers an evening of hearty re- ity, and interfaith relations, shares a freedom fighter during India’s —RICK DOBLIN, founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) membrance of the living earth. wisdom from the Sufi tradition. independence movement. Psychotherapy / Body, Mind & Spirit / Entheogens US $17.95 / $23.95 CAN Françoise Bourzat ISBN 978-1-62317-349-4 North Atlantic Books WITH KRISTINA HUNTER Berkeley, California www.northatlanticbooks.com North Foreword by Ralph Metzner, PhD Printed in Canada on recycled paper Atlantic Books
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A breakthrough in occult studies that combines modern sigil techniques with PODGURSKI traditional Enochian Magick and appeals to all levels of ritual magick practitioners, explorers of consciousness, scholars, dowsers, and tantric yoga practitioners The Sacred Author and magick practitioner Robert Podgurski shares his discovery and develop- ment of the Grid Sigil—a tool for exploring the mysteries of embodiment and unity that bridges Enochian Magick with Sparean sigilization. Properly constructed, it Alignments and Sigils
emanates the root energies of the four elements bound by spirit in the space/time The Sacred Alignm ents and Sigils continuum. This text offers readers a variety of techniques for using the Grid Sigil Angelic Magick, Renaissance Thought, and is an essential guidebook for understanding the connection between Enochian Magick, geomagnetism, shamanism, and other facets of Eastern and Western eso- and Modern Methods of Sigilization tericism. Close attention is paid to critical metaphysical thought through in-depth analysis based in science, metaphysics, philosophical speculation, and illustrations.
“Podgurski’s work is a tour de force of magical self-examination—an eloquently composed and elegantly presented treatise deserving the attention of every stu- NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION ETCHED IN MY MEMORY WAY OF THE SAMURAI INTEGRATED MOVEMENT dent of modern magick.”
—Lon MiLo DuQuette, author of Enochian Vision Magick “As in Derek Jarman’s great film Jubilee, John Dee invents time travel and arrives SUN, MAR 22 I 11:30AM-1PM SUN, MAR 29 I 11:30AM-1PM DETAILS TBA SUN, APR 5 I 11:30AM-1PM in our century. Slyly he rewrites the Enochian Calls—and the result is this book.”
—Peter LaMborn WiLson, author of Cauda Pavonis: Esoteric Antinomianism in Yezidi Tradition FREE @ BANYEN FREE @ BANYEN FREE @ BANYEN FREE @ BANYEN “The publication of Podgurski’s Grid Sigil in an accessible format should be wel- comed both by practitioners and aficionados of ceremonial magic, and all fields of inquiry where the ontological status of nonhuman ‘persons’ quite generally is of concern.” JENNA CARD, CNVC Certified XWU’P’A’LICH/BARBARA HIGGINS, LORI TSUGAWA WHALEY, author COACHES KESHAVA & KARLO, —From the foreword by CharLes stein, author of Persephone Unveiled
Metaphysics / Magick Studies / Trainer, presents on the an elder of the Shishalh nation, of Let the Samurai Be Your Guide, from Restore Human, share insight Consciousness Exploration US $26.95 / $35.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-62317-421-7 North Atlantic Books transformative essence of speaks on Etched In My Memory: presents ancient Bushido principles for healthy integrated movement Berkeley, California www.northatlanticbooks.com North Printed in Canada Atlantic Books Foreword by Charles Stein Robert Podgurski Compassionate Communication. My Life as a Shishalh Rememberer. for personal development. for optimal well-being.
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BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 6 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 7 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ MUSIC & ART ♦
Music on CD (Primus, A Perfect Circle) trans- the two fail to harmonize. In Tune helps Wisdom and Inspiration VISTAS port you on an epic and engaging sync these practices to achieve the kind Piano Music for the Soul sonic journey into the Net of of mindfulness that opens our ears to Indra. This meditative dance of the symphony of sound and silence all from Paramahansa by Lori-Ann Speed $16.95, CD. Lori-Ann Speed. 75 minutes lilting flute and resonant drums, around. Vistas is expansive indeed. Lori-Ann Speed’s grand pia- gongs, and singing bowls will uplift In Tune charts twelve “bridges”— Yogananda no journey is a power-fully heart-centered tide of visionary the soul and stir the imagination! skills and sensibilities refined in mu- intensity. As she says, the album Join these two musical vanguards sical practice that carry over to mind- offers as they merge soaring, heart-cen- fulness and meditation—among them tered flute melodies with the pulsing under-score of subtlety Concentration, Posture, Harmony, Silence, The Art of Swanwick Centre “twelve grand and beautiful grounding rhythms and tones on this journey into the heart Deep Listening, Transcending the Self— plus a broad ‘views’ into the landscape of hu- of our fractal universe. repertoire of music-based meditation exercises to incor- man emotions; the epic beauty Autobiography near Victoria, BC To understand the title, imagine an endless net, like a porate into daily practice. Colorful anecdotes of famous of all that we share, expressed spider web, that extends infinitely across the universe in all musicians, from Miles Davis to Dr. Dre, further illustrate through the pure, simple beauty directions and all dimensions. At the intersection of each the power of meditation to unleash creative potential. As of a Yogi of the piano.” strand in the web, there hangs a fine, polished jewel. If we a result, practice—whether it’s listening to a favorite song, Paramahansa Yogananda’s soul- PERSONAL RETREATS With subtle but moving sonorities of cello and strings select one of these jewels and inspect its reflective surface, preparing for a musical performance, or settling into a we will see that all the jewels in the net, infinite in number, meditation seat—becomes a joy in and of itself, and its awakening life story is a spiritual at times, the varied harmonic journeys—with titles such as & GROUP RENTALS “Love’s Last Breath,” “Nocturne no. 2,” and “Dark Night are mirrored, and we will see the reflec-tions of all the other payoff of inner silence becomes even more valuable in our journey of love and enlightenment of the Soul”—make for surprisingly satisfying listening, jewels, infinite in number, in the limitless web, symbolizing increasingly noisy world. whether for musical ambience, background, or inner jour- the infinite, interconnection of all things in the universe. that has changed the lives of millions. Available throughout the year The composure and clarity that you find in these practices neying. This is uniquely channeled contemporary classical Alpha frequencies and the Earth Resonance Frequency of Long considered a classic, this book can lead to feelings of joy, peace, and contentment. In- piano music presented, as she says, “in the ancient way, as 7.83 hertz are included to enhance brainwave synchroniza- stead of straining yourself in the frantic pursuit of happi- introduces the revival of Kriya Yoga as a a transformational vehicle... It is a language of intuition, tion for deeper relaxation. 32-acre ocean-front property ness, you’re pausing long enough to actually be happy. science for realizing God. heard by our hearts. See much more at soundings.com. Free CD! The quality paperback edition Beautiful, serene setting In her hands, the piano resounds with brilliance and stirring power, and the sound quality of her notes, chords, Art, Creativity & Music DEEP CREATIVITY Quality Paperback $17.50 includes a bonus CD featuring the and resonances is magnificent. She moves through ten- Seven Ways to Spark Your Creative Spirit Also available in paperback, voice of Yogananda. der soft twirls of melody through deepening dimensions IN TUNE by Deborah Quibell, Jennifer Selig & hardcover, and audio editions of awe into grand, almost cosmic bass chords that will Music as the Bridge to Mindfulness Dennis Slattery $33.95, paper. Shambhala. 288 pages For more information contact carry the listener through some exquisite musical—and by Richard Wolf Reignite your creative spark with accessible medita- Ralph Tiller, Program Manager psychic—landscapes. Vancouver’s own Lori-Ann Speed is $24.95, cloth. Lori-Ann Speed. The Experiment. 226 pages a visionary composer and pianist whose channeled music How You Can Build a Lifelong Meditation Practice tions and practices developed by three experts on cre- [email protected] can touch you deeply. through Sound—and Silence: Here’s a practical guide to ativity and collaboration across three Inner applying the skills of musical practice to meditation, for a more generations. Whether you’re a film- NET OF INDRA mindful approach to art and life. maker, writer, musician, artist, graph- ic designer, dabbler, or doodler, all by Dean Evenson & Tim Alexander Anyone who has ever taken a music lesson knows the key $ , CD. Soundings of the Planet. minutes creative people face the challenges of 21.50 69 to playing well is practice. The same is true for another Refl ections myriad distractions and pressure to Award-winning sound healing pioneer Dean Evenson and transformative discipline—meditation—and yet, so often produce. Devoting space for the cre- 2020 Engagement Calendar internationally acclaimed master drummer Tim Alexander the two fail to harmonize. In Tune helps sync these practic ative spark has become increasingly Fifty-four breathtaking images from difficult. Deep Creativity is a call for the world’s top nature photographers, making that space and an invitation to intentionally and Music for Ceremony & Protection introspectively engage with the creative life through seven artfully matched with inspired The Haven time-tested pathways, available to you right where you are. insights from the writings of on beautiful gabriola island, BC INNER RHYTHM MEDITATIONS Vol II is a deeper exploration of the dy-namic The authors’ novel approach includes fifteen principles VOL. 2 interplay between the energetic and the sub- of creativity that not only inspire but also set you up for a Paramahansa Yogananda, author of by Byron Metcalf tle— sometimes vibrant, sometimes spacious. lifetime of self-expression. This highly resourceful book Autobiography of a Yogi. $24.95, CD. HeartDance. 68 minutes The seven tracks perfectly portray the ex- offers practical guidance as well as deep reflection on the Legendary percussionist Byron Metcalf’s quisite dance that can occur between stillness creative process. An ideal spiritual gift for yourself or Inner Rhythm Meditations Vol II continues the and motion, each trait coalescing into the oth- others! immersive journey into hypnotic rhythms er at times, but also each venturing into their This inventive book deepens our understanding of Spiralbound, 54 Color Photos, 7” x 9” NEW and haunting melodic textures which he be- own unique sonic landscape. A profoundly what it is to be creative. The authors are depth psycholo- $19.50 catalogue! gan on the critically acclaimed, award-nominated 2016 meditative listening experience, this album presents an gists wanting to go deep and go beyond the popular idea album Inner Rhythm Meditations – Music for Expanded opportunity to journey inward while also providing a that creativity is novelty… Get your copy at Awareness and Inspired Movement. Once again joined backdrop for movement through space. In this way, Inner We need a depth approach to the creative life because Banyen Books by noted sound sculptor Erik Wøllo & world-class flut- Rhythm Meditations Vol II is the best of both worlds in the the temptation is to soar like Icarus basking in the sun. ist Peter Phippen, Metcalf explores a haunting land- genre of music for reflection and contemplation. Creativity also thrives in the shadows and in the depths. today scape that gravitates between pulsing sensuality and Also by Byron Metcalf is the lovely Inner Rhythm This book courageously invites us to realign our thinking drifting contemplation. Inner Rhythm Meditations Meditations CD. about the creative life, completing the usual skyward view by getting us back in touch with creativity’s roots… PROTECTION This is organic, grounded, fertile, nourishing creativity A Ceremony of Protector Prayers The album features Rigzin’s creative collabo- that the world needs now more than ever before. by Rigzin rations with cutting edge West Coast produc- —Thomas Moore, from the foreword $18.50, CD. Rigzin Music. 53 minutes ers including Random Rab, David Starfire, Protection is a Cermony of Protector Mantras Kraddy, BioLumigen, and Kayla Scintilla. Grounded in Jungian psychology, Deep Creativity of- and Prayers from the unbroken Lineages of With the extraordinary visionary art by one fers practical guidance for getting in touch with your own Tibetan Buddhism. These empowering and of today’s most prominent visionary artist unconscious reservoir as well as engaging your everyday Personal Growth, Healing & Transformation world to deepen the source of creative expression. It energizing mantras, set to electronic world Android Jones. Mind, Body & Spirit uniquely contributes to our understanding of creativity as fusion music, have far reaching benefit, protecting Rigzin’s foremost pursuit is in the meditation prac- a deeply human and embodied endeavor. Relationships & Family us from suffering. This is an ancient spiritual alche- tices of Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhism. She was trained Professional Development my for transmutation, dispelling negativities for one- in-tensively to sing the traditional songs (prayers) of “The practices within this book are like portals into Conferences & Events self and all beings, while simultaneously revealing our elaborate ceremonies. Bridging these worlds, merging which one enters a deeply creative and healing space. The deepest compassion, that leads us to ultimate Awaken- the ancient blessing of the Tibetan Line-age, with the poems, images, stories, and contemplations in Deep Cre- ativity stir even the dimmest embers within the reader, and ing. In these crucial times, with the destruction of the medium of modern elec-tronic beats, she is now pursu- www.yogananda.org haven.ca | 1 800 222 9211 page by page the creative fire is reignited.” —Kim Krans, planet and division among people, these practices of ing the fulfillment of her vows, through the world wide creator of The Wild Unknown PROTECTION are both supportive and timely. web of music. For more info, visit deepcreativity.com.
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 8 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 9 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ MUSIC & ART ♦
Music on CD (Primus, A Perfect Circle) trans- the two fail to harmonize. In Tune helps Wisdom and Inspiration VISTAS port you on an epic and engaging sync these practices to achieve the kind Piano Music for the Soul sonic journey into the Net of of mindfulness that opens our ears to Indra. This meditative dance of the symphony of sound and silence all from Paramahansa by Lori-Ann Speed $16.95, CD. Lori-Ann Speed. 75 minutes lilting flute and resonant drums, around. Vistas is expansive indeed. Lori-Ann Speed’s grand pia- gongs, and singing bowls will uplift In Tune charts twelve “bridges”— Yogananda no journey is a power-fully heart-centered tide of visionary the soul and stir the imagination! skills and sensibilities refined in mu- intensity. As she says, the album Join these two musical vanguards sical practice that carry over to mind- offers as they merge soaring, heart-cen- fulness and meditation—among them tered flute melodies with the pulsing under-score of subtlety Concentration, Posture, Harmony, Silence, The Art of Swanwick Centre “twelve grand and beautiful grounding rhythms and tones on this journey into the heart Deep Listening, Transcending the Self— plus a broad ‘views’ into the landscape of hu- of our fractal universe. repertoire of music-based meditation exercises to incor- man emotions; the epic beauty Autobiography near Victoria, BC To understand the title, imagine an endless net, like a porate into daily practice. Colorful anecdotes of famous of all that we share, expressed spider web, that extends infinitely across the universe in all musicians, from Miles Davis to Dr. Dre, further illustrate through the pure, simple beauty directions and all dimensions. At the intersection of each the power of meditation to unleash creative potential. As of a Yogi of the piano.” strand in the web, there hangs a fine, polished jewel. If we a result, practice—whether it’s listening to a favorite song, Paramahansa Yogananda’s soul- PERSONAL RETREATS With subtle but moving sonorities of cello and strings select one of these jewels and inspect its reflective surface, preparing for a musical performance, or settling into a we will see that all the jewels in the net, infinite in number, meditation seat—becomes a joy in and of itself, and its awakening life story is a spiritual at times, the varied harmonic journeys—with titles such as & GROUP RENTALS “Love’s Last Breath,” “Nocturne no. 2,” and “Dark Night are mirrored, and we will see the reflec-tions of all the other payoff of inner silence becomes even more valuable in our journey of love and enlightenment of the Soul”—make for surprisingly satisfying listening, jewels, infinite in number, in the limitless web, symbolizing increasingly noisy world. whether for musical ambience, background, or inner jour- the infinite, interconnection of all things in the universe. that has changed the lives of millions. Available throughout the year The composure and clarity that you find in these practices neying. This is uniquely channeled contemporary classical Alpha frequencies and the Earth Resonance Frequency of Long considered a classic, this book can lead to feelings of joy, peace, and contentment. In- piano music presented, as she says, “in the ancient way, as 7.83 hertz are included to enhance brainwave synchroniza- stead of straining yourself in the frantic pursuit of happi- introduces the revival of Kriya Yoga as a a transformational vehicle... It is a language of intuition, tion for deeper relaxation. 32-acre ocean-front property ness, you’re pausing long enough to actually be happy. science for realizing God. heard by our hearts. See much more at soundings.com. Free CD! The quality paperback edition Beautiful, serene setting In her hands, the piano resounds with brilliance and stirring power, and the sound quality of her notes, chords, Art, Creativity & Music DEEP CREATIVITY Quality Paperback $17.50 includes a bonus CD featuring the and resonances is magnificent. She moves through ten- Seven Ways to Spark Your Creative Spirit Also available in paperback, voice of Yogananda. der soft twirls of melody through deepening dimensions IN TUNE by Deborah Quibell, Jennifer Selig & hardcover, and audio editions of awe into grand, almost cosmic bass chords that will Music as the Bridge to Mindfulness Dennis Slattery $33.95, paper. Shambhala. 288 pages For more information contact carry the listener through some exquisite musical—and by Richard Wolf Reignite your creative spark with accessible medita- Ralph Tiller, Program Manager psychic—landscapes. Vancouver’s own Lori-Ann Speed is $24.95, cloth. Lori-Ann Speed. The Experiment. 226 pages a visionary composer and pianist whose channeled music How You Can Build a Lifelong Meditation Practice tions and practices developed by three experts on cre- [email protected] can touch you deeply. through Sound—and Silence: Here’s a practical guide to ativity and collaboration across three Inner applying the skills of musical practice to meditation, for a more generations. Whether you’re a film- NET OF INDRA mindful approach to art and life. maker, writer, musician, artist, graph- ic designer, dabbler, or doodler, all by Dean Evenson & Tim Alexander Anyone who has ever taken a music lesson knows the key $ , CD. Soundings of the Planet. minutes creative people face the challenges of 21.50 69 to playing well is practice. The same is true for another Refl ections myriad distractions and pressure to Award-winning sound healing pioneer Dean Evenson and transformative discipline—meditation—and yet, so often produce. Devoting space for the cre- 2020 Engagement Calendar internationally acclaimed master drummer Tim Alexander the two fail to harmonize. In Tune helps sync these practic ative spark has become increasingly Fifty-four breathtaking images from difficult. Deep Creativity is a call for the world’s top nature photographers, making that space and an invitation to intentionally and Music for Ceremony & Protection introspectively engage with the creative life through seven artfully matched with inspired The Haven time-tested pathways, available to you right where you are. insights from the writings of on beautiful gabriola island, BC INNER RHYTHM MEDITATIONS Vol II is a deeper exploration of the dy-namic The authors’ novel approach includes fifteen principles VOL. 2 interplay between the energetic and the sub- of creativity that not only inspire but also set you up for a Paramahansa Yogananda, author of by Byron Metcalf tle— sometimes vibrant, sometimes spacious. lifetime of self-expression. This highly resourceful book Autobiography of a Yogi. $24.95, CD. HeartDance. 68 minutes The seven tracks perfectly portray the ex- offers practical guidance as well as deep reflection on the Legendary percussionist Byron Metcalf’s quisite dance that can occur between stillness creative process. An ideal spiritual gift for yourself or Inner Rhythm Meditations Vol II continues the and motion, each trait coalescing into the oth- others! immersive journey into hypnotic rhythms er at times, but also each venturing into their This inventive book deepens our understanding of Spiralbound, 54 Color Photos, 7” x 9” NEW and haunting melodic textures which he be- own unique sonic landscape. A profoundly what it is to be creative. The authors are depth psycholo- $19.50 catalogue! gan on the critically acclaimed, award-nominated 2016 meditative listening experience, this album presents an gists wanting to go deep and go beyond the popular idea album Inner Rhythm Meditations – Music for Expanded opportunity to journey inward while also providing a that creativity is novelty… Get your copy at Awareness and Inspired Movement. Once again joined backdrop for movement through space. In this way, Inner We need a depth approach to the creative life because Banyen Books by noted sound sculptor Erik Wøllo & world-class flut- Rhythm Meditations Vol II is the best of both worlds in the the temptation is to soar like Icarus basking in the sun. ist Peter Phippen, Metcalf explores a haunting land- genre of music for reflection and contemplation. Creativity also thrives in the shadows and in the depths. today scape that gravitates between pulsing sensuality and Also by Byron Metcalf is the lovely Inner Rhythm This book courageously invites us to realign our thinking drifting contemplation. Inner Rhythm Meditations Meditations CD. about the creative life, completing the usual skyward view by getting us back in touch with creativity’s roots… PROTECTION This is organic, grounded, fertile, nourishing creativity A Ceremony of Protector Prayers The album features Rigzin’s creative collabo- that the world needs now more than ever before. by Rigzin rations with cutting edge West Coast produc- —Thomas Moore, from the foreword $18.50, CD. Rigzin Music. 53 minutes ers including Random Rab, David Starfire, Protection is a Cermony of Protector Mantras Kraddy, BioLumigen, and Kayla Scintilla. Grounded in Jungian psychology, Deep Creativity of- and Prayers from the unbroken Lineages of With the extraordinary visionary art by one fers practical guidance for getting in touch with your own Tibetan Buddhism. These empowering and of today’s most prominent visionary artist unconscious reservoir as well as engaging your everyday Personal Growth, Healing & Transformation world to deepen the source of creative expression. It energizing mantras, set to electronic world Android Jones. Mind, Body & Spirit uniquely contributes to our understanding of creativity as fusion music, have far reaching benefit, protecting Rigzin’s foremost pursuit is in the meditation prac- a deeply human and embodied endeavor. Relationships & Family us from suffering. This is an ancient spiritual alche- tices of Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhism. She was trained Professional Development my for transmutation, dispelling negativities for one- in-tensively to sing the traditional songs (prayers) of “The practices within this book are like portals into Conferences & Events self and all beings, while simultaneously revealing our elaborate ceremonies. Bridging these worlds, merging which one enters a deeply creative and healing space. The deepest compassion, that leads us to ultimate Awaken- the ancient blessing of the Tibetan Line-age, with the poems, images, stories, and contemplations in Deep Cre- ativity stir even the dimmest embers within the reader, and ing. In these crucial times, with the destruction of the medium of modern elec-tronic beats, she is now pursu- www.yogananda.org haven.ca | 1 800 222 9211 page by page the creative fire is reignited.” —Kim Krans, planet and division among people, these practices of ing the fulfillment of her vows, through the world wide creator of The Wild Unknown PROTECTION are both supportive and timely. web of music. For more info, visit deepcreativity.com.
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 8 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 9 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ THE FLAME, WILD WORDS & UPSTREAM ♦ ♦ WRITING, NOVELS & YOGA ♦
Poetry, Writing & Stories WILD WORDS A PRIMER FOR FORGETTING the present moment as a creative and political force. It silence? … How I speak in the silence of my own being is It ain’t pretty, it ain’t subtle Rituals, Routines and Rhythms for Getting Past the Past also turns inward, using the authors own life and memory how I speak to others. (example of a card) What happens to the heart… Braving the Writer’s Path by Lewis Hyde as a canvas upon which to extol the virtues of a concept THE FLAME Inspired by her bestselling Practice You: A Journal, Brow- Poems and Selections from Notebooks I was always working steady by Nicole Gulotta $38.00, cloth. Farrar, Strauss & Giroux. too long taken as an evil. New in But I never called it art… $23.95, paper. Shambhala. 204 pages 372 pages, b/w illustrations er offers here 54 new meditations, writing prompts, mov- by Leonard Cohen Paperback What a relief to make a book whose free associations ing practices, prayers, and more. Intended to be used ei- $22.00, paper. McClelland & Stewart. Here’s a guide for the next generation of writers—self- Lewis Hyde, author of The Gift and Trickster Makes This 288 pages, b/w drawings Sure it failed my little fire care rituals, creativity—generating rhythms, and person- World, offers a playful and inspiring defense of forgetful- are happily foregrounded, a book that does not so much ther as a complement to the journal or on its own, bring it argue its point of departure as more simply sketch the along to draw upon at any time, and to awaken and evolve The Flame is Leonard Cohen’s eloquent farewell, a fi- But it’s bright the dying spark alized strategies for embracing your ness by exploring the healing effect it territory I have been exploring, a book that I hope will your best self. nal collection of lyrics and poems that maps his singular Go tell the young messiah craft no matter what life throws at you. can have on the human psyche. both invite and provoke a reader’s own free reflections. creative journey. In addition to new What happens to the heart Part memoir and part spirit guide, We live in a culture that prizes mem- What a relief to make a book whose free associations poems about war, desire, regrets, lamb (June 24, 2016) Wild Words is a book about the inter- ory—how much we can store, the qual- Drawing material from Hesiod to Jorge Luis Borges to are happily foregrounded, a book that does not so much chops, and hummingbirds, and lyrics section of our creative soul with every- ity of what’s preserved, how we might Elizabeth Bishop to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, from argue its point of departure as more simply sketch the “This volume contains my father’s final efforts as a poet,” from his last three albums, including thing else, and how to make peace, better document and retain the mo- myths and legends to very real and recent traumas both territory I have been exploring, a book that I hope will writes Cohen’s son, Adam Cohen, in his foreword. “It was the final “You Want It Darker,” The make priorities, and ultimately, make ments of our life while fighting off the personal and historical, A Primer for Forgetting is a unique both invite and provoke a reader’s own free reflections. what he was staying alive to do, his sole breathing purpose Flame includes carefully selected ex- progress by slowing down and embrac- nightmare of losing all that we have and remarkable synthesis. cerpts—both writing and drawings— at the end… Each page of paper that he blackened was ing whatever season we’re in, right experienced. But what if forgetfulness lasting evidence of a burning soul.” from Cohen’s voluminous notebooks, now. This isn’t a how-to guide filled were seen not as something to fear— Aphorisms: REVOLUTION OF THE SOUL with systems and formulas that promise a first draft in 90 To study the self is to forget the self. which he kept faithfully, in poetic I have witnessed many great events, some of which be it in the form of illness or simple Awaken to Love Through Raw Truth, days. Every act of memory is an act of forgetting. form, all his life. Listeners will hear were sorrowful: the birth of children, the death of absentmindedness—but rather as a blessing, a balm, a Radical Healing, and Conscious Action In forgetting lies the liquefaction of time. about the subjects that have always friends, the ends of time & the intermediate wilderness- Instead, Wild Words is an invitation to explore the emo- path to peace and rebirth? by Seane Corne We dream in order to forget. $ , cloth. Sounds True. 257 pages preoccupied Cohen: the dimensions of love, the secret es. A chill goes down my spine and up, when I reflect tional aspects of living a creative life, and the myriad A Primer for Forgetting is a remarkable experiment in 33.99 $45.50, 10 CDs. 10 hours, unabridged, read by the author code of existence, and the hope for transcendence in a how graciously I have been placed in the mazes of cre- ways to establish routines and rhythms that support a scholarship, autobiography, and social criticism. It forg- Of the curious images in the book: Celebrated yoga teacher and activist Seane Corn shares broken world. ation. My beloved is with me, the wife of my youth, and sustainable writing practice. It shares lessons the author es a new vision of forgetfulness by assembling fragments I was led to invent my own imaginary Museum of For- pivotal accounts of her life with raw honesty—enriched In the words of Cohen’s longtime manager and friend, in the midst of suffering when it is our lot, if I remember has learned the hard way, like how powerful it can be to of art and writing from the ancient world to the modern, getting and to stock it with works of art, each accompa- with in-depth spiritual teachings—to Robert Kory, The Flame “reveals to all the intensity of his to incline my self toward the source of light, I know that I embrace your creative history (and how to access your weighing the potential boons forgetfulness might offer nied by explanatory wall text. help us heal, evolve, and change the inner fire” to the end. By turns devastatingly sad and win- have never strayed too far from my bridal days. As it was own), why self-care is an essential aspect of any writer’s world. ningly strange, these are the works of a poet and lyricist promised, I have inherited the gates of my enemy, and I path (with suggestions for how to make these practices ac- “My first lessons in spirituality and who has plumbed the depths of our darkest questions and fear with him, rejoice with him, at the irresistible tides of cessible), and small but essential mindset shifts, like how yoga had nothing to do with a mat, but come up wanting, yearning for more. majesty that sweep across the world. to see your career as a partner (rather than an obstacle) Novel Novels in your writing life. Above all, Wild Words offers a new way everything to do with waking up. They So I’ve come here to revisit “With Cohen, one feels he knew who he was and where to approach our creative lives. It helps untangle the messy SPLIT TOOTH round her, and the immense power that included angels, seeing God, and be- What happens to the heart he was going from the beginning, and only digs deeper, process of embracing our circumstances, trusting our own by Tanya Tagaq dwarfs all of us. ing in Heaven. But, believe me, not the way you might I was selling holy trinkets deeper, deeper.” —Pico Iyer voice, and making time to put pen to paper, year after $19.99, paper. Penguin. 304 pages. When she becomes pregnant, she must think.” So begins Revolution of the Soul. What comes next I was dressing kind of sharp year. From the internationally acclaimed In- navigate all this. reads like a riveting memoir filled with uncensored mo- Had a pussy in the kitchen uit throat singer who has dazzled and en- Veering back and forth between the grit- ments of joy, pain, wonder, and humour. At the start of every new writing project, ideas are And a panther in the yard thralled the world with music it had never tiest features of a small arctic town, the elec- Except, this book is so much more than that. Seane’s planted in dark, nourishing soil. When energy abounds, In the prison of the gifted heard before, Split Tooth is a fierce, tender, trifying proximity of the world of animals, voice is raw, real, vulnerable, and her soul stories are pow- we embody messy first drafts, delight in fresh sentences, I was friendly with the guard… heartbreaking story unlike anything you’ve and ravishing world of myth, Tanya Tagaq erful transmissions. and learn to write in the margins. ever read. explores a world where the distinctions be- Seane’s real purpose is to guide us into a deep, gut-level A girl grows up in Nunavut in the 1970s. tween good and evil, animal and human, vic- understanding of our highest Self through yoga philos- The Poetry Pharmacy UPSTREAM She knows joy, and friendship, and parents’ tim and transgressor, real and imagined lose ophy and other tools for emotional healing—not just as Selected Essays New in love. She knows boredom, and listlessness, their meaning, but the guiding power of love abstract ideas but as embodied, fully felt wisdom. Why? by Mary Oliver Paperback and bullying. She knows the tedium of the everyday remains. To spark a “revolution of the soul” in each of us, so we THE POETRY REMEDY Love has many moods and many stages, just Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind, and Soul $23.00, paper. Penguin. 192 pages world, and the raw, amoral power of the ice and sky, the Haunting, brooding, exhilarating, and tender all at can awaken to our purpose and become true agents of as do regret, and life, and solitude. However “In the beginning I was so young and such a stranger to seductive energy of the animal world. She knows the once, Tagaq moves effortlessly between fiction and change. by William Sieghart momentary or enduring it might be, my hope is $27.00, cloth. Dutton. 196 pages. myself I hardly existed. I had to go out into the world and ravages of alcohol, and violence at the hands of those memoir, myth and reality, poetry and prose, and con- that you will find a poem within this book that When we heal the fractured parts of ourselves and Prescribing short, powerful poems for see it and hear it and react to it, be- she should be able to trust. She sees the spirits that sur- jures a world and a heroine readers will never forget. fits your need. learn to love who we are and the journey we’ve em- all manner of spiritual ailments, William fore I knew at all who I was, what I was, barked upon, we will see that same tender humanity in Sieghart has taken his “Poetry Pharmacy” what I wanted to be.” So begins Up- ILLUMINATIONS Organized by “ailments” (from Glumness, A Novel of Hildegard Bingen studying books, growing herbs, and rejoicing all souls. This is the revolution of the soul. around the length and breadth of Britain, Emotional Baggage, and Feelings of Worth- stream, a collection of essays in which by Mary Sharratt in her own secret visions of the divine. When honing his prescriptions all the time. This lessness to Losing the Spark, Rocky Relation- beloved poet Mary Oliver reflects on Just a few of the riveting stops along the way include: book presents the most essential poems in her willingness, as a young child and $21.95, paper. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Jutta died some thirty years later, Hildegard ships, Guilt at Not Living in the Moment, etc.) 288 pages. broke out of her prison with the heavenly The everyday “angels” Seane finds in the gritty corners of his dispensary: those which, again and again, this take-me-with-you volume’s poems are as an adult, to lose herself within the New York’s 1980s East Village; her early struggles as a to- Skillfully interweaving historical fact with calling to speak and write about her visions have shown themselves to work. nimbly organized and brightly commented on beauty and mysteries of both the nat- tal yoga-class misfit; the profound shadow work and body- psychological insight and vivid imagination, and to liberate her sisters and herself from by Sieghart. If, for example, you find self-recrimination ural world and the world of literature. based practices that helped her to heal childhood trauma, Above all, when we’re grieving, when we’re bro- Sharratt’s redemptive novel, Illuminations, the soul-destroying anchorage. Riveting and is your problem, take Wild Geese, by Mary Oliver. And Emphasizing the significance of her OCD, unhealthy behaviors, and relationship wounding; ken-hearted, and when we find ourselves struggling to brings to life one of the most extraordinary unforgettable, Illuminations is a deeply mov- many more. Lovely. childhood “friend” Walt Whitman, hard-earned lessons from some of the most heartbreak- understand the things we’re feeling, we long for the women of the Middle Ages: Hildegard von ing portrayal of a woman willing to risk every- through whose work she first understood that a poem is a ing places on the planet; and many other stories—all raw, connection poetry can provide. To find the right poem “The whole collection is a matchless compound of Bingen, Benedictine abbess, visionary, and thing for what she believed. temple, “a place to enter, and in which to feel,” and who honest, moving, hilarious, and oh-so-human—and each at that crucial moment… The poet has made what you’re hug, tonic and kiss.” —Stephen Fry polymath. With elegance and sensitivity, Mary Sharratt encouraged her to vanish into the world of her writing, illuminated by immersive teachings. going through seem more intriguing, more timeless, “The book is delightful; it rightly resituates poetry in Offered to the Church at the age of eight, Hildegard rescues Hildegard von Bingen from the obscurity of relation to its biggest and most serious task: helping us Oliver meditates on the forces that allowed her to create a and more valid in some way, and that can be a great was entombed in a small room where she was expected legend, bringing to life the flesh-and-blood woman in Everyone. Everything. We are in the Mystery together, to live and die well.” —Alain de Botton life for herself out of work and love. As she writes, comfort… to live out her days in silent submission as the hand- all her conflict, faith, and unwavering tenacity. Illumi- learning, growing, changing, evolving, and every single I could not be a poet without the natural world. maiden of a renowned but disturbed young nun, nations is an astonishing revelation of a visionary leader moment supports our awakening. It doesn’t always look THE POETRY PHARMACY RETURNS Someone else could. But not me. For me the door to the Jutta von Sponheim. Instead, Hildegard rejected Jut- willing to sacrifice everything to defend her beliefs in a that way, but it’s all designed to shape and mature our More Prescriptions for Courage, Healing, understanding, with just a twist of the chal- woods is the door to the temple. ta’s masochistic piety and found comfort and grace in dangerous time of oppression. soul. Each experience a teaching, every person a guru. All and Hope lenging) on the spiritual ailments he seeks to moments and people hold a mirror up to us and reflect cure with these poems. Upstream, a radiant collection of essays, follows Oliver by William Sieghart back those places within ourselves that are separate from $27.99, cloth. Penguin. 176 pages. From ageing bodies and existential crises as she contemplates the pleasure of artistic labor, her our own light. Reclaim that light, and the essence of God Sieghart’s The Poetry Remedy is one of the to long-distance relationships and embrac- bound-less curiosity for the flora and fauna that surround comes this powerful new way to ex- Yoga & the Hindu Traditions is known. bestselling (and most giftable) poetry an- ing your slovenliness, The Poetry Pharmacy her, and the responsibility she has inherited from Shelley, plore within, nurture yourself, and find balance.Each card opens a dif- thologies of recent decades. Now, after huge Returns caters to all-new conditions while Wordsworth, Emerson, Poe, and Frost, the great thinkers PRACTICE YOU DAILY AWAKENING DECK Also by Seane Corn is the three part DVD series, The ferent door, inviting us to journey demand for more prescriptions from read- drilling further down into the universals: this and writers of the past, to live thoughtfully, intelligently, by Elena Brower Yoga of Awakening. inward and reconnect with ourselves. ers and ‘patients’ alike, William Sieghart time, the challenges of family life, and of liv- and to observe with passion. Throughout this collection, $24.99, cards. Sounds True. is back. This time, tried-and-true classics ing as a person among others, receive a much Oliver positions not just herself upstream but us as well as 54 colour cards in a box Dip into this well of inspiration to from his in-person pharmacies are joined closer look. Perfect for the treasured friends, she encourages us all to keep moving, to lose ourselves in It takes just a simple question, contemplation, or move- return to your true source and love by readers’ favourite poems and the new barely tolerated siblings, beloved aunts and the awe of the unknown, and to give power and time to the ment of the body to unlock the wisdom, strength, and re- more deeply from your authentic conditions most requested by the public—all accom- revered grandparents in your life. creative and whimsical urges that live within us. sources within us. That’s the intention behind the Practice center. panied by his trademark meditations (warm, witty and The fine art of the healing poem, at the right time… See also Mary Oliver’s Devotions, a lovingly curated “best You Daily Awakening Deck. of” volume of her poems, published just before her death. From celebrated yoga teacher and author Elena Brower How do you experience the nourishing aspect of
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 10 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 11 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ THE FLAME, WILD WORDS & UPSTREAM ♦ ♦ WRITING, NOVELS & YOGA ♦
Poetry, Writing & Stories WILD WORDS A PRIMER FOR FORGETTING the present moment as a creative and political force. It silence? … How I speak in the silence of my own being is It ain’t pretty, it ain’t subtle Rituals, Routines and Rhythms for Getting Past the Past also turns inward, using the authors own life and memory how I speak to others. (example of a card) What happens to the heart… Braving the Writer’s Path by Lewis Hyde as a canvas upon which to extol the virtues of a concept THE FLAME Inspired by her bestselling Practice You: A Journal, Brow- Poems and Selections from Notebooks I was always working steady by Nicole Gulotta $38.00, cloth. Farrar, Strauss & Giroux. too long taken as an evil. New in But I never called it art… $23.95, paper. Shambhala. 204 pages 372 pages, b/w illustrations er offers here 54 new meditations, writing prompts, mov- by Leonard Cohen Paperback What a relief to make a book whose free associations ing practices, prayers, and more. Intended to be used ei- $22.00, paper. McClelland & Stewart. Here’s a guide for the next generation of writers—self- Lewis Hyde, author of The Gift and Trickster Makes This 288 pages, b/w drawings Sure it failed my little fire care rituals, creativity—generating rhythms, and person- World, offers a playful and inspiring defense of forgetful- are happily foregrounded, a book that does not so much ther as a complement to the journal or on its own, bring it argue its point of departure as more simply sketch the along to draw upon at any time, and to awaken and evolve The Flame is Leonard Cohen’s eloquent farewell, a fi- But it’s bright the dying spark alized strategies for embracing your ness by exploring the healing effect it territory I have been exploring, a book that I hope will your best self. nal collection of lyrics and poems that maps his singular Go tell the young messiah craft no matter what life throws at you. can have on the human psyche. both invite and provoke a reader’s own free reflections. creative journey. In addition to new What happens to the heart Part memoir and part spirit guide, We live in a culture that prizes mem- What a relief to make a book whose free associations poems about war, desire, regrets, lamb (June 24, 2016) Wild Words is a book about the inter- ory—how much we can store, the qual- Drawing material from Hesiod to Jorge Luis Borges to are happily foregrounded, a book that does not so much chops, and hummingbirds, and lyrics section of our creative soul with every- ity of what’s preserved, how we might Elizabeth Bishop to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, from argue its point of departure as more simply sketch the “This volume contains my father’s final efforts as a poet,” from his last three albums, including thing else, and how to make peace, better document and retain the mo- myths and legends to very real and recent traumas both territory I have been exploring, a book that I hope will writes Cohen’s son, Adam Cohen, in his foreword. “It was the final “You Want It Darker,” The make priorities, and ultimately, make ments of our life while fighting off the personal and historical, A Primer for Forgetting is a unique both invite and provoke a reader’s own free reflections. what he was staying alive to do, his sole breathing purpose Flame includes carefully selected ex- progress by slowing down and embrac- nightmare of losing all that we have and remarkable synthesis. cerpts—both writing and drawings— at the end… Each page of paper that he blackened was ing whatever season we’re in, right experienced. But what if forgetfulness lasting evidence of a burning soul.” from Cohen’s voluminous notebooks, now. This isn’t a how-to guide filled were seen not as something to fear— Aphorisms: REVOLUTION OF THE SOUL with systems and formulas that promise a first draft in 90 To study the self is to forget the self. which he kept faithfully, in poetic I have witnessed many great events, some of which be it in the form of illness or simple Awaken to Love Through Raw Truth, days. Every act of memory is an act of forgetting. form, all his life. Listeners will hear were sorrowful: the birth of children, the death of absentmindedness—but rather as a blessing, a balm, a Radical Healing, and Conscious Action In forgetting lies the liquefaction of time. about the subjects that have always friends, the ends of time & the intermediate wilderness- Instead, Wild Words is an invitation to explore the emo- path to peace and rebirth? by Seane Corne We dream in order to forget. $ , cloth. Sounds True. 257 pages preoccupied Cohen: the dimensions of love, the secret es. A chill goes down my spine and up, when I reflect tional aspects of living a creative life, and the myriad A Primer for Forgetting is a remarkable experiment in 33.99 $45.50, 10 CDs. 10 hours, unabridged, read by the author code of existence, and the hope for transcendence in a how graciously I have been placed in the mazes of cre- ways to establish routines and rhythms that support a scholarship, autobiography, and social criticism. It forg- Of the curious images in the book: Celebrated yoga teacher and activist Seane Corn shares broken world. ation. My beloved is with me, the wife of my youth, and sustainable writing practice. It shares lessons the author es a new vision of forgetfulness by assembling fragments I was led to invent my own imaginary Museum of For- pivotal accounts of her life with raw honesty—enriched In the words of Cohen’s longtime manager and friend, in the midst of suffering when it is our lot, if I remember has learned the hard way, like how powerful it can be to of art and writing from the ancient world to the modern, getting and to stock it with works of art, each accompa- with in-depth spiritual teachings—to Robert Kory, The Flame “reveals to all the intensity of his to incline my self toward the source of light, I know that I embrace your creative history (and how to access your weighing the potential boons forgetfulness might offer nied by explanatory wall text. help us heal, evolve, and change the inner fire” to the end. By turns devastatingly sad and win- have never strayed too far from my bridal days. As it was own), why self-care is an essential aspect of any writer’s world. ningly strange, these are the works of a poet and lyricist promised, I have inherited the gates of my enemy, and I path (with suggestions for how to make these practices ac- “My first lessons in spirituality and who has plumbed the depths of our darkest questions and fear with him, rejoice with him, at the irresistible tides of cessible), and small but essential mindset shifts, like how yoga had nothing to do with a mat, but come up wanting, yearning for more. majesty that sweep across the world. to see your career as a partner (rather than an obstacle) Novel Novels in your writing life. Above all, Wild Words offers a new way everything to do with waking up. They So I’ve come here to revisit “With Cohen, one feels he knew who he was and where to approach our creative lives. It helps untangle the messy SPLIT TOOTH round her, and the immense power that included angels, seeing God, and be- What happens to the heart he was going from the beginning, and only digs deeper, process of embracing our circumstances, trusting our own by Tanya Tagaq dwarfs all of us. ing in Heaven. But, believe me, not the way you might I was selling holy trinkets deeper, deeper.” —Pico Iyer voice, and making time to put pen to paper, year after $19.99, paper. Penguin. 304 pages. When she becomes pregnant, she must think.” So begins Revolution of the Soul. What comes next I was dressing kind of sharp year. From the internationally acclaimed In- navigate all this. reads like a riveting memoir filled with uncensored mo- Had a pussy in the kitchen uit throat singer who has dazzled and en- Veering back and forth between the grit- ments of joy, pain, wonder, and humour. At the start of every new writing project, ideas are And a panther in the yard thralled the world with music it had never tiest features of a small arctic town, the elec- Except, this book is so much more than that. Seane’s planted in dark, nourishing soil. When energy abounds, In the prison of the gifted heard before, Split Tooth is a fierce, tender, trifying proximity of the world of animals, voice is raw, real, vulnerable, and her soul stories are pow- we embody messy first drafts, delight in fresh sentences, I was friendly with the guard… heartbreaking story unlike anything you’ve and ravishing world of myth, Tanya Tagaq erful transmissions. and learn to write in the margins. ever read. explores a world where the distinctions be- Seane’s real purpose is to guide us into a deep, gut-level A girl grows up in Nunavut in the 1970s. tween good and evil, animal and human, vic- understanding of our highest Self through yoga philos- The Poetry Pharmacy UPSTREAM She knows joy, and friendship, and parents’ tim and transgressor, real and imagined lose ophy and other tools for emotional healing—not just as Selected Essays New in love. She knows boredom, and listlessness, their meaning, but the guiding power of love abstract ideas but as embodied, fully felt wisdom. Why? by Mary Oliver Paperback and bullying. She knows the tedium of the everyday remains. To spark a “revolution of the soul” in each of us, so we THE POETRY REMEDY Love has many moods and many stages, just Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind, and Soul $23.00, paper. Penguin. 192 pages world, and the raw, amoral power of the ice and sky, the Haunting, brooding, exhilarating, and tender all at can awaken to our purpose and become true agents of as do regret, and life, and solitude. However “In the beginning I was so young and such a stranger to seductive energy of the animal world. She knows the once, Tagaq moves effortlessly between fiction and change. by William Sieghart momentary or enduring it might be, my hope is $27.00, cloth. Dutton. 196 pages. myself I hardly existed. I had to go out into the world and ravages of alcohol, and violence at the hands of those memoir, myth and reality, poetry and prose, and con- that you will find a poem within this book that When we heal the fractured parts of ourselves and Prescribing short, powerful poems for see it and hear it and react to it, be- she should be able to trust. She sees the spirits that sur- jures a world and a heroine readers will never forget. fits your need. learn to love who we are and the journey we’ve em- all manner of spiritual ailments, William fore I knew at all who I was, what I was, barked upon, we will see that same tender humanity in Sieghart has taken his “Poetry Pharmacy” what I wanted to be.” So begins Up- ILLUMINATIONS Organized by “ailments” (from Glumness, A Novel of Hildegard Bingen studying books, growing herbs, and rejoicing all souls. This is the revolution of the soul. around the length and breadth of Britain, Emotional Baggage, and Feelings of Worth- stream, a collection of essays in which by Mary Sharratt in her own secret visions of the divine. When honing his prescriptions all the time. This lessness to Losing the Spark, Rocky Relation- beloved poet Mary Oliver reflects on Just a few of the riveting stops along the way include: book presents the most essential poems in her willingness, as a young child and $21.95, paper. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Jutta died some thirty years later, Hildegard ships, Guilt at Not Living in the Moment, etc.) 288 pages. broke out of her prison with the heavenly The everyday “angels” Seane finds in the gritty corners of his dispensary: those which, again and again, this take-me-with-you volume’s poems are as an adult, to lose herself within the New York’s 1980s East Village; her early struggles as a to- Skillfully interweaving historical fact with calling to speak and write about her visions have shown themselves to work. nimbly organized and brightly commented on beauty and mysteries of both the nat- tal yoga-class misfit; the profound shadow work and body- psychological insight and vivid imagination, and to liberate her sisters and herself from by Sieghart. If, for example, you find self-recrimination ural world and the world of literature. based practices that helped her to heal childhood trauma, Above all, when we’re grieving, when we’re bro- Sharratt’s redemptive novel, Illuminations, the soul-destroying anchorage. Riveting and is your problem, take Wild Geese, by Mary Oliver. And Emphasizing the significance of her OCD, unhealthy behaviors, and relationship wounding; ken-hearted, and when we find ourselves struggling to brings to life one of the most extraordinary unforgettable, Illuminations is a deeply mov- many more. Lovely. childhood “friend” Walt Whitman, hard-earned lessons from some of the most heartbreak- understand the things we’re feeling, we long for the women of the Middle Ages: Hildegard von ing portrayal of a woman willing to risk every- through whose work she first understood that a poem is a ing places on the planet; and many other stories—all raw, connection poetry can provide. To find the right poem “The whole collection is a matchless compound of Bingen, Benedictine abbess, visionary, and thing for what she believed. temple, “a place to enter, and in which to feel,” and who honest, moving, hilarious, and oh-so-human—and each at that crucial moment… The poet has made what you’re hug, tonic and kiss.” —Stephen Fry polymath. With elegance and sensitivity, Mary Sharratt encouraged her to vanish into the world of her writing, illuminated by immersive teachings. going through seem more intriguing, more timeless, “The book is delightful; it rightly resituates poetry in Offered to the Church at the age of eight, Hildegard rescues Hildegard von Bingen from the obscurity of relation to its biggest and most serious task: helping us Oliver meditates on the forces that allowed her to create a and more valid in some way, and that can be a great was entombed in a small room where she was expected legend, bringing to life the flesh-and-blood woman in Everyone. Everything. We are in the Mystery together, to live and die well.” —Alain de Botton life for herself out of work and love. As she writes, comfort… to live out her days in silent submission as the hand- all her conflict, faith, and unwavering tenacity. Illumi- learning, growing, changing, evolving, and every single I could not be a poet without the natural world. maiden of a renowned but disturbed young nun, nations is an astonishing revelation of a visionary leader moment supports our awakening. It doesn’t always look THE POETRY PHARMACY RETURNS Someone else could. But not me. For me the door to the Jutta von Sponheim. Instead, Hildegard rejected Jut- willing to sacrifice everything to defend her beliefs in a that way, but it’s all designed to shape and mature our More Prescriptions for Courage, Healing, understanding, with just a twist of the chal- woods is the door to the temple. ta’s masochistic piety and found comfort and grace in dangerous time of oppression. soul. Each experience a teaching, every person a guru. All and Hope lenging) on the spiritual ailments he seeks to moments and people hold a mirror up to us and reflect cure with these poems. Upstream, a radiant collection of essays, follows Oliver by William Sieghart back those places within ourselves that are separate from $27.99, cloth. Penguin. 176 pages. From ageing bodies and existential crises as she contemplates the pleasure of artistic labor, her our own light. Reclaim that light, and the essence of God Sieghart’s The Poetry Remedy is one of the to long-distance relationships and embrac- bound-less curiosity for the flora and fauna that surround comes this powerful new way to ex- Yoga & the Hindu Traditions is known. bestselling (and most giftable) poetry an- ing your slovenliness, The Poetry Pharmacy her, and the responsibility she has inherited from Shelley, plore within, nurture yourself, and find balance.Each card opens a dif- thologies of recent decades. Now, after huge Returns caters to all-new conditions while Wordsworth, Emerson, Poe, and Frost, the great thinkers PRACTICE YOU DAILY AWAKENING DECK Also by Seane Corn is the three part DVD series, The ferent door, inviting us to journey demand for more prescriptions from read- drilling further down into the universals: this and writers of the past, to live thoughtfully, intelligently, by Elena Brower Yoga of Awakening. inward and reconnect with ourselves. ers and ‘patients’ alike, William Sieghart time, the challenges of family life, and of liv- and to observe with passion. Throughout this collection, $24.99, cards. Sounds True. is back. This time, tried-and-true classics ing as a person among others, receive a much Oliver positions not just herself upstream but us as well as 54 colour cards in a box Dip into this well of inspiration to from his in-person pharmacies are joined closer look. Perfect for the treasured friends, she encourages us all to keep moving, to lose ourselves in It takes just a simple question, contemplation, or move- return to your true source and love by readers’ favourite poems and the new barely tolerated siblings, beloved aunts and the awe of the unknown, and to give power and time to the ment of the body to unlock the wisdom, strength, and re- more deeply from your authentic conditions most requested by the public—all accom- revered grandparents in your life. creative and whimsical urges that live within us. sources within us. That’s the intention behind the Practice center. panied by his trademark meditations (warm, witty and The fine art of the healing poem, at the right time… See also Mary Oliver’s Devotions, a lovingly curated “best You Daily Awakening Deck. of” volume of her poems, published just before her death. From celebrated yoga teacher and author Elena Brower How do you experience the nourishing aspect of
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 10 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 11 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ YOGA IN PRACTICE ♦ ♦ YOGA & BUDDHISM ♦
year-old teachings, with short chapters THE RECOGNITION OF OUR OWN HEART Ponderings on the Pratyabhijnahrdayam that get to the heart of mindfulness, Yoga: Accessible, Yin, Better Sleep Yoga: Gravity, Grace & Mudras wisdom, loving kindness, and compas- by Joan Ruvinsky sion. $32.50, paper. Babaji’s Kriya Yoga. ACCESSIBLE YOGA and in this book, he shares his knowledge by GRAVITY & GRACE 164 pages, 7x10, b/w photos, French flaps Poses and Practices for Every Body breaking down complex yoga poses, breath- How to Awaken Your Subtle Body through yoga. His popular yoga video series Jack Kornfield says, “We must shed of the same name made Yoga Journal’s top In The Recognition of Our Own Heart: Pratyabhijñahrdayam, by Jivana Heyman ing practices, meditation techniques, and with the Healing Power of Yoga the past over and over again…” There 15 yoga DVDs of all time, and here, Sterios non-dual yoga and meditation teacher Joan Ruvinsky of- $33.95, paper. Shambhala. yoga teachings into clearly understandable by Peter Sterios is an intelligence that supports us as brings the same lighthearted and joyful ap- fers up a beautifully illustrated inter- 184 pages, 8x9, b/w photos and practical tools we can use every day, re- $23.50, paper. Sounds True. we move rhythmically from one stage pretive translation of one of the foun- Yoga practice has so much to offer us phys- gardless of our limitations or challenges. 264 pages, b/w illustrations proach to the page. of life to the next. The universe moves dational texts of Kashmiri Shaivism ically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. “Accessible Yoga is exactly the direction that A yoga-inspired guide for self-healing Using hatha yoga as a starting point, Ste- and dances, and we shift and dance to —twenty short verses that address But many of us feel discouraged to practice global yoga culture needs to move towards to through the subtle body rios guides readers to create healing yoga the same rhythm… fundamental and universal questions. practices that serve each person’s unique because we see young, slim, flexible, well, restore the practical relevance of this great Each of us—no matter who we learn Navigating our way through the shadows is where we Part poetry, part guidebook, part art, tapestry of personality, background, and and able-bodied people dominating yoga healing art. Whether you are thick or thin, from or what style of yoga we practice—can reclaim our own light. It’s in the shadows and the dark- it conveys the richness and incandes- body type. Through lessons and practice spaces. Yet, yoga is truly a practice for all—conferring young or old, ambulatory or need the assistance of a become our own teacher and create a deeply ness that we learn who we truly are. All our experiences cence so characteristic of the lineage principles that anyone, with any level of enormous benefits to our overall well-being as our bod- walker, wheelchair, or crutch, Jivana opens up the prac- personal and healing yoga practice. The key is have value. The most painful ones are grist for the mill, without losing sight of the last 400 health or experience, can follow, readers ies change, age, and navigate various health challenges. tice of yoga in the most delightful and creative ways to to learn the language of our own subtle body. sacred compost. Our suffering, past and present, allows years of philosophical inquiry, spiritual Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga, views yoga anyone who can breathe. Through offering progressive will gain a deeper understanding of subtle body anato- us to open, and thus to grow. It’s all part of the healing revelation, and scholarship. as a basic human right—saying we all deserve to practice points of entry—from free standing, using a wall, sitting As most practitioners come to realize, yoga works my, its physical and psychological effects on our health, process… and how to harness its energy for optimum healing. In the footsteps of the Tantric masters of the medieval it in whatever state we find our body or mind.Accessible in a chair, or lying on the floor or even in bed—Acces- on much more than the physical body—it also works It’s time to let go of everything that is holding us back. period —who were not only great yogis but also accom- Yoga offers a simple, clear, and wonderfully adaptable sible Yoga is a treasure trove of invaluable and practi- on the unseen, energetic forces that enliven our phys- Peter includes easily understandable English trans- We can no longer run from ourselves; Pandora’s box has plished scholars, poets, musicians—Ruvinsky embraces practice for all people regardless of ability, health, and cal information that will open many doors for people ical experience. With Gravity & Grace, yoga teacher lations and elegant illustrations for many of yoga’s eso- been opened and now we all have to dance in the dark. the body, mind, and senses as pathways to enlightenment. body type. Heyman has spent over twenty years shar- who might otherwise not have the courage to begin.” and trainer Peter Sterios provides a clear, comprehen- teric topics, making its concepts highly accessible We’re all in the underworld now, so trust that your fierce In her distinctly poetic and down-to-earth fashion Ruvin- ing yoga with people of all abilities and backgrounds, —Donna Farhi, author of Yoga, Mind Body & Spirit sive guide for accessing the power of the subtle body There are 200 million yoga practitioners worldwide. heart will lead the way. sky reminds us to live directly, moment to moment, in the YOGA AND THE ART OF MUDRAS mystery. You already have what you need. She intones, “All THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO YIN YOGA ical Indian Odissi dance, and inspirational Woven throughout the book are stories from the author’s nature of creep and the importance of by Nubia Teixeira contemplations are valid. There are no right answers, no The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga bhakti yoga storytelling. Honoring the gifts life, family, and ancestors, along with many soulful, heart- counterposes, with a revised list of effective $33.995, paper. Mandala. dead ends, only pathways in the infinite.” by Bernie Clark of all three systems, Nubia Teixeira shares a felt stories from all over the world. Washam’s teachings counterpostures; many new photographs 200 pages, 8x9, French flaps, colour photos $34.50, paper. Wild Strawberry. Yoga and the Art of Mudras is a guided jour- didactic, beautiful, and truly original voyage focus on social action, multiculturalism, and youth, mak- The vast emptiness of Being is inseparable from the of the postures and their variations for dif- 350 pages, b/w photos ney into the alchemy of asana (yoga pose) into the heart of devotional yoga practice. ing the Dharma welcoming to as large and wide a commu- flourish of freely, divinely inspired expression. An in-depth look at the philosophy ferent body types; a more current overview and mudra (symbolic hand gesture). Brazil- “The hands are extensions of the heart, re- nity as possible. A dharma teacher who has incorporated and practice of Yin Yoga with illustrated of the physiology of tissues and the energy “With deep reverence for this 11th-century text, four ian-born yogini, dancer, and author Nubia flecting what is in your heart. Mudras tell sto- ayahuasca journeys into some of her meditation retreats, sec-tions on how to practice Yin Yoga, in- body reflecting new understanding in the women sat with all the translations they could find, chant- Teixeira has been practicing and teaching ries with the hands. Nubia’s hands express Washam’s humor, enthusiasm, and energy are a balm. cluding detailed descriptions and photo- science of fascia and cellular signaling; and ing the Sanskrit, studying, analyzing, and finally sensing traditional yoga and classical Indian Odissi the celestial stories and songs of her inner- graphs of over 30 Yin Yoga asanas. This is many other enhancements. A single moment of mindfulness leads to another and feeling into each line until there was consensus, a dance for over twenty-six years. In this book, she fuses most heart—the eternal abode of Divine Love where an updated version of the book that has moment of mindfulness. This universal truth becomes mutual “ah,” and shimmer of recognition in the heart. As in the first edition, the book presents her passion for yoga and dance with her love for bhakti God and the soul dance in ecstatic delight. Nubia is become the go-to resource for Yin Yoga the rallying cry of our practice on behalf of all being ev- Ruvinsky’s poetic ponderings, sourced from this deep ex- comprehensive information on how to do (devotion). In so doing, she has created a unique and an other-worldly apsara who has taken birth amongst teachers all over the world and has been erywhere. It’s this truth that motivates the hero and the ploration with her beloved colleagues, her own intuitive the practice, including how to get into and contemporary yoga system that encompasses all three us mortals—to show us the keys to the heart of heaven required reading in many teacher training programs. great bodhisattvas in the world. It’s time to take a stand understanding, and burnished in the wisdom of pure con- out of the pose, contraindications and warnings for healing arts. and how to open the secret door. This is an incred- those who may have trouble with particular aspects of for all life on Earth. sciousness, is her final gift to us. I am ever-grateful.” – Amy All forms of yoga can provide benefits physically, Through beautiful photographs of each yoga pose, ibly important book.” —Sharon Gannon, founder of the posture, and other important information. Why we Weintraub, author of Yoga for Depression emotionally, and mentally, however Yin Yoga works Nubia guides the reader in a meaningful union of hand Jivamukti Yoga the deeper levels of the body/heart/mind: the yin do the practice is discussed by looking at its benefits in gestures with asanas. Drawing, in particular, on expres- “A rare, authentic embodiment of the sacred femi- TRANSCENDING tissues of fascia, tendons, ligaments, joints and bones, three main sections: the physiological, energetic and sions and hand gestures found in Indian dance, these nine—tender, strong, and wise. Through these prac- Trans Buddhist Voices THE WORLD COMES TO YOU as well as the energetic channels of the meridians, mental/emotional benefits. newly developed poses will help transform a person’s tices, Nubia entrains the reader into a direct experi- by Kevin Manders & Liz Marston Notes on Practice, Love, and Social Action nerves and blood system. One big difference no- Throughout the book over 200 pictures and drawings hatha yoga practice into an embodied devotional and ence of the magic and art of these powerful meditative $22.95, paper. North Atlantic. 192 pages. by Michael Stone ticed by students of Yin Yoga is the long-held, pas- are used to help illustrate the technical points presented Transcending is the first anthology of its kind thatgives $22.95, paper. Shambhala. 103 pages artistic yogic experience. traditions—deepening our own exquisite capacity for sive nature of the posture, which gives time for a as well as to clarify the practice—suitable for almost all voice to the experiences of transgender, genderqueer, These fresh, intimate teachings by innovative dharma Nubia’s yoga-mudra system combines expressions that embodied awareness.” —Myla Kabat-Zinn, co-author, deeper journey to unfold, a journey into the medita- levels of students. and non-binary Buddhists. Over thirty and yoga teacher Michael Stone—edited by Erin Robin- are deeply rooted in the heart of traditional yoga, class- Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting tive aspects of yoga, a bridge to living life mindfully. “A quick glance at the chapter headings gives a clue contributors from both the Mahayana song with notes from Carina Stone— The second edition includes a more functional ap- of the breath of what’s offered: Prana, Bioelectrici- and Theravada traditions are gathered offer essential wisdom for living with proach to the practice of yoga, emphasizing the concept ty, Chakras, Cognitive Therapy, Meridians, Bones and together in this book to present a vi- compassion and responsiveness in the bled world. “More important than victory over others is to of targeted areas; the importance of stress in reducing Cartilage… there is something interesting here for just Buddhism sion for a trans Buddhist sangha in the midst of everyday life in an imbalanced be victorious over oneself”, he says, illuminating the differ- fragility and building anti-fragility; understanding the about everyone.” —Sarah Powers, from the foreword 21st century. It shines a light on a new world. With overarching themes of ence between right and wrong mindfulness and calling for WISDOM FOR THE WORLD AND generation of Buddhist role models, practice, love, and social action, Stone a worldwide revolution in Spiritual Intelligence, or “SQ” YOGA FOR BETTER SLEEP MINDFUL ADVICE TO MY NATION giving voice to those who have long addresses essential questions: ing author Mark Stephens integrates the an- (a key component of his teachings over the past 15 years). Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science The Requisites of Reconciliation: Venerable Sayadaw U been marginalized within the Bud- What does daily practice actually look cient wisdom of yoga with the practical in- As the principal spiritual adviser to many of the lead- by Mark Stephens Pandita of Burma in Conversation with Alan Clements dhist world and society at large. like? sights, age- and condition-specific sequences, ing figures in Burma’s non-violent democratic revolution, $25.95, paper. North Atlantic. by Alan Clements, with Fergus Harlow While trans, genderqueer, and Where are you going with your prac- 340 pages, b/w photos and discussions of neuroscience and psychol- $ , paper. World Dharma. U Pandita speaks to those leaders and fosters hope for a 16.95 non-binary practitioners have experienced empowerment tice? Learn simple yoga techniques—poses, ogy to offer practical tools for improving 126 pages, b/w photos country still convulsing from decades of dictatorship. He How do you take your practice into your everyday life? meditations, and breathwork—to sleep bet- sleep—naturally and drug-free. Sayadaw U Pandita of Burma was one of the foremost elucidates the role of reconciliation in calming the tur- and healing through their commitment to the Buddha, How does practice manifest as love? ter and longer, from master yoga teacher “Finally, a yogic approach to insomnia that authorities on vipassana (insight) meditation. With thou- moil of conflict faced by so many in the world today. dharma, and sangha, they also share their experiences How do you act as a steward of society and live in right trainer and author, Mark Stephens. integrates yoga and science! Mark Stephens sands of students in centers world- U Pandita outlines the theory and practice of gaining of isolation, transphobia, and aggression. In this diverse collection we hear the firsthand accounts, thoughts, and relationship with each other and the planet? As modern science unravels some of the distills the essential insights of neuroscience, wide, Burma’s most senior Buddhist mindful control of one’s own mind so that we may all reflections of trans Buddhists from a variety of different mysteries of our sleeping, dreaming, and psychology, and the yoga tradition to better monk also trained many leading med- move towards a more peaceful society. Essentially, Wis- Our culture needs new patterns. We need to remodel lineages. The book is an open invitation for all Buddhists waking states, age-old yoga practices are understand the nature of sleep and how to itation teachers in both the East and dom for the World provides the timeless psychological and old energy. When I find a new way of moving, everything to bring the issue of gender identity into the sangha, into helping us to enjoy better sleep, clearer improve sleep using yoga rather than phar- West. Wisdom for the World: The Requi- spiritual guidance—the mindful intelligence—for anyone I see changes. When my viewpoint shifts, new things are the discourse, and onto the cushion. Only by doing so can minds, and healthier bodies. Over 65 percent of U.S. maceutical drugs and narrow behaviorist techniques. sites of Reconciliation reveals some of desiring to surmount intolerance, hatred and discrimina- possible… we develop insight into our circumstances and grasp our adults are sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation causes and With chapters on yoga for specific conditions—includ- his most compelling insights, deliv- tion, in whatever form they take. true, essential nature. This is a small book. It is meant to be like a friend on worsens many ailments, including stress, heart condi- ing stress, anxiety, and depression—and for different ered as his final teaching for the peo- Alan Clements co-authored The Voice of Hope with Bur- your path, in your practice (whatever your practice is). tions, high blood pressure, obesity, and depression. ages, this book offers an invaluable resource for anyone ple of the world and his native coun- ma’s Aung San Suu Kyi. Among his other books are In- “Such an important, timely book—inspiring, moving, It is meant to encourage you. Keep it by your bedside or This book provides easy-to-do and effective yoga interested in better sleep and a healthier life.” —Diana try, Burma. stinct for Freedom and A Future To Believe In. and informative. Those who are trans, gender fluid, or on the windowsill next to your bathtub… There is no right activities—including postural sequences, breathing ex- Alstad, coauthor, with Joel Kramer, of The Passionate Over 9 nights before he passed away in April 2016 at genderqueer, as well as people of color, those living with way; each chapter is like a bead on a mala, each nugget a Mind Revisited disabilities, and people who are otherwise marginalized, ercises, and meditation tools—for better quality and the age of 95, the Venerable Sayadaw weighed in on some A FIERCE HEART teaching to digest and take along on your journey. will find their experiences validated here through the quantity sleep across the life cycle from childhood to Also by Mark Stephens: Yoga Therapy and The Mark of the critical issues facing Burma and the world today Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment —Carina Stone courage, vulnerability, honesty, and shared wisdom of older age. Long-time yoga teacher trainer and best-sell- Stephens Yoga Sequencing Deck. through rare conversations with his first Western student, by Spring Washam these stories. Those who are cisgender, white, privileged Stone reminds us in a clear and encouraging way that journalist, and friend of nearly 40 years, Alan Clements. $19.99, paper. Hay House. 188 pages in certain ways, will gain awareness and much deeper un- as we turn whole-heartedly toward what is, with our bod- Covering topics from religious extremism to systemic Spring Washam is a founder of the East Bay Meditation Cen- A true person is someone whose discipline allows them who we are, we are free to let ourselves not know all the derstanding of the lived experiences of our trans sangha ies, hearts, and minds, we discover innate resilience and oppression, and the requisites for surmounting them, the ter, one of the most diverse and accessible Dharma centers to be free of themselves so that they can serve. That’s answers. members, and recognize the suffering caused by biases enliven our creative ability to respond. Practice, he shows, Venerable Sayadaw spoke on the Mahasi Sayadaw system in the United States. In A Fierce Heart, Washam shares her where freedom is… If we aren’t attached to a story about And then we can return to our innate curiosity. of racial, social, and gender stereotyping. Buddhadharma is always both internal and external. of mindfulness meditation and its application in our trou- contemporary, unique interpretation of the Buddha’s 2,500-
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year-old teachings, with short chapters THE RECOGNITION OF OUR OWN HEART Ponderings on the Pratyabhijnahrdayam that get to the heart of mindfulness, Yoga: Accessible, Yin, Better Sleep Yoga: Gravity, Grace & Mudras wisdom, loving kindness, and compas- by Joan Ruvinsky sion. $32.50, paper. Babaji’s Kriya Yoga. ACCESSIBLE YOGA and in this book, he shares his knowledge by GRAVITY & GRACE 164 pages, 7x10, b/w photos, French flaps Poses and Practices for Every Body breaking down complex yoga poses, breath- How to Awaken Your Subtle Body through yoga. His popular yoga video series Jack Kornfield says, “We must shed of the same name made Yoga Journal’s top In The Recognition of Our Own Heart: Pratyabhijñahrdayam, by Jivana Heyman ing practices, meditation techniques, and with the Healing Power of Yoga the past over and over again…” There 15 yoga DVDs of all time, and here, Sterios non-dual yoga and meditation teacher Joan Ruvinsky of- $33.95, paper. Shambhala. yoga teachings into clearly understandable by Peter Sterios is an intelligence that supports us as brings the same lighthearted and joyful ap- fers up a beautifully illustrated inter- 184 pages, 8x9, b/w photos and practical tools we can use every day, re- $23.50, paper. Sounds True. we move rhythmically from one stage pretive translation of one of the foun- Yoga practice has so much to offer us phys- gardless of our limitations or challenges. 264 pages, b/w illustrations proach to the page. of life to the next. The universe moves dational texts of Kashmiri Shaivism ically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. “Accessible Yoga is exactly the direction that A yoga-inspired guide for self-healing Using hatha yoga as a starting point, Ste- and dances, and we shift and dance to —twenty short verses that address But many of us feel discouraged to practice global yoga culture needs to move towards to through the subtle body rios guides readers to create healing yoga the same rhythm… fundamental and universal questions. practices that serve each person’s unique because we see young, slim, flexible, well, restore the practical relevance of this great Each of us—no matter who we learn Navigating our way through the shadows is where we Part poetry, part guidebook, part art, tapestry of personality, background, and and able-bodied people dominating yoga healing art. Whether you are thick or thin, from or what style of yoga we practice—can reclaim our own light. It’s in the shadows and the dark- it conveys the richness and incandes- body type. Through lessons and practice spaces. Yet, yoga is truly a practice for all—conferring young or old, ambulatory or need the assistance of a become our own teacher and create a deeply ness that we learn who we truly are. All our experiences cence so characteristic of the lineage principles that anyone, with any level of enormous benefits to our overall well-being as our bod- walker, wheelchair, or crutch, Jivana opens up the prac- personal and healing yoga practice. The key is have value. The most painful ones are grist for the mill, without losing sight of the last 400 health or experience, can follow, readers ies change, age, and navigate various health challenges. tice of yoga in the most delightful and creative ways to to learn the language of our own subtle body. sacred compost. Our suffering, past and present, allows years of philosophical inquiry, spiritual Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga, views yoga anyone who can breathe. Through offering progressive will gain a deeper understanding of subtle body anato- us to open, and thus to grow. It’s all part of the healing revelation, and scholarship. as a basic human right—saying we all deserve to practice points of entry—from free standing, using a wall, sitting As most practitioners come to realize, yoga works my, its physical and psychological effects on our health, process… and how to harness its energy for optimum healing. In the footsteps of the Tantric masters of the medieval it in whatever state we find our body or mind.Accessible in a chair, or lying on the floor or even in bed—Acces- on much more than the physical body—it also works It’s time to let go of everything that is holding us back. period —who were not only great yogis but also accom- Yoga offers a simple, clear, and wonderfully adaptable sible Yoga is a treasure trove of invaluable and practi- on the unseen, energetic forces that enliven our phys- Peter includes easily understandable English trans- We can no longer run from ourselves; Pandora’s box has plished scholars, poets, musicians—Ruvinsky embraces practice for all people regardless of ability, health, and cal information that will open many doors for people ical experience. With Gravity & Grace, yoga teacher lations and elegant illustrations for many of yoga’s eso- been opened and now we all have to dance in the dark. the body, mind, and senses as pathways to enlightenment. body type. Heyman has spent over twenty years shar- who might otherwise not have the courage to begin.” and trainer Peter Sterios provides a clear, comprehen- teric topics, making its concepts highly accessible We’re all in the underworld now, so trust that your fierce In her distinctly poetic and down-to-earth fashion Ruvin- ing yoga with people of all abilities and backgrounds, —Donna Farhi, author of Yoga, Mind Body & Spirit sive guide for accessing the power of the subtle body There are 200 million yoga practitioners worldwide. heart will lead the way. sky reminds us to live directly, moment to moment, in the YOGA AND THE ART OF MUDRAS mystery. You already have what you need. She intones, “All THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO YIN YOGA ical Indian Odissi dance, and inspirational Woven throughout the book are stories from the author’s nature of creep and the importance of by Nubia Teixeira contemplations are valid. There are no right answers, no The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga bhakti yoga storytelling. Honoring the gifts life, family, and ancestors, along with many soulful, heart- counterposes, with a revised list of effective $33.95, paper. Mandala. dead ends, only pathways in the infinite.” by Bernie Clark of all three systems, Nubia Teixeira shares a felt stories from all over the world. Washam’s teachings counterpostures; many new photographs 200 pages, 8x9, French flaps, colour photos $34.50, paper. Wild Strawberry. Yoga and the Art of Mudras is a guided jour- didactic, beautiful, and truly original voyage focus on social action, multiculturalism, and youth, mak- The vast emptiness of Being is inseparable from the of the postures and their variations for dif- 350 pages, b/w photos ney into the alchemy of asana (yoga pose) into the heart of devotional yoga practice. ing the Dharma welcoming to as large and wide a commu- flourish of freely, divinely inspired expression. An in-depth look at the philosophy ferent body types; a more current overview and mudra (symbolic hand gesture). Brazil- “The hands are extensions of the heart, re- nity as possible. A dharma teacher who has incorporated and practice of Yin Yoga with illustrated of the physiology of tissues and the energy “With deep reverence for this 11th-century text, four ian-born yogini, dancer, and author Nubia flecting what is in your heart. Mudras tell sto- ayahuasca journeys into some of her meditation retreats, sec-tions on how to practice Yin Yoga, in- body reflecting new understanding in the women sat with all the translations they could find, chant- Teixeira has been practicing and teaching ries with the hands. Nubia’s hands express Washam’s humor, enthusiasm, and energy are a balm. cluding detailed descriptions and photo- science of fascia and cellular signaling; and ing the Sanskrit, studying, analyzing, and finally sensing traditional yoga and classical Indian Odissi the celestial stories and songs of her inner- graphs of over 30 Yin Yoga asanas. This is many other enhancements. A single moment of mindfulness leads to another and feeling into each line until there was consensus, a dance for over twenty-six years. In this book, she fuses most heart—the eternal abode of Divine Love where an updated version of the book that has moment of mindfulness. This universal truth becomes mutual “ah,” and shimmer of recognition in the heart. As in the first edition, the book presents her passion for yoga and dance with her love for bhakti God and the soul dance in ecstatic delight. Nubia is become the go-to resource for Yin Yoga the rallying cry of our practice on behalf of all being ev- Ruvinsky’s poetic ponderings, sourced from this deep ex- comprehensive information on how to do (devotion). In so doing, she has created a unique and an other-worldly apsara who has taken birth amongst teachers all over the world and has been erywhere. It’s this truth that motivates the hero and the ploration with her beloved colleagues, her own intuitive the practice, including how to get into and contemporary yoga system that encompasses all three us mortals—to show us the keys to the heart of heaven required reading in many teacher training programs. great bodhisattvas in the world. It’s time to take a stand understanding, and burnished in the wisdom of pure con- out of the pose, contraindications and warnings for healing arts. and how to open the secret door. This is an incred- those who may have trouble with particular aspects of for all life on Earth. sciousness, is her final gift to us. I am ever-grateful.” – Amy All forms of yoga can provide benefits physically, Through beautiful photographs of each yoga pose, ibly important book.” —Sharon Gannon, founder of the posture, and other important information. Why we Weintraub, author of Yoga for Depression emotionally, and mentally, however Yin Yoga works Nubia guides the reader in a meaningful union of hand Jivamukti Yoga the deeper levels of the body/heart/mind: the yin do the practice is discussed by looking at its benefits in gestures with asanas. Drawing, in particular, on expres- “A rare, authentic embodiment of the sacred femi- TRANSCENDING tissues of fascia, tendons, ligaments, joints and bones, three main sections: the physiological, energetic and sions and hand gestures found in Indian dance, these nine—tender, strong, and wise. Through these prac- Trans Buddhist Voices THE WORLD COMES TO YOU as well as the energetic channels of the meridians, mental/emotional benefits. newly developed poses will help transform a person’s tices, Nubia entrains the reader into a direct experi- by Kevin Manders & Liz Marston Notes on Practice, Love, and Social Action nerves and blood system. One big difference no- Throughout the book over 200 pictures and drawings hatha yoga practice into an embodied devotional and ence of the magic and art of these powerful meditative $22.95, paper. North Atlantic. 192 pages. by Michael Stone ticed by students of Yin Yoga is the long-held, pas- are used to help illustrate the technical points presented Transcending is the first anthology of its kind thatgives $22.95, paper. Shambhala. 103 pages artistic yogic experience. traditions—deepening our own exquisite capacity for sive nature of the posture, which gives time for a as well as to clarify the practice—suitable for almost all voice to the experiences of transgender, genderqueer, These fresh, intimate teachings by innovative dharma Nubia’s yoga-mudra system combines expressions that embodied awareness.” —Myla Kabat-Zinn, co-author, deeper journey to unfold, a journey into the medita- levels of students. and non-binary Buddhists. Over thirty and yoga teacher Michael Stone—edited by Erin Robin- are deeply rooted in the heart of traditional yoga, class- Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting tive aspects of yoga, a bridge to living life mindfully. “A quick glance at the chapter headings gives a clue contributors from both the Mahayana song with notes from Carina Stone— The second edition includes a more functional ap- of the breath of what’s offered: Prana, Bioelectrici- and Theravada traditions are gathered offer essential wisdom for living with proach to the practice of yoga, emphasizing the concept ty, Chakras, Cognitive Therapy, Meridians, Bones and together in this book to present a vi- compassion and responsiveness in the bled world. “More important than victory over others is to of targeted areas; the importance of stress in reducing Cartilage… there is something interesting here for just Buddhism sion for a trans Buddhist sangha in the midst of everyday life in an imbalanced be victorious over oneself”, he says, illuminating the differ- fragility and building anti-fragility; understanding the about everyone.” —Sarah Powers, from the foreword 21st century. It shines a light on a new world. With overarching themes of ence between right and wrong mindfulness and calling for WISDOM FOR THE WORLD AND generation of Buddhist role models, practice, love, and social action, Stone a worldwide revolution in Spiritual Intelligence, or “SQ” YOGA FOR BETTER SLEEP MINDFUL ADVICE TO MY NATION giving voice to those who have long addresses essential questions: ing author Mark Stephens integrates the an- (a key component of his teachings over the past 15 years). Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science The Requisites of Reconciliation: Venerable Sayadaw U been marginalized within the Bud- What does daily practice actually look cient wisdom of yoga with the practical in- As the principal spiritual adviser to many of the lead- by Mark Stephens Pandita of Burma in Conversation with Alan Clements dhist world and society at large. like? sights, age- and condition-specific sequences, ing figures in Burma’s non-violent democratic revolution, $25.95, paper. North Atlantic. by Alan Clements, with Fergus Harlow While trans, genderqueer, and Where are you going with your prac- 340 pages, b/w photos and discussions of neuroscience and psychol- $ , paper. World Dharma. U Pandita speaks to those leaders and fosters hope for a 16.95 non-binary practitioners have experienced empowerment tice? Learn simple yoga techniques—poses, ogy to offer practical tools for improving 126 pages, b/w photos country still convulsing from decades of dictatorship. He How do you take your practice into your everyday life? meditations, and breathwork—to sleep bet- sleep—naturally and drug-free. Sayadaw U Pandita of Burma was one of the foremost elucidates the role of reconciliation in calming the tur- and healing through their commitment to the Buddha, How does practice manifest as love? ter and longer, from master yoga teacher “Finally, a yogic approach to insomnia that authorities on vipassana (insight) meditation. With thou- moil of conflict faced by so many in the world today. dharma, and sangha, they also share their experiences How do you act as a steward of society and live in right trainer and author, Mark Stephens. integrates yoga and science! Mark Stephens sands of students in centers world- U Pandita outlines the theory and practice of gaining of isolation, transphobia, and aggression. In this diverse collection we hear the firsthand accounts, thoughts, and relationship with each other and the planet? As modern science unravels some of the distills the essential insights of neuroscience, wide, Burma’s most senior Buddhist mindful control of one’s own mind so that we may all reflections of trans Buddhists from a variety of different mysteries of our sleeping, dreaming, and psychology, and the yoga tradition to better monk also trained many leading med- move towards a more peaceful society. Essentially, Wis- Our culture needs new patterns. We need to remodel lineages. The book is an open invitation for all Buddhists waking states, age-old yoga practices are understand the nature of sleep and how to itation teachers in both the East and dom for the World provides the timeless psychological and old energy. When I find a new way of moving, everything to bring the issue of gender identity into the sangha, into helping us to enjoy better sleep, clearer improve sleep using yoga rather than phar- West. Wisdom for the World: The Requi- spiritual guidance—the mindful intelligence—for anyone I see changes. When my viewpoint shifts, new things are the discourse, and onto the cushion. Only by doing so can minds, and healthier bodies. Over 65 percent of U.S. maceutical drugs and narrow behaviorist techniques. sites of Reconciliation reveals some of desiring to surmount intolerance, hatred and discrimina- possible… we develop insight into our circumstances and grasp our adults are sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation causes and With chapters on yoga for specific conditions—includ- his most compelling insights, deliv- tion, in whatever form they take. true, essential nature. This is a small book. It is meant to be like a friend on worsens many ailments, including stress, heart condi- ing stress, anxiety, and depression—and for different ered as his final teaching for the peo- Alan Clements co-authored The Voice of Hope with Bur- your path, in your practice (whatever your practice is). tions, high blood pressure, obesity, and depression. ages, this book offers an invaluable resource for anyone ple of the world and his native coun- ma’s Aung San Suu Kyi. Among his other books are In- “Such an important, timely book—inspiring, moving, It is meant to encourage you. Keep it by your bedside or This book provides easy-to-do and effective yoga interested in better sleep and a healthier life.” —Diana try, Burma. stinct for Freedom and A Future To Believe In. and informative. Those who are trans, gender fluid, or on the windowsill next to your bathtub… There is no right activities—including postural sequences, breathing ex- Alstad, coauthor, with Joel Kramer, of The Passionate Over 9 nights before he passed away in April 2016 at genderqueer, as well as people of color, those living with way; each chapter is like a bead on a mala, each nugget a Mind Revisited disabilities, and people who are otherwise marginalized, ercises, and meditation tools—for better quality and the age of 95, the Venerable Sayadaw weighed in on some A FIERCE HEART teaching to digest and take along on your journey. will find their experiences validated here through the quantity sleep across the life cycle from childhood to Also by Mark Stephens: Yoga Therapy and The Mark of the critical issues facing Burma and the world today Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment —Carina Stone courage, vulnerability, honesty, and shared wisdom of older age. Long-time yoga teacher trainer and best-sell- Stephens Yoga Sequencing Deck. through rare conversations with his first Western student, by Spring Washam these stories. Those who are cisgender, white, privileged Stone reminds us in a clear and encouraging way that journalist, and friend of nearly 40 years, Alan Clements. $19.99, paper. Hay House. 188 pages in certain ways, will gain awareness and much deeper un- as we turn whole-heartedly toward what is, with our bod- Covering topics from religious extremism to systemic Spring Washam is a founder of the East Bay Meditation Cen- A true person is someone whose discipline allows them who we are, we are free to let ourselves not know all the derstanding of the lived experiences of our trans sangha ies, hearts, and minds, we discover innate resilience and oppression, and the requisites for surmounting them, the ter, one of the most diverse and accessible Dharma centers to be free of themselves so that they can serve. That’s answers. members, and recognize the suffering caused by biases enliven our creative ability to respond. Practice, he shows, Venerable Sayadaw spoke on the Mahasi Sayadaw system in the United States. In A Fierce Heart, Washam shares her where freedom is… If we aren’t attached to a story about And then we can return to our innate curiosity. of racial, social, and gender stereotyping. Buddhadharma is always both internal and external. of mindfulness meditation and its application in our trou- contemporary, unique interpretation of the Buddha’s 2,500-
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You have manifested yourself do she tells her story with verve, humor, and deep wisdom. as trees, grass, butterflies, You will enjoy her many real-life teaching stories, as well as Practice Guides from Bhante G. single-celled beings, Thich Nhat Hanh the bracing experience of meeting an honest-to-god, life- and chrysanthemums. as-it-is Zen teacher, who happens also to be a daughter, What to do with the body and mind in START HERE, START NOW ♦ But the eyes with which you looked WALKING MEDITATION sister, wife, mother, grandmother, psychotherapist, and A Short Guide to Mindfulness Meditation meditation; Easy Steps to Mindfulness true, sweet home in the here and now. at me this morning feminist activist. This is a book for our Zen moment. For What to do when the mind wanders and by Bhante Gunaratana ♦ tell me you have never died. by Thich Nhat Hanh & sure.”—Norman Fischer, author of The World Could Be $12.95, paper. Wisdom. 168 pages. how to work with distraction; These esteemed teachers lead you pro- Nguyen Anh-Huong Otherwise This new book distils Bhante G’s all-time ♦ How to deal with physical discomfort in $24.99, paper. Sounds True. gressively from basic mindfulness tech- bestseller, Mindfulness in Plain English, down meditation; 100 pages, 6x6, b/w photos, French flaps niques such as conscious breathing and STANDING AT THE EDGE to a pocket-sized guide with everything you Insight, joy, and serenity are available to walking mindfully in nature, proceeding to ♦ How to overcome drowsiness, boredom, Finding Freedom Where Fear Tibetan Buddhism need to get started practicing mindfulness New in you in every moment, whether you’re sit- methods for meditative walking even in busy and inability to concentrate; and Courage Meet right now. How to work with fear and agitation, Paperback ting in silence or strolling down a bustling public spaces. PAINTING ENLIGHTENMENT ♦ by Joan Halifax In a clear, friendly voice, this concise judgments, and self-criticism; sidewalk in the city. This is the promise of Walking Healing Visions of the Heart Sutra: $24.50, paper. Picador. 304 pages Meditation, an essential guide to cultivating mindful- Take my hand. collection of beloved and renowned med- ♦ How to avoid trying too hard, expecting Over many decades, Zen teacher Joan Halifax has col- The Buddhist Art of Iwasaki Tsuneo ness and presence no matter where you are. Created We will walk. itation master Bhante G’s kind instructions will teach too much, or getting discouraged; laborated with neuroscientists, clinicians, and psycholo- by Paula Arai by the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated Zen monk Thich We will enjoy our walk without thinking of $ , paper. Shambhala. you everything you need to know to start—and main- ♦ 11 common misconceptions about meditation; gists to understand how contemplative 39.95 Nhat Hanh and one of his first students, Nguyen Anh- arriving anywhere. 175 pages, 7x10, colour illustrations tain!—your mindfulness meditation practice. The book ♦ 10 tips for effective practice; practice can be a vehicle for social Huong, this practical book shows readers how to estab- Walk peacefully. A stunningly beautiful, full-color book of Buddhist paint- includes practical advice on ♦ and how to get the most out of your practice. healing. Exploring how we can transform lish their own walking meditation practice. Walk happily. ings by twentieth-century Japanese artist Iwasaki Tsuneo, our experience of suffering into the power of Our walk is a peace walk. interpreted by Buddhist scholar Paula The introductory material explains the rela- BUDDHIST SUTTAS FOR RECITATION compassion for the benefit of others, Joan Please ask the Earth, the trees, the birds, the Our walk is a happiness walk. Arai. Little known during his lifetime, A Companion for Walking the Buddha’s Path tionship between meditation and devotional identifies five psychological territories sunshine, and friends who are already on this path of the Japanese biologist and artist Iwasa- practice, offers instructions on setting up a by Bhante Gunaratana she calls Edge States—altruism, em- mindfulness practice to help you make this gentle, lov- Beautiful visual design makes the book so inviting… ki Tsuneo (1917-2002) created a strik- $35.95, cloth. Wisdom. 275 pages. home altar, and gives advice on how to use pathy, integrity, respect, and engage- ing step without struggle. You will learn that the air, the and it includes online access to audio and video guided ingly original and exquisitely intricate Here’s a lavishly produced book featuring these texts to enhance your spiritual devel- ment—that epitomize strength of char- trees, the birds, and the flowers are always there for meditations. For example, listen to “Walking Medita- body of modern Buddhist artwork. carefully chosen selections from the Bud- opment. acter. Yet each of these states can also you. Each time you take a mindful step, you are back tion to Embrace Your Emotions” at SoundsTrue.com/ His paintings depict themes ranging dha’s teachings for use in recitation and The daily recitation of Pali verses and suttas be the cause of personal and social in the arms of Mother Earth and are reminded of your walkingmeditation/meditations. from classical Buddhist iconography reflection. promotes a gradual and easy mastery of Pali suffering. In this way, these five psychological experiences to majestic views of our universe as re- Buddhist Suttas for Recitation provides ev- pronunciation. Our translations are meant form edges, and it is only when we stand at these edges AT HOME IN THE WORLD nobody can take away our true home. Even if vealed by science—all created with the erything you need to begin and maintain to be accurate and meaningful to modern that we become open to the full range of our human ex- Stories and Teachings from a Monk’s Life people occupy our country or put us in prison, use of painstakingly rendered miniature calligraphies of a practice of contemplative recitation and readers… Chanting on a regular basis each perience and discover who we really are. by Thich Nhat Hanh we still have our true home, and no one can the Heart Sutra, one of the most important scriptures of reflection. These practices will deepen your morning and evening provides an excellent Recounting the experiences of caregivers, activists, hu- $19.95, paper. Parallax. ever take it away. Mahayana Buddhism. connection to the Buddha, strengthen your 187 pages, b/w illustrations opportunity to learn the Dhamma. By using the words manitarians, politicians, parents, and teachers, incorpo- You may wonder if the most wonderful mo- In this groundbreaking book, Paula Arai presents over faith in the Path, and nurture your intellectual under- of the Buddha, we can be assured that we will be guided rating the wisdom of Zen traditions and mindfulness prac- This collection of autobiographical and ments of your life area already behind you. Or fifty of Iwasaki’s paintings, elucidating their Buddhist con- standing of the Dhamma. in the right direction. tices, Standing at the Edge is a powerful guide on how to teaching stories from peace activist and Zen you may think the happiest moment of your texts and meanings as well as their intimate connections This unique volume includes carefully chosen dis- find the freedom we seek for others and ourselves. Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provok- life is still to come.But this is the moment to Iwasaki’s life as a war survivor, teacher, scientist, and courses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon—present- Among Bhante Gunaratana’s other books are Lov- we have been waiting for. The Buddha said, When we learn to recognize the Edge States in our ing, inspiring, and moving to read. Collect- devout Buddhist practitioner. Having been posthumous- ed in inspiring and accessible English with accompany- ing-Kindness in Plain English and Eight Mindful Steps to “You have to make the present moment into lives, we can stand on the threshold of change and see ed now in paperback, these stories span the ly recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Iwasaki’s ing Pali text—that convey the essence of the Dhamma. Happiness. the most wonderful moment of your life.” a landscape abundant with wisdom, tenderness, and author’s life. There are stories from Thich paintings are sure to be regarded as an innovative and basic human kindness. At the same time, we can see a Nhat Hanh’s childhood and the traditions Like the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh uses heartfelt contribution to the artistic legacy of twenti- desolate terrain of violence, failure, and futility.Hav - of rural Vietnam. There are stories from his years as a storytelling to engage people’s interest so he can share eth-century Buddhism. teaches us to see ourselves and others free from assump- Baker, Ram Dass, and many others are featured alongside teenaged novice, as a young teacher and writer in war ing the strength to stand at the edge, we can draw important teachings, insights, and life lessons. The magnificent art presented inPainting Enlighten- tions, fixed identities, and social conditioning—as fluid, each other in this foundational trove of Buddhist essays, —the charnel torn Vietnam, and of his travels around the world to lessons from places of utter devastation ment draws you into its world of perfect balance, wise changing beings. Where we can hold ways of being a self poems, and teachings. grounds—of refugee camps, earthquake-destroyed teach mindfulness, make pilgrimages to sacred sites, As long as our ancestors in us are still suffering, knowing, and compassionate feeling, resonating with that are beautiful rather than a cause of suffering—using Originally published in 1996 as Engaged Buddhist Reader areas, prisons, cancer wards, homeless encampments, and influence world leaders. we ourselves cannot be at peace. If we take one step the beauty of nature in all its dimensions. Generous, identity in a way that brings connection, community, har- (edited by Arnie Kotler), this revised edition has been ex- and war zones, and at the same time be resourced by our mindfully, happily, touching the Earth in freedom, we Our true home is not an abstract idea. It is a solid selfless, patient, creative, and transformative—we open mony, and well-being. I hope that reading this book will panded for our current time with a new introduction and basic goodness and the basic goodness of others. This is do it for all our previous and future generations. They reality that we can touch with our feet, our hands, and this sumptuous book and are at once so blest. —Robert help Buddhist sanghas of all traditions provide the safe- additional contributors. the very premise of coming to know intimately the Edge all arrive with us at the same moment, and all of us find our mind in every moment. If we know this, then Thurman, from the foreword ty and acceptance where all can explore the fluidity of Gary Snyder writes: States: How we develop the strength to stand at the edge peace and happiness at the same time. changing identity. Where we can allow the possibility of and have a wider view, a view that includes all sides of changing views with tenderness and wisdom, rather than The joyous and voluntary poverty of Buddhism becomes the equation of life. How we find life-giving balance -be MODERN TANTRIC BUDDHISM judgment.” —Adrianne Ross, co-founder, B.C. Insight a positive force. The traditional harmlessness and stories, teachings, student questions, tween oppositional forces. How we find freedom at the NAKED IN THE ZENDO Embodiment and Authenticity in Dharma Practice Meditation Society avoidance of taking life in any form has nation-shaking edge. And how we discover that the alchemy of suffering and practices, Deep Hope demonstrates Stories of Uptight Zen, Wild-Ass Zen, by Justin von Bujdoss implications. The practice of meditation, for whichone the possibility of living with a hopeful- and Enlightenment Wherever You Are and compassion brings forth the gold of our character, $25.95, paper. North Atlantic. 300 pages needs only “the ground beneath one’s feet,” wipes out ness that is grounded in the present the gold of our hearts. by Grace Schireson Here’s a lively guide for practitioners, dharma teachers, TRUE PEACE WORK mountains of junk being pumped into the mind by the moment—a practice of spiritual nour- $22.95, paper. Shambhala. 192 pages. chaplains and clergy who want to understand and apply Essential Writings on Engaged Buddhism mass media and supermarket universities. The belief in a “A deep and detailed plunge into the positive as well as ishment and deepening wisdom. A collection of charming and funny stories on how to Vajrayana (tantric) Buddhism in the edited by Parallax Press serene and generous fulfillment of natural loving desires the difficult aspects of active engagement in the world of turn the awareness we find on the meditation cushion “Just this moment” is simply the context of contemporary life. $25.95, paper. Parallax. 448 pages. destroys ideologies which blind, maim, and repress—and suffering. She weaves in illustrative examples, and, most into wisdom for every day. Now a modern classic, True Peace Work is the premier points the way to a kind of community which would importantly, practices that can be taken up to help all of perfection of our life no matter what is Tantra originated in 7th century In- We need to remove our ego’s cloth- collection of writings on the practice of Engaged Bud- amaze “moralists” and transform armies of men who are us, no matter where in this troubled world we work, to re- arising in a given moment… In the mo- dia before migrating to Tibet, Mongo- ing to truly see ourselves and the dhism, a term that Zen Master Thich fighters because they cannot be lovers. store much-needed balance, kindness and sanity, both for ment, we are born over and over… As lia, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Indo- world as they are. Grace Schireson’s Nhat Hanh coined in the 1950s as part ourselves and those we serve.”—Jan Chozen Bays, author our meditation deepens, and the ramblings of self-cen- nesia, ultimately landing in the West stories about her Zen journey—from of his peace work in Vietnam that has And this from Joanna Macy: of Mindfulness on the Go tered thinking simmer down, we may experience the in the early 20th century. Today, a new child to grandmother—share deep grown to become a worldwide move- moments of our daily lives—emptying the trash, washing generation of Buddhists are searching Now it can dawn on us: we are our world knowing insight about how we can find aware- ment. The topics covered here are es- a dish—as the fullness of what we are. We are nothing for ways to adopt this esoteric practice itself. We can relinquish our separateness. We can come ness, feel it in our bodies, and experi- pecially relevant in today’s world: from DEEP HOPE more, nothing less, than “this moment.” And within this while staying true to its historical legacy. home again—and participate in our world in a richer, ence it wherever we are. Grace’s path creating nonviolent social change, to Zen Guidance for Staying Steadfast understanding, we know the hope and power of each Modern Tantric Buddhism is the first more responsible and poignantly beautiful way than is at times ordinary—with stories of raising climate awareness, to simply When the World Seems Hopeless and every moment as our life. book of its kind to unpack the principles and practices of before, in our infancy… youthful naiveite (“Will Zen Get You learning how to walk (and enjoy it). by Diane Eshin Rizzetto the Vajrayana in a manner that is accessible and meaning- “Diane Eshin Rizzetto shows us how to find in ourselves High?”), parenting (“You Exist; Thereore, I Am Embar- This is not purely an activist’s manual, I think of a poem, “The Old Mendicant,” by Thich Nhat $24.95, paper. Shambhala. 151 pages. ful. Lama Justin von Bujdoss challenges our assumptions the resources of a life of hope by skillfully blending the rassed”), and pets (“The Honorable Roshi Bully Cat”)— however. True Peace Work is a spiritual Hanh. In it he evokes the long, wondrous evolutionary Amidst the barrage of daily news and the tumult of about what it means to be a socially engaged Buddhist. teachings of the paramitas with actual practices and per- and groundbreaking—with stories of her studies with bedrock that is as timeless as it is timely, one that insists journey we all have made together, from which we are as our personal lives, it may seem natural to contract out of Taking a traditional Tibetan pedagogical approach, he sonal explorations that reveal the wisdom and power of Suzuki Roshi (“What’s Love Got to Do with It?”), Keido on the connection between peace in oneself and peace in inseparable as from our own selves. At the same time, it fear or anxiety. But is there a way to face our lives and divides the book into three thematic sections: Body (as these ancient teachings. By turning toward our own expe- Fukushima Roshi (“Don’t Bow”), and more. Each story, the world. is a love song. Hear these lines, as if addressed to you: the world without closing off our hearts? There is such it applies to physicality and embodiment), Speech (eth- whether humorous or poignant, highlights the power of Being rock, being gas, being mist, a path, says Zen teacher Diane Rizzetto of the Bay Zen rience of the paramitas, we readers are offered a startling ical action), and Mind (contexts of awakening). Tantra Thich Nhat Hanh, The Dalai Lama, bell hooks, Bill awareness to transform our lives and the remarkable work being Mind, Center in Oakland. It can be reached through the teach- path through these dark times when hope is sorely need- is an ideal vehicle for critically examining today’s most McKibben, Gary Snyder, Maha Ghosananda, Maxine ed.” —Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara, author of Most Intimate: A of this pioneering woman in American Zen. Hong Kingston, Bhikkhu Bodhi, Matthieu Ricard, Ste- being the mesons traveling among galaxies ings of the Buddhist paramitas or “perfections”—giving pressing social issues, while also confronting the inherent Zen Approach to Life’s Challenges “Feisty and strong-minded, Grace Schireson has been a phen Batchelor, Sister Chân Không, Sulak Sivaraksa, Jack at the speed of light, and receiving, taking skillful action, practicing patience, short-comings within Buddhism itself, such as patriarchy, force in American Zen for a long time. In Naked in the Zen- Kornfield, Joan Halifax, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, Richard you have come here, my beloved... engaging effort, meditating, and seeing clearly. Filled with sexism, colonialism, and racism.
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You have manifested yourself do she tells her story with verve, humor, and deep wisdom. as trees, grass, butterflies, You will enjoy her many real-life teaching stories, as well as Practice Guides from Bhante G. single-celled beings, Thich Nhat Hanh the bracing experience of meeting an honest-to-god, life- and chrysanthemums. as-it-is Zen teacher, who happens also to be a daughter, What to do with the body and mind in START HERE, START NOW ♦ But the eyes with which you looked WALKING MEDITATION sister, wife, mother, grandmother, psychotherapist, and A Short Guide to Mindfulness Meditation meditation; Easy Steps to Mindfulness true, sweet home in the here and now. at me this morning feminist activist. This is a book for our Zen moment. For What to do when the mind wanders and by Bhante Gunaratana ♦ tell me you have never died. by Thich Nhat Hanh & sure.”—Norman Fischer, author of The World Could Be $12.95, paper. Wisdom. 168 pages. how to work with distraction; These esteemed teachers lead you pro- Nguyen Anh-Huong Otherwise This new book distils Bhante G’s all-time ♦ How to deal with physical discomfort in $24.99, paper. Sounds True. gressively from basic mindfulness tech- bestseller, Mindfulness in Plain English, down meditation; 100 pages, 6x6, b/w photos, French flaps niques such as conscious breathing and STANDING AT THE EDGE to a pocket-sized guide with everything you Insight, joy, and serenity are available to walking mindfully in nature, proceeding to ♦ How to overcome drowsiness, boredom, Finding Freedom Where Fear Tibetan Buddhism need to get started practicing mindfulness New in you in every moment, whether you’re sit- methods for meditative walking even in busy and inability to concentrate; and Courage Meet right now. How to work with fear and agitation, Paperback ting in silence or strolling down a bustling public spaces. PAINTING ENLIGHTENMENT ♦ by Joan Halifax In a clear, friendly voice, this concise judgments, and self-criticism; sidewalk in the city. This is the promise of Walking Healing Visions of the Heart Sutra: $24.50, paper. Picador. 304 pages Meditation, an essential guide to cultivating mindful- Take my hand. collection of beloved and renowned med- ♦ How to avoid trying too hard, expecting Over many decades, Zen teacher Joan Halifax has col- The Buddhist Art of Iwasaki Tsuneo ness and presence no matter where you are. Created We will walk. itation master Bhante G’s kind instructions will teach too much, or getting discouraged; laborated with neuroscientists, clinicians, and psycholo- by Paula Arai by the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated Zen monk Thich We will enjoy our walk without thinking of $ , paper. Shambhala. you everything you need to know to start—and main- ♦ 11 common misconceptions about meditation; gists to understand how contemplative 39.95 Nhat Hanh and one of his first students, Nguyen Anh- arriving anywhere. 175 pages, 7x10, colour illustrations tain!—your mindfulness meditation practice. The book ♦ 10 tips for effective practice; practice can be a vehicle for social Huong, this practical book shows readers how to estab- Walk peacefully. A stunningly beautiful, full-color book of Buddhist paint- includes practical advice on ♦ and how to get the most out of your practice. healing. Exploring how we can transform lish their own walking meditation practice. Walk happily. ings by twentieth-century Japanese artist Iwasaki Tsuneo, our experience of suffering into the power of Our walk is a peace walk. interpreted by Buddhist scholar Paula The introductory material explains the rela- BUDDHIST SUTTAS FOR RECITATION compassion for the benefit of others, Joan Please ask the Earth, the trees, the birds, the Our walk is a happiness walk. Arai. Little known during his lifetime, A Companion for Walking the Buddha’s Path tionship between meditation and devotional identifies five psychological territories sunshine, and friends who are already on this path of the Japanese biologist and artist Iwasa- practice, offers instructions on setting up a by Bhante Gunaratana she calls Edge States—altruism, em- mindfulness practice to help you make this gentle, lov- Beautiful visual design makes the book so inviting… ki Tsuneo (1917-2002) created a strik- $35.95, cloth. Wisdom. 275 pages. home altar, and gives advice on how to use pathy, integrity, respect, and engage- ing step without struggle. You will learn that the air, the and it includes online access to audio and video guided ingly original and exquisitely intricate Here’s a lavishly produced book featuring these texts to enhance your spiritual devel- ment—that epitomize strength of char- trees, the birds, and the flowers are always there for meditations. For example, listen to “Walking Medita- body of modern Buddhist artwork. carefully chosen selections from the Bud- opment. acter. Yet each of these states can also you. Each time you take a mindful step, you are back tion to Embrace Your Emotions” at SoundsTrue.com/ His paintings depict themes ranging dha’s teachings for use in recitation and The daily recitation of Pali verses and suttas be the cause of personal and social in the arms of Mother Earth and are reminded of your walkingmeditation/meditations. from classical Buddhist iconography reflection. promotes a gradual and easy mastery of Pali suffering. In this way, these five psychological experiences to majestic views of our universe as re- Buddhist Suttas for Recitation provides ev- pronunciation. Our translations are meant form edges, and it is only when we stand at these edges AT HOME IN THE WORLD nobody can take away our true home. Even if vealed by science—all created with the erything you need to begin and maintain to be accurate and meaningful to modern that we become open to the full range of our human ex- Stories and Teachings from a Monk’s Life people occupy our country or put us in prison, use of painstakingly rendered miniature calligraphies of a practice of contemplative recitation and readers… Chanting on a regular basis each perience and discover who we really are. by Thich Nhat Hanh we still have our true home, and no one can the Heart Sutra, one of the most important scriptures of reflection. These practices will deepen your morning and evening provides an excellent Recounting the experiences of caregivers, activists, hu- $19.95, paper. Parallax. ever take it away. Mahayana Buddhism. connection to the Buddha, strengthen your 187 pages, b/w illustrations opportunity to learn the Dhamma. By using the words manitarians, politicians, parents, and teachers, incorpo- You may wonder if the most wonderful mo- In this groundbreaking book, Paula Arai presents over faith in the Path, and nurture your intellectual under- of the Buddha, we can be assured that we will be guided rating the wisdom of Zen traditions and mindfulness prac- This collection of autobiographical and ments of your life area already behind you. Or fifty of Iwasaki’s paintings, elucidating their Buddhist con- standing of the Dhamma. in the right direction. tices, Standing at the Edge is a powerful guide on how to teaching stories from peace activist and Zen you may think the happiest moment of your texts and meanings as well as their intimate connections This unique volume includes carefully chosen dis- find the freedom we seek for others and ourselves. Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provok- life is still to come.But this is the moment to Iwasaki’s life as a war survivor, teacher, scientist, and courses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon—present- Among Bhante Gunaratana’s other books are Lov- we have been waiting for. The Buddha said, When we learn to recognize the Edge States in our ing, inspiring, and moving to read. Collect- devout Buddhist practitioner. Having been posthumous- ed in inspiring and accessible English with accompany- ing-Kindness in Plain English and Eight Mindful Steps to “You have to make the present moment into lives, we can stand on the threshold of change and see ed now in paperback, these stories span the ly recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Iwasaki’s ing Pali text—that convey the essence of the Dhamma. Happiness. the most wonderful moment of your life.” a landscape abundant with wisdom, tenderness, and author’s life. There are stories from Thich paintings are sure to be regarded as an innovative and basic human kindness. At the same time, we can see a Nhat Hanh’s childhood and the traditions Like the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh uses heartfelt contribution to the artistic legacy of twenti- desolate terrain of violence, failure, and futility.Hav - of rural Vietnam. There are stories from his years as a storytelling to engage people’s interest so he can share eth-century Buddhism. teaches us to see ourselves and others free from assump- Baker, Ram Dass, and many others are featured alongside teenaged novice, as a young teacher and writer in war ing the strength to stand at the edge, we can draw important teachings, insights, and life lessons. The magnificent art presented inPainting Enlighten- tions, fixed identities, and social conditioning—as fluid, each other in this foundational trove of Buddhist essays, —the charnel torn Vietnam, and of his travels around the world to lessons from places of utter devastation ment draws you into its world of perfect balance, wise changing beings. Where we can hold ways of being a self poems, and teachings. grounds—of refugee camps, earthquake-destroyed teach mindfulness, make pilgrimages to sacred sites, As long as our ancestors in us are still suffering, knowing, and compassionate feeling, resonating with that are beautiful rather than a cause of suffering—using Originally published in 1996 as Engaged Buddhist Reader areas, prisons, cancer wards, homeless encampments, and influence world leaders. we ourselves cannot be at peace. If we take one step the beauty of nature in all its dimensions. Generous, identity in a way that brings connection, community, har- (edited by Arnie Kotler), this revised edition has been ex- and war zones, and at the same time be resourced by our mindfully, happily, touching the Earth in freedom, we Our true home is not an abstract idea. It is a solid selfless, patient, creative, and transformative—we open mony, and well-being. I hope that reading this book will panded for our current time with a new introduction and basic goodness and the basic goodness of others. This is do it for all our previous and future generations. They reality that we can touch with our feet, our hands, and this sumptuous book and are at once so blest. —Robert help Buddhist sanghas of all traditions provide the safe- additional contributors. the very premise of coming to know intimately the Edge all arrive with us at the same moment, and all of us find our mind in every moment. If we know this, then Thurman, from the foreword ty and acceptance where all can explore the fluidity of Gary Snyder writes: States: How we develop the strength to stand at the edge peace and happiness at the same time. changing identity. Where we can allow the possibility of and have a wider view, a view that includes all sides of changing views with tenderness and wisdom, rather than The joyous and voluntary poverty of Buddhism becomes the equation of life. How we find life-giving balance -be MODERN TANTRIC BUDDHISM judgment.” —Adrianne Ross, co-founder, B.C. Insight a positive force. The traditional harmlessness and stories, teachings, student questions, tween oppositional forces. How we find freedom at the NAKED IN THE ZENDO Embodiment and Authenticity in Dharma Practice Meditation Society avoidance of taking life in any form has nation-shaking edge. And how we discover that the alchemy of suffering and practices, Deep Hope demonstrates Stories of Uptight Zen, Wild-Ass Zen, by Justin von Bujdoss implications. The practice of meditation, for whichone the possibility of living with a hopeful- and Enlightenment Wherever You Are and compassion brings forth the gold of our character, $25.95, paper. North Atlantic. 300 pages needs only “the ground beneath one’s feet,” wipes out ness that is grounded in the present the gold of our hearts. by Grace Schireson Here’s a lively guide for practitioners, dharma teachers, TRUE PEACE WORK mountains of junk being pumped into the mind by the moment—a practice of spiritual nour- $22.95, paper. Shambhala. 192 pages. chaplains and clergy who want to understand and apply Essential Writings on Engaged Buddhism mass media and supermarket universities. The belief in a “A deep and detailed plunge into the positive as well as ishment and deepening wisdom. A collection of charming and funny stories on how to Vajrayana (tantric) Buddhism in the edited by Parallax Press serene and generous fulfillment of natural loving desires the difficult aspects of active engagement in the world of turn the awareness we find on the meditation cushion “Just this moment” is simply the context of contemporary life. $25.95, paper. Parallax. 448 pages. destroys ideologies which blind, maim, and repress—and suffering. She weaves in illustrative examples, and, most into wisdom for every day. Now a modern classic, True Peace Work is the premier points the way to a kind of community which would importantly, practices that can be taken up to help all of perfection of our life no matter what is Tantra originated in 7th century In- We need to remove our ego’s cloth- collection of writings on the practice of Engaged Bud- amaze “moralists” and transform armies of men who are us, no matter where in this troubled world we work, to re- arising in a given moment… In the mo- dia before migrating to Tibet, Mongo- ing to truly see ourselves and the dhism, a term that Zen Master Thich fighters because they cannot be lovers. store much-needed balance, kindness and sanity, both for ment, we are born over and over… As lia, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Indo- world as they are. Grace Schireson’s Nhat Hanh coined in the 1950s as part ourselves and those we serve.”—Jan Chozen Bays, author our meditation deepens, and the ramblings of self-cen- nesia, ultimately landing in the West stories about her Zen journey—from of his peace work in Vietnam that has And this from Joanna Macy: of Mindfulness on the Go tered thinking simmer down, we may experience the in the early 20th century. Today, a new child to grandmother—share deep grown to become a worldwide move- moments of our daily lives—emptying the trash, washing generation of Buddhists are searching Now it can dawn on us: we are our world knowing insight about how we can find aware- ment. The topics covered here are es- a dish—as the fullness of what we are. We are nothing for ways to adopt this esoteric practice itself. We can relinquish our separateness. We can come ness, feel it in our bodies, and experi- pecially relevant in today’s world: from DEEP HOPE more, nothing less, than “this moment.” And within this while staying true to its historical legacy. home again—and participate in our world in a richer, ence it wherever we are. Grace’s path creating nonviolent social change, to Zen Guidance for Staying Steadfast understanding, we know the hope and power of each Modern Tantric Buddhism is the first more responsible and poignantly beautiful way than is at times ordinary—with stories of raising climate awareness, to simply When the World Seems Hopeless and every moment as our life. book of its kind to unpack the principles and practices of before, in our infancy… youthful naiveite (“Will Zen Get You learning how to walk (and enjoy it). by Diane Eshin Rizzetto the Vajrayana in a manner that is accessible and meaning- “Diane Eshin Rizzetto shows us how to find in ourselves High?”), parenting (“You Exist; Thereore, I Am Embar- This is not purely an activist’s manual, I think of a poem, “The Old Mendicant,” by Thich Nhat $24.95, paper. Shambhala. 151 pages. ful. Lama Justin von Bujdoss challenges our assumptions the resources of a life of hope by skillfully blending the rassed”), and pets (“The Honorable Roshi Bully Cat”)— however. True Peace Work is a spiritual Hanh. In it he evokes the long, wondrous evolutionary Amidst the barrage of daily news and the tumult of about what it means to be a socially engaged Buddhist. teachings of the paramitas with actual practices and per- and groundbreaking—with stories of her studies with bedrock that is as timeless as it is timely, one that insists journey we all have made together, from which we are as our personal lives, it may seem natural to contract out of Taking a traditional Tibetan pedagogical approach, he sonal explorations that reveal the wisdom and power of Suzuki Roshi (“What’s Love Got to Do with It?”), Keido on the connection between peace in oneself and peace in inseparable as from our own selves. At the same time, it fear or anxiety. But is there a way to face our lives and divides the book into three thematic sections: Body (as these ancient teachings. By turning toward our own expe- Fukushima Roshi (“Don’t Bow”), and more. Each story, the world. is a love song. Hear these lines, as if addressed to you: the world without closing off our hearts? There is such it applies to physicality and embodiment), Speech (eth- whether humorous or poignant, highlights the power of Being rock, being gas, being mist, a path, says Zen teacher Diane Rizzetto of the Bay Zen rience of the paramitas, we readers are offered a startling ical action), and Mind (contexts of awakening). Tantra Thich Nhat Hanh, The Dalai Lama, bell hooks, Bill awareness to transform our lives and the remarkable work being Mind, Center in Oakland. It can be reached through the teach- path through these dark times when hope is sorely need- is an ideal vehicle for critically examining today’s most McKibben, Gary Snyder, Maha Ghosananda, Maxine ed.” —Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara, author of Most Intimate: A of this pioneering woman in American Zen. Hong Kingston, Bhikkhu Bodhi, Matthieu Ricard, Ste- being the mesons traveling among galaxies ings of the Buddhist paramitas or “perfections”—giving pressing social issues, while also confronting the inherent Zen Approach to Life’s Challenges “Feisty and strong-minded, Grace Schireson has been a phen Batchelor, Sister Chân Không, Sulak Sivaraksa, Jack at the speed of light, and receiving, taking skillful action, practicing patience, short-comings within Buddhism itself, such as patriarchy, force in American Zen for a long time. In Naked in the Zen- Kornfield, Joan Halifax, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, Richard you have come here, my beloved... engaging effort, meditating, and seeing clearly. Filled with sexism, colonialism, and racism.
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Chodron here provides clear explana- tions of the stages of the path, as well Taoism & Chi Energetics Pema, Tenderness & Compassion as an accompanying downloadable au- Young Dharma Teachers dio program containing over fourteen THE TAO TE CHING OF LAO TZU WELCOMING THE UNWELCOME and meditation than just trying to feel good hours of guided meditations on each TEA AND CAKE WITH DEMONS translated by Brian Browne Walker $20.95, paper. Picador. 112 pages Wholehearted Living in a about yourself or getting better at chilling of the topics covered in the text. Cho- A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy how to work with them, skillfully and directly. Brokenhearted World out. Replacing “us and them” with a feeling of dron discusses how to establish a daily by Andreanna Limbach Facing the entirety of who we are is the path Brian Browne Walker’s version of The Hua Hu Ching is a $ , by Pema Chodron our universal sameness and interconnected- practice and presents the meditations 24.99 paper. Sounds True. 192 pages of practicing our worth. rare jewel. In that book he writes, “I have come to think of $33.95, cloth. Shambhala. 158 pages ness is becoming a practical requirement for in detail, followed by advice for new- In Tea and Cake with Demons, Adreanna The cornerstone of this practice is medi- Lao Tzu less as a man who once lived From the beloved author of When Things survival… comers, instructions for working with Limbach brings secular Buddhist teachings tation. When you first launch a meditation and more as a song that plays, eternal Fall Apart comes this open-hearted call for Buddha and many other wise people in this distractions, antidotes to mental afflic- to a new generation by addressing one of practice, you’re taking a front-row seat to your and abiding.” As with any great song, human connection, compassion, and learn- world have given us tools for taking whatever tions, and suggestions on how to deepen Dharma practice. the most pressing concerns we all face—au- own mind. This has the potential to be an there are many great versions. Walk- ing to love the world just as it is during occurs in our lives and using it to cultivate our Each practitioner will find meaning and insight according thentic self-worth. intimate discovery of everything that lives er’s own version of the Tao Te Ching, these most challenging times. surely one of the most cherished books basic goodness and become more and more to their own skill level. Our ambition, goal-setting, self-helping, inside: our demons, our wisdom, our inherit- In her first new book of spiritual teachings in the world, “endeavors to stay as close able to be there for others. Whatever the and even our spiritual practices are often ed narratives, our impulses, and our habits. as possible to the direct literal transla- in over seven years, Pema Chödrön offers a future brings—welcome or unwelcome—we driven by the underlying sense that we just My advice is to approach yourself with care. tion of the Chinese characters.” combination of wis-dom, heartfelt reflections, and the can use for our path of awakening. To me, this atti- OUR HUMAN POTENTIAL aren’t enough. But what if we could accept ourselves The best antidote to feeling that our worth is condi- signature mix of humor and insight that have made her tude is the best kind of optimism. The Unassailable Path of Love, tional is the practice of offering ourselves unconditional just as we are? Open our hearts and invite our demons When Tao is talked about, the words seem bland and a beloved figure to turn to during times of change. In Compassion, and Meditation kindness. Day in and day out. Over and over. Like butter Welcoming the Unwelcome includes teachings on the to tea? flavorless. an increasingly polarized world, Pema shows us how to and wax, our hearts soften when warmth is applied, true meaning of karma, recognizing the basic good- by The Dalai Lama strengthen our abilities to find common ground, even $25.95, paper. Shambhala. 256 pages These demons, Limbach teaches, manifest for many as do our rigid standards and impossible expectations Looked at, it may not catch the eye. ness in ourselves and the people we share our lives when we disagree, and influence our environment in of us as a chronic sense of not-enoughness, inherited of ourselves. Meditation practice is also our training Listened to, it might not seduce the ear. with—even the most challenging ones, transforming This collection of lectures given at Harvard by the Da- positive ways. Sharing never-before told personal sto- through cultural stories that send us conflicting mes- ground for learning how to hold our seats. We’re train- Used, it can never be exhausted. adversity into opportunities for growth, and freeing lai Lama on a spectrum of topics, such as individual and ries from her remarkable life, simple and powerful sages: we’re supposed to feel happy and confident, but ing in softening, but also in sturdiness, taking up space ourselves from the empty and illusory labels that sep- world peace, answers questions that everyday practices, and directly relatable advice, Pema we’re also never quite worthy of those feelings. Using without apology or armor. We allow the earth to hold In his introduction, Walker says of the Tao Te Ching, “It is arate us. Pema also provides step-by-step guides to a those interested in Buddhism have less a book than a living, breathing angel.” encourages us all to become triumphant bodhisat- long hoped to see addressed. the Four Noble Truths as a guide, Limbach shares us and bear witness to our worth, as we bear witness basic sitting meditation and a compassion meditation meditation practices, personal anecdotes, and tradi- tvas—compassionate beings—in times of hardship. His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave to ourselves. Feeling the body breathing reminds us of What is likely is that the body of teachings now known that anyone can use to bring light to the darkness we tional Buddhist tales that help us learn to befriend a series of lectures at Harvard Uni- our inherent intelligence and belonging. as the Tao Te Ching was developed over a period of two There’s more at stake in learning about spirituality face, wherever and whatever it may be. ourselves—even the more unsavory bits—so we can versity expertly fulfilling his intention A popular mindfulness teacher and emerging voice or three hundred years by five or six different sages. of providing an in-depth introduction realize our full potential. CREATING A CULTURE OF TENDERNESS members. Originally founded by Father in modern Buddhism, Limbach brings a playful, fresh, Some were almost assuredly women; certainly the teach- Embracing Our Kinship with All of Life Greg in 1992, Homeboy Industries has to Buddhist theory and practice. He The allegory of inviting our demons to tea suggests and at times joyfully irreverent tone to walking the ing here is the gentlest and most motherly of all the structured the presentation according by Pema Chodron & Greg Boyle helped thousands of people find renewed that we don’t ignore the dodgy parts; rather we learn Eightfold Path. world’s great books on the art of living. $ , 2 CDs. Sounds True. 2 hours hope after leaving gang life. to the teachings of the Four Noble 25.99 Walker’s rendering of the Tao is simply and naturally What do a Jesuit priest and a Buddhist Now, Father Greg and Pema present Cre- Truths and expanded their meaning WAKE UP TO WHAT MATTERS to cover most of the topics of Tibetan Buddhism. The Da- presented. In these 81 short verses, a How To Create and nun have in common? It may sound like ating a Culture of Tenderness, an audio pro- A Guide to Tibetan Buddhism There is no other book like this available lai Lama’s combination of superb intellect, power of expo- Repair Worlds Manual is subtly offered. the opening to a joke, but it’s actually the gram devoted to what it means to embody for the Next Generation that makes such a direct argument for being sition, and practical implementation are evident in these question that initiated an extraordinary spiritual collab- one’s principles in the world. Co-teaching for the first by Avikrita Vajra Sakya a twenty-first century Buddhist, whether you When, in the process of self-transformation, desires are lectures. He covers a broad spectrum of topics including: oration. time, here they offer an inspiring dialogue on recog- $22.95, paper. Shambhala. 132 pages are living in Seattle or in a Himalayan her- aroused, calm them with nameless simplicity. the psychology of cyclic existence; consciousnessand kar- Father Greg Boyle and Pema Chödrön came together nizing each other’s innate humanity, the power of sec- This unique and fresh presentation of Ti- mitage. Fundamentally, we all have the same When desires are dissolved in the primal ma; cessation and buddha nature; Paths and the utiliza- in a night of interfaith conversation for a great cause: aid- ond chances, the profound connections between the betan Buddhism provides all the tools a mil- hang-ups and all equally have the potential presence, peace and harmony naturally occur, tion of bliss techniques for meditation, altruism, valuing ing Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest rehabilita- world’s faiths, and how in service to others we can dis- lennial needs to navigate the Buddhist path to become buddhas ourselves by cultivating and the world orders itself. enemies, wisdom, and much more. tion, re-entry, and job training program for former gang cover the most vital spiritual truths. in a modern world. The twenty-five-year-old loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom. The Dalai Lama is considered the foremost Buddhist lama, Avikrita Vajra Sakya, was born and And this book teaches readers to do just that. CHOOSING COMPASSION and help relieve suffering in whatever small leader of our time. The exiled spiritual head of the Tibet- raised in America and now lives in a mon- THE WAY OF HEART & BEAUTY how to be of benefit in a or big ways we can. It will not be insignificant, an people, he is a Nobel Peace Laureate, and a remark- astery in India, training in and teaching If we remember to check in every day The Tao of Daily Life world that needs our love and our compassion will include all beings no able teacher and scholar who has authored over one hun- meditation and Buddhist philosophy to hundreds of with what’s happening on Planet You with full, open by Deng Ming-Dao by Anam Thubten matter how small they are.Each compassion- dred books. monks and nuns. He has thousands of students all over awareness, even if it’s just a few minutes between $24.95, paper. Hampton Roads. 198 pp. our everyday activities, we’ll really notice positive $22.95, paper. Shambhala. 130 pages ate act will change us and will expand our the world, with over 100,000 people following him on This book draws on ancient Chinese wisdom to ex- changes. Otherwise, we’re just left with the story lines A beloved Buddhist teacher here shares boundaries and show us what transcendence Facebook. His style of writing is frank and open, hit- plore critical life issues: What is our place in nature? THE LIFE OF MY TEACHER playing out on our inner movie screens… Awakening how, by cultivating our practice of compas- means. Then, we will begin more and more ting straight to the heart of young people’s concerns How do we make right decisions? A Biography of Kyabjé Ling Rinpoche calm and insight means we can remember where the sion, we can open our hearts and benefit to lose the feeling that we are separate from for why they should bother with a spiritual path in the How do we respect the earth? How the world. everybody else. In this way, we can widen the by The Dalai Lama age of cell phones and shopping malls. off switch is. $ , paper. Wisdom. are we to view life and death? What circle of love. 32.00 We see so much pain and injustice in 463 pages, b/w & colour photos is the path we should live to truly the world—from racial discrimination to achieve a good and meaningful life? With characteristic warmth, Anam Thubten The Dalai Lama tells the life story of his remarkable environmental degradation. How can we For Deng Ming-Dao, the two entry shares reflections, meditations, and prac- teacher, Ling Rinpoche, who remained a powerful anchor present an immersive training in the art and practice of make a positive difference? Anam Thubten invites us to DZOGCHEN MEDITATION TRAINING points for this exploration are two tices that any reader—whether Buddhist or not—can for him from childhood and into his A Direct Path for Awakening Dzogchen. deepen our compassion. Through practices that open words: The first is the Chinese word for embrace. emergence as a global spiritual leader. to the Radiant Buddha Within our hearts and expand our awareness of connectedness One of Tibetan Buddhism’s most guarded and revered “heart”—which means heart, mind, in- “Choosing Compassion has a simplicity, clarity, and The Sixth Ling Rinpoche (1903- with the world, we will be able to act with courage for by Lama Surya Das secret teachings, Dzogchen offers a swift and direct path tention, center, core intelligence, and depth that speaks directly to the purity of our heart. 1983) was a towering figure in Tibetan $90.99, 6 CDs. Sounds True. 7.3 hours the benefit of all. for touching upon your essential nature and scaling the soul. And the second is the word “beauty”—which con- Anam Thubten’s teachings inspire us to embody loving Buddhism. Combining great learning You don’t need to spend a lifetime purifying and perfect- pinnacle of enlightenment in this lifetime. In the West, notes the pleasure we take in art, design, fashion, and mu- If our hearts are open and we can bear witness to the presence in our daily life and serve the healing of our with great humility, he was ordained by ing yourself in order to touch the bliss of enlightenment. few understand this path as deeply as American teach- sic. Our hearts love beauty, and beauty opens our hearts. suffering around us, we will be able to act from that world.”—Tara Brach, author of Radical Compassion the Thirteenth Dalai Lama and went Your essential state of being is already er Lama Surya Das, and in Dzogchen Meditation Training, on to serve as the head of the Geluk one of pure awareness and incorrupt- Surya Das draws on his nearly 50 years of experience to If you want to nourish year heart, tradition and as the senior tutor to the ible, innate wakefulness. The question present an immersive training in the art and practice of nothing is better than to reduce your wants. present Dalai Lama. In temperament By planting the seeds for a contemporary Vajrayana, GUIDED BUDDHIST MEDITATIONS is, how can you access this awakened Dzogchen. If you have few desires, and wisdom, he had a profound influ- Westerners can deepen their relationship to this unique- Essential Practices on the Stages of the Path state? How can you free your luminous Also known as the Great Perfection, Dzogchen is ground- you might miss some things, ence on the Dalai Lama’s spiritual development, and he ly authentic and embodied practice. Appropriate for all by Thubten Chodron true nature? ed in wisdom and compassion. In this six-part series, Lama but they will be few. levels of practitioner, the book is an invaluable guide for $25.95, paper. Shambhala. 176 pages became a steadying presence for His Holiness during the Surya Das takes you on a journey home to your primordial Things are not what they seem to be. Nor are they If you have many desires, you may gain some things, clergy and caregivers who wish to access the wisdom of the A new edition of a Buddhist classic, an accessible intro- chaotic changes that defined the Tibetan experience of state of being, the true self that is pure awareness. In this otherwise. but they will be few. tantric Buddhist tradition as means to bolster their work. duction to the stages of the path (lamrim)—including 14 the twentieth century, with the invasion of their county by practice-oriented training, you’ll awaken your natural ra- “Modern Tantric Buddhism reads like an extended late- hours of downloadable audio meditations. Communist forces and the subsequent rebuilding of their One of Tibetan Buddhism’s most guarded and revered diance in a way that encompasses—rather than denies— In this profound collection of fresh and contemporary night conversation, wherein Western Buddhists can discov- The Stages of the Path, or lamrim, presentation of Bud- culture in India. Ling Rinpoche’s extensive travels among secret teachings, Dzogchen offers a swift and direct path the world and all it means to be fully human. An advanced translations of ancient texts, Deng Ming-Dao gathers over er the authentic essence of tantra and develop confidence dhist teachings (a step-by-step method to tame the mind) exiled communities abroad and across India buoyed the for touching upon your essential nature and scaling the program that is accessible to everyone, Dzogchen Meditation 220 selections that deal with the essence of heart and in its relevance to their own lives and spiritual aspirations. is a core topic of Buddhist study. The lamrim meditations spirits of the Tibetan diaspora, and the training and ac- pinnacle of enlightenment in this lifetime. In the West, Training presents a powerful, in-depth series of medita- beauty. Topics include: how to be great, how long it takes Lama Justin exemplifies an urban yogi who embodies the remind us that the process of transforming the mind, un- tivities of this consummate Buddhist master, here told by few understand this path as deeply as American teach- tions and inquiries for coming into deeper communion to follow your heart, how to bring order to the world, how creative blaze of tantra amidst the grit and turmoil of a like so much of our frantic modern society, is a slow and the Dalai Lama in the traditional Tibetan style, will inspire er Lama Surya Das, and in Dzogchen Meditation Training, with all of life and uncovering the treasure trove inherent to know everything, how to pacify the heart, and much great city.” —Chagdud Khadro, spiritual director of Chag- thoughtful one. and amaze. Surya Das draws on his nearly 50 years of experience to in your authentic radiant nature. more. Here are stories, fables, poems, and epigrams that dud Gonpa centers in South America Best-selling author and Buddhist teacher Thubten Over one hundred archival photos bring the text to life. delight, inspire, and inform.
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Chodron here provides clear explana- tions of the stages of the path, as well Taoism & Chi Energetics Pema, Tenderness & Compassion as an accompanying downloadable au- Young Dharma Teachers dio program containing over fourteen THE TAO TE CHING OF LAO TZU WELCOMING THE UNWELCOME and meditation than just trying to feel good hours of guided meditations on each TEA AND CAKE WITH DEMONS translated by Brian Browne Walker $20.95, paper. Picador. 112 pages Wholehearted Living in a about yourself or getting better at chilling of the topics covered in the text. Cho- A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy how to work with them, skillfully and directly. Brokenhearted World out. Replacing “us and them” with a feeling of dron discusses how to establish a daily by Andreanna Limbach Facing the entirety of who we are is the path Brian Browne Walker’s version of The Hua Hu Ching is a $ , by Pema Chodron our universal sameness and interconnected- practice and presents the meditations 24.99 paper. Sounds True. 192 pages of practicing our worth. rare jewel. In that book he writes, “I have come to think of $33.95, cloth. Shambhala. 158 pages ness is becoming a practical requirement for in detail, followed by advice for new- In Tea and Cake with Demons, Adreanna The cornerstone of this practice is medi- Lao Tzu less as a man who once lived From the beloved author of When Things survival… comers, instructions for working with Limbach brings secular Buddhist teachings tation. When you first launch a meditation and more as a song that plays, eternal Fall Apart comes this open-hearted call for Buddha and many other wise people in this distractions, antidotes to mental afflic- to a new generation by addressing one of practice, you’re taking a front-row seat to your and abiding.” As with any great song, human connection, compassion, and learn- world have given us tools for taking whatever tions, and suggestions on how to deepen Dharma practice. the most pressing concerns we all face—au- own mind. This has the potential to be an there are many great versions. Walk- ing to love the world just as it is during occurs in our lives and using it to cultivate our Each practitioner will find meaning and insight according thentic self-worth. intimate discovery of everything that lives er’s own version of the Tao Te Ching, these most challenging times. surely one of the most cherished books basic goodness and become more and more to their own skill level. Our ambition, goal-setting, self-helping, inside: our demons, our wisdom, our inherit- In her first new book of spiritual teachings in the world, “endeavors to stay as close able to be there for others. Whatever the and even our spiritual practices are often ed narratives, our impulses, and our habits. as possible to the direct literal transla- in over seven years, Pema Chödrön offers a future brings—welcome or unwelcome—we driven by the underlying sense that we just My advice is to approach yourself with care. tion of the Chinese characters.” combination of wis-dom, heartfelt reflections, and the can use for our path of awakening. To me, this atti- OUR HUMAN POTENTIAL aren’t enough. But what if we could accept ourselves The best antidote to feeling that our worth is condi- signature mix of humor and insight that have made her tude is the best kind of optimism. The Unassailable Path of Love, tional is the practice of offering ourselves unconditional just as we are? Open our hearts and invite our demons When Tao is talked about, the words seem bland and a beloved figure to turn to during times of change. In Compassion, and Meditation kindness. Day in and day out. Over and over. Like butter Welcoming the Unwelcome includes teachings on the to tea? flavorless. an increasingly polarized world, Pema shows us how to and wax, our hearts soften when warmth is applied, true meaning of karma, recognizing the basic good- by The Dalai Lama strengthen our abilities to find common ground, even $25.95, paper. Shambhala. 256 pages These demons, Limbach teaches, manifest for many as do our rigid standards and impossible expectations Looked at, it may not catch the eye. ness in ourselves and the people we share our lives when we disagree, and influence our environment in of us as a chronic sense of not-enoughness, inherited of ourselves. Meditation practice is also our training Listened to, it might not seduce the ear. with—even the most challenging ones, transforming This collection of lectures given at Harvard by the Da- positive ways. Sharing never-before told personal sto- through cultural stories that send us conflicting mes- ground for learning how to hold our seats. We’re train- Used, it can never be exhausted. adversity into opportunities for growth, and freeing lai Lama on a spectrum of topics, such as individual and ries from her remarkable life, simple and powerful sages: we’re supposed to feel happy and confident, but ing in softening, but also in sturdiness, taking up space ourselves from the empty and illusory labels that sep- world peace, answers questions that everyday practices, and directly relatable advice, Pema we’re also never quite worthy of those feelings. Using without apology or armor. We allow the earth to hold In his introduction, Walker says of the Tao Te Ching, “It is arate us. Pema also provides step-by-step guides to a those interested in Buddhism have less a book than a living, breathing angel.” encourages us all to become triumphant bodhisat- long hoped to see addressed. the Four Noble Truths as a guide, Limbach shares us and bear witness to our worth, as we bear witness basic sitting meditation and a compassion meditation meditation practices, personal anecdotes, and tradi- tvas—compassionate beings—in times of hardship. His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave to ourselves. Feeling the body breathing reminds us of What is likely is that the body of teachings now known that anyone can use to bring light to the darkness we tional Buddhist tales that help us learn to befriend a series of lectures at Harvard Uni- our inherent intelligence and belonging. as the Tao Te Ching was developed over a period of two There’s more at stake in learning about spirituality face, wherever and whatever it may be. ourselves—even the more unsavory bits—so we can versity expertly fulfilling his intention A popular mindfulness teacher and emerging voice or three hundred years by five or six different sages. of providing an in-depth introduction realize our full potential. CREATING A CULTURE OF TENDERNESS members. Originally founded by Father in modern Buddhism, Limbach brings a playful, fresh, Some were almost assuredly women; certainly the teach- Embracing Our Kinship with All of Life Greg in 1992, Homeboy Industries has to Buddhist theory and practice. He The allegory of inviting our demons to tea suggests and at times joyfully irreverent tone to walking the ing here is the gentlest and most motherly of all the structured the presentation according by Pema Chodron & Greg Boyle helped thousands of people find renewed that we don’t ignore the dodgy parts; rather we learn Eightfold Path. world’s great books on the art of living. $ , 2 CDs. Sounds True. 2 hours hope after leaving gang life. to the teachings of the Four Noble 25.99 Walker’s rendering of the Tao is simply and naturally What do a Jesuit priest and a Buddhist Now, Father Greg and Pema present Cre- Truths and expanded their meaning WAKE UP TO WHAT MATTERS to cover most of the topics of Tibetan Buddhism. The Da- presented. In these 81 short verses, a How To Create and nun have in common? It may sound like ating a Culture of Tenderness, an audio pro- A Guide to Tibetan Buddhism There is no other book like this available lai Lama’s combination of superb intellect, power of expo- Repair Worlds Manual is subtly offered. the opening to a joke, but it’s actually the gram devoted to what it means to embody for the Next Generation that makes such a direct argument for being sition, and practical implementation are evident in these question that initiated an extraordinary spiritual collab- one’s principles in the world. Co-teaching for the first by Avikrita Vajra Sakya a twenty-first century Buddhist, whether you When, in the process of self-transformation, desires are lectures. He covers a broad spectrum of topics including: oration. time, here they offer an inspiring dialogue on recog- $22.95, paper. Shambhala. 132 pages are living in Seattle or in a Himalayan her- aroused, calm them with nameless simplicity. the psychology of cyclic existence; consciousnessand kar- Father Greg Boyle and Pema Chödrön came together nizing each other’s innate humanity, the power of sec- This unique and fresh presentation of Ti- mitage. Fundamentally, we all have the same When desires are dissolved in the primal ma; cessation and buddha nature; Paths and the utiliza- in a night of interfaith conversation for a great cause: aid- ond chances, the profound connections between the betan Buddhism provides all the tools a mil- hang-ups and all equally have the potential presence, peace and harmony naturally occur, tion of bliss techniques for meditation, altruism, valuing ing Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest rehabilita- world’s faiths, and how in service to others we can dis- lennial needs to navigate the Buddhist path to become buddhas ourselves by cultivating and the world orders itself. enemies, wisdom, and much more. tion, re-entry, and job training program for former gang cover the most vital spiritual truths. in a modern world. The twenty-five-year-old loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom. The Dalai Lama is considered the foremost Buddhist lama, Avikrita Vajra Sakya, was born and And this book teaches readers to do just that. CHOOSING COMPASSION and help relieve suffering in whatever small leader of our time. The exiled spiritual head of the Tibet- raised in America and now lives in a mon- THE WAY OF HEART & BEAUTY how to be of benefit in a or big ways we can. It will not be insignificant, an people, he is a Nobel Peace Laureate, and a remark- astery in India, training in and teaching If we remember to check in every day The Tao of Daily Life world that needs our love and our compassion will include all beings no able teacher and scholar who has authored over one hun- meditation and Buddhist philosophy to hundreds of with what’s happening on Planet You with full, open by Deng Ming-Dao by Anam Thubten matter how small they are.Each compassion- dred books. monks and nuns. He has thousands of students all over awareness, even if it’s just a few minutes between $24.95, paper. Hampton Roads. 198 pp. our everyday activities, we’ll really notice positive $22.95, paper. Shambhala. 130 pages ate act will change us and will expand our the world, with over 100,000 people following him on This book draws on ancient Chinese wisdom to ex- changes. Otherwise, we’re just left with the story lines A beloved Buddhist teacher here shares boundaries and show us what transcendence Facebook. His style of writing is frank and open, hit- plore critical life issues: What is our place in nature? THE LIFE OF MY TEACHER playing out on our inner movie screens… Awakening how, by cultivating our practice of compas- means. Then, we will begin more and more ting straight to the heart of young people’s concerns How do we make right decisions? A Biography of Kyabjé Ling Rinpoche calm and insight means we can remember where the sion, we can open our hearts and benefit to lose the feeling that we are separate from for why they should bother with a spiritual path in the How do we respect the earth? How the world. everybody else. In this way, we can widen the by The Dalai Lama age of cell phones and shopping malls. off switch is. $ , paper. Wisdom. are we to view life and death? What circle of love. 32.00 We see so much pain and injustice in 463 pages, b/w & colour photos is the path we should live to truly the world—from racial discrimination to achieve a good and meaningful life? With characteristic warmth, Anam Thubten The Dalai Lama tells the life story of his remarkable environmental degradation. How can we For Deng Ming-Dao, the two entry shares reflections, meditations, and prac- teacher, Ling Rinpoche, who remained a powerful anchor present an immersive training in the art and practice of make a positive difference? Anam Thubten invites us to DZOGCHEN MEDITATION TRAINING points for this exploration are two tices that any reader—whether Buddhist or not—can for him from childhood and into his A Direct Path for Awakening Dzogchen. deepen our compassion. Through practices that open words: The first is the Chinese word for embrace. emergence as a global spiritual leader. to the Radiant Buddha Within our hearts and expand our awareness of connectedness One of Tibetan Buddhism’s most guarded and revered “heart”—which means heart, mind, in- “Choosing Compassion has a simplicity, clarity, and The Sixth Ling Rinpoche (1903- with the world, we will be able to act with courage for by Lama Surya Das secret teachings, Dzogchen offers a swift and direct path tention, center, core intelligence, and depth that speaks directly to the purity of our heart. 1983) was a towering figure in Tibetan $90.99, 6 CDs. Sounds True. 7.3 hours the benefit of all. for touching upon your essential nature and scaling the soul. And the second is the word “beauty”—which con- Anam Thubten’s teachings inspire us to embody loving Buddhism. Combining great learning You don’t need to spend a lifetime purifying and perfect- pinnacle of enlightenment in this lifetime. In the West, notes the pleasure we take in art, design, fashion, and mu- If our hearts are open and we can bear witness to the presence in our daily life and serve the healing of our with great humility, he was ordained by ing yourself in order to touch the bliss of enlightenment. few understand this path as deeply as American teach- sic. Our hearts love beauty, and beauty opens our hearts. suffering around us, we will be able to act from that world.”—Tara Brach, author of Radical Compassion the Thirteenth Dalai Lama and went Your essential state of being is already er Lama Surya Das, and in Dzogchen Meditation Training, on to serve as the head of the Geluk one of pure awareness and incorrupt- Surya Das draws on his nearly 50 years of experience to If you want to nourish year heart, tradition and as the senior tutor to the ible, innate wakefulness. The question present an immersive training in the art and practice of nothing is better than to reduce your wants. present Dalai Lama. In temperament By planting the seeds for a contemporary Vajrayana, GUIDED BUDDHIST MEDITATIONS is, how can you access this awakened Dzogchen. If you have few desires, and wisdom, he had a profound influ- Westerners can deepen their relationship to this unique- Essential Practices on the Stages of the Path state? How can you free your luminous Also known as the Great Perfection, Dzogchen is ground- you might miss some things, ence on the Dalai Lama’s spiritual development, and he ly authentic and embodied practice. Appropriate for all by Thubten Chodron true nature? ed in wisdom and compassion. In this six-part series, Lama but they will be few. levels of practitioner, the book is an invaluable guide for $25.95, paper. Shambhala. 176 pages became a steadying presence for His Holiness during the Surya Das takes you on a journey home to your primordial Things are not what they seem to be. Nor are they If you have many desires, you may gain some things, clergy and caregivers who wish to access the wisdom of the A new edition of a Buddhist classic, an accessible intro- chaotic changes that defined the Tibetan experience of state of being, the true self that is pure awareness. In this otherwise. but they will be few. tantric Buddhist tradition as means to bolster their work. duction to the stages of the path (lamrim)—including 14 the twentieth century, with the invasion of their county by practice-oriented training, you’ll awaken your natural ra- “Modern Tantric Buddhism reads like an extended late- hours of downloadable audio meditations. Communist forces and the subsequent rebuilding of their One of Tibetan Buddhism’s most guarded and revered diance in a way that encompasses—rather than denies— In this profound collection of fresh and contemporary night conversation, wherein Western Buddhists can discov- The Stages of the Path, or lamrim, presentation of Bud- culture in India. Ling Rinpoche’s extensive travels among secret teachings, Dzogchen offers a swift and direct path the world and all it means to be fully human. An advanced translations of ancient texts, Deng Ming-Dao gathers over er the authentic essence of tantra and develop confidence dhist teachings (a step-by-step method to tame the mind) exiled communities abroad and across India buoyed the for touching upon your essential nature and scaling the program that is accessible to everyone, Dzogchen Meditation 220 selections that deal with the essence of heart and in its relevance to their own lives and spiritual aspirations. is a core topic of Buddhist study. The lamrim meditations spirits of the Tibetan diaspora, and the training and ac- pinnacle of enlightenment in this lifetime. In the West, Training presents a powerful, in-depth series of medita- beauty. Topics include: how to be great, how long it takes Lama Justin exemplifies an urban yogi who embodies the remind us that the process of transforming the mind, un- tivities of this consummate Buddhist master, here told by few understand this path as deeply as American teach- tions and inquiries for coming into deeper communion to follow your heart, how to bring order to the world, how creative blaze of tantra amidst the grit and turmoil of a like so much of our frantic modern society, is a slow and the Dalai Lama in the traditional Tibetan style, will inspire er Lama Surya Das, and in Dzogchen Meditation Training, with all of life and uncovering the treasure trove inherent to know everything, how to pacify the heart, and much great city.” —Chagdud Khadro, spiritual director of Chag- thoughtful one. and amaze. Surya Das draws on his nearly 50 years of experience to in your authentic radiant nature. more. Here are stories, fables, poems, and epigrams that dud Gonpa centers in South America Best-selling author and Buddhist teacher Thubten Over one hundred archival photos bring the text to life. delight, inspire, and inform.
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 16 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 17 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ HEALING ARTS ♦ ♦ ENERGIES, CHAKRAS, REIKI ♦
The sages saw that music brought joy and that it im- HEALING THE THYROID WITH AYURVEDA lacking a sex drive, or who feel anxious or hopeless, the THE ART OF PSYCHIC REIKI proved the hearts of all people. It expressed the deepest Natural Treatments for Hashimoto’s, practice of Yang Sheng restores balance. Our bodies are Developing Your Intuitive & Empathic feelings, and it influences attitudes and customs, which Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism designed to self-heal. Yang Sheng knows the mechanics of Oils, Chakras & Crystals Abilities for Energy Healing were always in flux. That’s why the kings of ancient days how to activate this. It will transform the way you feel and by Marianne Teitelbaum absorption pathways, explaining how even by Lisa Campion put such an emphasis on music and made sure it was $21.50, paper. Inner Traditions. help you live a calm and contented life. ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THE WHOLE BODY $28.95, paper. New Harbinger. the internal organs have odor receptors and taught. —Book of Rites 288 pages, b/w illustrations The Dynamics of Topical Application and 222 pages, 7x9, b/w photos In this comprehensive guide for practitioners and those Absorption how applying essential oils in different ways From master Reiki teacher Lisa Campion comes The Art Among the other books by Deng Ming-Dao are Scholar concerned with thyroid health, Marianne Teitelbaum, Healing Energies, by Heather Dawn Godfrey has specific influences on the body’s systems. of Psychic Reiki, a unique step-by-step guide for learning Warrior and 365 Tao. D.C., integrates the ancient medicine $31.50, paper. Inner Traditions. Offering guidelines for safe application, the sacred art of Reiki while cultivating 320 pages, colour images of Ayurveda with modern scientific Healing Herbs including recommendations for children and the psychic and intuitive skills crucial to Well known for their aromatherapy ap- findings to address the growing epi- the elderly, the author provides easy-to-refer- this healing energy work. TAI CHI FOR DEPRESSION plications, essential oils also have healing demic of thyroid disease. THE ENERGY CODES ence charts and tables to select the appropri- Reiki is a gentle yet powerful, hands- A 10-Week Program to Empower abilities when absorbed through the skin. Revealing how the thyroid is the The 7-Step System to Awaken Your Spirit, ate oil or oils for each situation, and she ex- on energy healing method from Japan Yourself and Beat Depression Applied topically they work well for wound victim of many factors that conspire Heal Your Body, and Live Your Best Life plains which essential oils should be avoided that’s been gaining in popularity over by Dr. Aihan Kuhn healing, arthritis, inflammation, and skin to create ill health—and how many by Sue Morter during pregnancy and by those with specific the last century, not only with body- $21.95, paper. YMAA. conditions. Because all the cells in the body cases of thyroid disease go undiag- $36.00, cloth. Scribner. 336 pages conditions such as cancer. workers and massage therapists in the 224 pages, 160 b/w photos are interconnected, they also affect underlying organs, Godfrey also explores complementary therapies that This book is designed to help readers understand de- nosed—Teitelbaum focuses not only Transform your life with this revolutionary and accessi- West but also with medical profession- systems, and soft tissues, influencing hormone release, increase the effectiveness of essential oils, including pression and make positive changes to overcome it. Chi- on treating thyroid problems and ble seven-step guide—grounded in energy medicine, neu- als who can attest to its healing power. gently relieving pain and stress, and offering antimicro- Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, and she details the nese Medical Doctor Aihan Kuhn symptoms but also on diagnosing them robiology, and quantum physics—to Born from the author’s decades of experience with Reiki bial protection against pathogens, viruses, and bacteria. colors, chakras, gemstones, and crystals that corre- teaches a unique tai chi form that at their earliest, most reversible stages. She outlines the awaken your true health and potential healing and her own methods, this book provides every- Focusing on 15 essential oils that form a safe and ef- spond with each oil. She provides recipes for proper di- combines ele-ments of Chen and Yang basic principles of Ayurveda, including pulse diagnosis, a through energy healing. thing you need to know about this healing art. fective tool kit for treating a broad range of ailments and lution and the best carrier mediums, including creams, styles as well as qigong and medita- key tool for early detection, and explains the successful Some years ago, health pioneer and If you’re drawn to the healing art of Reiki, you might conditions, from acne, anxiety, and asthma to psoriasis, compresses, lotions, and ointments. tion. The form is easy to learn, easy treatment protocols she has developed over more than practitioner Dr. Sue Morter had a be a highly sensitive person, with high levels of empathy, shingles, and painful periods, Heather Dawn Godfrey Written for both healthcare professionals and for self- to remember, and easy to practice. Dr. 30 years of Ayurvedic practice. She details the underlying transformational experience. While intuition, and latent psychic abilities (a combination of explores how these essential oils complement and sup- care, this hands-on guide will allow you to effectively Kuhn’s multidisciplinary approach to reasons for thyroid malfunction, such as inflammation, meditating, she spontaneously ac- intuition and inner knowing, plus the ability to connect port each other’s healing properties and can be blended treat acute and chronic conditions as well as incorpo- mental health also focuses on positive malnutrition, and toxins, and how the thyroid is connect- cessed an energy field—a level of con- with higher wisdom). And since Reiki is a form of energy together to offer dynamic, customizable treatments for rate essential oils into daily life for physical, emotional, thought, a healthy diet, and self-con- ed with the health of the rest of body, including the liver sciousness—previously unbeknownst healing, many new practitioners may experience what’s each unique individual. She examines the body’s many and spiritual well-being. fidence. and gall bladder. to her. This dramatic awakening called a psychic opening as they learn or practice. For this Dr. Kuhn instructs readers on a unique tai chi form that is She explores the Ayurvedic treatment of thyroid-relat- changed her life, freeing her from reason, it’s important that every Reiki practitioner master WORKING WITH CHAKRAS any blocks to dissolve and our system to open perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. ed conditions, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, hypothy- years of struggle and pain. It also set Dr. Morter on her the ability to navigate their empathic and psychic sensitiv- roidism, and hyperthyroidism, offering guidance on the new life’s mission to deepen her studies of energy healing FOR BELIEF CHANGE up to the opportunity for change. ities while engaged in this work, and this book can help. The circular movements create better energy flow in the The Healing InSight Method body. The martial character empowers the mind, strength- targeted use of herbs, specific dietary recommendations, and medicine in the hopes of recreating this radical, posi- Easy to learn and to apply, the Healing Whether you’re new to Reiki or you’re a practitioner proper detoxification, and Ayurvedic recipes. She also in- tive transformation for herself and her patients. by Mikki Gresham-Record InSight method holds the potential for ens the body, improves stamina, and increases self-esteem. $ , paper. Inner Traditions. seeking to deepen your knowledge and enhance your Through years of study, she developed the seven Energy 31.50 Slow, symmetrical movements promote balance and calm. cludes treatments and remedies for common symptoms of 302 pages, colour illustrations radical transformation. Case studies and a skills, with this guide you’ll learn how to use Reiki to heal Codes, a life-changing program that has enabled herself life-review process to help you take stock This book features: thyroid disease, including insomnia, depression, fatigue, Working with Chakras for Belief Change aims yourself and others, cultivate and trust your natural intu- and her patients to overcome pain, disease, fatigue, anxi- of your situation before and after comple- ♦ Detailed instructions and photos describing Dr. Kuhn’s and osteoporosis, as well as for luxurious hair growth and to transform our unhelpful beliefs through ition, develop your empathic and psychic abilities, work ety, and depression, and to awaken creativity. Inspired by 16-step tai chi form weight loss. clearing our chakras, raising our vibra- ment this comprehensive book. with your spirit guides, and ground and protect yourself the seven Chakras, and bridging ancient healing practices ♦ Personal reflections on using tai chi to overcome de- Based on the treatment of thousands of patients, this tions, and grounding new ways of being The 56 high-vibration full-colour chakra as a practitioner of this sacred healing art. with cutting edge science, The Energy Codes offers a de- pression book also shares success stories of thyroid healing and the through the body. The Healing InSight images included can be used as a tool for tailed roadmap to help you activate previously untapped ♦ A 10-week plan to help readers begin their journey to scientific studies that support the author’s Ayurvedic thy- Method is based on affirmations used to- therapeutic guidance as well as for posi- energy and neuro-circuitry within the body. Grounded in wellness. roid protocols. gether with individual chakra work and spe- tive manifestation. Each chakra is repre- THE BIG BOOK OF CHAKRAS AND CHAKRA HEALING practical, accessible exercises like simple Yoga sequences, cific bodywork exercises, including tech- sented by a main chakra image along with How to Unlock Your Seven Energy Centers for Healing, When I was just starting out as a doctor, my focus was breathwork, and meditations, and complete with dozens niques drawn from kinesiology, qigong, whole-brain 7 chakra aspect images, affirming potent qualities that Happiness, and Transformation mainly on treating disease. Now my focus is on teaching of inspiring success stories, The Energy Codes empowers you YANG SHENG integration, visualization, and infinity symbol exercises. we are all able to access when balanced and in harmony by Susan Shumsky people how to prevent disease and treating patients in The Art of Chinese Self-Healing to tap into the pure energy of your being. $ , paper. Weiser. Psychologist and energy therapist Nikki Gresh- within ourselves. The artistry of the chakra images of- 35.95 the early stages of their illness so they can avoid addition- by Katie Brindle fers an immersion in the vibration of the empowering 280 pages, 7x9, b/w illustrations Whether this is your first exploration with using energy am-Record has channeled 28 common beliefs for each al problems. $32.99, cloth. Chronicle. chakra-related be-liefs and aids energetic resonance to Although they are often misunderstood, the chakras 320 pages, 2-colour illustrations as medicine or you’re well versed in the subject, the En- chakra, 196 in total, which can be fully realigned using help people feel good and begin healing. Also offering are important facets of health and spirituality and when In many ways, Tai Chi for Depression represents the culmina- ergy Codes’ revolutionary methods offer unique insights this transformational system of complete mind-body- properly attuned can lead to happier The concept of self-care is, in fact, thousands of years case studies and a life-review process to help the reader tion of her life’s work. and protocols that will be life-changing for you and for spirit healing. The beliefs are structured through the and healthier lives. In The Big Book of old. This buzzword is rooted in a 2,500-year old Chinese take stock of their situation before and after they begin those whose lives you touch. chakra system and depict where in our body certain Chakras and Chakra Healing, Dr. Susan philosophy. “Yang Sheng” means the Healing InSight Method, Working with Chakras for Be- unhealthy beliefs might take root. Changing and re- Shumsky delves into the ancient Tan- “to nourish life” and it’s part of Chi- lief Change provides a gentle, energetic, yet potentially BodyMind Healing, Ayurveda aligning these beliefs and their associated vibrations tric and Vedic literature to uncover the nese medicine, but not herbs or acu- BOOST YOUR NATURAL ENERGY life-changing tool for personal growth and development. in the subconscious mind and energy body enables veiled mysteries of the ages, where the & Chinese Medicine puncture. In fact, it’s the part you 40 Simple Exercises and Recipes for Everyday most authentic information about the can do yourself, to encourage your by Sandy Shimu purest and strongest energy in alignment AWAKENING YOUR CRYSTALS 7 chakras, 7 subchakras, and the subtle ABUNDANTLY WELL body to self-heal. Based on a holis- $12.50, paper. Inner Traditions. Activate the Higher Potential with specific healing purposes. She explains 95 pages, colour photos energy system can be found. The Complementary Integrated tic and sophisticated understanding of Healing Stones the dormant state of stones when they are By reading this valuable book, you will: Medical Revolution of how we function, the profound Do you feel drained sometimes? Do you wish you had still inside the earth, their activated state by Sharon McAllister Discover your subtle body and energy field and how to by Susun Weed techniques of Yang Sheng will nur- more energy at work, for your daily chores, and for spend- $24.99, paper. Inner Traditions. when extracted by humans, and their ignited ♦ heal blockages. $30.95, paper. Ash Tree. 352 pages, illus. ture your body, mind and spirit. ing time with your loved ones? Do you 176 pages, colour photos state, when they are called into direct service Gain understanding of kundalini energy and the Patch Adams wants you to read Susun Weed’s new Despite its ancient roots, Yang Sheng works brilliant- lack concentration and find yourself In this vibrantly illustrated crystal guide, ex- with a programmed focus, which leads them ♦ chakra system. book: Abundantly Well. Every healing modality is cov- ly for the challenges of modern life, from stress to sleep- distracted, even during family time? perienced holistic therapist and crystal-heal- to unfold their full healing potential. Understand how to use visualization to access your ered—including forest bathing, story lessness. Practitioner of Chinese Medicine Katie Brindle Help is easier and quicker than you ing teacher Sharon McAllister offers an Focusing on 8 key crystals, including rose ♦ chakras. medicine, placebos, orgonomy, tai will help you discover new and effective habits that will think. introduction to programming crystals and quartz, amethyst, and citrine, Sharon shows Learn to maintain the health of your energy field. chi, drumming, wild food, non-dual dramatically improve your energy and boost your mood, In this handy pocket guide, Sandy gemstones to harness their full potential. She explains how these 8 stones can combine to form a powerful ♦ “Where else are you going to find a description of the therapies, Feldenkrais, hug therapy, starting with one minute at a time. Taikyu Kuhn Shimu has collected 40 how crystal programming combines the powerful in- toolkit with a wide range of healing applications. She reiki, psychic surgery vibrational med- inner sheaths of the sushumna, as well as of the smaller Some of the techniques will be new to you, some may seem of the most effective yet simple mental strument of intention setting with the healing energies provides an in-depth chapter on each of the 8 key crys- icine, dowsing, orgasm, psychoactives, subchakras of the heart and higher chakras? Within these unusual, but they are all simple to learn and quick to do. and physical exercises as well as a few of stones. She details how to cleanse and charge your tals, offering deep insight into their energies and heal- pages you can find descriptions of the meaning of the in- adaptogens, supplements, anti-radia- recipes based on her many years of experience as a Kung crystals and prepare your own energy field before pro- ing properties. She also covers more than 60 additional dividual petals, the deities associated with each chakras, tion allies, and surviving surgery. Join You’ll want to adopt yang sheng techniques because Fu, Qi Gong, and Yoga teacher. These techniques don’t gramming and provides a collection of intention-set- crystals along with guidance on their healing uses and and discussion of mudras (physical gestures), bandhas (in- the Complementary Integrated Medi- they are, in themselves, pleasurable. require hours of studying, difficult to find ingredients, or ting statements and programming recipes for personal programming potential. cal Revolution. This may be the only ner locks), pranayama (breathing practices), and mantras expensive equipment. Humming like a bumble bee, walk- healing as well as therapeutic use. Taking your crystal healing experience to a higher book on health you’ll ever need. Even more appealing, a key principle of Chinese med- (sounds) associated with the chakras. ing backwards, screaming out loud, body tapping, and Unveiling the light that each crystal radiates vibra- level, this guide shows how each crystal has its own life icine is balance; that means not being perfect or exclud- many other surprisingly easy but powerful methods are “This book is for seekers... Knowledge of the chakras ul- For more than thirty years Susun Weed has opened tionally and spiritually, Sharon reveals how each crystal plan just like human beings and when a crystal enters ing foods or having too many rules or pushing yourself to detailed, step by step, including basic background infor- timately comes from within oneself, through direct access. hearts to the magic and medicine of the green nations, re- is a living being that can be awakened to emanate its your life it is never by coincidence. storing herbs as women’s common medicine, and empow- exhaustion with overwork or over-exercise. And so, Yang mation and benefits, illustrated with inspiring full-color But that access takes practice… With writing that is both ering women to care for themselves. She is the author of Sheng encourages you to have the green juice and the photographs. The author also provides an index of the friendly to the layperson yet true to a deeper mystery, this Breast Health and the Wise Woman Way, Down There, Healing glass of wine, a full-on day at work and a night out dancing exercises sorted by desired effect, such as quick energy and starting your day with energy. is the book to which I refer my students who are interested Wise, New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way, and Wise (ie., live fully!...and rest well). boost, deep and restorative sleep, a happy mind, detoxi- With this pocket reference guide, you now have, at your your focus, enhance performance, restore your natural in the esoteric wisdom and practices of the ancients.” — Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year. For people who are overtired and overtaxed, stressed, fication, regeneration, stronger concentration, letting go, fingertips, 40 easy, quick ways to refuel your system, rebuild energy flow, and bring your life back into balance. Anodea Judith, author of Eastern Body, Western Mind
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 18 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 19 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ HEALING ARTS ♦ ♦ ENERGIES, CHAKRAS, REIKI ♦
The sages saw that music brought joy and that it im- HEALING THE THYROID WITH AYURVEDA lacking a sex drive, or who feel anxious or hopeless, the THE ART OF PSYCHIC REIKI proved the hearts of all people. It expressed the deepest Natural Treatments for Hashimoto’s, practice of Yang Sheng restores balance. Our bodies are Developing Your Intuitive & Empathic feelings, and it influences attitudes and customs, which Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism designed to self-heal. Yang Sheng knows the mechanics of Oils, Chakras & Crystals Abilities for Energy Healing were always in flux. That’s why the kings of ancient days how to activate this. It will transform the way you feel and by Marianne Teitelbaum absorption pathways, explaining how even by Lisa Campion put such an emphasis on music and made sure it was $21.50, paper. Inner Traditions. help you live a calm and contented life. ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THE WHOLE BODY $28.95, paper. New Harbinger. the internal organs have odor receptors and taught. —Book of Rites 288 pages, b/w illustrations The Dynamics of Topical Application and 222 pages, 7x9, b/w photos In this comprehensive guide for practitioners and those Absorption how applying essential oils in different ways From master Reiki teacher Lisa Campion comes The Art Among the other books by Deng Ming-Dao are Scholar concerned with thyroid health, Marianne Teitelbaum, Healing Energies, by Heather Dawn Godfrey has specific influences on the body’s systems. of Psychic Reiki, a unique step-by-step guide for learning Warrior and 365 Tao. D.C., integrates the ancient medicine $31.50, paper. Inner Traditions. Offering guidelines for safe application, the sacred art of Reiki while cultivating 320 pages, colour images of Ayurveda with modern scientific Healing Herbs including recommendations for children and the psychic and intuitive skills crucial to Well known for their aromatherapy ap- findings to address the growing epi- the elderly, the author provides easy-to-refer- this healing energy work. TAI CHI FOR DEPRESSION plications, essential oils also have healing demic of thyroid disease. THE ENERGY CODES ence charts and tables to select the appropri- Reiki is a gentle yet powerful, hands- A 10-Week Program to Empower abilities when absorbed through the skin. Revealing how the thyroid is the The 7-Step System to Awaken Your Spirit, ate oil or oils for each situation, and she ex- on energy healing method from Japan Yourself and Beat Depression Applied topically they work well for wound victim of many factors that conspire Heal Your Body, and Live Your Best Life plains which essential oils should be avoided that’s been gaining in popularity over by Dr. Aihan Kuhn healing, arthritis, inflammation, and skin to create ill health—and how many by Sue Morter during pregnancy and by those with specific the last century, not only with body- $21.95, paper. YMAA. conditions. Because all the cells in the body cases of thyroid disease go undiag- $36.00, cloth. Scribner. 336 pages conditions such as cancer. workers and massage therapists in the 224 pages, 160 b/w photos are interconnected, they also affect underlying organs, Godfrey also explores complementary therapies that This book is designed to help readers understand de- nosed—Teitelbaum focuses not only Transform your life with this revolutionary and accessi- West but also with medical profession- systems, and soft tissues, influencing hormone release, increase the effectiveness of essential oils, including pression and make positive changes to overcome it. Chi- on treating thyroid problems and ble seven-step guide—grounded in energy medicine, neu- als who can attest to its healing power. gently relieving pain and stress, and offering antimicro- Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, and she details the nese Medical Doctor Aihan Kuhn symptoms but also on diagnosing them robiology, and quantum physics—to Born from the author’s decades of experience with Reiki bial protection against pathogens, viruses, and bacteria. colors, chakras, gemstones, and crystals that corre- teaches a unique tai chi form that at their earliest, most reversible stages. She outlines the awaken your true health and potential healing and her own methods, this book provides every- Focusing on 15 essential oils that form a safe and ef- spond with each oil. She provides recipes for proper di- combines ele-ments of Chen and Yang basic principles of Ayurveda, including pulse diagnosis, a through energy healing. thing you need to know about this healing art. fective tool kit for treating a broad range of ailments and lution and the best carrier mediums, including creams, styles as well as qigong and medita- key tool for early detection, and explains the successful Some years ago, health pioneer and If you’re drawn to the healing art of Reiki, you might conditions, from acne, anxiety, and asthma to psoriasis, compresses, lotions, and ointments. tion. The form is easy to learn, easy treatment protocols she has developed over more than practitioner Dr. Sue Morter had a be a highly sensitive person, with high levels of empathy, shingles, and painful periods, Heather Dawn Godfrey Written for both healthcare professionals and for self- to remember, and easy to practice. Dr. 30 years of Ayurvedic practice. She details the underlying transformational experience. While intuition, and latent psychic abilities (a combination of explores how these essential oils complement and sup- care, this hands-on guide will allow you to effectively Kuhn’s multidisciplinary approach to reasons for thyroid malfunction, such as inflammation, meditating, she spontaneously ac- intuition and inner knowing, plus the ability to connect port each other’s healing properties and can be blended treat acute and chronic conditions as well as incorpo- mental health also focuses on positive malnutrition, and toxins, and how the thyroid is connect- cessed an energy field—a level of con- with higher wisdom). And since Reiki is a form of energy together to offer dynamic, customizable treatments for rate essential oils into daily life for physical, emotional, thought, a healthy diet, and self-con- ed with the health of the rest of body, including the liver sciousness—previously unbeknownst healing, many new practitioners may experience what’s each unique individual. She examines the body’s many and spiritual well-being. fidence. and gall bladder. to her. This dramatic awakening called a psychic opening as they learn or practice. For this Dr. Kuhn instructs readers on a unique tai chi form that is She explores the Ayurvedic treatment of thyroid-relat- changed her life, freeing her from reason, it’s important that every Reiki practitioner master WORKING WITH CHAKRAS any blocks to dissolve and our system to open perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. ed conditions, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, hypothy- years of struggle and pain. It also set Dr. Morter on her the ability to navigate their empathic and psychic sensitiv- roidism, and hyperthyroidism, offering guidance on the new life’s mission to deepen her studies of energy healing FOR BELIEF CHANGE up to the opportunity for change. ities while engaged in this work, and this book can help. The circular movements create better energy flow in the The Healing InSight Method body. The martial character empowers the mind, strength- targeted use of herbs, specific dietary recommendations, and medicine in the hopes of recreating this radical, posi- Easy to learn and to apply, the Healing Whether you’re new to Reiki or you’re a practitioner proper detoxification, and Ayurvedic recipes. She also in- tive transformation for herself and her patients. by Mikki Gresham-Record InSight method holds the potential for ens the body, improves stamina, and increases self-esteem. $ , paper. Inner Traditions. seeking to deepen your knowledge and enhance your Through years of study, she developed the seven Energy 31.50 Slow, symmetrical movements promote balance and calm. cludes treatments and remedies for common symptoms of 302 pages, colour illustrations radical transformation. Case studies and a skills, with this guide you’ll learn how to use Reiki to heal Codes, a life-changing program that has enabled herself life-review process to help you take stock This book features: thyroid disease, including insomnia, depression, fatigue, Working with Chakras for Belief Change aims yourself and others, cultivate and trust your natural intu- and her patients to overcome pain, disease, fatigue, anxi- of your situation before and after comple- ♦ Detailed instructions and photos describing Dr. Kuhn’s and osteoporosis, as well as for luxurious hair growth and to transform our unhelpful beliefs through ition, develop your empathic and psychic abilities, work ety, and depression, and to awaken creativity. Inspired by 16-step tai chi form weight loss. clearing our chakras, raising our vibra- ment this comprehensive book. with your spirit guides, and ground and protect yourself the seven Chakras, and bridging ancient healing practices ♦ Personal reflections on using tai chi to overcome de- Based on the treatment of thousands of patients, this tions, and grounding new ways of being The 56 high-vibration full-colour chakra as a practitioner of this sacred healing art. with cutting edge science, The Energy Codes offers a de- pression book also shares success stories of thyroid healing and the through the body. The Healing InSight images included can be used as a tool for tailed roadmap to help you activate previously untapped ♦ A 10-week plan to help readers begin their journey to scientific studies that support the author’s Ayurvedic thy- Method is based on affirmations used to- therapeutic guidance as well as for posi- energy and neuro-circuitry within the body. Grounded in wellness. roid protocols. gether with individual chakra work and spe- tive manifestation. Each chakra is repre- THE BIG BOOK OF CHAKRAS AND CHAKRA HEALING practical, accessible exercises like simple Yoga sequences, cific bodywork exercises, including tech- sented by a main chakra image along with How to Unlock Your Seven Energy Centers for Healing, When I was just starting out as a doctor, my focus was breathwork, and meditations, and complete with dozens niques drawn from kinesiology, qigong, whole-brain 7 chakra aspect images, affirming potent qualities that Happiness, and Transformation mainly on treating disease. Now my focus is on teaching of inspiring success stories, The Energy Codes empowers you YANG SHENG integration, visualization, and infinity symbol exercises. we are all able to access when balanced and in harmony by Susan Shumsky people how to prevent disease and treating patients in The Art of Chinese Self-Healing to tap into the pure energy of your being. $ , paper. Weiser. Psychologist and energy therapist Nikki Gresh- within ourselves. The artistry of the chakra images of- 35.95 the early stages of their illness so they can avoid addition- by Katie Brindle fers an immersion in the vibration of the empowering 280 pages, 7x9, b/w illustrations Whether this is your first exploration with using energy am-Record has channeled 28 common beliefs for each al problems. $32.99, cloth. Chronicle. chakra-related be-liefs and aids energetic resonance to Although they are often misunderstood, the chakras 320 pages, 2-colour illustrations as medicine or you’re well versed in the subject, the En- chakra, 196 in total, which can be fully realigned using help people feel good and begin healing. Also offering are important facets of health and spirituality and when In many ways, Tai Chi for Depression represents the culmina- ergy Codes’ revolutionary methods offer unique insights this transformational system of complete mind-body- properly attuned can lead to happier The concept of self-care is, in fact, thousands of years case studies and a life-review process to help the reader tion of her life’s work. and protocols that will be life-changing for you and for spirit healing. The beliefs are structured through the and healthier lives. In The Big Book of old. This buzzword is rooted in a 2,500-year old Chinese take stock of their situation before and after they begin those whose lives you touch. chakra system and depict where in our body certain Chakras and Chakra Healing, Dr. Susan philosophy. “Yang Sheng” means the Healing InSight Method, Working with Chakras for Be- unhealthy beliefs might take root. Changing and re- Shumsky delves into the ancient Tan- “to nourish life” and it’s part of Chi- lief Change provides a gentle, energetic, yet potentially BodyMind Healing, Ayurveda aligning these beliefs and their associated vibrations tric and Vedic literature to uncover the nese medicine, but not herbs or acu- BOOST YOUR NATURAL ENERGY life-changing tool for personal growth and development. in the subconscious mind and energy body enables veiled mysteries of the ages, where the & Chinese Medicine puncture. In fact, it’s the part you 40 Simple Exercises and Recipes for Everyday most authentic information about the can do yourself, to encourage your by Sandy Shimu purest and strongest energy in alignment AWAKENING YOUR CRYSTALS 7 chakras, 7 subchakras, and the subtle ABUNDANTLY WELL body to self-heal. Based on a holis- $12.50, paper. Inner Traditions. Activate the Higher Potential with specific healing purposes. She explains 95 pages, colour photos energy system can be found. The Complementary Integrated tic and sophisticated understanding of Healing Stones the dormant state of stones when they are By reading this valuable book, you will: Medical Revolution of how we function, the profound Do you feel drained sometimes? Do you wish you had still inside the earth, their activated state by Sharon McAllister Discover your subtle body and energy field and how to by Susun Weed techniques of Yang Sheng will nur- more energy at work, for your daily chores, and for spend- $24.99, paper. Inner Traditions. when extracted by humans, and their ignited ♦ heal blockages. $30.95, paper. Ash Tree. 352 pages, illus. ture your body, mind and spirit. ing time with your loved ones? Do you 176 pages, colour photos state, when they are called into direct service Gain understanding of kundalini energy and the Patch Adams wants you to read Susun Weed’s new Despite its ancient roots, Yang Sheng works brilliant- lack concentration and find yourself In this vibrantly illustrated crystal guide, ex- with a programmed focus, which leads them ♦ chakra system. book: Abundantly Well. Every healing modality is cov- ly for the challenges of modern life, from stress to sleep- distracted, even during family time? perienced holistic therapist and crystal-heal- to unfold their full healing potential. Understand how to use visualization to access your ered—including forest bathing, story lessness. Practitioner of Chinese Medicine Katie Brindle Help is easier and quicker than you ing teacher Sharon McAllister offers an Focusing on 8 key crystals, including rose ♦ chakras. medicine, placebos, orgonomy, tai will help you discover new and effective habits that will think. introduction to programming crystals and quartz, amethyst, and citrine, Sharon shows Learn to maintain the health of your energy field. chi, drumming, wild food, non-dual dramatically improve your energy and boost your mood, In this handy pocket guide, Sandy gemstones to harness their full potential. She explains how these 8 stones can combine to form a powerful ♦ “Where else are you going to find a description of the therapies, Feldenkrais, hug therapy, starting with one minute at a time. Taikyu Kuhn Shimu has collected 40 how crystal programming combines the powerful in- toolkit with a wide range of healing applications. She reiki, psychic surgery vibrational med- inner sheaths of the sushumna, as well as of the smaller Some of the techniques will be new to you, some may seem of the most effective yet simple mental strument of intention setting with the healing energies provides an in-depth chapter on each of the 8 key crys- icine, dowsing, orgasm, psychoactives, subchakras of the heart and higher chakras? Within these unusual, but they are all simple to learn and quick to do. and physical exercises as well as a few of stones. She details how to cleanse and charge your tals, offering deep insight into their energies and heal- pages you can find descriptions of the meaning of the in- adaptogens, supplements, anti-radia- recipes based on her many years of experience as a Kung crystals and prepare your own energy field before pro- ing properties. She also covers more than 60 additional dividual petals, the deities associated with each chakras, tion allies, and surviving surgery. Join You’ll want to adopt yang sheng techniques because Fu, Qi Gong, and Yoga teacher. These techniques don’t gramming and provides a collection of intention-set- crystals along with guidance on their healing uses and and discussion of mudras (physical gestures), bandhas (in- the Complementary Integrated Medi- they are, in themselves, pleasurable. require hours of studying, difficult to find ingredients, or ting statements and programming recipes for personal programming potential. cal Revolution. This may be the only ner locks), pranayama (breathing practices), and mantras expensive equipment. Humming like a bumble bee, walk- healing as well as therapeutic use. Taking your crystal healing experience to a higher book on health you’ll ever need. Even more appealing, a key principle of Chinese med- (sounds) associated with the chakras. ing backwards, screaming out loud, body tapping, and Unveiling the light that each crystal radiates vibra- level, this guide shows how each crystal has its own life icine is balance; that means not being perfect or exclud- many other surprisingly easy but powerful methods are “This book is for seekers... Knowledge of the chakras ul- For more than thirty years Susun Weed has opened tionally and spiritually, Sharon reveals how each crystal plan just like human beings and when a crystal enters ing foods or having too many rules or pushing yourself to detailed, step by step, including basic background infor- timately comes from within oneself, through direct access. hearts to the magic and medicine of the green nations, re- is a living being that can be awakened to emanate its your life it is never by coincidence. storing herbs as women’s common medicine, and empow- exhaustion with overwork or over-exercise. And so, Yang mation and benefits, illustrated with inspiring full-color But that access takes practice… With writing that is both ering women to care for themselves. She is the author of Sheng encourages you to have the green juice and the photographs. The author also provides an index of the friendly to the layperson yet true to a deeper mystery, this Breast Health and the Wise Woman Way, Down There, Healing glass of wine, a full-on day at work and a night out dancing exercises sorted by desired effect, such as quick energy and starting your day with energy. is the book to which I refer my students who are interested Wise, New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way, and Wise (ie., live fully!...and rest well). boost, deep and restorative sleep, a happy mind, detoxi- With this pocket reference guide, you now have, at your your focus, enhance performance, restore your natural in the esoteric wisdom and practices of the ancients.” — Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year. For people who are overtired and overtaxed, stressed, fication, regeneration, stronger concentration, letting go, fingertips, 40 easy, quick ways to refuel your system, rebuild energy flow, and bring your life back into balance. Anodea Judith, author of Eastern Body, Western Mind
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receivers of the medicine we witness an unfolding of con- THE INNER CAUSE A Psychology of Symptoms A to Z sciousness in ourselves and our patients that offers some- Cannabis for Life thing truly hopeful for the journey of the planet. Healing Touch by Martin Brofman $22.50, paper. Findhorn. CANNABIS & CBD FOR TRIGGER POINTS 269 pages, colour charts topicals, edibles, flowers, concentrates), HEALTH & WELLNESS methods of ingestion (smoking, vaping, cap- Use the Power of Touch Identify your pain patterns, locate the trig- An essential guide for using nature’s medi- ADAPTOGENS to Live Life Pain-Free Explore the body as a map of consciousness. Each phys- sules, patches, creams, and more), dosing Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief ger points responsible using detailed body ical symptom reflects a deeper part of our Spirit and cine to relieve stress, anxiety, chronic pain, by Amanda Oswald maps, then treat the trigger points accurately and microdosing, safety and storage, care-giv- by David Winston, with Steven Maimes inflammation, and more $18.99, cloth. DK. 144 pages, colour illus. consciousness, the part the Western ing, and effectivess for self-care, physical fit- $24.99, paper. Inner Traditions. and safely. Each exercise shows you how to New science confirms that trigger-point traditions know as the unconscious or by Aliza Sherman & Dr. Junella Chin ness, sexual arousal, aging, and more, this is 406 pages, colour photos position your body, different ways to apply $22.99, paper. Ten Speed. massage is one of the most effective ways to subconscious. When we make a deci- the only book you need to start using canna- Every day our bodies strive to adapt and stay balanced, pressure, how long to sustain it, and how of- 168 pages, colour photos energized, and healthy, yet chronic stress and the result- relieve pain. Trigger Points gives you 40 sim- ten to repeat the process. sion that leaves us with stress, it affects A safe, comprehensive, and easy-to-use bis—in a targeted and safe way—for better ing elevation of stress hormones such ple, step-by-step exercises you can safely use our consciousness, and therefore our guide to using cannabis—including CBD health. With Trigger Points, you can take control of as cortisol have been shown to be ma- at home to target pain—from long-term, energy field or aura. When the ten- and THC—to ease chronic and acute health chronic or recurring pain yourself to achieve This book is the start of a new perspective on health jor factors behind not only fatigue and debilitating backache or repetitive strain sion increases in intensity, it reaches issues such as pain, insomnia, inflammation, depres- life-changing results. and wellness and a new appreciation for the healing weight gain but also many chronic and injury to migraines or acute, post-injury pain. the physical level where it creates a sion, anxiety, grief, stress, and more, from the founder aspects of cannabis and CBD. We are excited to share degenerative diseases. In this updat- Author and leading therapist Amanda Oswald spe- During my advanced bodywork studies, I heard about symptom. This means that if we make of a global cannabis wellness network and an osteo- accurate and clear information about cannabis with ed edition of the definitive guide to cializes in working with chronic pain conditions. In this myofascial release and trigger points. Suddenly, every- a different decision, or change our pathic physician. mind about something, we can let go you and hope you share this book with everyone you adaptogenic herbs, clinical herbalist book, she explains how trigger points—small, tender thing made sense. I learned how trigger points can be With wider legalization of recreational cannabis of this stress, and the symptom. The symptom itself is not know. Anyone can benefit from optimized health, and David Winston and researcher Steven knots of connective tissue (fascia)—can cause symp- found in all areas of the body and cause a wide range and medical marijuana, interest is growing in canna- the problem, just a message that, once understood, has the more naturally we get there, the better! Maimes provide a comprehensive look toms, either around the trigger point itself or referred to of seemingly unrelated symptoms, and ever since bis-related health products, especially those made with fulfilled its purpose and can be released. at adaptogens: non-toxic herbs such as elsewhere in the body. Pressure and massage can release I have made it my mission to pass on techniques for CBD—a cannabinoid that has healing properties with- “This book couldn’t have come out at a better time. ginseng, eleuthero, and ashwagandha these knots and bring immediate, long-lasting relief. self-treating myofascial trigger points. Integrating Martin Brofman’s more than 30 years of out the psychoactive effects of THC. Cannabis and CBD Today is the day we all need to be speaking openly that help the body adapt to the many influences it en- research and healing practice, The Inner Cause comprises for Health and Wellness demystifies cannabis and its his- about cannabis as medicine. The more people learn counters and manage the stresses it experiences. They THE ART OF JIN SHIN holistic practice uses only minimal pressure an A to Z compendium of 800 symptoms and a psycholo- tory, and explains in simple and straightforward lan- the truth about medical marijuana, the more real heal- also increase stamina and energy, boost cognitive func- The Japanese Practice of and gentle touching with the fingers and gy of their inner causes, the messages they are trying to guage how to use it to treat myriad health and lifestyle ing can take place.” —Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, tion, restore the immune system, and counter the effects Healing with Your Fingertips hands to redirect or unblock the flow of ener- send to our consciousness. Woven into the descriptions of issues. With information on cannabis forms (tinctures, filmmakers,Weed the People symptoms, the author also discusses personality pro-files of aging, especially when used in appropriate combina- by Alexis Brink gy along the body’s fifty-two points (twenty-six associated with certain symptoms, derived from his under- tions. $26.99, paper. Simon & Schuster. on each side of the body) called Safety Ener- 218 pages, 7x10, colour photos standing of the chakras, the body-mind interface, and the THE CANNABIS KITCHEN COOKBOOK Beginning with a history of the use of adaptogens, gy Locations, or SELs—areas where energy Feel-Good Edibles, from Tinctures and connections he discovered when developing his Body Mir- and tastes. Tips for trimming, processing, including in Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and Russian Balance your body, mind, and spirit and tends to get congested. This simple, non-inva- Cocktails to Entrees and Desserts ror System of Healing. By learning a symptom’s message, storing, and pre-serving cannabis are includ- medicine, the book examines how these herbal remedies heal yourself with your own hands using sive process allows your body’s energy to flow you become empowered to take charge and effect change by Robyn Griggs Lawrence ed along with a “buyer’s guide” that sheds work and why they are so effective at combating stress-in- this clear, step-by-step illustrated guide to smoothly, and with balance restored, you will $24.99, paper. Skyhorse Publishing. light on the many varieties of cannabis flavor the practice of the ancient Japanese healing experience a sense of wellbeing and calm. on the inner level. 320 pages, 8x9, colour photos duced illness and ailments. The extensive Materia Med- profiles. art of Jin Shin—written by a trained expert with nearly The Art of Jin Shin explains all the basics of this heal- For each symptom discussed, the author explores the This cookbook for enthusiasts of all skill ica includes monographs on 25 adaptogens, including three decades of experience. ing art and provides you with the knowledge you need message of the symptom, which chakras are involved, how levels approaches cannabis as an ingredi- With the right cannabis ingredients, culi- eleuthero, ginseng, rhodiola, schisandra, ashwagandha, to practice it on yourself—with exercises ranging from you may be affected, and which issues you might need to ent to explore. Cannabis-infused food is nary knowledge, and skill, any chef can also shatavari, reishi, and holy basil, as well as complementary You might be surprised to learn that the majority of simply holding a finger for a few minutes to spending look at. an evolving art and science. In The Canna- achieve the plant’s benefits—relaxation for nervines, restorative tonics, and nootropic herbs, such as today’s most common ailments including anxiety, back- twenty minutes to harmonize a specific circulation pat- bis Kitchen Cookbook, chefs in the know from Amherst some, serious medicine for others. We are milky oats, astragalus, St. Johns wort, and ginkgo. Each aches, colds and flu, digestive issues, immune disorders, monograph presents the latest scientific research and de- migraines, and insomnia, can be alleviated naturally by tern. Excellent photos show how to do these surpris- ANYTHING CAN BE HEALED to Anaheim share their secrets for infusing everything empowered to manifest wellness from our own stove- restoring and harmonizing blocked, stagnant energy. ingly helpful exercises. Whether you desire a deeper The Body Mirror System of Healing with Chakras from oil and agave to soups and cocktails with this once tops. —Jane West, from her foreword tails the origin, traditional and clinical uses, actions, prop- erties, preparation, and dosage for each herb. The book The art of Jin Shin, based on the Japanese healing art understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection or by Martin Brofman taboo ingredient now being employed as a super-food. Contributors to this Collection include Leslie Cerier, of energy medicine, is practiced throughout the world. want to create a daily Jin Shin maintenance routine $22.50, paper. Inner Traditions. Covering every meal from brunch to late-night also includes guidance on adaptogenic remedies for our Mike DeLao, Scott Durrah, Joey Galeano, Rowan Lehr- the power is literally at your fingertips. 219 pages, colour & b/w illustrations cocktails and snacks, The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook ap- animal companions. While related to acupressure and massage therapy, this man, Andie Leon, Catjia Redfern, Herb Seidel, Donna proaches cannabis as yet another fine ingredient to Aimed not only at herbalists but also those interested Shields, Grace Gutierrez, Lucienne Bercow Lazarus, Drawing on his own profound healing experience as be studied and savored, like a great wine, a premium in natural health, this guide to adaptogens will allow you Emily Sloat, Rabib Rafiq and Chris Kilham. a young man, Martin Brofman developed a system of cigar, gourmet chocolate, or single malt scotch. With to safely and effectively use these herbal remedies to en- Alexander then realized that most people stood, sat and unique rhythms, and then learn how to breathe mindfully moved in a defective manner and that incorrect ‘use of and with control using different breath practices for tar- healing that effectively and seamlessly more than one hundred fully tested recipes from ex- Learning to cook with and share cannabis is a great hance your health and improve your chances of living a the self’ might be the cause of much human suffering. He geted outcomes. blends Western psychology and East- perienced professional chefs, The Cannabis Kitchen gift—empowering, enlightening, elevating—and longer, healthier, and well-balanced life. moved to London and established a school, publishing sev- ern philosophies: the Body Mirror Sys- Cookbook guides readers through the process of making one that must be shared. The chefs encouraged me “A truly excellent book.” —David Hoffmann, author of This lovely illustrated handbook is nimbly organized un- eral books and achieving success, with recommendations tem. He explains how the chakra sys- fresh, tasty, and healthy home-cooked meals using can- to compile their wisdom and recipes in this cookbook Medical Herbalism der breathwork practices for from famous contemporaries such as Aldous Huxley and tem connects to both mind and body to nabis as the main additive. because they’ve seen cannabis work miracles on ♦ physical self (releasing tension, strengthen your core, Sir Stafford Cripps. Alexander died in 1955 but his ‘prin- form a body/mind interface, allowing The cookbook also provides step-by-step instructions themselves and others, and they’re doing everything accessing sexual energy, etc.) ciple’ lives on through the work of many teachers of his us to read the physical body as a mir- on preparing cannabis for use in the kitchen as well they can to ensure that everyone who wants them has Bodywork & Movement ♦ psychological self (returning to feeling, releasing judg- method, which is now practiced around the world and is ror of the consciousness within, track as advice on personalizing dosage for different needs these tools. ment, alleviating depression, etc.) the route from symptom to cause, and THE USE OF THE SELF renowned for its wide-ranging benefits, from easing back ♦ spiritual self (marking rites of passage, breathing for The Alexander Technique by its Originator then work on releasing the causes on pain, to enhancing performance in music and drama. peace, harmonizing your male and female energy, etc.) all levels of the human energy field. by F.M. Alexander ♦ breathwork interventions (breathing through pain, This classic healing guide serves as a practical introduc- $19.95, paper. Hachette. 122 pages Anything Can Be Healed explores the ideas that how we and plant spirit medicine has certainly emerged at a time breathing through shock and trauma, clearing conges- tion to energy healing as well as a healer’s tutorial and ref- Here’s the world famous classic by the originator of the BREATHWORK are physically is a reflection ofwho we are and how our life of great need and challenge, and it is taking root and grow- tion, etc. erence book. Also by Martin Brofman is The Inner Cause: A Alexander Technique, with a new perspective by expert Use the Power of Breath to Energize is. It empowers us to make changes and to take responsi- ing. The plants themselves, sentient and alive, are calling Psychology of Symptoms from A to Z. teacher Anthony Kingsley, in which Your Body and Focus Your Mind bility for our health and well-being. to many to awaken to a deeper experience of the energy of nature and of our human place in it. This can be felt and he writes: by Nathalia Westmacott-Brown Food & Healing Within the concepts of his Body Mirror System, Brofman $18.99, cloth. DK. 144 pages, colour illus. explores the chakras and their role in the body, includ- TOUCHED BY NATURE understood in direct relationship. The elemental forces Initially conceived as a tool for New science has revealed the effectiveness of breath- THE SKILLFUL FORAGER ing references to body parts, senses, consciousness, and Plant Spirit Medicine Journeys that manifest the seasons offer a doorway to move into this dealing with Alexander’s own voice Essential Techniques for Responsible Foraging work to balance the body, focus the mind, relieve stress, elements for each chakra; how to clear and connect the by Rip Waller & Lucy Wells perspective. For all the many reasons people may seek out problems, the Alexander Technique and Making the Most of Your Wild Edibles chakras through their passage; how to ground and connect $32.95, paper. Aeon. 204 pages, b/w illus. the medicine, there will always be something deep and developed into a system that spanned control anxiety, address anger issues, and much more. by Leda Meredith to the cosmos through the chakras; and how engaging Inside these pages are woven together the voices and interesting to learn from an experience of it once we have posture, pain and performance. Now, $33.95, paper. Shambhala. with thought forms, time travel, and past lives can assist in stories of many people whose lives have been touched made the connection. beyond its origins, the Technique of- A “little book of self care,” Breath- 284 pages, 7x9, colour photos healing sessions. Practical energy exercises and a chakra by plants in general and plant spirit Anyone can learn to communicate directly with plant fers an inspirational method of direct work gives you more than 60 step-by- The Skillful Forager is the ultimate foragers guide to meditation allow the reader to imminently experience the medicine in particular. These include spirits and befriend them in a way that opens rich dimen- transmission. It is an education in the step techniques that you can use at working with any wild plant in the field, kitchen, or pan-try. healing energy in their bodies and prepare for a healing contributions from some of the many sions and, over time and with persistence and patience, art of living and a transformation of the human condition home, with detailed illustrations and From harvesting skills that will allow you to gather from session. Speaking about healing others as well as self-heal- wonderful herbalists using plant-based a quiet revolution of perspective can result. Becoming a toward bodymind health, healing and vitality. It recondi- accurate expert advice on body posi- the same plant again and again to highlighting how to get ing, Martin addresses how to heal with chakras, thought medicine in a way that goes beyond the healer, however, and practicing as one is a more commit- tions the mind, awakens the body and nurturesthe soul. tion, depth of breath, speed of breath, the most out of each and every type of wild edible, trusted forms, white light, and love and also how to perform dis- physical, biochemical model. ted business that requires dedication, perseverance, and visualization, duration, repetition, and expert Leda Meredith explores the most effective ways to tance healing. He also includes color reference guides, The stories are arranged in chapters sacrifice. It also holds many rewards. Plant spirit medicine Frederick Matthias Alexander was born in Tasmania how to do the techniques accurately and safely. Tech- harvest, preserve, and prepare all of your foraged foods. such as a chakra healing chart. that take the reader on a journey to offers the healer the framework of an elegant and rigor- in 1869. After almost completely losing his voice he pio- niques covered include clarity breathwork, integrative Featuring detailed identification information for over for- discover this medicine of our time. It ous methodology within which to access and effectively neered a method of improving the ‘use’ of his body mus- breathwork, zen yoga breathwork, qigong breathing, and ty wild edibles commonly found across North America, the is sometimes said that in the time of channel the energy of the astonishing realm of plant spir- culature in all positions and movements and cured his vo- rebirth breathwork—among others! plant profiles in this book focus on sustainable harvest- greatest need there is the greatest help, its. In the unfolding of our own journeys as healers and cal problems without medical aid. Slow down, be aware of the breath, recognize your own ing techniques that can be applied to hundreds of other
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receivers of the medicine we witness an unfolding of con- THE INNER CAUSE A Psychology of Symptoms A to Z sciousness in ourselves and our patients that offers some- Cannabis for Life thing truly hopeful for the journey of the planet. Healing Touch by Martin Brofman $22.50, paper. Findhorn. CANNABIS & CBD FOR TRIGGER POINTS 269 pages, colour charts topicals, edibles, flowers, concentrates), HEALTH & WELLNESS methods of ingestion (smoking, vaping, cap- Use the Power of Touch Identify your pain patterns, locate the trig- An essential guide for using nature’s medi- ADAPTOGENS to Live Life Pain-Free Explore the body as a map of consciousness. Each phys- sules, patches, creams, and more), dosing Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief ger points responsible using detailed body ical symptom reflects a deeper part of our Spirit and cine to relieve stress, anxiety, chronic pain, by Amanda Oswald maps, then treat the trigger points accurately and microdosing, safety and storage, care-giv- by David Winston, with Steven Maimes inflammation, and more $18.99, cloth. DK. 144 pages, colour illus. consciousness, the part the Western ing, and effectivess for self-care, physical fit- $24.99, paper. Inner Traditions. and safely. Each exercise shows you how to New science confirms that trigger-point traditions know as the unconscious or by Aliza Sherman & Dr. Junella Chin ness, sexual arousal, aging, and more, this is 406 pages, colour photos position your body, different ways to apply $22.99, paper. Ten Speed. massage is one of the most effective ways to subconscious. When we make a deci- the only book you need to start using canna- Every day our bodies strive to adapt and stay balanced, pressure, how long to sustain it, and how of- 168 pages, colour photos energized, and healthy, yet chronic stress and the result- relieve pain. Trigger Points gives you 40 sim- ten to repeat the process. sion that leaves us with stress, it affects A safe, comprehensive, and easy-to-use bis—in a targeted and safe way—for better ing elevation of stress hormones such ple, step-by-step exercises you can safely use our consciousness, and therefore our guide to using cannabis—including CBD health. With Trigger Points, you can take control of as cortisol have been shown to be ma- at home to target pain—from long-term, energy field or aura. When the ten- and THC—to ease chronic and acute health chronic or recurring pain yourself to achieve This book is the start of a new perspective on health jor factors behind not only fatigue and debilitating backache or repetitive strain sion increases in intensity, it reaches issues such as pain, insomnia, inflammation, depres- life-changing results. and wellness and a new appreciation for the healing weight gain but also many chronic and injury to migraines or acute, post-injury pain. the physical level where it creates a sion, anxiety, grief, stress, and more, from the founder aspects of cannabis and CBD. We are excited to share degenerative diseases. In this updat- Author and leading therapist Amanda Oswald spe- During my advanced bodywork studies, I heard about symptom. This means that if we make of a global cannabis wellness network and an osteo- accurate and clear information about cannabis with ed edition of the definitive guide to cializes in working with chronic pain conditions. In this myofascial release and trigger points. Suddenly, every- a different decision, or change our pathic physician. mind about something, we can let go you and hope you share this book with everyone you adaptogenic herbs, clinical herbalist book, she explains how trigger points—small, tender thing made sense. I learned how trigger points can be With wider legalization of recreational cannabis of this stress, and the symptom. The symptom itself is not know. Anyone can benefit from optimized health, and David Winston and researcher Steven knots of connective tissue (fascia)—can cause symp- found in all areas of the body and cause a wide range and medical marijuana, interest is growing in canna- the problem, just a message that, once understood, has the more naturally we get there, the better! Maimes provide a comprehensive look toms, either around the trigger point itself or referred to of seemingly unrelated symptoms, and ever since bis-related health products, especially those made with fulfilled its purpose and can be released. at adaptogens: non-toxic herbs such as elsewhere in the body. Pressure and massage can release I have made it my mission to pass on techniques for CBD—a cannabinoid that has healing properties with- “This book couldn’t have come out at a better time. ginseng, eleuthero, and ashwagandha these knots and bring immediate, long-lasting relief. self-treating myofascial trigger points. Integrating Martin Brofman’s more than 30 years of out the psychoactive effects of THC. Cannabis and CBD Today is the day we all need to be speaking openly that help the body adapt to the many influences it en- research and healing practice, The Inner Cause comprises for Health and Wellness demystifies cannabis and its his- about cannabis as medicine. The more people learn counters and manage the stresses it experiences. They THE ART OF JIN SHIN holistic practice uses only minimal pressure an A to Z compendium of 800 symptoms and a psycholo- tory, and explains in simple and straightforward lan- the truth about medical marijuana, the more real heal- also increase stamina and energy, boost cognitive func- The Japanese Practice of and gentle touching with the fingers and gy of their inner causes, the messages they are trying to guage how to use it to treat myriad health and lifestyle ing can take place.” —Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, tion, restore the immune system, and counter the effects Healing with Your Fingertips hands to redirect or unblock the flow of ener- send to our consciousness. Woven into the descriptions of issues. With information on cannabis forms (tinctures, filmmakers,Weed the People symptoms, the author also discusses personality pro-files of aging, especially when used in appropriate combina- by Alexis Brink gy along the body’s fifty-two points (twenty-six associated with certain symptoms, derived from his under- tions. $26.99, paper. Simon & Schuster. on each side of the body) called Safety Ener- 218 pages, 7x10, colour photos standing of the chakras, the body-mind interface, and the THE CANNABIS KITCHEN COOKBOOK Beginning with a history of the use of adaptogens, gy Locations, or SELs—areas where energy Feel-Good Edibles, from Tinctures and connections he discovered when developing his Body Mir- and tastes. Tips for trimming, processing, including in Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and Russian Balance your body, mind, and spirit and tends to get congested. This simple, non-inva- Cocktails to Entrees and Desserts ror System of Healing. By learning a symptom’s message, storing, and pre-serving cannabis are includ- medicine, the book examines how these herbal remedies heal yourself with your own hands using sive process allows your body’s energy to flow you become empowered to take charge and effect change by Robyn Griggs Lawrence ed along with a “buyer’s guide” that sheds work and why they are so effective at combating stress-in- this clear, step-by-step illustrated guide to smoothly, and with balance restored, you will $24.99, paper. Skyhorse Publishing. light on the many varieties of cannabis flavor the practice of the ancient Japanese healing experience a sense of wellbeing and calm. on the inner level. 320 pages, 8x9, colour photos duced illness and ailments. The extensive Materia Med- profiles. art of Jin Shin—written by a trained expert with nearly The Art of Jin Shin explains all the basics of this heal- For each symptom discussed, the author explores the This cookbook for enthusiasts of all skill ica includes monographs on 25 adaptogens, including three decades of experience. ing art and provides you with the knowledge you need message of the symptom, which chakras are involved, how levels approaches cannabis as an ingredi- With the right cannabis ingredients, culi- eleuthero, ginseng, rhodiola, schisandra, ashwagandha, to practice it on yourself—with exercises ranging from you may be affected, and which issues you might need to ent to explore. Cannabis-infused food is nary knowledge, and skill, any chef can also shatavari, reishi, and holy basil, as well as complementary You might be surprised to learn that the majority of simply holding a finger for a few minutes to spending look at. an evolving art and science. In The Canna- achieve the plant’s benefits—relaxation for nervines, restorative tonics, and nootropic herbs, such as today’s most common ailments including anxiety, back- twenty minutes to harmonize a specific circulation pat- bis Kitchen Cookbook, chefs in the know from Amherst some, serious medicine for others. We are milky oats, astragalus, St. Johns wort, and ginkgo. Each aches, colds and flu, digestive issues, immune disorders, monograph presents the latest scientific research and de- migraines, and insomnia, can be alleviated naturally by tern. Excellent photos show how to do these surpris- ANYTHING CAN BE HEALED to Anaheim share their secrets for infusing everything empowered to manifest wellness from our own stove- restoring and harmonizing blocked, stagnant energy. ingly helpful exercises. Whether you desire a deeper The Body Mirror System of Healing with Chakras from oil and agave to soups and cocktails with this once tops. —Jane West, from her foreword tails the origin, traditional and clinical uses, actions, prop- erties, preparation, and dosage for each herb. The book The art of Jin Shin, based on the Japanese healing art understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection or by Martin Brofman taboo ingredient now being employed as a super-food. Contributors to this Collection include Leslie Cerier, of energy medicine, is practiced throughout the world. want to create a daily Jin Shin maintenance routine $22.50, paper. Inner Traditions. Covering every meal from brunch to late-night also includes guidance on adaptogenic remedies for our Mike DeLao, Scott Durrah, Joey Galeano, Rowan Lehr- the power is literally at your fingertips. 219 pages, colour & b/w illustrations cocktails and snacks, The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook ap- animal companions. While related to acupressure and massage therapy, this man, Andie Leon, Catjia Redfern, Herb Seidel, Donna proaches cannabis as yet another fine ingredient to Aimed not only at herbalists but also those interested Shields, Grace Gutierrez, Lucienne Bercow Lazarus, Drawing on his own profound healing experience as be studied and savored, like a great wine, a premium in natural health, this guide to adaptogens will allow you Emily Sloat, Rabib Rafiq and Chris Kilham. a young man, Martin Brofman developed a system of cigar, gourmet chocolate, or single malt scotch. With to safely and effectively use these herbal remedies to en- Alexander then realized that most people stood, sat and unique rhythms, and then learn how to breathe mindfully moved in a defective manner and that incorrect ‘use of and with control using different breath practices for tar- healing that effectively and seamlessly more than one hundred fully tested recipes from ex- Learning to cook with and share cannabis is a great hance your health and improve your chances of living a the self’ might be the cause of much human suffering. He geted outcomes. blends Western psychology and East- perienced professional chefs, The Cannabis Kitchen gift—empowering, enlightening, elevating—and longer, healthier, and well-balanced life. moved to London and established a school, publishing sev- ern philosophies: the Body Mirror Sys- Cookbook guides readers through the process of making one that must be shared. The chefs encouraged me “A truly excellent book.” —David Hoffmann, author of This lovely illustrated handbook is nimbly organized un- eral books and achieving success, with recommendations tem. He explains how the chakra sys- fresh, tasty, and healthy home-cooked meals using can- to compile their wisdom and recipes in this cookbook Medical Herbalism der breathwork practices for from famous contemporaries such as Aldous Huxley and tem connects to both mind and body to nabis as the main additive. because they’ve seen cannabis work miracles on ♦ physical self (releasing tension, strengthen your core, Sir Stafford Cripps. Alexander died in 1955 but his ‘prin- form a body/mind interface, allowing The cookbook also provides step-by-step instructions themselves and others, and they’re doing everything accessing sexual energy, etc.) ciple’ lives on through the work of many teachers of his us to read the physical body as a mir- on preparing cannabis for use in the kitchen as well they can to ensure that everyone who wants them has Bodywork & Movement ♦ psychological self (returning to feeling, releasing judg- method, which is now practiced around the world and is ror of the consciousness within, track as advice on personalizing dosage for different needs these tools. ment, alleviating depression, etc.) the route from symptom to cause, and THE USE OF THE SELF renowned for its wide-ranging benefits, from easing back ♦ spiritual self (marking rites of passage, breathing for The Alexander Technique by its Originator then work on releasing the causes on pain, to enhancing performance in music and drama. peace, harmonizing your male and female energy, etc.) all levels of the human energy field. by F.M. Alexander ♦ breathwork interventions (breathing through pain, This classic healing guide serves as a practical introduc- $19.95, paper. Hachette. 122 pages Anything Can Be Healed explores the ideas that how we and plant spirit medicine has certainly emerged at a time breathing through shock and trauma, clearing conges- tion to energy healing as well as a healer’s tutorial and ref- Here’s the world famous classic by the originator of the BREATHWORK are physically is a reflection ofwho we are and how our life of great need and challenge, and it is taking root and grow- tion, etc. erence book. Also by Martin Brofman is The Inner Cause: A Alexander Technique, with a new perspective by expert Use the Power of Breath to Energize is. It empowers us to make changes and to take responsi- ing. The plants themselves, sentient and alive, are calling Psychology of Symptoms from A to Z. teacher Anthony Kingsley, in which Your Body and Focus Your Mind bility for our health and well-being. to many to awaken to a deeper experience of the energy of nature and of our human place in it. This can be felt and he writes: by Nathalia Westmacott-Brown Food & Healing Within the concepts of his Body Mirror System, Brofman $18.99, cloth. DK. 144 pages, colour illus. explores the chakras and their role in the body, includ- TOUCHED BY NATURE understood in direct relationship. The elemental forces Initially conceived as a tool for New science has revealed the effectiveness of breath- THE SKILLFUL FORAGER ing references to body parts, senses, consciousness, and Plant Spirit Medicine Journeys that manifest the seasons offer a doorway to move into this dealing with Alexander’s own voice Essential Techniques for Responsible Foraging work to balance the body, focus the mind, relieve stress, elements for each chakra; how to clear and connect the by Rip Waller & Lucy Wells perspective. For all the many reasons people may seek out problems, the Alexander Technique and Making the Most of Your Wild Edibles chakras through their passage; how to ground and connect $32.95, paper. Aeon. 204 pages, b/w illus. the medicine, there will always be something deep and developed into a system that spanned control anxiety, address anger issues, and much more. by Leda Meredith to the cosmos through the chakras; and how engaging Inside these pages are woven together the voices and interesting to learn from an experience of it once we have posture, pain and performance. Now, $33.95, paper. Shambhala. with thought forms, time travel, and past lives can assist in stories of many people whose lives have been touched made the connection. beyond its origins, the Technique of- A “little book of self care,” Breath- 284 pages, 7x9, colour photos healing sessions. Practical energy exercises and a chakra by plants in general and plant spirit Anyone can learn to communicate directly with plant fers an inspirational method of direct work gives you more than 60 step-by- The Skillful Forager is the ultimate foragers guide to meditation allow the reader to imminently experience the medicine in particular. These include spirits and befriend them in a way that opens rich dimen- transmission. It is an education in the step techniques that you can use at working with any wild plant in the field, kitchen, or pan-try. healing energy in their bodies and prepare for a healing contributions from some of the many sions and, over time and with persistence and patience, art of living and a transformation of the human condition home, with detailed illustrations and From harvesting skills that will allow you to gather from session. Speaking about healing others as well as self-heal- wonderful herbalists using plant-based a quiet revolution of perspective can result. Becoming a toward bodymind health, healing and vitality. It recondi- accurate expert advice on body posi- the same plant again and again to highlighting how to get ing, Martin addresses how to heal with chakras, thought medicine in a way that goes beyond the healer, however, and practicing as one is a more commit- tions the mind, awakens the body and nurturesthe soul. tion, depth of breath, speed of breath, the most out of each and every type of wild edible, trusted forms, white light, and love and also how to perform dis- physical, biochemical model. ted business that requires dedication, perseverance, and visualization, duration, repetition, and expert Leda Meredith explores the most effective ways to tance healing. He also includes color reference guides, The stories are arranged in chapters sacrifice. It also holds many rewards. Plant spirit medicine Frederick Matthias Alexander was born in Tasmania how to do the techniques accurately and safely. Tech- harvest, preserve, and prepare all of your foraged foods. such as a chakra healing chart. that take the reader on a journey to offers the healer the framework of an elegant and rigor- in 1869. After almost completely losing his voice he pio- niques covered include clarity breathwork, integrative Featuring detailed identification information for over for- discover this medicine of our time. It ous methodology within which to access and effectively neered a method of improving the ‘use’ of his body mus- breathwork, zen yoga breathwork, qigong breathing, and ty wild edibles commonly found across North America, the is sometimes said that in the time of channel the energy of the astonishing realm of plant spir- culature in all positions and movements and cured his vo- rebirth breathwork—among others! plant profiles in this book focus on sustainable harvest- greatest need there is the greatest help, its. In the unfolding of our own journeys as healers and cal problems without medical aid. Slow down, be aware of the breath, recognize your own ing techniques that can be applied to hundreds of other
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plants. This indispensable reference also provides simple recipes that can are designed according to the concept of ahimsa, or non- Grain, Bread & Food Wisdom help you make the most of your har- harm. Consciously or not, we can cause a lot of harm with New from Mark Nepo vest each season. our eating habits, explain the authors. Living with ahimsa LIVING BREAD from a community of millers, farmers, bakers, “Identification is the first task of the means we try to cause the least harm possible to all living DRINKING FROM Tradition and Innovation and scientists, Living Bread provides a fasci- What it means to channel the sound of forager, but what comes next? It turns creatures. THE RIVER OF LIGHT ♦ in Artisan Bread Making nating look into the way artisan bread baking the life of expression your innermost being—and the universe. has evolved and continues to change—from out, almost everything. How does one Each recipe takes you through your daily practice of by Daniel Leader select the best berries, the tenderest by Mark Nepo In Nepo’s words, “This book is meant to be $54.00, cloth. Penguin. yoga, starting with Morning Meditations, where you’ll find wheat farming practices and advances in mill- $24.99, paper. Sounds True. 294 pages experienced and journeyed with.” Including 368 pages, 8x11, colour photos greens, the freshest mushrooms, and smoothies and breakfasts to fuel and power you through ing, to sourdough starters and the mechanics “Meaningful art, enduring art—and the dozens of journaling prompts and personal A gem from the baker who revolutionized gather them in an ecologically respon- the day; A Plate Full of Prana, with snacks, soups, and sal- of mixing dough. transformative process it awakens—keeps us exercises meant to enliven the reader’s cre- North American artisan bread baking, with sible manner? What is the most practical way to clean, ads to revitalize your system; A Bowl Full of Yin, with reci- Influenced by art and science in equal mea- alive,” writes Mark Nepo. With Drinking from ative instincts, Drinking from the River of Light 60 recipes inspired by master bakers around crack, or pit them? How can they be stored? In The Skillful pes to help cultivate a centered mood; and Sweet Savasana sure, Leader presents exciting twists on clas- the River of Light, this bestselling poet and traces the search for our most essential selves the world. Forager, Leda Meredith answers just these questions, for restorative and beneficial dessert options. sics such as Curry Tomato Ciabatta, Vegan philosopher leads us on a journey to discov- and the importance of the life of expression laying out the basic skills that she has perfected through With The Yoga Plate, readers can make each meal a sa- At 22, Daniel Leader stumbled across the intoxicating Brioche, and Chocolate Sourdough Babka, as well as er just how art and creative expression can to bear witness to the sorrow, depth, and joy decades of gathering wild plants and using them in the cred activity to support both our practice and well-being. perfume of bread baking in the back room of a Parisian strong and beautiful traditional recipes. Sprinkled with bring our deepest truths to bear in the world. of life. boulangerie, and he has loved and devoted himself to kitchen. She leaves readers with a set of practical, simple, anecdotes and evocative photos from Leader’s own trav- In this collection of interconnected essays and po- “Mark Nepo is that rarest of literary birds: a Re- making quality bread ever since. He went on to create healthy, and delicious recipes that can be adapted to a els and encounters with artisans who have influenced etry—covering subjects ranging from the importance naissance-style writer who dares to bring his whole hy- Bread Alone, one of the most beloved artisan bread variety of ingredients, wild or domestic—just the way that KICK DIABETES ESSENTIALS him, Living Bread is a love letter, and a cutting-edge of staying in conversation with other forms of life to a brid self to the page—literary poet, unabashed mystic, companies. (Think local organic grains, fresh-milled, nat- real home cooks cook everyday food. Because to Leda, The Diet and Lifestyle Guide guide, to the practice of making “good bread.” consideration of how innovators such as Matisse, Ro- homespun philosopher, cancer survivor, and impas- ural sourdoughs.) Today, professional bakers and bread- that’s what foraged food is.” —Samuel Thayer, author of by Brenda Davis “Just when I thought we’d run out of things to say din, and Beethoven saw the world—Nepo presents a sioned seeker singing the glories of the world. This lovers from all over the world make the pilgrimage to The Forager’s Harvest $31.95, paper. Book Publishing Company. about bread, Daniel Leader, in Living Bread, places a lyrical ode to the artistic urge that stirs in each of us. wonderful book is a deep dive into the universal art Bread Alone’s headquarters in the Catskills to learn 300 pages, 8x9, colour photos stunning capstone on his illustrative career. He is not Over the last fifty years, nutrition researchers have built Here you will discover: of self-expression, exploring how to give voice to our Dan’s signature techniques and baking philosophy. only one of the great bakers of our time, but he is also upon each others’ work to prove that a diet based on plant The importance of openly embracing the full scope deepest, most original self in a world where we often But though Leader is a towering figure in bread bak- one of our noblest bread ambassadors and storytellers. MINDFUL EATING ON THE GO ♦ practices for eating with awareness, wherever you are foods could reduce diabetes risk and of your emotions feel unheard, and how to hear the voice of God in our ing, he still considers himself a student of the craft, and His personal journey, as well as the many artists and in many cases reverse diabetes. Kick The need for raw honesty and self-exploration in own when we listen closely to what is inside us. Candid, his curiosity is boundless. In this groundbreaking book, unique breads that he profiles, provide a penetrat- by Jan Chozen Bays ♦ $17.50, paper. Shambhala. 158 pp. Diabetes cites the latest research into education rich, and consistently profound. I loved it.” —Mark he offers a comprehensive picture of bread baking to- ing glimpse into the artisan soul.” —Peter Reinhart, why plant foods lead to success, which Why a new perspective always waits only a “quarter Matousek, author of Writing to Awaken day for the enthusiastic home baker. With inspiration A compact, carry-along collection of meditative eat- ♦ author of The Bread Baker’s Apprentice foods are the most effective, and how “As Mark says, ‘all forms of expression are meant to ing practices to use wherever you happen to be—by turn” away to construct a diabetes-busting diet awaken the love that is possible in the world.’ Want to GRAIN OF TRUTH and processed by large industrial manufac- the best-selling author of Mindful ♦ The importance of staying in constant conversation that not only gets results but also is sim- become a bearer of love and light in a world that too Why Eating Wheat Can Improve Your Health turers and bakeries. That discovery spurs Eating, in the model of her wild- with other creative voices ply delicious. In addition, it combines many find dark and loveless? This new offering by a by Stephen Yafa him to search out growers, millers and bak- ly successful Mindfulness on the Go. ♦ The crucial difference between giving and getting diet, exercise, rest, and stress management into a powerful spiritual virtuoso of our era will help you find the way.” $23.00, paper. Knopf. 304 pages ers who deliver whole wheat to us the way it attention Eating should be a source of joy— prescription for health. Included are menu plans based on —Parker Palmer, author, On the Brink of Everything This Pollan-esque look at the truth about was meant to be: naturally fermented, with ♦ Concrete guidelines for respectful peer review not a cause of angst, stress, or calo- over 40 recipes featuring the nutrient-dense foods needed wheat is filled with surprising insights. all parts, bran, germ, and white endosperm rie-counting. Jan Chozen Bays’s book to reverse diabetes. Inspiring stories demonstrate how the It is my hope that, by understanding authen- For example, most recently, a Harvard intact. Yafa finds a thriving local grain Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscov- MORE TOGETHER THAN ALONE initial success of the Kick Diabetes diet builds confidence tic moments of community, we can affirm that School of Public Health study that followed movement. And as he apprentices with lo- ering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship Discovering the Power and and encourages people to adopt a healthier lifestyle. New in community is real and possible—beyond any 117,500 men and women over a 25-year cal artisan bakers and make his own sour- with Food demonstrated the timeliness Spirit of Community in Our Also available: The Kick Diabetes Cookbook. Paperback illusion or deception… The lessons gathered span revealed that people who eat a whole dough breads at home he learns something of that message in a world where our Lives and in the World here are meant to be neither cynical nor ideal- grain-rich diet lower their risk of cardiovas- that few of us know: naturally fermented relationship with food is often neg- by Mark Nepo $23.00, paper. Scribner. 332 pages istic, but resilient and useful. cular disease by 20 percent, and increase over two days, as opposed to four hours in atively charged to the point where eating disorders are their lifespan at least 6 percent. No other commercial bakeries, whole wheat is easily epidemic. Her approach ties together the latest science Inspiration & Self-Help Mark Nepo spent 12 years working on While some moments of community were food produces similar results. digested by the vast majority of us, includ- with Buddhist mindfulness techniques (she’s an MD as this timely meditation on the importance of long-standing and multi-generational, others As for the gluten found in wheat, rye and barley, at ing many who consider themselves gluten-sensitive. well as a Zen teacher) in a way that’s brought amazing OPENING DOORS WITHIN community. At once a moving reflection and may have lasted a week or an hour. I seek to most six out of a hundred of us have any real problem If you miss the crunch and the chewiness and the nut- results to folks who had no idea eating could be such a 365 Daily Meditations from Findhorn an empowering guide, More Together Than learn how they work. To uncover the pathways with it, and less than one percent of us, with celiac dis- like aroma that only true wheat delivers, you owe it to fulfilling and fun activity. With this little book, Jan now by Eileen Caddy Alone is a testament to the power of com- that bring us together… To understand that our ease, cannot tolerate it in any form. So why has wheat yourself to explore the microbial wonders and delicious makes mindful eating even more accessible, providing $23.99, paper. Inner Traditions. 414 pp. munity and why it’s so essential in our lives, exchange of love is akin to how photosynthesis enlivens a field of ferns. become the new asbestos? mysteries of sourdough. simple exercises you can use anywhere in a small format One of the much-loved books of Eileen Caddy (1917- now more than ever. Mark Nepo draws from historical After many interviews with food scientists, gluten-sen- Entertaining and informative, Grain of Truth offers a you can keep in your pocket or purse to pull out for inspi- 2006), co-founder of the Findhorn Community in Scot- events, spiritual thought leaders, and the natural world A labour of love weaving thought-provoking analysis sitive individuals, bakers, nutritionists, gastroenterolo- fact-based response to anti-wheat hysteria that smoothly ration wherever you might be—any time you want to find land, Opening Doors Within is a pe- to show how, in every generation, our tendency is to join and practical takeaways, More Together Than Alone will gists and others, he finds there is indeed a culprit. But it’s blends science, history, biology, economics, and nutri- a way to reconnect with eating as one of life’s great joys. rennial meditation diary offering together to accomplish our greatest achievements, from “reveal the power of community and how the life of not wheat. It’s not gluten. It’s the way that grain is milled tion to give us back our daily bread. creating education to providing clean drinking water, connection can add more meaning to our lives… And Remember, a hole in the heart cannot be filled with food. down-to-earth inspirational messages of spiritual guidance for every day and preserving the arts. This book could inspire us to come that the conversation of the book will help you devel- book includes new recipes from Susan Wax- Fill the heart with the richness of this very moment. THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO of the year. For over 35 years, people together. op your own care-based communities. For the work of man and clears up misinformation about EATING FOR LONGEVITY have used these practical teachings Nepo’s historical snapshots, from ancient times to community is the practice of care stitching the world The macrobiotic way to live a food to give you understanding of how to that offer advice on achieving stillness, contemporary examples, show how community creates a together.” long, healthy, and happy life achieve your best physical, spiritual, and THE YOGA PLATE Bring Your Practice into the Kitchen with faith, and fulfillment, including specif- light in the darkest of times, and gets to the heart of how “A powerful cry that we are one, interconnected liv- mental health. by Denny & Susan Waxman 108 Simple & Nourishing Vegan Recipes ic suggestions for your daily spiritual we come together in varied and beautiful ways, wheth- ing community, stretching through time and space. $25.95, paper. Norton. The Ultimate Guide to Eating for Longevity Weaving together stories with profound reflections, by Tamal & Victoria Dodge growth and development. er forming resistance groups during the Holocaust or 424 pages, colour photos is not a diet fad but based on the world’s this book strikes at the deepest need of our time… So Here’s a strong, experienced guide on how $38.99, cloth. Sounds True. Eileen’s brief messages, from what rebuilding after the nuclear devastation in Nagasaki. long-standing civilizations that have changed many stories across millennia, so much on which to to build and integrate healthy habits into 258 pages, 8x11, colour photos she called the still, small voice within, offer inspirational These inspiring stories teach us that even in the bleakest very little over time and make it clear that it Discover 108 nourishing and delicious vegan recipes in meditate deeply.” —Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, editor of your diet and lifestyle, revealing a more pos- and powerful words of love and support. Her daily guid- days, we have the power to create connections and draw is possible to live a long healthy life. the first modern cookbook to marry yoga’s principle of Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth itive, balanced, and invigorating approach ance was the bedrock of the early Findhorn Community, strength from one another. ahimsa with nutrition. to long lasting health. Any effort benefits your health. For -ex and the concept of inner listening is still very much part of With modern “healthy” diets constantly ample: making it a priority to sit down and We take a lot of care when it comes to individual and community practice there today. flip-flopping on what foods to eat and focusing on -re eat with no distractions dur-ing lunch improves your choosing the proper clothing for yoga, Here is a Sample Meditation: eyes will be open to all the beauty and harmony around With a message dated for each day of the year, this stricting calories, individuals can be left confused, defeat- metabolism, energizes you, and simulates awareness of the right accessories, the best studio— you, to the wonders of nature. You will see with eyes that book may be fruitfully used for daily meditations; it works ed, and unsatisfied. This ewn book by acclaimed macro- when you are full. Eating more slowly makes you more but primary to these considerations is Give constant thanks for everything. There is much really see; you will hear with ears that really hear; and equally well to open anywhere and simply receive what’s to biotic health and nutritional experts Denny and Susan conscious about what you are eating and aids digestion an often overlooked yet vital compo- to be grateful for; open your eyes, look around, and see really see; you will hear with ears that really hear; and be found there. Waxman leaves all negativity behind and brings to light a and appreciation of food… nent of practice: our diet. How we eat how blessed you are. As you do so, you will find yourself you will speak with words of love and understanding. Life positive outlook on building one healthy habit at a time. Remember, how you eat and lifestyle practices are might be the most important aspect of filled with an overwhelming feeling of love and grati- will be good for you because you are taking nothing for Accept your situation and realise you are where you just as important as what you eat. an effective practice. How we eat is a tude, and the whole of life and living will take on a new granted, but are appreciative of everything and can see are, doing what you are doing, for a very specific reason. Great health is not achieved by taking away and huge component to the practice because it represents how meaning. The people around you will mean more to you Realise that nothing is by chance, that you have certain “The Ultimate Guide to Eating for Longevity could well be My hand in everything. restricting—it is achieved by adding healthier foods and we treat and nourish ourselves. By changing the way we because your heart is filled with love for them, and you lessons to learn and that the situation you are in has the most powerful and practical book you will ever own. lifestyle practices. One healthy choice leads to another eat physically and consciously, we can put ourselves on the have a deeper understanding and tolerance towards A foreword by Jonathan Caddy, Eileen’s son who lives in been given to you to enable you to learn those lessons It shows you why food choices have such power to im- healthy choice. path to greater well-being. them. You will find yourself grateful for them, for their the Findhorn Community, adds a fresh perspective to the as quickly as possible, so that you can move onward and prove your health, then shows you how to put that power love and companionship, for just being themselves. Your profound influence this guidance can have. upward along this spiritual path. Readers will learn how to apply these principles into a to work in easy, sensible steps. I highly recommend it!” In The Yoga Plate, LA-based yoga power couple Tamal broad range of modern lifestyles at their own pace. The —Dr. Neal Barnard and Victoria Dodge introduce readers to the philosophy of yoga as it is reflected in our eating choices. The 108 recipes
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 22 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 23 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ NOURISHING ♦ ♦ INSPIRING ♦ plants. This indispensable reference also provides simple recipes that can are designed according to the concept of ahimsa, or non- Grain, Bread & Food Wisdom help you make the most of your har- harm. Consciously or not, we can cause a lot of harm with New from Mark Nepo vest each season. our eating habits, explain the authors. Living with ahimsa LIVING BREAD from a community of millers, farmers, bakers, “Identification is the first task of the means we try to cause the least harm possible to all living DRINKING FROM Tradition and Innovation and scientists, Living Bread provides a fasci- What it means to channel the sound of forager, but what comes next? It turns creatures. THE RIVER OF LIGHT ♦ in Artisan Bread Making nating look into the way artisan bread baking your innermost being—and the universe. out, almost everything. How does one Each recipe takes you through your daily practice of the life of expression by Daniel Leader has evolved and continues to change—from select the best berries, the tenderest by Mark Nepo In Nepo’s words, “This book is meant to be $54.00, cloth. Penguin. yoga, starting with Morning Meditations, where you’ll find wheat farming practices and advances in mill- $24.99, paper. Sounds True. 294 pages experienced and journeyed with.” Including 368 pages, 8x11, colour photos greens, the freshest mushrooms, and smoothies and breakfasts to fuel and power you through ing, to sourdough starters and the mechanics “Meaningful art, enduring art—and the dozens of journaling prompts and personal A gem from the baker who revolutionized gather them in an ecologically respon- the day; A Plate Full of Prana, with snacks, soups, and sal- of mixing dough. transformative process it awakens—keeps us exercises meant to enliven the reader’s cre- North American artisan bread baking, with sible manner? What is the most practical way to clean, ads to revitalize your system; A Bowl Full of Yin, with reci- Influenced by art and science in equal mea- alive,” writes Mark Nepo. With Drinking from ative instincts, Drinking from the River of Light 60 recipes inspired by master bakers around crack, or pit them? How can they be stored? In The Skillful pes to help cultivate a centered mood; and Sweet Savasana sure, Leader presents exciting twists on clas- the River of Light, this bestselling poet and traces the search for our most essential selves the world. Forager, Leda Meredith answers just these questions, for restorative and beneficial dessert options. sics such as Curry Tomato Ciabatta, Vegan philosopher leads us on a journey to discov- and the importance of the life of expression laying out the basic skills that she has perfected through With The Yoga Plate, readers can make each meal a sa- At 22, Daniel Leader stumbled across the intoxicating Brioche, and Chocolate Sourdough Babka, as well as er just how art and creative expression can to bear witness to the sorrow, depth, and joy decades of gathering wild plants and using them in the cred activity to support both our practice and well-being. perfume of bread baking in the back room of a Parisian strong and beautiful traditional recipes. Sprinkled with bring our deepest truths to bear in the world. of life. boulangerie, and he has loved and devoted himself to kitchen. She leaves readers with a set of practical, simple, anecdotes and evocative photos from Leader’s own trav- In this collection of interconnected essays and po- “Mark Nepo is that rarest of literary birds: a Re- making quality bread ever since. He went on to create healthy, and delicious recipes that can be adapted to a els and encounters with artisans who have influenced etry—covering subjects ranging from the importance naissance-style writer who dares to bring his whole hy- Bread Alone, one of the most beloved artisan bread variety of ingredients, wild or domestic—just the way that KICK DIABETES ESSENTIALS him, Living Bread is a love letter, and a cutting-edge of staying in conversation with other forms of life to a brid self to the page—literary poet, unabashed mystic, companies. (Think local organic grains, fresh-milled, nat- real home cooks cook everyday food. Because to Leda, The Diet and Lifestyle Guide guide, to the practice of making “good bread.” consideration of how innovators such as Matisse, Ro- homespun philosopher, cancer survivor, and impas- ural sourdoughs.) Today, professional bakers and bread- that’s what foraged food is.” —Samuel Thayer, author of by Brenda Davis “Just when I thought we’d run out of things to say din, and Beethoven saw the world—Nepo presents a sioned seeker singing the glories of the world. This lovers from all over the world make the pilgrimage to The Forager’s Harvest $31.95, paper. Book Publishing Company. about bread, Daniel Leader, in Living Bread, places a lyrical ode to the artistic urge that stirs in each of us. wonderful book is a deep dive into the universal art Bread Alone’s headquarters in the Catskills to learn 300 pages, 8x9, colour photos stunning capstone on his illustrative career. He is not Over the last fifty years, nutrition researchers have built Here you will discover: of self-expression, exploring how to give voice to our Dan’s signature techniques and baking philosophy. only one of the great bakers of our time, but he is also upon each others’ work to prove that a diet based on plant The importance of openly embracing the full scope deepest, most original self in a world where we often But though Leader is a towering figure in bread bak- one of our noblest bread ambassadors and storytellers. MINDFUL EATING ON THE GO ♦ practices for eating with awareness, wherever you are foods could reduce diabetes risk and of your emotions feel unheard, and how to hear the voice of God in our ing, he still considers himself a student of the craft, and His personal journey, as well as the many artists and in many cases reverse diabetes. Kick The need for raw honesty and self-exploration in own when we listen closely to what is inside us. Candid, his curiosity is boundless. In this groundbreaking book, unique breads that he profiles, provide a penetrat- by Jan Chozen Bays ♦ $17.50, paper. Shambhala. 158 pp. Diabetes cites the latest research into education rich, and consistently profound. I loved it.” —Mark he offers a comprehensive picture of bread baking to- ing glimpse into the artisan soul.” —Peter Reinhart, why plant foods lead to success, which Why a new perspective always waits only a “quarter Matousek, author of Writing to Awaken day for the enthusiastic home baker. With inspiration A compact, carry-along collection of meditative eat- ♦ author of The Bread Baker’s Apprentice foods are the most effective, and how “As Mark says, ‘all forms of expression are meant to ing practices to use wherever you happen to be—by turn” away to construct a diabetes-busting diet awaken the love that is possible in the world.’ Want to GRAIN OF TRUTH and processed by large industrial manufac- the best-selling author of Mindful ♦ The importance of staying in constant conversation that not only gets results but also is sim- become a bearer of love and light in a world that too Why Eating Wheat Can Improve Your Health turers and bakeries. That discovery spurs Eating, in the model of her wild- with other creative voices ply delicious. In addition, it combines many find dark and loveless? This new offering by a by Stephen Yafa him to search out growers, millers and bak- ly successful Mindfulness on the Go. ♦ The crucial difference between giving and getting diet, exercise, rest, and stress management into a powerful spiritual virtuoso of our era will help you find the way.” $23.00, paper. Knopf. 304 pages ers who deliver whole wheat to us the way it attention Eating should be a source of joy— prescription for health. Included are menu plans based on —Parker Palmer, author, On the Brink of Everything This Pollan-esque look at the truth about was meant to be: naturally fermented, with ♦ Concrete guidelines for respectful peer review not a cause of angst, stress, or calo- over 40 recipes featuring the nutrient-dense foods needed wheat is filled with surprising insights. all parts, bran, germ, and white endosperm rie-counting. Jan Chozen Bays’s book to reverse diabetes. Inspiring stories demonstrate how the It is my hope that, by understanding authen- For example, most recently, a Harvard intact. Yafa finds a thriving local grain Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscov- MORE TOGETHER THAN ALONE initial success of the Kick Diabetes diet builds confidence Discovering the Power and tic moments of community, we can affirm that School of Public Health study that followed movement. And as he apprentices with lo- ering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship and encourages people to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Spirit of Community in Our New in community is real and possible—beyond any 117,500 men and women over a 25-year cal artisan bakers and make his own sour- with Food demonstrated the timeliness Also available: The Kick Diabetes Cookbook. Paperback illusion or deception… The lessons gathered span revealed that people who eat a whole dough breads at home he learns something of that message in a world where our Lives and in the World here are meant to be neither cynical nor ideal- grain-rich diet lower their risk of cardiovas- that few of us know: naturally fermented relationship with food is often neg- by Mark Nepo $23.00, paper. Scribner. 332 pages istic, but resilient and useful. cular disease by 20 percent, and increase over two days, as opposed to four hours in atively charged to the point where eating disorders are their lifespan at least 6 percent. No other commercial bakeries, whole wheat is easily epidemic. Her approach ties together the latest science Inspiration & Self-Help Mark Nepo spent 12 years working on While some moments of community were food produces similar results. digested by the vast majority of us, includ- with Buddhist mindfulness techniques (she’s an MD as this timely meditation on the importance of long-standing and multi-generational, others As for the gluten found in wheat, rye and barley, at ing many who consider themselves gluten-sensitive. well as a Zen teacher) in a way that’s brought amazing OPENING DOORS WITHIN community. At once a moving reflection and may have lasted a week or an hour. I seek to most six out of a hundred of us have any real problem If you miss the crunch and the chewiness and the nut- results to folks who had no idea eating could be such a 365 Daily Meditations from Findhorn an empowering guide, More Together Than learn how they work. To uncover the pathways with it, and less than one percent of us, with celiac dis- like aroma that only true wheat delivers, you owe it to fulfilling and fun activity. With this little book, Jan now by Eileen Caddy Alone is a testament to the power of com- that bring us together… To understand that our ease, cannot tolerate it in any form. So why has wheat yourself to explore the microbial wonders and delicious makes mindful eating even more accessible, providing $23.99, paper. Inner Traditions. 414 pp. munity and why it’s so essential in our lives, exchange of love is akin to how photosynthesis enlivens a field of ferns. become the new asbestos? mysteries of sourdough. simple exercises you can use anywhere in a small format One of the much-loved books of Eileen Caddy (1917- now more than ever. Mark Nepo draws from historical After many interviews with food scientists, gluten-sen- Entertaining and informative, Grain of Truth offers a you can keep in your pocket or purse to pull out for inspi- 2006), co-founder of the Findhorn Community in Scot- events, spiritual thought leaders, and the natural world A labour of love weaving thought-provoking analysis sitive individuals, bakers, nutritionists, gastroenterolo- fact-based response to anti-wheat hysteria that smoothly ration wherever you might be—any time you want to find land, Opening Doors Within is a pe- to show how, in every generation, our tendency is to join and practical takeaways, More Together Than Alone will gists and others, he finds there is indeed a culprit. But it’s blends science, history, biology, economics, and nutri- a way to reconnect with eating as one of life’s great joys. rennial meditation diary offering together to accomplish our greatest achievements, from “reveal the power of community and how the life of not wheat. It’s not gluten. It’s the way that grain is milled tion to give us back our daily bread. creating education to providing clean drinking water, connection can add more meaning to our lives… And Remember, a hole in the heart cannot be filled with food. down-to-earth inspirational messages of spiritual guidance for every day and preserving the arts. This book could inspire us to come that the conversation of the book will help you devel- book includes new recipes from Susan Wax- Fill the heart with the richness of this very moment. THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO of the year. For over 35 years, people together. op your own care-based communities. For the work of man and clears up misinformation about EATING FOR LONGEVITY have used these practical teachings Nepo’s historical snapshots, from ancient times to community is the practice of care stitching the world The macrobiotic way to live a food to give you understanding of how to that offer advice on achieving stillness, contemporary examples, show how community creates a together.” long, healthy, and happy life achieve your best physical, spiritual, and THE YOGA PLATE Bring Your Practice into the Kitchen with faith, and fulfillment, including specif- light in the darkest of times, and gets to the heart of how “A powerful cry that we are one, interconnected liv- mental health. by Denny & Susan Waxman 108 Simple & Nourishing Vegan Recipes ic suggestions for your daily spiritual we come together in varied and beautiful ways, wheth- ing community, stretching through time and space. $25.95, paper. Norton. The Ultimate Guide to Eating for Longevity Weaving together stories with profound reflections, by Tamal & Victoria Dodge growth and development. er forming resistance groups during the Holocaust or 424 pages, colour photos is not a diet fad but based on the world’s this book strikes at the deepest need of our time… So Here’s a strong, experienced guide on how $38.99, cloth. Sounds True. Eileen’s brief messages, from what rebuilding after the nuclear devastation in Nagasaki. long-standing civilizations that have changed many stories across millennia, so much on which to to build and integrate healthy habits into 258 pages, 8x11, colour photos she called the still, small voice within, offer inspirational These inspiring stories teach us that even in the bleakest very little over time and make it clear that it Discover 108 nourishing and delicious vegan recipes in meditate deeply.” —Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, editor of your diet and lifestyle, revealing a more pos- and powerful words of love and support. Her daily guid- days, we have the power to create connections and draw is possible to live a long healthy life. the first modern cookbook to marry yoga’s principle of Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth itive, balanced, and invigorating approach ance was the bedrock of the early Findhorn Community, strength from one another. ahimsa with nutrition. to long lasting health. Any effort benefits your health. For -ex and the concept of inner listening is still very much part of With modern “healthy” diets constantly ample: making it a priority to sit down and We take a lot of care when it comes to individual and community practice there today. flip-flopping on what foods to eat and focusing on -re eat with no distractions dur-ing lunch improves your choosing the proper clothing for yoga, Here is a Sample Meditation: eyes will be open to all the beauty and harmony around With a message dated for each day of the year, this stricting calories, individuals can be left confused, defeat- metabolism, energizes you, and simulates awareness of the right accessories, the best studio— you, to the wonders of nature. You will see with eyes that book may be fruitfully used for daily meditations; it works ed, and unsatisfied. This ewn book by acclaimed macro- when you are full. Eating more slowly makes you more but primary to these considerations is Give constant thanks for everything. There is much really see; you will hear with ears that really hear; and equally well to open anywhere and simply receive what’s to biotic health and nutritional experts Denny and Susan conscious about what you are eating and aids digestion an often overlooked yet vital compo- to be grateful for; open your eyes, look around, and see really see; you will hear with ears that really hear; and be found there. Waxman leaves all negativity behind and brings to light a and appreciation of food… nent of practice: our diet. How we eat how blessed you are. As you do so, you will find yourself you will speak with words of love and understanding. Life positive outlook on building one healthy habit at a time. Remember, how you eat and lifestyle practices are might be the most important aspect of filled with an overwhelming feeling of love and grati- will be good for you because you are taking nothing for Accept your situation and realise you are where you just as important as what you eat. an effective practice. How we eat is a tude, and the whole of life and living will take on a new granted, but are appreciative of everything and can see are, doing what you are doing, for a very specific reason. Great health is not achieved by taking away and huge component to the practice because it represents how meaning. The people around you will mean more to you Realise that nothing is by chance, that you have certain “The Ultimate Guide to Eating for Longevity could well be My hand in everything. restricting—it is achieved by adding healthier foods and we treat and nourish ourselves. By changing the way we because your heart is filled with love for them, and you lessons to learn and that the situation you are in has the most powerful and practical book you will ever own. lifestyle practices. One healthy choice leads to another eat physically and consciously, we can put ourselves on the have a deeper understanding and tolerance towards A foreword by Jonathan Caddy, Eileen’s son who lives in been given to you to enable you to learn those lessons It shows you why food choices have such power to im- healthy choice. path to greater well-being. them. You will find yourself grateful for them, for their the Findhorn Community, adds a fresh perspective to the as quickly as possible, so that you can move onward and prove your health, then shows you how to put that power love and companionship, for just being themselves. Your profound influence this guidance can have. upward along this spiritual path. Readers will learn how to apply these principles into a to work in easy, sensible steps. I highly recommend it!” In The Yoga Plate, LA-based yoga power couple Tamal broad range of modern lifestyles at their own pace. The —Dr. Neal Barnard and Victoria Dodge introduce readers to the philosophy of yoga as it is reflected in our eating choices. The 108 recipes
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 22 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 23 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ INSPIRING COURAGE ♦ ♦ PSYCHOLOGY ♦
the darkness within and without to become an instrument LEADING WITH LOVE of holy power. Inspiration for Spiritual Activists Gabrielle Bernstein We have been spiritually preparing for this time of Depression: Connections edited by Hisae Matsuda change for half a century, Caroline Myss reveals. With The $19.95, cloth. Parallax. 208 pages, illus. SUPER ATTRACTOR In these pages, you’ll learn how to: Courage to Confront Evil, she sounds the clarion call for WHEN ANTIDEPRESSANTS Methods for Manifesting a Life AREN’T ENOUGH Through this program actual, measurable When the world is burning with anger, divisiveness, and you to discover your role in this great unfolding of human Beyond Your Wildest Dreams ♦ Do less and attract more Harnessing the Power of Mindfulness brain changes occur. 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Gabrielle Bernstein lays out the essential miracles unfold. book speaks to the vulnerability and WHAT IS PSYCHOTHERAPY? fects of mindfulness-based cognitive thera- methods for manifesting a life beyond your courage of holding space for the lov- by The School of Life py (MBCT) on people experiencing clinical One overarching principle is “observing Accepting that you are a Super Attractor will wildest dreams. ing, connected, and more beautiful $22.50, cloth. School of Life. 120 pages depression. Since then, by helping people your thoughts as thoughts and not facts,” change everything. You’ll trust that it’s safe to world our hearts know is possible. and readers are provided with clinical This book is a journey of remembering Psychotherapy is one of the most valuable inventions of recognize that they don’t have to change release the past, and you’ll no longer fear the This book is gift, solace, and inspi- vignettes, poetic metaphors, and self-guided where your true power lies. You’ll learn how to co-cre- the last hundred years, with an exceptional power to raise the content of their thoughts but can find re- future. You’ll tap into an infinite source of abundance, ration for idealists, progressives, and exercises to encourage an embodied understanding ate the life you want. You’ll accept that life can flow, our levels of emotional well-being, im- lief simply by changing how they relate to their thoughts, energy, joy, and well-being. This well-being will become anyone fighting the good fight. In the long tradition of of what this actually means… that attracting is fun, and that you don’t have to work so prove our relationships, redeem the Eisendrath has seen dramatic improvements in peo- the norm for you, and you’ll grow to embrace it as your spiritual activists from Martin Luther King Jr. and Thich hard to get what you want. Most important, you’ll feel atmosphere in our families and assist ple’s symptoms and quality of life nearly every day. The book specifically establishes the link between birthright. Most importantly, you’ll know intuitively how Nhat Hanh to new and less known voices, this book of 100 good. And when you feel good, you’ll give off a presence us in mining our professional poten- Eisendrath and his team (at the University of Cali- keeping one’s practice alive and living well with de- to show up for life and bring more light to the world quotes draws from a range of contemplative traditions of joy that elevates everyone around you. tial. But it is also profoundly misun- fornia Depression Center) worked for nearly a decade pression… a practice in which mindfulness medita- around you. and offers wisdom and nourishment for anyone engaged derstood and the subject of a host of to extend MBCTs reach to sufferers who had not recov- tion features less as form of therapy and more as in working for a more compassionate world. Quotes in- —Zindel Segal, from unhelpful fantasies, hopes and suspi- ered through treatment or who wanted an alternative an act of love and affirmation. clude those by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Khong, the foreword SUPER ATTRACTOR JOURNAL Using the journal, readers willdeepen their cions. Its logic is rarely explained and approach to conventional treatments. Joanna Macy, Sulak Sivaraksa, and others, on themes of by Gabrielle Bernstein connection to their inner spiritual force its voice seldom heard with sufficient awareness, idealism, kindness, self-compassion, truth-tell- $25.99, paper. Hay House. 132 pages (their Super Attractor abilities), get into the directness. flow of the Universe andfeel empowered to ing, transformation, resilience, and love. conclusions. This book attempts to explain psy- LOST CONNECTIONS The Super Attractor Journal gives readers the manifest a life filled with purpose, happi- Uncovering the Real Causes In the face of the tremendous suffering of the world, chotherapy: why it is needed by us all, how those needs are Depression, I realized, is itself a form of practical tools they need—including 8 in- ness, abundance and peace. of Depression—and the New in there is a joy that comes from sitting in meditation, even addressed by treatment and what the outcome of a thera- grief—for all the connections we need, but teractive lessons—to practice the powerful Unexpected Solutions Paperback Gabby’s inspiring mantras are comple- when it is difficult, and letting our hearts open to the peutic intervention could be. The book reflects a funda- don’t have… You have to turn now to all the techniques from Gabby Bernstein’s Super mented by Michaela Ezra’s watercolour il- experience. It is the nitty-gritty work of practice to sit mental belief of The School of Life that psychotherapy is by Johann Hari other wounded people around you, and find a Attractor book and activate their own Su- lustrations, offering the reader a visual cue $24.50, paper. Bloomsbury. 336 pages here and feel your sadness and my sadness and our fear, the single greatest step any of us can take towards self-un- way to connect with them, and build a home per Attractor abilities through journalling to boost their attractor practice. desperation, and restlessness, to open to them and begin derstanding and fulfilment. A course of therapy stands to From the author of Chasing the Scream: with these people, together… to learn that to love is to die to how we wanted it to be, render us ever so slightly less angry, self-defeating, uncon- The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, We have been tribeless and disconnected and to open more to its truth. To love is to accept. It is fident, lost and sad. here’s a radical new exploration. Journalist for so long now. It’s time for us all to come cards—each of the 52 cards offers an inspir- SUPER ATTRACTOR ORACLE CARDS not a weakness. It is the most extraordinary power. Johann Hari suffered from depression as a home… by Gabrielle Bernstein ing mantra to support and guide you. Any- What sort of person might we be after therapy, if the child and started taking antidepressants as True love is really the same as awareness. True love is We need to stop trying to muffle or silence $28.99, paper. Hay House. 52 colour cards time you want guidance, simply shuffle the a teenager. He was told that his problems to see the divine goodness, the Buddha nature, the truth process were to go as well as could be hoped?... or pathologize that pain. Instead, we need to listen Being a Super Attractor means that what deck, choose a card, and have faith in the were caused by a chemical imbalance in his brain. As of each moment, and to say, “Yes,” to allow ourselves 1. We will have slightly more freedom… to it, and honor it. It is only when we listen to our you believe is what you receive. This 52- guidance you receive. an adult, trained in the social sciences, he began to to open, to accept. That is our practice every moment, 2. We can be readier to explain ourselves… pain that we can follow it back to its source—and only card deck will inspire you to live a life filled These stunning cards will help you con- investigate whether this was true—and he learned that whether in sitting meditation or action meditation. To 3. We can be more compassionate… The people who there, when we can see its true causes, can we begin to with joy, grace, ease, and strength, and nect to the Universe, live in alignment with almost everything we have been told about depression be aware, to see the truth, frees us. It opens us to what caused our primal wound almost invariably didn’t mean overcome it. start manifesting your dreams into reality. Spirit, get in the flow of well-being, and de- and anxiety is wrong. is now, to what is here, and we see it as it is. to do so; they were themselves hurt and struggling to Designed with beautiful watercolor il- velop your own Super Attractor powers. Sur- “Wise, probing, and deeply generous, Hari’s book is —Jack Kornfield endure… Across the world, Hari found social scientists who lustrations by Micaela Ezra—who also created the art- render to this awesome practice and watch the miracles were uncovering evidence that depression and anxiety packed with explosive revelations about our epidemic In these ways, therapy will have done some of its most work for Gabby’s best-selling The Universe Has Your Back unfold. are largely caused by key problems with the way we’re of despair. I am utterly convinced that the more people important work. living. Hari is a bracing and fluid writer; he researched read this book, the better off the world will be.” THE COURAGE TO CONFRONT EVIL —Naomi Klein The Most Important Challenge of Our Time widely and deeply. And Big Pharma will not like his by Caroline Myss THE NEUROAFFECTIVE PICTURE BOOK METAHUMAN $89.50, 7 CDs. Sounds True. 8.5 hours An Illustrated Introduction to Unleashing Your Infinite Potential By going beyond, we liberate ourselves from old con- Developmental Neuropsychology stigma, domestic violence); and per- by Deepak Chopra ditioning and all the mental constructs that underlie anx- Caroline Myss offers a powerful response for our time— by Marianne Bentzen ing, so I hope that Kim Hagen and Jakob Worre Foged’s $ , 36.00 cloth. Crown. 368 pages iety, tension, and ego-driven demands. Waking up allows an invitation to know your light and to wield your true $22.95, paper. North Atlantic. light-hearted illustrations can help re-establish some of formance (sports, business, diet, exer- To be metahuman, Deepak Chopra writes, means to life to make sense as never before. To make this as practi- power. 56 pages, 8x11, colour illustrations the lost connections between your verbal and nonverbal cise). move past the limitations constructed by the mind and en- cal as possible, Chopra ends the book with a 31-day guide If you don’t understand the nature consciousness. ....How does psychological flexibility ter a new state of awareness where we to becoming metahuman. Once you wake up, he writes, of evil, how can you be a force for This concise, charmingly illustrated book offers an in- help? We struggle because the prob- have deliberate and concrete access to life be-comes transformed, because pure conscious- good? As Caroline Myss teaches, evil troduction to the evolution and early development of the “The practice of psychotherapy is greatly enhanced by lem-solving mind tells us to run from peak experiences that can transform ness—which is the field of all possibilities—dawns in your and good are not simply abstract brain and personality that form the the understanding of developmental growth of babies, what causes us fear and hurt. But we people’s lives from the inside out. life. Only thendoes your infinite potential become your concepts—they are energies you can crucial foundation for lifelong learn- toddlers, and children. Marianne Bentzen is one of the hurt where we care. If we run from a Humans do this naturally—to a personal reality. learn to feel in your body and soul. ing and growth. Designed for psychol- truly original thinkers in this field. Bentzen brings these sense of vulnerability, we must also run ogists, psychotherapists, coaches, and important concepts into an accessible, playful, and de- point. For centuries the great artists, “Metahuman is a wonderful explanation—and explo- With The Courage to Confront Evil, from what we care about. By learning child care professionals—as well as lightful form.” —Peter Levine, author of Waking the Tiger: scientists, writers, and many so-called ration—of the very highest and ultimate potentials that Caroline Myss delivers one of her most powerful presenta- how to liberate ourselves, we can live social workers and anyone else who Healing Trauma ordinary people have gone beyond human beings possess, known around the world as En- tions yet: a training in the practice of standing in your own with meaning and purpose, along with our pain when wants to know more about the bio- the everyday physical world. But if lightenment, Awakening, the Great Liberation. What is light and integrity, so every choice you make becomes an there is pain. logical roots of emotion and relation- we could intentionally channel these not generally known is the secret revealed at the very act of healing in this extraordinary and challenging period Although that is a simple idea, it resists our instincts ship—this book is the most accessible A LIBERATED MIND often bewildering experiences, what heart of the great wisdom traditions—namely, that you of human history. and programming. The flexibility skills counter those primer on developmental neuropsychology available, How to Pivot Toward What Matters would happen? Chopra argues we would wake up to expe- already possess this ultimate potential; it is fully and total- Our entire world functions on the same truths—or ingrained tendencies. They include noticing our combining easy-to-understand text with light-hearted illus- by Steven Hayes riences that would blow open your body, mind, and soul. ly present in you, right here and right now. All you have laws—as each of us does individually, teaches Myss. In thoughts with curiosity, opening to our emotions, at- trations. Covering topics such as the autonomic nervous $36.00, cloth. Penguin. 413 pages Metahuman invites the reader to walk the path here and to do is recognize this ever-present reality. If you would these seven audio training sessions, Myss boldly inves- tending to what is in the present, learning the art of system, neuroaffective development, the role of the pre In this landmark book, the originator and pioneering now. Waking up, we learn, isn’t just about mindfulness or like to know exactly how to do this, Metahuman is a terrific tigates the spiritual nature of evil, the many masks evil perspective taking, discovering our deepest values, and fontal cortex, and the zone of proximal development, The- researcher into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy meditation. Waking up, to become metahuman, is to ex- place to begin!” —Ken Wilber, The Integral Vision and The wears, the pitfalls we face as we choose to confront it, and building habits based around what we deeply want. Neuroaffective Picture Book is a unique and useful tool for (ACT) lays out the psychological flexibility skills that make pand our consciousness in all that we think, say, and do. Religion of Tomorrow the spiritual guideposts that will help us navigate through Beginning with the epiphany Steven Hayes had during a learning about emotions, social skills, and self-regulation. it one of the most powerful approaches research has yet to offer. These skills have been shown to help even where panic attack, this book is a powerful narrative of scientific Neuroscientists estimate that our interactions with other approaches have failed. Science shows that they are discovery filled with moving stories as well as advice for others are nonverbal and to a surprising degree uncon- useful in virtually every area—mental health(anxiety, de- how we can put flexibility skills to work immediately. Hayes scious, while most of our conscious focus in everyday pression, substance abuse, eating disorders, PTSD); phys- shows how allowing ourselves to feel fully and think freely life, and in teaching and psychotherapy approaches, is ical health (chronic pain, dealing with diabetes, facing moves us toward commitment to what truly matters to us. verbal… Curiosity and playfulness are central to learn- cancer); social processes (relationship issues, prejudice, Finally, we can live lives that reflect the qualities we choose.
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the darkness within and without to become an instrument LEADING WITH LOVE of holy power. Inspiration for Spiritual Activists Gabrielle Bernstein We have been spiritually preparing for this time of Depression: Connections edited by Hisae Matsuda change for half a century, Caroline Myss reveals. With The $19.95, cloth. Parallax. 208 pages, illus. SUPER ATTRACTOR In these pages, you’ll learn how to: Courage to Confront Evil, she sounds the clarion call for WHEN ANTIDEPRESSANTS Methods for Manifesting a Life AREN’T ENOUGH Through this program actual, measurable When the world is burning with anger, divisiveness, and you to discover your role in this great unfolding of human Beyond Your Wildest Dreams ♦ Do less and attract more Harnessing the Power of Mindfulness brain changes occur. Easily practiced breath fear, this book of inspiring quotes selected by the editors evolution. by Gabrielle Bernstein ♦ Relax and trust that what you desire is on to Alleviate Depression exercises, meditations, and innovative vi- the way of Parallax Press is a still, small voice $34.00, cloth. Hay House. 368 pages by Stuart Eisendrath sualizations release readers from what can in the storm that will bring peace of Ready to turn what you want into the life ♦ Know that spiritual guidance is available $26.50, paper. New World Library. 192 pp often feel like the tyranny of their thoughts. that you live? The author of The Universe Has to you at all times mind to the reader. With delicate il- Psychology & Therapy Twenty years ago, Dr. Stuart Eisendrath Freedom of thought, feeling, and action is Your Back shows you how. In Super Attractor, ♦ Feel a sense of awe each day as you witness lustrations by artist Maude White, this piloted research into the therapeutic ef- the life-altering result. Gabrielle Bernstein lays out the essential miracles unfold. book speaks to the vulnerability and WHAT IS PSYCHOTHERAPY? fects of mindfulness-based cognitive thera- methods for manifesting a life beyond your courage of holding space for the lov- by The School of Life py (MBCT) on people experiencing clinical One overarching principle is “observing Accepting that you are a Super Attractor will wildest dreams. ing, connected, and more beautiful $22.50, cloth. School of Life. 120 pages depression. Since then, by helping people your thoughts as thoughts and not facts,” change everything. You’ll trust that it’s safe to world our hearts know is possible. and readers are provided with clinical This book is a journey of remembering Psychotherapy is one of the most valuable inventions of recognize that they don’t have to change release the past, and you’ll no longer fear the This book is gift, solace, and inspi- vignettes, poetic metaphors, and self-guided where your true power lies. You’ll learn how to co-cre- the last hundred years, with an exceptional power to raise the content of their thoughts but can find re- future. You’ll tap into an infinite source of abundance, ration for idealists, progressives, and exercises to encourage an embodied understanding ate the life you want. You’ll accept that life can flow, our levels of emotional well-being, im- lief simply by changing how they relate to their thoughts, energy, joy, and well-being. This well-being will become anyone fighting the good fight. In the long tradition of of what this actually means… that attracting is fun, and that you don’t have to work so prove our relationships, redeem the Eisendrath has seen dramatic improvements in peo- the norm for you, and you’ll grow to embrace it as your spiritual activists from Martin Luther King Jr. and Thich hard to get what you want. Most important, you’ll feel atmosphere in our families and assist ple’s symptoms and quality of life nearly every day. The book specifically establishes the link between birthright. Most importantly, you’ll know intuitively how Nhat Hanh to new and less known voices, this book of 100 good. And when you feel good, you’ll give off a presence us in mining our professional poten- Eisendrath and his team (at the University of Cali- keeping one’s practice alive and living well with de- to show up for life and bring more light to the world quotes draws from a range of contemplative traditions of joy that elevates everyone around you. tial. But it is also profoundly misun- fornia Depression Center) worked for nearly a decade pression… a practice in which mindfulness medita- around you. and offers wisdom and nourishment for anyone engaged derstood and the subject of a host of to extend MBCTs reach to sufferers who had not recov- tion features less as form of therapy and more as in working for a more compassionate world. Quotes in- —Zindel Segal, from unhelpful fantasies, hopes and suspi- ered through treatment or who wanted an alternative an act of love and affirmation. clude those by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Khong, the foreword SUPER ATTRACTOR JOURNAL Using the journal, readers willdeepen their cions. Its logic is rarely explained and approach to conventional treatments. Joanna Macy, Sulak Sivaraksa, and others, on themes of by Gabrielle Bernstein connection to their inner spiritual force its voice seldom heard with sufficient awareness, idealism, kindness, self-compassion, truth-tell- $25.99, paper. Hay House. 132 pages (their Super Attractor abilities), get into the directness. flow of the Universe andfeel empowered to ing, transformation, resilience, and love. conclusions. This book attempts to explain psy- LOST CONNECTIONS The Super Attractor Journal gives readers the manifest a life filled with purpose, happi- Uncovering the Real Causes In the face of the tremendous suffering of the world, chotherapy: why it is needed by us all, how those needs are Depression, I realized, is itself a form of practical tools they need—including 8 in- ness, abundance and peace. of Depression—and the New in there is a joy that comes from sitting in meditation, even addressed by treatment and what the outcome of a thera- grief—for all the connections we need, but teractive lessons—to practice the powerful Unexpected Solutions Paperback Gabby’s inspiring mantras are comple- when it is difficult, and letting our hearts open to the peutic intervention could be. The book reflects a funda- don’t have… You have to turn now to all the techniques from Gabby Bernstein’s Super mented by Michaela Ezra’s watercolour il- experience. It is the nitty-gritty work of practice to sit mental belief of The School of Life that psychotherapy is by Johann Hari other wounded people around you, and find a Attractor book and activate their own Su- lustrations, offering the reader a visual cue $24.50, paper. Bloomsbury. 336 pages here and feel your sadness and my sadness and our fear, the single greatest step any of us can take towards self-un- way to connect with them, and build a home per Attractor abilities through journalling to boost their attractor practice. desperation, and restlessness, to open to them and begin derstanding and fulfilment. A course of therapy stands to From the author of Chasing the Scream: with these people, together… to learn that to love is to die to how we wanted it to be, render us ever so slightly less angry, self-defeating, uncon- The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, We have been tribeless and disconnected and to open more to its truth. To love is to accept. It is fident, lost and sad. here’s a radical new exploration. Journalist for so long now. It’s time for us all to come cards—each of the 52 cards offers an inspir- SUPER ATTRACTOR ORACLE CARDS not a weakness. It is the most extraordinary power. Johann Hari suffered from depression as a home… by Gabrielle Bernstein ing mantra to support and guide you. Any- What sort of person might we be after therapy, if the child and started taking antidepressants as True love is really the same as awareness. True love is We need to stop trying to muffle or silence $28.99, paper. Hay House. 52 colour cards time you want guidance, simply shuffle the a teenager. He was told that his problems to see the divine goodness, the Buddha nature, the truth process were to go as well as could be hoped?... or pathologize that pain. Instead, we need to listen Being a Super Attractor means that what deck, choose a card, and have faith in the were caused by a chemical imbalance in his brain. As of each moment, and to say, “Yes,” to allow ourselves 1. We will have slightly more freedom… to it, and honor it. It is only when we listen to our you believe is what you receive. This 52- guidance you receive. an adult, trained in the social sciences, he began to to open, to accept. That is our practice every moment, 2. We can be readier to explain ourselves… pain that we can follow it back to its source—and only card deck will inspire you to live a life filled These stunning cards will help you con- investigate whether this was true—and he learned that whether in sitting meditation or action meditation. To 3. We can be more compassionate… The people who there, when we can see its true causes, can we begin to with joy, grace, ease, and strength, and nect to the Universe, live in alignment with almost everything we have been told about depression be aware, to see the truth, frees us. It opens us to what caused our primal wound almost invariably didn’t mean overcome it. start manifesting your dreams into reality. Spirit, get in the flow of well-being, and de- and anxiety is wrong. is now, to what is here, and we see it as it is. to do so; they were themselves hurt and struggling to Designed with beautiful watercolor il- velop your own Super Attractor powers. Sur- “Wise, probing, and deeply generous, Hari’s book is —Jack Kornfield endure… Across the world, Hari found social scientists who lustrations by Micaela Ezra—who also created the art- render to this awesome practice and watch the miracles were uncovering evidence that depression and anxiety packed with explosive revelations about our epidemic In these ways, therapy will have done some of its most work for Gabby’s best-selling The Universe Has Your Back unfold. are largely caused by key problems with the way we’re of despair. I am utterly convinced that the more people important work. living. Hari is a bracing and fluid writer; he researched read this book, the better off the world will be.” THE COURAGE TO CONFRONT EVIL —Naomi Klein The Most Important Challenge of Our Time widely and deeply. And Big Pharma will not like his by Caroline Myss THE NEUROAFFECTIVE PICTURE BOOK METAHUMAN $89.50, 7 CDs. Sounds True. 8.5 hours An Illustrated Introduction to Unleashing Your Infinite Potential By going beyond, we liberate ourselves from old con- Developmental Neuropsychology stigma, domestic violence); and per- by Deepak Chopra ditioning and all the mental constructs that underlie anx- Caroline Myss offers a powerful response for our time— by Marianne Bentzen ing, so I hope that Kim Hagen and Jakob Worre Foged’s $ , 36.00 cloth. Crown. 368 pages iety, tension, and ego-driven demands. Waking up allows an invitation to know your light and to wield your true $22.95, paper. North Atlantic. light-hearted illustrations can help re-establish some of formance (sports, business, diet, exer- To be metahuman, Deepak Chopra writes, means to life to make sense as never before. To make this as practi- power. 56 pages, 8x11, colour illustrations the lost connections between your verbal and nonverbal cise). move past the limitations constructed by the mind and en- cal as possible, Chopra ends the book with a 31-day guide If you don’t understand the nature consciousness. ....How does psychological flexibility ter a new state of awareness where we to becoming metahuman. Once you wake up, he writes, of evil, how can you be a force for This concise, charmingly illustrated book offers an in- help? We struggle because the prob- have deliberate and concrete access to life be-comes transformed, because pure conscious- good? As Caroline Myss teaches, evil troduction to the evolution and early development of the “The practice of psychotherapy is greatly enhanced by lem-solving mind tells us to run from peak experiences that can transform ness—which is the field of all possibilities—dawns in your and good are not simply abstract brain and personality that form the the understanding of developmental growth of babies, what causes us fear and hurt. But we people’s lives from the inside out. life. Only thendoes your infinite potential become your concepts—they are energies you can crucial foundation for lifelong learn- toddlers, and children. Marianne Bentzen is one of the hurt where we care. If we run from a Humans do this naturally—to a personal reality. learn to feel in your body and soul. ing and growth. Designed for psychol- truly original thinkers in this field. Bentzen brings these sense of vulnerability, we must also run ogists, psychotherapists, coaches, and important concepts into an accessible, playful, and de- point. For centuries the great artists, “Metahuman is a wonderful explanation—and explo- With The Courage to Confront Evil, from what we care about. By learning child care professionals—as well as lightful form.” —Peter Levine, author of Waking the Tiger: scientists, writers, and many so-called ration—of the very highest and ultimate potentials that Caroline Myss delivers one of her most powerful presenta- how to liberate ourselves, we can live social workers and anyone else who Healing Trauma ordinary people have gone beyond human beings possess, known around the world as En- tions yet: a training in the practice of standing in your own with meaning and purpose, along with our pain when wants to know more about the bio- the everyday physical world. But if lightenment, Awakening, the Great Liberation. What is light and integrity, so every choice you make becomes an there is pain. logical roots of emotion and relation- we could intentionally channel these not generally known is the secret revealed at the very act of healing in this extraordinary and challenging period Although that is a simple idea, it resists our instincts ship—this book is the most accessible A LIBERATED MIND often bewildering experiences, what heart of the great wisdom traditions—namely, that you of human history. and programming. The flexibility skills counter those primer on developmental neuropsychology available, How to Pivot Toward What Matters would happen? Chopra argues we would wake up to expe- already possess this ultimate potential; it is fully and total- Our entire world functions on the same truths—or ingrained tendencies. They include noticing our combining easy-to-understand text with light-hearted illus- by Steven Hayes riences that would blow open your body, mind, and soul. ly present in you, right here and right now. All you have laws—as each of us does individually, teaches Myss. In thoughts with curiosity, opening to our emotions, at- trations. Covering topics such as the autonomic nervous $36.00, cloth. Penguin. 413 pages Metahuman invites the reader to walk the path here and to do is recognize this ever-present reality. If you would these seven audio training sessions, Myss boldly inves- tending to what is in the present, learning the art of system, neuroaffective development, the role of the pre In this landmark book, the originator and pioneering now. Waking up, we learn, isn’t just about mindfulness or like to know exactly how to do this, Metahuman is a terrific tigates the spiritual nature of evil, the many masks evil perspective taking, discovering our deepest values, and fontal cortex, and the zone of proximal development, The- researcher into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy meditation. Waking up, to become metahuman, is to ex- place to begin!” —Ken Wilber, The Integral Vision and The wears, the pitfalls we face as we choose to confront it, and building habits based around what we deeply want. Neuroaffective Picture Book is a unique and useful tool for (ACT) lays out the psychological flexibility skills that make pand our consciousness in all that we think, say, and do. Religion of Tomorrow the spiritual guideposts that will help us navigate through Beginning with the epiphany Steven Hayes had during a learning about emotions, social skills, and self-regulation. it one of the most powerful approaches research has yet to offer. These skills have been shown to help even where panic attack, this book is a powerful narrative of scientific Neuroscientists estimate that our interactions with other approaches have failed. Science shows that they are discovery filled with moving stories as well as advice for others are nonverbal and to a surprising degree uncon- useful in virtually every area—mental health(anxiety, de- how we can put flexibility skills to work immediately. Hayes scious, while most of our conscious focus in everyday pression, substance abuse, eating disorders, PTSD); phys- shows how allowing ourselves to feel fully and think freely life, and in teaching and psychotherapy approaches, is ical health (chronic pain, dealing with diabetes, facing moves us toward commitment to what truly matters to us. verbal… Curiosity and playfulness are central to learn- cancer); social processes (relationship issues, prejudice, Finally, we can live lives that reflect the qualities we choose.
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look for joy, share pain, and be more curious than de- Like a labyrinth, you follow the fensive, all while seeking moments of togetherness… symptoms of anxiety as you spiral into Trauma and Self-Repair It’s a practice that requires us to be vulnerable, get Judith Orloff on Empaths the center point of self, then spiral uncomfortable, and learn how to be present with people back out again into the world, and passionate, empowered empath, including: THE TRANSFORMATION hand experience, he understands that trau- without sacrificing who we are. THRIVING AS AN EMPATH back again into the center of self. In- 365 Days of Self-Care for Sensitive People Setting strong boundaries Discovering Wholeness and ma will come to all of us sooner or later. ♦ ward and outward, giving and receiv- Protecting your energy Healing After Trauma That each of us has the capacity to under- by Judith Orloff ♦ ing, in-breath and out-breath, filling $32.50, cloth. Sounds True. 392 pages Inoculating yourself against stress and by James Gordon stand and heal ourselves. And that the heart- THE YIN AND YANG OF SELF-COMPASSION ♦ the waters of the inner well until they $ , $38.99, 7 CDs. 7 hours, unabridged overwhelm 34.99 cloth. HarperCollins. 376 pages breaking devastation that trauma causes can Cultivating Kindness and Strength overflow into the world, and touching Self-soothing techniques A world-recognized authority and ac- also open our hearts and minds to deeper in the Face of Difficulty Judith Orloff offers 365 days of self-care ♦ the heart of the world as you continue Knowing that it is not your job to take on claimed mind-body medicine pioneer pres- understanding, enhanced meaning and pur- by Kristin Neff meditations, reflections, and journaling ♦ your inward healing path. the world’s stress ents the first evidence-based program to pose, and greater love. $32.50, 3 CDs. Sounds True. 3.3 hours suggestions as daily inoculations against Breaking the momentum of sensory over- reverse the psychological and biological stress and overwhelm. ♦ Weaving together practical exercises, Jungian analysis, A vast body of research shows that the skill of self-compas- load damage caused by trauma. I’ve written this book so you can take and lyrical personal stories, Paul offers drug-free ap- sion can deeply calm and heal us. But there’s also a fierce Empaths have so much to offer as healers, Tapping the vitality of all four seasons In his role as director of The Center for this healing journey on your own, in your ♦ proaches for accessing the gifts in different kinds of anx- “momma bear” side of self-compas- creatives, friends, lovers, and innovators at and the elements Mind-Body Medicine, Dr. Gordon has cre- own way and in your own time. And I also work. Yet highly sensitive and empathic iety, including the existential anxiety around questions of sion. And all of us—especially wom- ♦ Deepening your connection with the cycles of na- ated and implemented what may well be the world’s encourage you to share the journey with people people often give too much at the expense of their own the soul and spirit. The Wisdom of Anxiety also gives special en—need it more than ever. ture largest and most effective program for healing pop- who are dear to you, to use the tools and techniques well-being—and end up absorbing the stress of others. attention to the anxiety summoned by life’s transitions, In the face of a threatening or ♦ Moving out of clock-based time into “sacred time” ulation-wide psychological trauma. He and 130 inter- with a spouse or partner, with friends, parents, or “To stay healthy and happy,” writes Judith Orloff, “you from universal concerns like the change of the seasons to unjust situation, have you ever kept Thriving as an Empath was created to help you grow national faculty have brought this program to popula- children. must be ready with daily self-care practices that work.” major events such as a career change, marriage, or preg- and flourish without internalizing the emotions and tions as diverse as refugees from wars in the Balkans, silent because you didn’t want to With Thriving as an Empath, Dr. Orloff provides an in- nancy. pain of others. the Middle East, and Africa; firefighters and U.S. mil- “This is the book on integrative trauma treatment I’ve rock the boat or make things worse? valuable resource to help you protect yourself from the been waiting for… Bright with teaching stories and And then did you wonder: “Next time, how can I become Anxiety is a messenger from the unconscious. It itary personnel and their families; student/parent/ stresses of an overwhelming world and embrace the These self-care techniques have been life-saving warm with compassion, it provides a step-by-step guide stronger and more effective?” invites you to listen to your body, attend to your teacher school shooting survivors; and Native Amer- “gift of being different.” for me and my patients. I feel so strongly about to healing life’s inevitable traumas and becoming who thoughts skillfully, meet your heart with tenderness, ican children – as well as stressed out professionals, That’s the purpose of The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion. If you want daily tools to put into action, this book is regular self-care because I want you to enjoy the stay-at-home mothers, inner-city children, and people we’re meant to be.” —Andrew Weil, MD Kristin Neff created this inspiring audio program to help and water your soul… When worked with effectively, for you. Building on the principles Orloff introduced extraordinary gifts of sensitivity—including an open anxiety transforms from an enemy to a friend, loosens its struggling with mental and physical disorders and end “This book could give you back your life in unimag- you understand and build the two complementary aspects in The Empath’s Survival Guide, this book brings you dai- heart, intuition, and an intimate connection with the grip on your life, and becomes a portal to freedom. of life challenges. inable ways, whether you think of yourself as a trauma of this crucial skill: natural world. ly self-care practices and support for becoming a com- As Rainer Maria Rilke said, `Be patient toward all that Dr. Gordon’s work is grounded in scientific evidence victim or not.” —Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever ♦ The receptive Yin side self-compassion—how to soothe is unsolved in your heart, and love the questions them- and timeless wisdom. Through his decades of first- You Go There You Are and comfort yourself when you’re in pain, and rest in lov- beautifully designed to delight the senses of THE EMPATH’S EMPOWERMENT selves.” ing, connected presence when alone or with those you JOURNAL sensitive people. Inside you’ll find spacious care about. Your Self-Care Companion pages for your own writing, punctuated with “A rare and radical book that is so deeply wise it will training to overcome it. Prepare yourself for KINTSUGI ♦ The active Yang side self-compassion—how to see the by Judith Orloff inspirational statements and prescriptive change you from the inside out. Filled with practical wis- The Japanese Art of Embracing the when it appears because, don’t forget, the truth of a situation with courage, protect yourself, and $22.50, paper. Sounds True. 176 pages exercises to help you deal gracefully with dom and insights that will make you laugh out loud, The Imperfect and Loving Your Flaws most important thing is to live. Leap, run, let stand strong with others in the face of hostility or harm. Judith Orloff has a life-saving message for in-the-moment sensory overload; tap into Wisdom of Anxiety is a book for our time.” —Rabbi Tirzah your hair down. Live intensely! by Tomas Navarro In the years since Kristin Neff first identified the trait of all empaths: self-care is essential when you the power of seasonal changes and celestial Firestone, author of Wounds into Wisdom $23.50, paper. Sounds True. 272 pages With Kintsugi, Spanish psychologist Tomas self-compassion, we now know that being kind to ourselves are highly empathic and sensitive. An em- cycles; and fine-tune your daily routine to Cultivate inner strength and rebuild your Navarro presents a sensitive and contempla- does not weaken us. In fact, just the opposite is true: it path herself, Dr. Orloff has emerged as the nourish the greatest expression of your nat- life with the ancient principles of kintsugi. tive approach to the suffering that he’s seen makes us more confident, grounded, and resilient amid crisis. leading expert on the needs of people who ural gifts. JUNGIAN MUSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY When we lose a person we love, a job, or in his long practice and in his own life. His Through fascinating research, stories from Kris- feel and experience life with unusual in- Created as the perfect companion to Dr. When Psyche Sings our health, it can feel like a precious piece reflections help us to engage with our trage- tin’s own experiences as a mother and scientist, and tensity. Now with The Empath’s Empowerment Orloff’s book Thriving as an Empath or as a by Joel Kroeker $49.00, paper. Joel Kroeker. 187 pages of ourselves falling to the ground and shat- dies and challenges—transmuting them into many guided practices, you’ll learn how to culti- Journal, she brings you an ideal resource for creating a stand-alone support for any sensitive person who wants tering. But in the Japanese art of kintsugi, daily self-care routine to support you in protecting your to practice better self-care, The Empath’s Empowerment sources of strength. Through gentle stories, vate the full spectrum of self-compassion—to sup- Combining a range of clinical vignettes with analytic the- that’s where the creation of beauty begins—in the del- vital energy and developing the unique gifts of intu- Journal provides tools and inspiration for helping you practices, and insights, readers gain deeper perspec- port yourself and others when it matters the most. ory, Jungian analyst Joel Kroeker takes an in-depth look icate re-joining and mending of shards with loving at- ition, creativity, and compassion you bring to the world. become more protected, effective, and empowered tive and courage in the face of life’s inevitable crises, Also by Kristin Neff: the book Self-Compassion and The at the psychoanalytic process through tention. Psychologist Toms Navarro encourages us to This paperback journal of personal exploration is each day. heartbreaks, and losses. Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook (with Chris Germer). the lens of musical expression and puts approach our lives in the same way. Kintsugi (“golden joinery”) is the ancient Japanese forward an approach to working with Everyone faces suffering, but how we engage with our musical symbols within analysis, which troubles and heal our emotional wounds can make all art of repairing what has been broken… In this book look like, and offers a rousing call to action. I provide the details of a method for repairing your he calls Archetypal Music Psychother- the difference. Rather than conceal our repairs, what if PsychologyMidlife & & Elders Therapy It’s time to create a world of age equality by making life after it has been broken, to heal your emotional apy. we embraced them—and looked to them as proofs of True belonging is the spiritual practice discrimination on the basis of age as unacceptable as any wounds… Read it a little at a time… In this book, I am THIS CHAIR ROCKS Kroeker argues that we have lost our our strength? other kind of bias. Whether you’re older or hoping to get not going to teach you to be happy, but to be strong, A Manifesto Against Ageism connection to the simple, vital imme- of believing in and belonging to your- there, this book will shake you by the shoulders, cheer you Don’t avoid living out of fear of suffering adversity. to live with adversity and handle the challenges and diacy that musical expression offers. By by Ashton Applewhite up, make you mad, and change the way you see the rest of Adversity is nothing more than a challenge, so do some problems of daily life and their consequences. self so deeply that you can share your $34.99, cloth. Picador. 289 pages distilling music into its basic archetypal In our youth-obsessed culture, we’re bombarded by me- your life. Age pride! elements, he illustrates how to redis- most authentic self with the world dia images and messages about the despairs and declines “Wow. This book totally rocks. It arrived on a day when cover our place in this confrontation with deep psyche and of our later years. Beauty and pharma- I was in deep confusion and sadness about my age. Every- highlights the role of the enigmatic, musical psyche for true belonging. and find sacredness in both being a BRAVING THE WILDERNESS ceutical companies work overtime to thing about it, from my invisibility to my neck. Within four guiding us through our life. The Quest for True Belonging and True belonging requires us to believe in and belong part of something and standing alone convince people to purchase products or five wise, passionate pages, I had found insight, illumi- Innovative and interdisciplinary, Jungian Music Psycho- the Courage to Stand Alone nation, and inspiration. I never use the word empower, to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in that will retain their youthful appear- therapy is groundbreaking reading for Jungian analysts, psy- by Brené Brown in the wilderness. True belonging ance and vitality. Wrinkles are embar- but this book has empowered me.” —Anne Lamott $24.00, paper. Random House. 208 pages being a part of something and in standing alone when chotherapists, psychoanalysts, music therapists, academics necessary… But true belonging is not something we ne- doesn’t require you to change who rassing. Gray hair should be colored and students of Jungian and post-Jungian studies, music This timely book, from the author of Daring Greatly and gotiate or accomplish with others; it’s a daily practice and bald heads covered with implants. Jungian & Depth Psychology studies, consciousness studies, and those interested in the Rising Strong, challenges what we think we know about that demands integrity and authenticity. It’s a personal you are; it requires you to be who Older minds and bodies are too frail to creative arts. cultivating true belonging in our com- keep up with the pace of the modern commitment that we carry in our hearts. you are… The truth about who we THE WISDOM OF ANXIETY “As a musician and student of Jung, I have been waiting munities, organizations, and culture. working world and olders should just for this book all my life… Kroeker explores the musical in Brown offers us clarity and courage to find our way How Worry & Intrusive Thoughts “True belonging doesn’t require us to are lives in our hearts. Our call to step aside for the new generation. every aspect of psychotherapy… If you have any musical back to ourselves and to each other. As she writes in this Are Gifts to Help You Heal change who we are. It requires us to be Ashton Applewhite once held these beliefs too until sense at all, you will enjoy this sophisticated way of seeing powerful book, courage is to protect our wild heart she realized where this prejudice comes from and the by Sheryl Paul who we are.” $23.50, paper. Sounds True. 236 pages how music makes art out of life.” —Thomas Moore, author Social scientist Brené Brown has The special courage it takes to experience true belong- against constant evaluation, espe- damage it does. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This of Care of the Soul sparked a global conversation about ing is not just about braving the wilderness, it’s about Chair Rocks traces her journey from apprehensive boom- According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of Joel Kroeker’s Jungian Music Psychotherapy significantly the experiences that bring meaning becoming the wilderness. It’s about breaking down the cially our own. No one belongs here er to proaging radical, and in the process debunks myth America, as many as 40 million adults in the US suffer from helps round out the rich array of tools Jung left therapists to our lives—experiences of courage, walls, abandoning our ideological bunkers, and living after myth about late life. Explaining the roots of ageism some kind of anxiety disorder—and it’s a growing issue for everywhere. By reminding us that all “ideas” we have of the vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, from our wild heart rather than our weary hurt… more than you. —Brené Brown, from in history and how it divides and debases, Applewhite ex- kids as well. For anyone troubled by obsessive thoughts, psyche are metaphors for energy systems, he brings us back and empathy. In Braving the Wilder- We’re going to need to intentionally be with people Braving the Wilderness amines how ageist stereotypes cripple the way our brains insomnia, and other manifestations of anxiety, counselor to the elemental rhythms, harmonies, and discordances ness, with her trademark mix of research, storytelling, and who are different from us. We’re going to have to sign and bodies function, looks at ageism in the workplace and Sheryl Paul offers a shelter in the storm. In The Wisdom of which hum beneath the surface of things. Just as Pater as- honesty, Brown argues that we’re experiencing a spiritual up, join, and take a seat at the table. We’re going to the bedroom, exposes the cost of the all-American myth of Anxiety, Paul reveals that anxiety, like any emotion, is a sig- serted that “all art aspires to the [wordless] condition of crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of have to learn how to listen, have hard conversations, independence, critiques the portrayal of elders as burdens nal—a clear bodily invitation to heal and renew your trust music,” so Kroeker recalls us to resonate with the energies to society, describes what an all-age-friendly world would in your choices, self-image, and core values. which drive our lives, and furthers the assignment of ther-
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I’ve written this book so you can take and lyrical personal stories, Paul offers drug-free ap- sion can deeply calm and heal us. But there’s also a fierce Empaths have so much to offer as healers, Tapping the vitality of all four seasons In his role as director of The Center for this healing journey on your own, in your ♦ proaches for accessing the gifts in different kinds of anx- “momma bear” side of self-compas- creatives, friends, lovers, and innovators at and the elements Mind-Body Medicine, Dr. Gordon has cre- own way and in your own time. And I also work. Yet highly sensitive and empathic iety, including the existential anxiety around questions of sion. And all of us—especially wom- ♦ Deepening your connection with the cycles of na- ated and implemented what may well be the world’s encourage you to share the journey with people people often give too much at the expense of their own the soul and spirit. 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It itary personnel and their families; student/parent/ stresses of an overwhelming world and embrace the These self-care techniques have been life-saving warm with compassion, it provides a step-by-step guide stronger and more effective?” invites you to listen to your body, attend to your teacher school shooting survivors; and Native Amer- “gift of being different.” for me and my patients. I feel so strongly about to healing life’s inevitable traumas and becoming who thoughts skillfully, meet your heart with tenderness, ican children – as well as stressed out professionals, That’s the purpose of The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion. If you want daily tools to put into action, this book is regular self-care because I want you to enjoy the stay-at-home mothers, inner-city children, and people we’re meant to be.” —Andrew Weil, MD Kristin Neff created this inspiring audio program to help and water your soul… When worked with effectively, for you. Building on the principles Orloff introduced extraordinary gifts of sensitivity—including an open anxiety transforms from an enemy to a friend, loosens its struggling with mental and physical disorders and end “This book could give you back your life in unimag- you understand and build the two complementary aspects in The Empath’s Survival Guide, this book brings you dai- heart, intuition, and an intimate connection with the grip on your life, and becomes a portal to freedom. of life challenges. inable ways, whether you think of yourself as a trauma of this crucial skill: natural world. ly self-care practices and support for becoming a com- As Rainer Maria Rilke said, `Be patient toward all that Dr. Gordon’s work is grounded in scientific evidence victim or not.” —Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever ♦ The receptive Yin side self-compassion—how to soothe is unsolved in your heart, and love the questions them- and timeless wisdom. Through his decades of first- You Go There You Are and comfort yourself when you’re in pain, and rest in lov- beautifully designed to delight the senses of THE EMPATH’S EMPOWERMENT selves.” ing, connected presence when alone or with those you JOURNAL sensitive people. Inside you’ll find spacious care about. Your Self-Care Companion pages for your own writing, punctuated with “A rare and radical book that is so deeply wise it will training to overcome it. Prepare yourself for KINTSUGI ♦ The active Yang side self-compassion—how to see the by Judith Orloff inspirational statements and prescriptive change you from the inside out. Filled with practical wis- The Japanese Art of Embracing the when it appears because, don’t forget, the truth of a situation with courage, protect yourself, and $22.50, paper. Sounds True. 176 pages exercises to help you deal gracefully with dom and insights that will make you laugh out loud, The Imperfect and Loving Your Flaws most important thing is to live. Leap, run, let stand strong with others in the face of hostility or harm. Judith Orloff has a life-saving message for in-the-moment sensory overload; tap into Wisdom of Anxiety is a book for our time.” —Rabbi Tirzah your hair down. Live intensely! by Tomas Navarro In the years since Kristin Neff first identified the trait of all empaths: self-care is essential when you the power of seasonal changes and celestial Firestone, author of Wounds into Wisdom $23.50, paper. Sounds True. 272 pages With Kintsugi, Spanish psychologist Tomas self-compassion, we now know that being kind to ourselves are highly empathic and sensitive. An em- cycles; and fine-tune your daily routine to Cultivate inner strength and rebuild your Navarro presents a sensitive and contempla- does not weaken us. In fact, just the opposite is true: it path herself, Dr. Orloff has emerged as the nourish the greatest expression of your nat- life with the ancient principles of kintsugi. tive approach to the suffering that he’s seen makes us more confident, grounded, and resilient amid crisis. leading expert on the needs of people who ural gifts. JUNGIAN MUSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY When we lose a person we love, a job, or in his long practice and in his own life. His Through fascinating research, stories from Kris- feel and experience life with unusual in- Created as the perfect companion to Dr. When Psyche Sings our health, it can feel like a precious piece reflections help us to engage with our trage- tin’s own experiences as a mother and scientist, and tensity. Now with The Empath’s Empowerment Orloff’s book Thriving as an Empath or as a by Joel Kroeker $49.00, paper. Joel Kroeker. 187 pages of ourselves falling to the ground and shat- dies and challenges—transmuting them into many guided practices, you’ll learn how to culti- Journal, she brings you an ideal resource for creating a stand-alone support for any sensitive person who wants tering. But in the Japanese art of kintsugi, daily self-care routine to support you in protecting your to practice better self-care, The Empath’s Empowerment sources of strength. Through gentle stories, vate the full spectrum of self-compassion—to sup- Combining a range of clinical vignettes with analytic the- that’s where the creation of beauty begins—in the del- vital energy and developing the unique gifts of intu- Journal provides tools and inspiration for helping you practices, and insights, readers gain deeper perspec- port yourself and others when it matters the most. ory, Jungian analyst Joel Kroeker takes an in-depth look icate re-joining and mending of shards with loving at- ition, creativity, and compassion you bring to the world. become more protected, effective, and empowered tive and courage in the face of life’s inevitable crises, Also by Kristin Neff: the book Self-Compassion and The at the psychoanalytic process through tention. Psychologist Toms Navarro encourages us to This paperback journal of personal exploration is each day. heartbreaks, and losses. Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook (with Chris Germer). the lens of musical expression and puts approach our lives in the same way. Kintsugi (“golden joinery”) is the ancient Japanese forward an approach to working with Everyone faces suffering, but how we engage with our musical symbols within analysis, which troubles and heal our emotional wounds can make all art of repairing what has been broken… In this book look like, and offers a rousing call to action. I provide the details of a method for repairing your he calls Archetypal Music Psychother- the difference. Rather than conceal our repairs, what if PsychologyMidlife & & Elders Therapy It’s time to create a world of age equality by making life after it has been broken, to heal your emotional apy. we embraced them—and looked to them as proofs of True belonging is the spiritual practice discrimination on the basis of age as unacceptable as any wounds… Read it a little at a time… In this book, I am THIS CHAIR ROCKS Kroeker argues that we have lost our our strength? other kind of bias. Whether you’re older or hoping to get not going to teach you to be happy, but to be strong, A Manifesto Against Ageism connection to the simple, vital imme- of believing in and belonging to your- there, this book will shake you by the shoulders, cheer you Don’t avoid living out of fear of suffering adversity. to live with adversity and handle the challenges and diacy that musical expression offers. By by Ashton Applewhite up, make you mad, and change the way you see the rest of Adversity is nothing more than a challenge, so do some problems of daily life and their consequences. self so deeply that you can share your $34.99, cloth. Picador. 289 pages distilling music into its basic archetypal In our youth-obsessed culture, we’re bombarded by me- your life. Age pride! elements, he illustrates how to redis- most authentic self with the world dia images and messages about the despairs and declines “Wow. This book totally rocks. It arrived on a day when cover our place in this confrontation with deep psyche and of our later years. Beauty and pharma- I was in deep confusion and sadness about my age. Every- highlights the role of the enigmatic, musical psyche for true belonging. and find sacredness in both being a BRAVING THE WILDERNESS ceutical companies work overtime to thing about it, from my invisibility to my neck. Within four guiding us through our life. The Quest for True Belonging and True belonging requires us to believe in and belong part of something and standing alone convince people to purchase products or five wise, passionate pages, I had found insight, illumi- Innovative and interdisciplinary, Jungian Music Psycho- the Courage to Stand Alone nation, and inspiration. I never use the word empower, to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in that will retain their youthful appear- therapy is groundbreaking reading for Jungian analysts, psy- by Brené Brown in the wilderness. True belonging ance and vitality. Wrinkles are embar- but this book has empowered me.” —Anne Lamott $24.00, paper. Random House. 208 pages being a part of something and in standing alone when chotherapists, psychoanalysts, music therapists, academics necessary… But true belonging is not something we ne- doesn’t require you to change who rassing. Gray hair should be colored and students of Jungian and post-Jungian studies, music This timely book, from the author of Daring Greatly and gotiate or accomplish with others; it’s a daily practice and bald heads covered with implants. Jungian & Depth Psychology studies, consciousness studies, and those interested in the Rising Strong, challenges what we think we know about that demands integrity and authenticity. It’s a personal you are; it requires you to be who Older minds and bodies are too frail to creative arts. cultivating true belonging in our com- keep up with the pace of the modern commitment that we carry in our hearts. you are… The truth about who we THE WISDOM OF ANXIETY “As a musician and student of Jung, I have been waiting munities, organizations, and culture. working world and olders should just for this book all my life… Kroeker explores the musical in Brown offers us clarity and courage to find our way How Worry & Intrusive Thoughts “True belonging doesn’t require us to are lives in our hearts. Our call to step aside for the new generation. every aspect of psychotherapy… If you have any musical back to ourselves and to each other. As she writes in this Are Gifts to Help You Heal change who we are. It requires us to be Ashton Applewhite once held these beliefs too until sense at all, you will enjoy this sophisticated way of seeing powerful book, courage is to protect our wild heart she realized where this prejudice comes from and the by Sheryl Paul who we are.” $24.99, paper. Sounds True. 236 pages how music makes art out of life.” —Thomas Moore, author Social scientist Brené Brown has The special courage it takes to experience true belong- against constant evaluation, espe- damage it does. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This of Care of the Soul sparked a global conversation about ing is not just about braving the wilderness, it’s about Chair Rocks traces her journey from apprehensive boom- According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of Joel Kroeker’s Jungian Music Psychotherapy significantly the experiences that bring meaning becoming the wilderness. It’s about breaking down the cially our own. No one belongs here er to proaging radical, and in the process debunks myth America, as many as 40 million adults in the US suffer from helps round out the rich array of tools Jung left therapists to our lives—experiences of courage, walls, abandoning our ideological bunkers, and living after myth about late life. Explaining the roots of ageism some kind of anxiety disorder—and it’s a growing issue for everywhere. By reminding us that all “ideas” we have of the vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, from our wild heart rather than our weary hurt… more than you. —Brené Brown, from in history and how it divides and debases, Applewhite ex- kids as well. For anyone troubled by obsessive thoughts, psyche are metaphors for energy systems, he brings us back and empathy. In Braving the Wilder- We’re going to need to intentionally be with people Braving the Wilderness amines how ageist stereotypes cripple the way our brains insomnia, and other manifestations of anxiety, counselor to the elemental rhythms, harmonies, and discordances ness, with her trademark mix of research, storytelling, and who are different from us. We’re going to have to sign and bodies function, looks at ageism in the workplace and Sheryl Paul offers a shelter in the storm. In The Wisdom of which hum beneath the surface of things. Just as Pater as- honesty, Brown argues that we’re experiencing a spiritual up, join, and take a seat at the table. We’re going to the bedroom, exposes the cost of the all-American myth of Anxiety, Paul reveals that anxiety, like any emotion, is a sig- serted that “all art aspires to the [wordless] condition of crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of have to learn how to listen, have hard conversations, independence, critiques the portrayal of elders as burdens nal—a clear bodily invitation to heal and renew your trust music,” so Kroeker recalls us to resonate with the energies to society, describes what an all-age-friendly world would in your choices, self-image, and core values. which drive our lives, and furthers the assignment of ther-
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A Buddhist retreats, Will Johnson wanted to God blew life into Adam, every breath we blame by exploring the five stages of surrender, to provid- dresses the important issue of men and vio- ca, “Conn-Eda” from ancient Ireland, “The lively and razor-sharp critique, Purser busts the myths its understand what drew them to this type of take—if we follow the breathing practice ing step-by-step energy clearings and recited activations to lence in modern culture. As a recent reader Water of Life” from Germany, and “The Fire- spiritual experience. He found many devot- of surrendering completely to inhalation— amplify the power of your consciousness, this book offers remarked, “This book is even more prescient and im- bird” from Russia. Provocative and witty, the stories are salesmen rely on, challenging the narrative that stress is ed Christians were in search of a more di- can open us up to the presence of God. a road map to explore the mysteries and miracles that re- portant at this critical point in the world than when it brought to life by the interspersed accounts of people self-imposed and mindfulness is the cure-all. rect experience of God beyond faith alone, Through his own contemplative journey, side in every heart. was first published.” like us muddling through the insecurities of youth, If we are to harness the truly revolutionary potential of At once a mythic journey, a study in depth psychol- so he began exploring what breathing practices could Johnson shares his experience of striving to surrender initiation into adulthood, the search for purpose, the mindfulness, we have to cast off its neoliberal shackles, To all empaths, lightworkers, and energetically sensi- ogy and a treatise on initiation, Meade mines ancient be found in the sacred texts of Western monotheistic to the fullest presence of God through each breath. As making of meaningful community, the mystery and liberating mindfulness for a collective awakening. tive beings who have been overwhelmed by the energies stories, finding wisdom and guidance for the turbulent religions. Johnson discovered that, like their Eastern he takes the reader step-by-step through his own breath- fear of the feminine, becoming an “elder,” and more. of others and wish to find true relief as we usher in a new times in which we live. Throughout the text, the “water counterparts, Western traditions speak of gaining di- ing practice, the author explains his physical and mental Storyteller-drummer-teacher Michael Meade’s book Instead of despairing at the ravages of capitalism, or spiritual paradigm for humanity, this book is for you. of life” functions as a core symbol for both personal rect access to God via the breath. After experimenting techniques for meditating successfully through breath reads, with amazing fidelity, like he talks, in his own clinging to myths about its instant destruction, we can and cultural renewal, and for the redemption of nature with these teachings during a 10-day retreat at a desert and provides helpful guidelines to get the most out of distinctively seasoned, sometimes funny, sometimes be liberated moment to moment by meaningful action. This book also includes engaging questions to contem- from a wasteland condition. Using ideas gleaned from monastery, he discovered that each of us has the poten- meditative retreats. Johnson also offers deep reflections scary style. This is powerful because it reverses our dismembering by plate, as well as energetically encoded mantras to offer many years of cutting-edge work with at-risk youth and tial to open up to the presence of spirit in every breath. on how these shared practices of experiencing God neoliberalism… We need to re-member—to come back readers a direct experience. oppressed communities, Meade’s writing has the ring In this book, the author offers a close look at the im- through the breath transcend religious differences. Mythic stories are like big dreams caught in a collec- together… of lived truth and sings with an incantational voice that tive dreamcatcher. I sincerely hope thatthe stories in portance of breath in each major Western religion, in- Among Will Johnson’s other books are Breathing This communal approach is unapologetically anticapi- takes you right to the edge of elemental knowing. this book can help to catch some of the imagination cluding the Jewish teachings of ruach as life-giving spirit through the Whole Body and Cannabis in Spiritual Prac- talist, building on critique to envision the emergence of In order for the masculine and feminine energies Major themes include: needed to restore the living dream of life. in the form of breath and the Islamic poetry of Rumi, tice. a new commons… We have to go further than the smiley Initiation and the nobility of the soul to work together in harmony, we must align with face rhetoric of commoditized mindfulness. Dissatisfac- The awakening of youth and the making of elders Michael Meade also co-edited The Rag and Bone breath on a regular basis to melt any barrier that The Firebird and the impassioned heart Shop of the Heart, a poetry anthology, and Banyen of- tion and unhappiness are not impediments to revolution; The sword between fathers and sons fers audio CDs of his fiery, earthy storytelling/insights. they are its fuel. divides one side from the other… Aligning with Mother and Great Mother More info: mosaicvoices.org WesternPsychology Spiritual & Therapy Teachers with insight and care through each stage of meditation, “Makes an important critique of self-centered mind- the breath is a way to activate the attributes of including advanced states that deepen one’s inner life, he fulness and points us towards a new vision for real social As a pioneer and guide to “telling the sto- INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING explains how meditation is the art and practice of intro- respecting, acknowledging, and welcoming—all AWAKENING THE SOUL change.” —Christopher Titmuss A Deep Response to a Troubled World ry” of soul in our culture and our time, Mi- by Paul Brunton verting attention, of freeing oneself for a period of time $21.50, paper. Inner Traditions. 256 pages at once. When we choose to breath through our by Michael Meade chael Meade’s energy comes through with from thoughts, sensations, and feelings and allowing the renewed urgency. $36.50, 6 CDs. Mosaic. 6 hrs, unabridged We need to re-member—to come back together, No matter where we are in our spiritual development, we soul to reveal itself out of the quiet that one has created. experiences, we allow the inner male and female He explains the goal of each meditative stage and the ob- We live in a time of overwhelming challenges all have questions about our practice and what we are ex- counterparts to enter higher levels of alignment to In Awakening The Soul: A Deep Response to recall what has happened, and to cultivate stacles you are likely to face and examines the need for to a Troubled World, Michael Meade ex- and seemingly impossible tasks. Yet, this is not periencing—both the challenges and what Bhikkhu Bodhi calls “conscientious spiritual dependency on any particular guru, teaching, or resolve the patterns of conflict that orbit our fields. plores the impact of great cultural and the end of time, but a break in the rhythm of opportunities. How can I overcome my history that also creates openings to the realm compassion,” awakening new visions: “A struggles to meditate more deeply? Is practice, showing that following your intuition can bring environmental upheaval on the human spiritual success. Each inhale represents the receptivity of the soul. In order to find antidotes to overwhelming prob- of great imagination and the possibility of reconnecting collective voice might emerge that could there a need for a guru or can I rely Exploring the process of self-examination and emotion- lems facing us on both collective and personal levels, to the Soul of the World. When time cracks, the mo- well set in motion the forces needed to on myself? Can I trust my intuition? Is feminine, connecting with a sense of strength, al purification, Brunton shows how life’s challenges are Michael Meade turns to inspiring mythic stories, and ment opens to eternity, making knowledge and wis- it possible to hear the Inner Word, the articulate and embody a new paradigm courage, and safety. The inhale allows us to cleanse deeply moving experiences from his own life that sur- dom available. Such moments of awakening become voice of the soul, and how can I be sure moments by which we can make real progress in our sur- prisingly lead to an awakening of soul and renewal of “lived time;” time fully lived in which we awaken rooted in the intrinsic dignity of the person that’s what I’m hearing? Is the Higher render to a higher life. He reveals how to break free from and nourish all levels and layers. The exhale life. to a greater sense of the world and our place in it. and the interdependence of all life on Earth. Self in the heart? the ego, follow your intuition to align with your ideals, and This is a book… about the necessity of waking the Offering trustworthy answers to tap into the inspiration flowing from within. represents the drive of the masculine to respect, Meaning is essential to the human soul and the cur- Such collaboration could serve to promote the deep resources of the soul and making more soul at a these and many more questions, renowned spiritual Including material from Brunton’s vast “Notebooks” acknowledge, and welcome with greater focused rent crisis of meaning and truth imperils the heart and alternative values that offer sane alternatives time of widespread divisions and growing disasters. teacher Paul Brunton (1898-1981) provides instruc- and writings received by the Paul Brunton Philosophic soul of human culture. Each time an individual soul to our free-market imperatives of corporatism, tions to guide one’s development in three fundamen- Foundation after his death, this guide offers transforma- intention. awakens to a genuine sense of meaning and purpose, Among the other books (he has audio CDs & videos exploitation, extraction, consumerism, and toxic tal areas of the spiritual path: meditation, self-exam- tive wisdom to aid our understanding of what the spiritual there is more presence in the world and more mean- too) of Michael Meade are The Water of Life and The — Matt Kahn, from Everything is Here to Help You ination, and the unfolding of awakening. Guiding you journey entails. ing and truth in life. Genius Myth. For more info: mosaicvoices.org. economic growth.” —from McMindfulness
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 28 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 29 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ MYTHOS & MCMINDFULNESS ♦ ♦ MEDITATION & TEACHERS ♦ apy to recover a relationship to those elemental soundings ary writer, actor, and comedian The ancient Greeks had no written revealed texts EVERYTHING IS HERE TO HELP YOU which resonate in our blood, our souls, and our imagina- breathes life into ancient tales, from akin to the Bible or the Qur’an. There were “mysteries” Finding the Gift in Life’s Living an Examined Life Meditation Works New in tions.” —James Hollis, author of Pandora’s box to Prometheus’s fire, and initiations of various kinds that involved ecstatic Greatest Challenges “Jungian Music Psychotherapy opens up areas that words and transforms the adventures of Paperback states, perhaps not unlike the shamanic ones seen today by Matt Kahn Zeus and the Olympians into emo- FROM MINDFULNESS TO INSIGHT sion practice, it offers a step-by-step series alone cannot reach, pointing directly at the Nature of in other parts of the world, and there were plenty of $21.99, paper. Hay House. 199 pages tionally resonant and deeply funny Meditations to Release Your Habitual of guided meditations that create the con- Mind where listening and perception become creative acts temples and shrines. It is true, as well, that even in the stories, without losing any of their Thinking and Activate Your Inherent Wisdom ditions for liberating insight and wisdom to Everything Is Here to Help You, by intuitive spiritual teacher in and of themselves.” —John Allan, Jungian analyst, au- great Athenian age of reason and philosophy a man like original wonder. by Rob Nairn, Choden, naturally arise. Thousands of people in the Matt Kahn (author of Whatever Arises, Love That) offers an thor of Inscapes of the Child’s World Socrates could be executed for religious reasons. and Heather Regan-Addis last decade have benefited from practicing emotionally supportive way to shift out $ , paper. In the starlight over Mount Othrys 24.95 Shambhala. 307 pages the exercises in this book, which were devel- of the inner war of ego, and into the Zeus and his five liberated siblings laughed and stamped Mythology This book shows how we can move beyond oped and taught as part of the curriculum illuminated presence of your soul. and hooted and howled with delight… Together they Meditation secular mindfulness and compassion tech- at the Mindfulness Association, an organiza- would overthrow Kronos and his whole ugly race and To assist in ending the inner war in MYTHOS niques to the cultivation of insight—seeing tion founded to deliver training in mindful- establish a new order… MCMINDFULNESS the most nurturing way, this book has The Greek Myths Reimagined into and thereby becoming free of the re- ness, compassion, and insight. How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality been created to explore the most cru- by Stephen Fry Classical artwork inspired by the myths and learned petitive thinking that keeps us trapped in $42.95, cloth. Chronicle. by Ronald Purser When we see clearly the hidden forces cial levels of the soul’s expansion with notes from the author offer rich cultural context. This col- cycles of suffering. Most books in the sec- 350 pages, 7x9, colour illustrations $17.95, paper. Watkins. 296 pages that are shaping our perception, change happens by clarity and ease. From cultivating our lectible volume, complete with a textured case and full-co- ular mindfulness tradition stop with mindfulness and highest Divine attributes and balanc- Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the itself. We don’t need to do anything special… With lour art throughout, is a doorway into a captivating world. Mindfulness is now all the rage. From celebrity endorse- self-compassion but do little to uncover the root causes ing out inner masculine and feminine Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legend- Fry writes, of our suffering. recognition and acceptance, we activate the inherent ments to monks, neuroscientists and meditation coaches wisdom and sanity of the mind and letting go hap- energies, to transforming our relationships through the Drawing on both Buddhist analyses of mind and rubbing shoulders with CEOs at the pens by itself. This is the power of insight training. gifts of spaciousness and self-love, our journey together World Economic Forum in Davos, current findings in psychology and neuroscience, the guides us beyond each sticking point and into the joy of it is clear that mindfulness has gone book provides you with the tools needed to recognize our deepest heartfelt surrender. Guided Meditation Audios of exercises in the book New from Michael Meade mainstream. Some have even called it the habits of thinking that fuel anger, desire, jealousy, are also available from mindfulnessassociation.net. a revolution. and pride. Building on mindfulness and self-compas- In this book, Matt Kahn redefines the spiritual path for THE WATER OF LIFE the modern-day seeker, and offers original, innovative Mentors and mythical helpers But what if, instead of changing the Initiation and the Tempering of ways to resolve fear, unravel judgments, and learn how to Breaking the family spells world, mindfulness has become a ba- the Soul: New & Revised Edition BREATHING AS SPIRITUAL view life from a clear, expanded perspective. By redefining Gifts and wounds. nal form of capitalist spirituality that which describes breath as essential for by Michael Meade PRACTICE our understanding of the spiritual journey from the point With psychological insight and a story- mindlessly avoids social and political cleansing the soul. He then ties each breath- $27.95, paper. GreenFire. 396 pages Experiencing the Presence of God of view of the soul, Matt breathes fresh life into all aspects teller’s sense of wonder, Meade presents a transformation, reinforcing the neo- ing tradition to the Book of Genesis, sacred This beautiful new edition of The Water by Will Johnson of the healing journey to usher in a revolutionary and lov- number of traditional tales—from the ritual liberal status quo? to Christians, Muslims, and Jews alike: “And of Life is a revisioning and refining of an al- mating dance of an adolescent’s Saturday $18.99, paper. Inner Traditions. 160 pp ing approach to personal growth. In McMindfulness, Ronald Purser debunks the so-called the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ready classic text (previously published in night to a “Forest of Stories”: “The Hunter “mindfulness revolution,” exposing how corporations, Surprised by the number of attendees ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath Each chapter highlights Matt’s most cutting-edge teach- 1993 as Men and the Water of Life). Michael and His Son,” “The Boy and the Half-Giant- schools, governments and the military have co-opted it from Western spiritual traditions at his of life, and man became a living being.” Just as ings and loving wisdom. From learning how to unravel Meade has added a new preface that ad- ess” and “The Lizard in the Fire” from Afri- as technique for social control and self-pacification. A Buddhist retreats, Will Johnson wanted to God blew life into Adam, every breath we blame by exploring the five stages of surrender, to provid- dresses the important issue of men and vio- ca, “Conn-Eda” from ancient Ireland, “The lively and razor-sharp critique, Purser busts the myths its understand what drew them to this type of take—if we follow the breathing practice ing step-by-step energy clearings and recited activations to lence in modern culture. As a recent reader Water of Life” from Germany, and “The Fire- spiritual experience. He found many devot- of surrendering completely to inhalation— amplify the power of your consciousness, this book offers remarked, “This book is even more prescient and im- bird” from Russia. Provocative and witty, the stories are salesmen rely on, challenging the narrative that stress is ed Christians were in search of a more di- can open us up to the presence of God. a road map to explore the mysteries and miracles that re- portant at this critical point in the world than when it brought to life by the interspersed accounts of people self-imposed and mindfulness is the cure-all. rect experience of God beyond faith alone, Through his own contemplative journey, side in every heart. was first published.” like us muddling through the insecurities of youth, If we are to harness the truly revolutionary potential of At once a mythic journey, a study in depth psychol- so he began exploring what breathing practices could Johnson shares his experience of striving to surrender initiation into adulthood, the search for purpose, the mindfulness, we have to cast off its neoliberal shackles, To all empaths, lightworkers, and energetically sensi- ogy and a treatise on initiation, Meade mines ancient be found in the sacred texts of Western monotheistic to the fullest presence of God through each breath. As making of meaningful community, the mystery and liberating mindfulness for a collective awakening. tive beings who have been overwhelmed by the energies stories, finding wisdom and guidance for the turbulent religions. Johnson discovered that, like their Eastern he takes the reader step-by-step through his own breath- fear of the feminine, becoming an “elder,” and more. of others and wish to find true relief as we usher in a new times in which we live. Throughout the text, the “water counterparts, Western traditions speak of gaining di- ing practice, the author explains his physical and mental Storyteller-drummer-teacher Michael Meade’s book Instead of despairing at the ravages of capitalism, or spiritual paradigm for humanity, this book is for you. of life” functions as a core symbol for both personal rect access to God via the breath. After experimenting techniques for meditating successfully through breath reads, with amazing fidelity, like he talks, in his own clinging to myths about its instant destruction, we can and cultural renewal, and for the redemption of nature with these teachings during a 10-day retreat at a desert and provides helpful guidelines to get the most out of distinctively seasoned, sometimes funny, sometimes be liberated moment to moment by meaningful action. This book also includes engaging questions to contem- from a wasteland condition. Using ideas gleaned from monastery, he discovered that each of us has the poten- meditative retreats. Johnson also offers deep reflections scary style. This is powerful because it reverses our dismembering by plate, as well as energetically encoded mantras to offer many years of cutting-edge work with at-risk youth and tial to open up to the presence of spirit in every breath. on how these shared practices of experiencing God neoliberalism… We need to re-member—to come back readers a direct experience. oppressed communities, Meade’s writing has the ring In this book, the author offers a close look at the im- through the breath transcend religious differences. Mythic stories are like big dreams caught in a collec- together… of lived truth and sings with an incantational voice that tive dreamcatcher. I sincerely hope thatthe stories in portance of breath in each major Western religion, in- Among Will Johnson’s other books are Breathing This communal approach is unapologetically anticapi- takes you right to the edge of elemental knowing. this book can help to catch some of the imagination cluding the Jewish teachings of ruach as life-giving spirit through the Whole Body and Cannabis in Spiritual Prac- talist, building on critique to envision the emergence of In order for the masculine and feminine energies Major themes include: needed to restore the living dream of life. in the form of breath and the Islamic poetry of Rumi, tice. a new commons… We have to go further than the smiley Initiation and the nobility of the soul to work together in harmony, we must align with face rhetoric of commoditized mindfulness. Dissatisfac- The awakening of youth and the making of elders Michael Meade also co-edited The Rag and Bone breath on a regular basis to melt any barrier that The Firebird and the impassioned heart Shop of the Heart, a poetry anthology, and Banyen of- tion and unhappiness are not impediments to revolution; The sword between fathers and sons fers audio CDs of his fiery, earthy storytelling/insights. they are its fuel. divides one side from the other… Aligning with Mother and Great Mother More info: mosaicvoices.org WesternPsychology Spiritual & Therapy Teachers with insight and care through each stage of meditation, “Makes an important critique of self-centered mind- the breath is a way to activate the attributes of including advanced states that deepen one’s inner life, he fulness and points us towards a new vision for real social As a pioneer and guide to “telling the sto- INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING explains how meditation is the art and practice of intro- respecting, acknowledging, and welcoming—all AWAKENING THE SOUL change.” —Christopher Titmuss A Deep Response to a Troubled World ry” of soul in our culture and our time, Mi- by Paul Brunton verting attention, of freeing oneself for a period of time $21.50, paper. Inner Traditions. 256 pages at once. When we choose to breath through our by Michael Meade chael Meade’s energy comes through with from thoughts, sensations, and feelings and allowing the renewed urgency. $36.50, 6 CDs. Mosaic. 6 hrs, unabridged We need to re-member—to come back together, No matter where we are in our spiritual development, we soul to reveal itself out of the quiet that one has created. experiences, we allow the inner male and female He explains the goal of each meditative stage and the ob- We live in a time of overwhelming challenges all have questions about our practice and what we are ex- counterparts to enter higher levels of alignment to In Awakening The Soul: A Deep Response to recall what has happened, and to cultivate stacles you are likely to face and examines the need for to a Troubled World, Michael Meade ex- and seemingly impossible tasks. Yet, this is not periencing—both the challenges and what Bhikkhu Bodhi calls “conscientious spiritual dependency on any particular guru, teaching, or resolve the patterns of conflict that orbit our fields. plores the impact of great cultural and the end of time, but a break in the rhythm of opportunities. How can I overcome my history that also creates openings to the realm compassion,” awakening new visions: “A struggles to meditate more deeply? Is practice, showing that following your intuition can bring environmental upheaval on the human spiritual success. Each inhale represents the receptivity of the soul. In order to find antidotes to overwhelming prob- of great imagination and the possibility of reconnecting collective voice might emerge that could there a need for a guru or can I rely Exploring the process of self-examination and emotion- lems facing us on both collective and personal levels, to the Soul of the World. When time cracks, the mo- well set in motion the forces needed to on myself? Can I trust my intuition? Is feminine, connecting with a sense of strength, al purification, Brunton shows how life’s challenges are Michael Meade turns to inspiring mythic stories, and ment opens to eternity, making knowledge and wis- it possible to hear the Inner Word, the articulate and embody a new paradigm courage, and safety. The inhale allows us to cleanse deeply moving experiences from his own life that sur- dom available. Such moments of awakening become voice of the soul, and how can I be sure moments by which we can make real progress in our sur- prisingly lead to an awakening of soul and renewal of “lived time;” time fully lived in which we awaken rooted in the intrinsic dignity of the person that’s what I’m hearing? Is the Higher render to a higher life. He reveals how to break free from and nourish all levels and layers. The exhale life. to a greater sense of the world and our place in it. and the interdependence of all life on Earth. Self in the heart? the ego, follow your intuition to align with your ideals, and This is a book… about the necessity of waking the Offering trustworthy answers to tap into the inspiration flowing from within. represents the drive of the masculine to respect, Meaning is essential to the human soul and the cur- Such collaboration could serve to promote the deep resources of the soul and making more soul at a these and many more questions, renowned spiritual Including material from Brunton’s vast “Notebooks” acknowledge, and welcome with greater focused rent crisis of meaning and truth imperils the heart and alternative values that offer sane alternatives time of widespread divisions and growing disasters. teacher Paul Brunton (1898-1981) provides instruc- and writings received by the Paul Brunton Philosophic soul of human culture. Each time an individual soul to our free-market imperatives of corporatism, tions to guide one’s development in three fundamen- Foundation after his death, this guide offers transforma- intention. awakens to a genuine sense of meaning and purpose, Among the other books (he has audio CDs & videos exploitation, extraction, consumerism, and toxic tal areas of the spiritual path: meditation, self-exam- tive wisdom to aid our understanding of what the spiritual there is more presence in the world and more mean- too) of Michael Meade are The Water of Life and The — Matt Kahn, from Everything is Here to Help You ination, and the unfolding of awakening. Guiding you journey entails. ing and truth in life. Genius Myth. For more info: mosaicvoices.org. economic growth.” —from McMindfulness
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 28 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 29 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ LOCH, FLEET, ECKHART & ANGELS ♦ ♦ DYING & BEING BEYOND ♦
Advice for Future Corpses includes exercises designed to ♦ How to explore your thoughts without becoming make you think differently about the inevitable. She in- Mature Teachers attached to them Living with Dying cludes practical advice, personal experience, a little Bud- ♦ Why suffering can give rise to embodied Presence dhist philosophy, and stories. Beautifully written and com- THE WAY OF EFFORTLESS MINDFULNESS ♦ Balancing the identities of both form and essence. PRESENT THROUGH THE END to be present even though we may feel utter- pulsively readable, Advice for Future Corpses offers essential A Revolutionary Guide for awareness. The Way of Effortless Mindfulness A Caring Companion’s Guide ly helpless, love when loss is just around the For Those Who Serve offers not only the opportunity to ex- reading for future corpses everywhere. Living an Awakened Life offers a compelling introduction to the next for Accompanying the Dying corner, and be fully alive to each moment as plore the spiritual dimension of your calling, but also a cel- stage in the ongoing mindfulness revolu- time runs out. by Loch Kelly ebration of how selfless action itself can change the world. by Kirsten DeLeo $23.50, paper. Sounds True. 202 pages tion/revelation. $22.95, paper. Shambhala. 179 pages This practice has taught me the most Transpersonal Psychology What if you could open into a natural flow When we have seen through the con- Present through the End offers the guid- important lesson in accompanying dying of wisdom and compassion in any moment? structs of who we thought we were, the THE POWER OF NOW JOURNAL ance and essential wisdom we need when people and in much of the rest of life: it is WAYS TO GO BEYOND Whether you’re an experienced meditator most constant experience that remains by Eckhart Tolle we are struggling to support someone who not what you say or do that counts, but AND WHY THEY WORK or are new to mindfulness practice, The Way $ , Seven Spiritual Practices for a Scientific Age is love, in its multiple forms: gratitude, 24.00 paper. New World Library. is nearing death. This book helps us meet how you are… of Effortless Mindfulness offers a new and ef- 144 pages, colour illustrations patience, acceptance, compassion, joy, the many challenges ahead and navigate The practices are most effective if you by Rupert Sheldrake fective approach to awakening and healing. $25.50, paper. Monkfish. 338 pages beauty, and bliss. We are experiencing all of through difficult times with clarity and do them regularly, for short sessions of Loch teaches “effortless mindfulness,” Millions who suffer the kind of debilitating depression We are in the midst of a spiritual revival. This book, a life from open-hearted awareness. kindness—both for the person who is dying and also five to ten minutes. They will help you to stay sane, an advanced yet simple form of mindfulness that can Eckhart Tolle once did, or are wrestling with anxiety, loss, brilliant follow-up to Sheldrake’s Science and Spiritual Prac- for ourselves. grounded, and calm in the midst of uncertainty, to liberate your deepest levels of suffering. Through a A valuable appendix offers maps of “Traps, Detours, or grief; as well as those seeking per- tices, is an essential guide. be open with all that arises in your experience, and small initial effort of “unhooking” awareness from chat- and Rerouting Instructions”—“the potential ways peo- sonal growth and a deeper experience Inspired by decades of experience caring for the dy- To go beyond is to move into a high- at the same time to hold the space for the dying tering thoughts, you can discover your already awake, ple can get stuck, sidetracked, lost, or confused on of fulfillment and spirituality have ing and years teaching contemplative care around the er state of consciousness, to a place of person… loving nature. their jouney home.” found life-altering, attitude-shifting in- world, Kirsten DeLeo shares down-to-earth advice and bliss, greater understanding, love, and spiration in The Power of Now’s simple offers short, simple “on the spot” tools to help us han- There are skillful ways in which we can grow and Filled with innovative contemporary versions of an- “Loch Kelly offers a rich array of unique mindful deep connectedness, a realm where we yet potent teachings. dle our emotions, deal with difficult relationships, talk deepen the wisdom of the heart to meet the actual cient practices (“Mindful Glimpses”), The Way of Effort- glimpses that reveal our naturally awake, openhearted finally find life’s meaning. moment not empty-handed. less Mindfulness offers a complete map of how to awaken awareness. His guidance is clear, precise, and arises In this new write-in journal, lovely, vi- about spiritual matters, practice self-care, listen fully, Scientist and spiritual explorer Ru- This small guide is more than a book. It is a com- and embody in the midst of your daily life. from a wise, caring heart. There are very few who can brant watercolor illustrations and care- and more. This book offers insight and encouragement pert Sheldrake looks at seven spiritual when we are unsure what to do or say and shows us how panion you can carry with you. This follow-up to Kelly’s award-winning Shift into Free- guide with such mastery.” —Tara Brach, author of Rad- fully chosen excerpts inspire insights practices that are personally transfor- dom outlines practical and supportive material from ical Acceptance and prompt contemplation, meditation, and relaxation. mative and have scientifically measur- The journal format helps reader/writers to engage with periences of loss and suffering into a path neuroscience, psychology, and the wisdom of various “The Way of Effortless Mindfulness makes an important CONTEMPLATIVE CAREGIVING able effects. He combines the latest sci- Tolle’s teachings in a way that allows longtime fans and Finding Healing, Compassion, of compassion. He weaves together power- spiritual traditions. Here you will find a reader-friendly contribution to our growing understanding that spiri- entific research with his extensive knowledge of mystical those new to Tolle to re-discover or discover the multi-fac- and Spiritual Growth Through ful stories from interviews with diverse hos- guide to understanding exactly what effortless mind- tual awakening and personal healing are two sides of traditions to show how we may tune into more-than-hu- eted power of The Power of Now. End-of-Life Care pice caregivers—Vietnam veterans, nurses, fulness is, practices for engaging with it, and how to the same valuable coin.” —Judith Blackstone, author man realms of consciousness through psychedelics such housewives, Catholic nuns, those convicted avoid the pitfalls to the full embodiment of this timeless of Trauma and the Unbound Body by John Eric Baugher as ayahuasca, psilocybin, cannabis, etc. and how everyday $25.95, paper. Shambhala. 256 pages of murder—with the author’s own journey activities can have mystical dimensions, including the spiri- Dying, Near-Death toward wholeness in the face of grief and The complete Radical Responsibility Integrating two decades of hospice care tual side of sports and learning from animals. He discusses RADICAL RESPONSIBILITY ♦ traumatic loss, including the murder of method for breaking free of your learned and social science research, this heartfelt traditional religious practices such as fasting, prayer, and How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly & Grieving his own mother. Through rich storytelling, limitations and accessing limitless possibility book offers practical lessons on the trans- the celebration of festivals and holy days. And “Cultivating Live Your Highest Purpose, and Become teachings on compassion, and skillful con- Discovering basic goodness— your inde- formative possibilities of end-of-life care- Good Habits, Avoiding Bad Habits, and Being Kind.” an Unstoppable Force for Good ♦ THE FOREVER ANGELS templative exercises, Baugher invites you to structible inner resource for happiness, con- giving. Why do these practices work? Are their effects solely inside by Fleet Maull Near-Death Experiences in Childhood join him in exploring the healing power of $29.99, cloth. Sounds True. 244 pages nection, and strength and Their Lifelong Impact Contemplative Caregiving is an indispens- our brains and essentially illusory? Or can we really make able guide for end-of-life caregivers and for anyone contemplative caregiving. ♦ Fleet Maull’s mindfulness-based emo- by P.M.H. Atwater contact with forms of consciousness greater than our own? Before he was a revered meditation teach- tional intelligence (MBEI) model—neuro- $22.50, paper. Bear & Company. 230 pages seeking to transform experiences of caregiving and Caring for others at the end of life has shown me I have taken part in all the practices I discuss in this er, Fleet Maull served 14 years in prison for science-informed principles and tools for grief. Rather than leading to burnout and despair, car- that affirming the humanity of others is crucial to my book… I am an explorer. My purpose is to take further drug trafficking. And during that time, he shedding shame and blame and embracing This major study of near-death experiences with the ing for those who are suffering and dying can enrich own joy and sense of vibrancy. the project I began in Science and Spiritual Practices, embarked on a path of transformation and self-awareness, resilience, and freedom from newly born, babies, toddlers, and children up to age five our lives with meaning and further our own spiritual to show that there is a wide variety of ways to connect service that today has helped tens of thou- our self-created suffering reveals how those who experience a growth and resilience. Whether you are caring for a Contemplative caregiving can be a spiritual practice to greater conscious realities, however we conceive of sands—from inmates to hospice patients to top-level Getting off the Drama Triangle and into the Em- near-death state or other worlds at a loved one with cancer or dementia, grieving a sudden in its own right—a practice that parallels the benefits ♦ them, and that the effects of these practices can be -in business leaders. With Radical Responsibility, he invites powerment Zone—profound practices to transform very young age are profoundly affect- traumatic loss, or even serving time in prison, Contem- of mindfulness while extending them beyond the per- vestigated scientifically.At the end of each chapter, after us to experience for ourselves the life-changing jour- interpersonal conflicts ed for the rest of their lives, including plative Caregiving offers encouragement for showing sonal level to inspire compassionate shifts in families, the discussion of a particular kind of practice, I suggest ney from victim to co-creator. ♦ Creating your life plan—a clear and achievable developing psychic and intuitive abil- up to the fullness of life in whatever those circumstanc- hospitals, and broader spheres of society. two ways in which readers can experience this practice map for living your highest purpose, and many other ities, higher intelligence and wisdom es may be. Healing, compassion, and spiritual growth “An inspiring and compassionate story of how to for themselves. Radical Responsibility addresses the very core of our chapters of real-world-tested insights and strategies beyond their years. are available to us all, in this lifetime, right now. transform personal suffering into the ground of mutu- ally beneficial service. It is possible to keep our heart human condition where the possibilities of imprison- If you would like to take your life to the next level Drawing on interviews with nearly Baugher’s unique style of integrating social scientific “Wonderfully clear and inspiring... I regard this as one open in hell. This book illuminates the way.” —Frank ment and freedom, violence and peace, suffering and and truly optimize your health, relationships, career, 400 childhood experiencers, both fully research on caregiving and grief with teachings from of the most important books of our generation.” —Larry Ostaseski, author of The Five Invitations: Discovering joy continuously co-arise, offering us the same alterna- and other life pursuits, Radical Responsibility will give matured and young, Atwater explores Buddhist, contemplative Christian, and other wisdom Dossey, MD, author of One Mind traditions illuminates how we each can transform ex- What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully tive repeatedly: either awaken to the liberating power you the expert guidance to move beyond the inner their accounts of what it is like to be Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and the author of more of conscious ownership or give power away by blaming walls of your beliefs and realize your full potential. alive on the other side of death as well as what makes them than 90 technical papers and 14 books, including Science others and abdicating responsibility for our choices. ....This book includes access to guided audio sessions different from others, complemented by a deep analysis of Set Free. He is currently a Fellow of the Institute of Noetic for many of the exercises, available online. statistical evidence from her more than 40 years of NDE ADVICE FOR FUTURE CORPSES with your death and the death of others, spend time Sciences in Petaluma, California, and of Schumacher Col- research involving more than 5,000 people. Here, he guides us step by step to shift our fear-based Fleet Maull is a Zen roshi in the Soto Zen Peacemak- A Practical Perspective on New in near it. Read this travel guide and follow the maps and lege in Dartington, Devon, UK. He lives in London with conditioning into the habits of courage, compassion, er Order and a senior acharya/teacher in the Sham- The author explores how those who have a near-death Death and Dying Paperback find a place where you can see what happens next— his wife Jill Purce, with whom he has two sons, Merlin and and positive change. Join him to delve deeply into: bhala Buddhist lineage. experience very early in life, or even in utero, grow up by Sallie Tisdale what will, like it or not, happen to you in time…. This is Cosmo. different—sometimes geniuses, sometimes lost, yet un- $22.00, paper. Scribner. 240 pages just a book about how you can get ready. usually psychic and smart, all at the same time. She reveals Informed by her many years working as a nurse, with how these experiences and their knowledge of the after- more than a decade in palliative care, Tisdale provides a Tisdale explores all the heartbreaking, beautiful, terri- ANIMAL SUTRAS FOR THOSE WHO SERVE self to your life’s work—including skills of complete lis- life affect the individual in many areas, including family frank, direct, and compassionate med- fying, confusing, absurd, and even joyful experiences that Animal Spirit Stories Practical Guidance for Being of Benefit to Others tening, recognizing the innate perfection of your clients, life, dating, health, education, and spirituality, as well as itation on the inevitable. From the accompany the work of dying, including: by Stephen Levine by Eckhart Tolle accepting the inevitability of change, and learning to rest $ , increasing the experiencer’s potential for thoughts of sui- sublime (the faint sound of Mozart as 30.75 cloth. Monkfish. 153 pages $89.50, 7 CDs. Sounds True. 7.5 hours in the spaces between thoughts. Here Eckhart teaches you: ♦ A Good Death: What does it mean to die “a good cide, out-of-body experiences, and PTSD symptoms. you take your last breath) to the ridic- For Stephen Levine, “animal-people” were his greatest Eckhart Tolle teaches that when you are aligned with the death”? ♦ Why making space for whatever arises is essential to Examining the forever angels’ memories of the womb, ulous (lessons on how to close the sag- teachers. So, at age seventy, he began collecting animal present moment, you are capable of immense wisdom, in- ♦ Communication: What to say and not to say, what the therapeutic relationship birth, early childhood, and the other world, Atwater in- ging jaw of a corpse), Tisdale leads the spirit stories and transcendent mo- sight, and compassion. This lesson to ask, and when, from the dying, loved ones, doctors, ♦ How to overcome resistance to the form of the vestigates the wide-awake consciousness of babies being reader through the peaks and troughs ments in nature from throughout his is especially important for anyone and more. present moment born, the vivid recall of mature childhood near-death ex- of death with a calm, wise, and humor- life—from the green snake who taught who has devoted their life to helping ♦ Last Months, Weeks, Days, and Hours: What you ♦ Moving beyond labels, old narratives, and concrete periencers, and how memory of the life-continuum never ous hand. Advice for Future Corpses is a him to meditate as a boy to the gen- those in need. Created specifically might expect, physically and emotionally. identities fades, nor does the desire to go back. graceful compilation of honest and in- erous hen whom predators would not for teachers, counselors, nurses, and Why true inspiration requires no thought ♦ Bodies: What happens to a body after death? What ♦ Unlike adult experiencers, these children did not have timate anecdotes based on the deaths harm, and many more. “Animals have caregivers in any field, For Those Who Consideration of the deeper meaning of virtue options are available to me after my death, and how do ♦ the chance to develop “normal” attitudes and behavior Tisdale has witnessed in her work and life, as well as stories a natural mindfulness. They know Serve is a full-length audio retreat for Understanding the sources of emotional pain in I choose—and make sure my wishes are followed? ♦ patterns before their NDEs, which makes them a unique from cultures, traditions, and literature around the world. what they are doing. Humans, who are applying Eckhart’s teachings to the your clients ♦ Grief: “Grief is the story that must be told over and group of people, with unique traits and challenges. There full of confusion and seldom wholly life of service. The joy of creation without the self-fulfilling desires If you want to be more comfortable with death itself, over... Grief is the breath after the last one.” ♦ is no other book like this. in touch with their mind/body, need Here is a training for bringing your whole and undivided of the ego
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 30 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 31 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ LOCH, FLEET, ECKHART & ANGELS ♦ ♦ DYING & BEING BEYOND ♦
Advice for Future Corpses includes exercises designed to ♦ How to explore your thoughts without becoming make you think differently about the inevitable. She in- Mature Teachers attached to them Living with Dying cludes practical advice, personal experience, a little Bud- ♦ Why suffering can give rise to embodied Presence dhist philosophy, and stories. Beautifully written and com- THE WAY OF EFFORTLESS MINDFULNESS ♦ Balancing the identities of both form and essence. PRESENT THROUGH THE END to be present even though we may feel utter- pulsively readable, Advice for Future Corpses offers essential A Revolutionary Guide for awareness. The Way of Effortless Mindfulness A Caring Companion’s Guide ly helpless, love when loss is just around the For Those Who Serve offers not only the opportunity to ex- reading for future corpses everywhere. Living an Awakened Life offers a compelling introduction to the next for Accompanying the Dying corner, and be fully alive to each moment as plore the spiritual dimension of your calling, but also a cel- stage in the ongoing mindfulness revolu- time runs out. by Loch Kelly ebration of how selfless action itself can change the world. by Kirsten DeLeo $23.50, paper. Sounds True. 202 pages tion/revelation. $22.95, paper. Shambhala. 179 pages This practice has taught me the most Transpersonal Psychology What if you could open into a natural flow When we have seen through the con- Present through the End offers the guid- important lesson in accompanying dying of wisdom and compassion in any moment? structs of who we thought we were, the THE POWER OF NOW JOURNAL ance and essential wisdom we need when people and in much of the rest of life: it is WAYS TO GO BEYOND Whether you’re an experienced meditator most constant experience that remains by Eckhart Tolle we are struggling to support someone who not what you say or do that counts, but AND WHY THEY WORK or are new to mindfulness practice, The Way $ , Seven Spiritual Practices for a Scientific Age is love, in its multiple forms: gratitude, 24.00 paper. New World Library. is nearing death. This book helps us meet how you are… of Effortless Mindfulness offers a new and ef- 144 pages, colour illustrations patience, acceptance, compassion, joy, the many challenges ahead and navigate The practices are most effective if you by Rupert Sheldrake fective approach to awakening and healing. $25.50, paper. Monkfish. 338 pages beauty, and bliss. We are experiencing all of through difficult times with clarity and do them regularly, for short sessions of Loch teaches “effortless mindfulness,” Millions who suffer the kind of debilitating depression We are in the midst of a spiritual revival. This book, a life from open-hearted awareness. kindness—both for the person who is dying and also five to ten minutes. They will help you to stay sane, an advanced yet simple form of mindfulness that can Eckhart Tolle once did, or are wrestling with anxiety, loss, brilliant follow-up to Sheldrake’s Science and Spiritual Prac- for ourselves. grounded, and calm in the midst of uncertainty, to liberate your deepest levels of suffering. Through a A valuable appendix offers maps of “Traps, Detours, or grief; as well as those seeking per- tices, is an essential guide. be open with all that arises in your experience, and small initial effort of “unhooking” awareness from chat- and Rerouting Instructions”—“the potential ways peo- sonal growth and a deeper experience Inspired by decades of experience caring for the dy- To go beyond is to move into a high- at the same time to hold the space for the dying tering thoughts, you can discover your already awake, ple can get stuck, sidetracked, lost, or confused on of fulfillment and spirituality have ing and years teaching contemplative care around the er state of consciousness, to a place of person… loving nature. their jouney home.” found life-altering, attitude-shifting in- world, Kirsten DeLeo shares down-to-earth advice and bliss, greater understanding, love, and spiration in The Power of Now’s simple offers short, simple “on the spot” tools to help us han- There are skillful ways in which we can grow and Filled with innovative contemporary versions of an- “Loch Kelly offers a rich array of unique mindful deep connectedness, a realm where we yet potent teachings. dle our emotions, deal with difficult relationships, talk deepen the wisdom of the heart to meet the actual cient practices (“Mindful Glimpses”), The Way of Effort- glimpses that reveal our naturally awake, openhearted finally find life’s meaning. moment not empty-handed. less Mindfulness offers a complete map of how to awaken awareness. His guidance is clear, precise, and arises In this new write-in journal, lovely, vi- about spiritual matters, practice self-care, listen fully, Scientist and spiritual explorer Ru- This small guide is more than a book. It is a com- and embody in the midst of your daily life. from a wise, caring heart. There are very few who can brant watercolor illustrations and care- and more. This book offers insight and encouragement pert Sheldrake looks at seven spiritual when we are unsure what to do or say and shows us how panion you can carry with you. This follow-up to Kelly’s award-winning Shift into Free- guide with such mastery.” —Tara Brach, author of Rad- fully chosen excerpts inspire insights practices that are personally transfor- dom outlines practical and supportive material from ical Acceptance and prompt contemplation, meditation, and relaxation. mative and have scientifically measur- The journal format helps reader/writers to engage with periences of loss and suffering into a path neuroscience, psychology, and the wisdom of various “The Way of Effortless Mindfulness makes an important CONTEMPLATIVE CAREGIVING able effects. He combines the latest sci- Tolle’s teachings in a way that allows longtime fans and Finding Healing, Compassion, of compassion. He weaves together power- spiritual traditions. Here you will find a reader-friendly contribution to our growing understanding that spiri- entific research with his extensive knowledge of mystical those new to Tolle to re-discover or discover the multi-fac- and Spiritual Growth Through ful stories from interviews with diverse hos- guide to understanding exactly what effortless mind- tual awakening and personal healing are two sides of traditions to show how we may tune into more-than-hu- eted power of The Power of Now. End-of-Life Care pice caregivers—Vietnam veterans, nurses, fulness is, practices for engaging with it, and how to the same valuable coin.” —Judith Blackstone, author man realms of consciousness through psychedelics such housewives, Catholic nuns, those convicted avoid the pitfalls to the full embodiment of this timeless of Trauma and the Unbound Body by John Eric Baugher as ayahuasca, psilocybin, cannabis, etc. and how everyday $25.95, paper. Shambhala. 256 pages of murder—with the author’s own journey activities can have mystical dimensions, including the spiri- Dying, Near-Death toward wholeness in the face of grief and The complete Radical Responsibility Integrating two decades of hospice care tual side of sports and learning from animals. He discusses RADICAL RESPONSIBILITY ♦ traumatic loss, including the murder of method for breaking free of your learned and social science research, this heartfelt traditional religious practices such as fasting, prayer, and How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly & Grieving his own mother. Through rich storytelling, limitations and accessing limitless possibility book offers practical lessons on the trans- the celebration of festivals and holy days. And “Cultivating Live Your Highest Purpose, and Become teachings on compassion, and skillful con- Discovering basic goodness— your inde- formative possibilities of end-of-life care- Good Habits, Avoiding Bad Habits, and Being Kind.” an Unstoppable Force for Good ♦ THE FOREVER ANGELS templative exercises, Baugher invites you to structible inner resource for happiness, con- giving. Why do these practices work? Are their effects solely inside by Fleet Maull Near-Death Experiences in Childhood join him in exploring the healing power of $29.99, cloth. Sounds True. 244 pages nection, and strength and Their Lifelong Impact Contemplative Caregiving is an indispens- our brains and essentially illusory? Or can we really make able guide for end-of-life caregivers and for anyone contemplative caregiving. ♦ Fleet Maull’s mindfulness-based emo- by P.M.H. Atwater contact with forms of consciousness greater than our own? Before he was a revered meditation teach- tional intelligence (MBEI) model—neuro- $22.50, paper. Bear & Company. 230 pages seeking to transform experiences of caregiving and Caring for others at the end of life has shown me I have taken part in all the practices I discuss in this er, Fleet Maull served 14 years in prison for science-informed principles and tools for grief. Rather than leading to burnout and despair, car- that affirming the humanity of others is crucial to my book… I am an explorer. My purpose is to take further drug trafficking. And during that time, he shedding shame and blame and embracing This major study of near-death experiences with the ing for those who are suffering and dying can enrich own joy and sense of vibrancy. the project I began in Science and Spiritual Practices, embarked on a path of transformation and self-awareness, resilience, and freedom from newly born, babies, toddlers, and children up to age five our lives with meaning and further our own spiritual to show that there is a wide variety of ways to connect service that today has helped tens of thou- our self-created suffering reveals how those who experience a growth and resilience. Whether you are caring for a Contemplative caregiving can be a spiritual practice to greater conscious realities, however we conceive of sands—from inmates to hospice patients to top-level Getting off the Drama Triangle and into the Em- near-death state or other worlds at a loved one with cancer or dementia, grieving a sudden in its own right—a practice that parallels the benefits ♦ them, and that the effects of these practices can be -in business leaders. With Radical Responsibility, he invites powerment Zone—profound practices to transform very young age are profoundly affect- traumatic loss, or even serving time in prison, Contem- of mindfulness while extending them beyond the per- vestigated scientifically.At the end of each chapter, after us to experience for ourselves the life-changing jour- interpersonal conflicts ed for the rest of their lives, including plative Caregiving offers encouragement for showing sonal level to inspire compassionate shifts in families, the discussion of a particular kind of practice, I suggest ney from victim to co-creator. ♦ Creating your life plan—a clear and achievable developing psychic and intuitive abil- up to the fullness of life in whatever those circumstanc- hospitals, and broader spheres of society. two ways in which readers can experience this practice map for living your highest purpose, and many other ities, higher intelligence and wisdom es may be. Healing, compassion, and spiritual growth “An inspiring and compassionate story of how to for themselves. Radical Responsibility addresses the very core of our chapters of real-world-tested insights and strategies beyond their years. are available to us all, in this lifetime, right now. transform personal suffering into the ground of mutu- ally beneficial service. It is possible to keep our heart human condition where the possibilities of imprison- If you would like to take your life to the next level Drawing on interviews with nearly Baugher’s unique style of integrating social scientific “Wonderfully clear and inspiring... I regard this as one open in hell. This book illuminates the way.” —Frank ment and freedom, violence and peace, suffering and and truly optimize your health, relationships, career, 400 childhood experiencers, both fully research on caregiving and grief with teachings from of the most important books of our generation.” —Larry Ostaseski, author of The Five Invitations: Discovering joy continuously co-arise, offering us the same alterna- and other life pursuits, Radical Responsibility will give matured and young, Atwater explores Buddhist, contemplative Christian, and other wisdom Dossey, MD, author of One Mind traditions illuminates how we each can transform ex- What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully tive repeatedly: either awaken to the liberating power you the expert guidance to move beyond the inner their accounts of what it is like to be Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and the author of more of conscious ownership or give power away by blaming walls of your beliefs and realize your full potential. alive on the other side of death as well as what makes them than 90 technical papers and 14 books, including Science others and abdicating responsibility for our choices. ....This book includes access to guided audio sessions different from others, complemented by a deep analysis of Set Free. He is currently a Fellow of the Institute of Noetic for many of the exercises, available online. statistical evidence from her more than 40 years of NDE ADVICE FOR FUTURE CORPSES with your death and the death of others, spend time Sciences in Petaluma, California, and of Schumacher Col- research involving more than 5,000 people. Here, he guides us step by step to shift our fear-based Fleet Maull is a Zen roshi in the Soto Zen Peacemak- A Practical Perspective on New in near it. Read this travel guide and follow the maps and lege in Dartington, Devon, UK. He lives in London with conditioning into the habits of courage, compassion, er Order and a senior acharya/teacher in the Sham- The author explores how those who have a near-death Death and Dying Paperback find a place where you can see what happens next— his wife Jill Purce, with whom he has two sons, Merlin and and positive change. Join him to delve deeply into: bhala Buddhist lineage. experience very early in life, or even in utero, grow up by Sallie Tisdale what will, like it or not, happen to you in time…. This is Cosmo. different—sometimes geniuses, sometimes lost, yet un- $22.00, paper. Scribner. 240 pages just a book about how you can get ready. usually psychic and smart, all at the same time. She reveals Informed by her many years working as a nurse, with how these experiences and their knowledge of the after- more than a decade in palliative care, Tisdale provides a Tisdale explores all the heartbreaking, beautiful, terri- ANIMAL SUTRAS FOR THOSE WHO SERVE self to your life’s work—including skills of complete lis- life affect the individual in many areas, including family frank, direct, and compassionate med- fying, confusing, absurd, and even joyful experiences that Animal Spirit Stories Practical Guidance for Being of Benefit to Others tening, recognizing the innate perfection of your clients, life, dating, health, education, and spirituality, as well as itation on the inevitable. From the accompany the work of dying, including: by Stephen Levine by Eckhart Tolle accepting the inevitability of change, and learning to rest $ , increasing the experiencer’s potential for thoughts of sui- sublime (the faint sound of Mozart as 30.75 cloth. Monkfish. 153 pages $89.50, 7 CDs. Sounds True. 7.5 hours in the spaces between thoughts. Here Eckhart teaches you: ♦ A Good Death: What does it mean to die “a good cide, out-of-body experiences, and PTSD symptoms. you take your last breath) to the ridic- For Stephen Levine, “animal-people” were his greatest Eckhart Tolle teaches that when you are aligned with the death”? ♦ Why making space for whatever arises is essential to Examining the forever angels’ memories of the womb, ulous (lessons on how to close the sag- teachers. So, at age seventy, he began collecting animal present moment, you are capable of immense wisdom, in- ♦ Communication: What to say and not to say, what the therapeutic relationship birth, early childhood, and the other world, Atwater in- ging jaw of a corpse), Tisdale leads the spirit stories and transcendent mo- sight, and compassion. This lesson to ask, and when, from the dying, loved ones, doctors, ♦ How to overcome resistance to the form of the vestigates the wide-awake consciousness of babies being reader through the peaks and troughs ments in nature from throughout his is especially important for anyone and more. present moment born, the vivid recall of mature childhood near-death ex- of death with a calm, wise, and humor- life—from the green snake who taught who has devoted their life to helping ♦ Last Months, Weeks, Days, and Hours: What you ♦ Moving beyond labels, old narratives, and concrete periencers, and how memory of the life-continuum never ous hand. Advice for Future Corpses is a him to meditate as a boy to the gen- those in need. Created specifically might expect, physically and emotionally. identities fades, nor does the desire to go back. graceful compilation of honest and in- erous hen whom predators would not for teachers, counselors, nurses, and Why true inspiration requires no thought ♦ Bodies: What happens to a body after death? What ♦ Unlike adult experiencers, these children did not have timate anecdotes based on the deaths harm, and many more. “Animals have caregivers in any field, For Those Who Consideration of the deeper meaning of virtue options are available to me after my death, and how do ♦ the chance to develop “normal” attitudes and behavior Tisdale has witnessed in her work and life, as well as stories a natural mindfulness. They know Serve is a full-length audio retreat for Understanding the sources of emotional pain in I choose—and make sure my wishes are followed? ♦ patterns before their NDEs, which makes them a unique from cultures, traditions, and literature around the world. what they are doing. Humans, who are applying Eckhart’s teachings to the your clients ♦ Grief: “Grief is the story that must be told over and group of people, with unique traits and challenges. There full of confusion and seldom wholly life of service. The joy of creation without the self-fulfilling desires If you want to be more comfortable with death itself, over... Grief is the breath after the last one.” ♦ is no other book like this. in touch with their mind/body, need Here is a training for bringing your whole and undivided of the ego
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 30 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 31 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ RAM DASS & WHEN PLANTS DREAM ♦ ♦ PSYCHEDELICS / SHAMANISM ♦
At any time, we can wake up and see the totality of In When Plants Dream, Pinchbeck and Rokhlin explore what we are. We can see life as it is and accept every- the economic, social, political, cultural and environmental Ram Dass: Becoming Nobody Integrating Psychedelics thing we see. We can show how truth walks and talks in impact that ayahuasca is having on society. Part 1 covers the world without attempting to govern others. We can the background; what ayahuasca is, where it is found, and COOKBOOK FOR AWAKENING CONSCIOUSNESS MEDICINE offer our presence—not our rules—to demonstrate the Core Teachings from Ram Dass of teachings on topics that are some of the its cultural origins. Part 2 explores the role and practices Indigenous Wisdom, Entheogens, and introduce a holistic model focusing on the key ingredients for awakening. These are best of what a human can be. by Ram Dass of the ayahuasquero in both Amazonian and Western cul- Expanded States of Consciousness threefold process of preparation, journey, topics that, in our experience, most resonat- and integration. Drawing from more than $18.95, paper. Love Serve Remember. tures. Part 3 examines the medicinal plants of the Ama- for Healing and Growth The three questions provide a practical framework that 40 pages, 8x11, colour photos ed with people who are looking to inhabit thirty years of experience, Bourzat’s skillful zon, looking particularly at the ingredients in ayahuasca by Francoise Bourzat, with Kristina Hunter allows readers to engage with Ruiz’s transformative mes- Over the past five decades, the heart wis- “be here now” in a truly authentic way. and heartfelt approach presents the thera- and their therapeutic qualities, covering the most up-to- $23.95, paper. North Atlantic. 280 pages sage and act as a vehicle for overcoming fear and anxiety dom of Ram Dass has been an oasis for so This scrapbook (with lovely visual content peutic application of expanded states, with- date biomedical research, psychedelic science and psy- and discovering peace of mind. A guide for all travelers many who are seeking new perspective and and photos, etc.) contains some of Ram Here is a comprehensive guide to the safe out divorcing them from their traditional chopharmacology. Part 4 looks more closely at how aya- pursuing soul understanding and acceptance, The Three direction in their spiritual lives. The time Dass’ most potent teachings on awareness, and ethical application of expanded states contexts. Consciousness Medicine delivers a huasca is perceived and used today, covering law, the drug Questions is the next step in our unique spiritual metamor- he spent with his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, meditation, relationships, unconditional of consciousness for therapists, healing coherent map for navigating nonordinary wars, media and money. Lastly in Part 5 Pinchbeck and phosis. set him on a path of service, and inspired love, and service / compassionate action, Rokhlin question the future of ayahuasca. practitioners, and sincere explorers, with a states of consciousness, offering an invalu- him to share his practices with anyone seeking spiritu- which reflect his journey over these many years. Our foreword by Ralph Metzner. able contribution to the field of healing and Also by Don Miguel Ruiz is The Toltec Art of Life and Through the gift of this medicine, there is a great Death. al guidance. These practices help us live in a way that hope is that you will not only find truth, wisdom, and “Françoise Bourzat has written an authori- transformation. opportunity for people of Western cultures to define a awakens our hearts and minds, and alleviates suffering joy in these pages, but you will share what you find with tative book on guided psychedelic therapy with import- different relationship to the natural world while forging a May this book offer you tools toward your own in ourselves and others. They help us to bridge the gap your family and friends. ant lessons for anyone thinking of either guiding or new partnership with indigenous communities who are empowerment and give you courage to pursue your SPIRIT HACKING between our egos and our souls—who we think we are, Thank you for bringing this Cookbook For Awaken- being guided.” —Michael Pollan via Twitter and who we really are. ing into your home, and your heart. Namaste—Raghu the traditional guardians of the world’s largest forest. unique path of transformation. May your curiosity and Shamanic Keys to Reclaim Your Personal Power, Psychedelic medicines also known as entheogens are even your suffering be the fuel for your commitment Transform Yourself, and Light Up the World With this in mind, we decided to create a collection Markus When Plants Dream is the first book of its kind to look entering the mainstream. And it’s no wonder: despite to healing and growth. May you feel validated in your by Shaman Durek at the science and expanding culture of ayahuasca, from having access to the latest wellness trends and advanc- quest to explore the infinite abundance of mys-tery $37.99, cloth. Picador. 320 pages BECOMING NOBODY its historical use to its appropriation by the West and the es in technology, we’re no healthier, happier, or more The Essential Ram Dass Collection perennial classic Be Here Now. and beauty that lies just beyond your ego identity and impact it is having on cultures beyond the Amazon. meaningfully connected. Psilocybin mushrooms, aya- In Spirit Hacking, Shaman Durek, a fifth-generation sha- That’s the somebody part of his story. But conscious mind. May you liberate your creative energy by Ram Dass huasca, and LSD—as well as other time-tested tech- man shares life altering shamanic keys allowing you to tap $45.50, 5 CDs. Sounds True. 5 hours for those who’ve experienced Ram Dass live to be a dynamic force, actively contributing toward the niques with the power to shift consciousness such as into your personal power. Through As featured in the Ram Dass documentary as he shares his insights and personal jour- evolution and re-newal of our precious world. May you SECRET DRUGS OF BUDDHISM drumming, meditation, and vision quests—are now new information you will banish fear film Becoming Nobody, here are five classic ney on the way to becoming nobody, he has fulfill the life you came to Earth to live. Psychedelic Sacraments and the Origins of the Vajrayana being recognized as potent catalysts for change and and darkness from your life in favour live teaching sessions on audio, presented been for many the spark that ignited them by Mike Crowley of light, positivity, and strength. here in their entirety. to the liberating truth of who we really are. healing. But how do we ensure that we’re approaching “A lovely reading experience and immensely infor- $27.95, paper. Synergetic. 340 pages them effectively? Shaman Durek’s bold and sometimes This audio collection brings us five essential ses- mative, this book should be on the bookshelf of every- The game is not about becoming somebody, it’s controversial wisdom shakes loose our sions, featured in the Ram Dass documentary film Be- Secret Drugs of Buddhism is the first Françoise Bourzat—a counselor and experienced one interested in the subject of consciousness change about becoming nobody. assumptions about ourselves and the coming Nobody, presented here in their entirety. Each book to explore the historical evidence guide with sanctioned training in the Mazatec and oth- and spiritual growth.” —Ann Shulgin, coauthor of very world around us. He ultimately beautifully illuminates a core dimension of Ram Dass’s for the use of entheogenic plants with- er indigenous traditions—and healer Kristina Hunter PiHKAL and TiHKAL If you’re a spiritual explorer of any age or tradition, teaches us how to step fearlessly out wisdom. Through teaching stories, true accounts, in the Buddhist tradition. Drawing on chances are you’ve heard of Ram Dass. This singular of this Blackout (the age of darkness luminary began his somebody training as Richard Alp- eye-opening revelations, and his one-of-a-kind sense of scriptural sources, botany, pharmacol- the author reveals the spiral of deaths and we are currently experiencing) and ac- ert—the 1960s Harvard-psychologist-turned-hippie humor, this legendary teacher helps show us the way ogy, and religious iconography, this LSD AND THE MIND OF rebirths that took him through the collective cess a place of fierce empowerment by use of tools and who tripped with Timothy Leary, befriended beat po- out of the prison of our self-identity—and into the joy book calls attention to the central role THE UNIVERSE unconscious into the creative intelligence of techniques of timeless Shamanic tradition. This transfor- ets and Tibetan lamas, found his lifelong guru in In- of being at once nobody and the universal divine at which psychedelics played in Indian re- Diamonds from Heaven the universe. Making a powerful case for mation is both personal and collective; as individuals step dia, and, with lots of help from his friends, created the play in the world. ligions. It traces their history from the by Christopher Bache mysterious soma potion, celebrated $24.99, paper. Inner Traditions. 352 pages the value of psychedelically induced spiritu- out of darkness and begin to experience the light, we bring in the most ancient Hindu scriptures, to amrita, the sac- al experience, Bache shares his immersion our loved ones and communities out of the shadows as On November 24, 1979, Christopher M. in the fierce love and creative intent of the well. ramental drink of Vajrayana Buddhism. Although amrita Bache took the first step on what would be- unified field of consciousness that underlies Shaman Durek inherited a rich legacy of ancient wisdom encouragement and technique to live in the present.” used in modern Vajrayana ceremonies lacks any psychoac- come a life-changing journey. Drawing from Entheogens ~ Psychedelics all physical existence. He describes the in- and now shares this knowledge for a modern context. He tivity, there is copious evidence that the amrita used by the his training as a philosopher of religion, A sutra is a thread of rope that holds things together earliest Vajrayana practitioners was a potent entheogen. calculable value of embracing the pain and works with everyone from celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow as in the connection between humankind and nature, Bache set out to explore his mind and the suffering he encountered in his sessions and WHEN PLANTS DREAM It is the nature of this psychedelic form of the sacrament and Nina Dobrev to royals such as Princess Marta of Nor- between the conditioned mind and the boundless spirit. Ayahuasca, Amazonian Shamanism, mind of the universe as deeply and system- the challenges he faced integrating his expe- which is the central topic of this book. In particular, Secret way and innovative executives such as Bullet-Proof Coffee These animal sutras… are the living truths transmitted and the Global Psychedelic Renaissance atically as possible—with the help of the psychedelic riences into his everyday life. His journey documents Drugs of Buddhism attempts to identify the specific ingre- founder Dave Asprey. from the presence of nature in my life, the stories of a drug LSD. Following protocols established by Stan- a shift from individual consciousness to collective con- by Daniel Pinchbeck & Sophia Rokhlin dients employed in amrita’s earliest formulations. To this Spirit Hacking shatters readers’ complacency, giving them life—my own—becoming truer due to my interchanges $26.95, cloth. Watkins. 192 pages islav Grof, Bache’s 73 high-dose LSD sessions over the sciousness, from archetypal reality to Divine Oneness end, the book presents evidence from many countries in tools to navigate the tumultuous times in which we find with plants and animals, and my resulting experiences course of 20 years drew him into a deepening commu- and the Diamond Luminosity that lies outside cyclic More and more Westerners are coming to drink aya- which the Vajrayana movement flourished. These include ourselves. We will emerge from this period happier, light- of mercy and awareness. nion with cosmic consciousness. existence. huasca in a quest for greater self-knowledge, healing and er, and more vibrant than ever before. Bhutan, Japan, Mongolia, and Tibet but special attention Journey alongside professor Bache as he touches the Pushing the boundaries of theory and practice, the reconnection with the natural world. “I love this book. It feels like a secret treasure bequeathed is given to India, the land of its origin. living intelligence of our universe—an intelligence that author shows how psychedelic experience can take you “Shaman Durek is a light on the earth!” says Gwyneth This formerly esoteric, little-known by Stephen Levine to be opened after his death—an over- With a foreword by Ann Shulgin. both embraced and crushed him—and demonstrates beyond self-transformation into collective transforma- Paltrow. brew is now a growth industry. But flowing vessel of insight, humor and literary genius.Animal Mike Crowley is an ordained lama in the Kagyud lineage how direct experience of the divine can change your tion, beyond the present into the future, revealing “Rarely, if ever, are books by or on shamanism page-turn- why? Sutras may be the best book Stephen Levine ever wrote.” of Tibetan Buddhism. perspective on core issues in philosophy and religion. spirit and matter in perfect balance. ers. This is the first I have seen and it is stunning. Spirit —Mirabai Starr, author of Wild Mercy Ayahuasca is a psychoactive tea that Chronicling his 73 sessions with unprecedented rigor, Also by Chris Bache: Dark Night and Early Dawn. Hacking will surprise you, undo you, and make you laugh. “Stephen was a profound healer of the heart, writer and has a long history of ritual use among It invites you to a way of seeing the world that is deeply meditation teacher. In Animal Sutras, his other gifts shine, indigenous groups of the Upper Ama- Ayahuasca often conveys the message inspired and unique, entirely based on experience. It is as a wise poet-naturalist and Dharma storyteller-philoso- zon. Made from the ayahuasca vine that humans are not haphazardly ruining authentic, gobbledygook free, astonishingly honest, a ver- pher, offered here in a lyrical, quirky, and playful collec- and the leaves of a shrub, ayahuasca lives and govern our spiritual power. bal mind-blow that is urgently needed at this time. It will tion.” —Jack Kornfield is associated with healing in collective the world. We may not know it, but we are Shamanism & Ritual Three key questions can help us into flat out change how you see the world.” —Paul Hawken, ceremonies and in more intimate con- Stephen Levine (1937-2016) was an American poet and woven into a deeper evolutionary pattern, our power and help us use it judi- environmentalist, entrepreneur, author of Drawdown texts, generally under the direction of an ayahuasquero. spiritual teacher best known for his work, with his wife THE THREE QUESTIONS New in ciously: Ondrea, on death and dying. He was also (in 1966) a These are experienced practitioners who guide the cere- part of a greater more comprehensive How To Discover and Master Paperback Who am I? co-founder of the legendary San Francisco Oracle. He is one mony and the drinker’s experience. programme. As the voice of the vine told the Power Within You CURANDERISMO SOUL RETRIEVAL of a generation of pioneering teachers who made Thera- Ayahuasca has gained significant popularity these days in by Don Miguel Ruiz & Barbara Emrys What is real? Ancient Shamanic Wisdom to Restore vada Buddhism more widely available to students in the cities around the world. Ceremonies happen nightly and Dennis McKenna during an ayahuasca $18.50, paper. HarperCollins. 198 pages How do I express love? the Sacred Energy of the Soul Hollywood stars, Wall Street players and Silicon Valley en- by Erika Buenaflor West. Like the writings of his colleague and close friend journey in which he became a water droplet Don Miguel Ruiz builds on the message of his enduring At each stage in our lives, we must ask trepreneurs now drink the brew. Why? What effect might $22.50, paper. Bear & Company. Ram Dass (formerly Richard Alpert), Levine’s work is also The Four Agreements with this guide that takes us deeper these simple yet profound questions. ayahuasca be having on our culture? Could it be the LSD of 186 pages, colour illustrations flavored by the devotional practices and teachings of the undergoing photosynthesis, “You monkeys into the tradition of Toltec wisdom, helping us find and Finding the answers opens the door to the next stage in our time? Does the brew, which seems to inspire environ- Hindu guru Neem Karoli Baba. Levine spent many years only think you’re running things!” use the hidden power within us to achieve our fullest lives. our development, and eventually lead us to our complete, Drawing on her more than 20 years experience working in the Southwest, and among the mountains of New Mex- mental action, simplified lifestyles and more communitar- truest selves. But as Ruiz makes clear, we suffer if we do not In The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz introduced with present-day Mesoamerican curanderx and the an- ico, where Ondrea still lives. His many books include Who ian behaviour, act as an antidote to frenzied consumerist ask these questions—or if we fail to pay attention to their — from When Plants Dream seekers on the path to enlightenment to the tenets of cient shamanic healing traditions of the Mexica and Maya, Dies?, A Year to Live, and Unattended Sorrow. culture? answers—because we either never act on our power or use Mesoamerican spiritual culture—the ancient Toltec. Erika Buenaflor provides a step-by-step guide for the cu- it destructively. Now, he takes us deeper into Native American practice, randerismo practice of soul retrieval. She explains how the and asks us to consider essential questions that drive our soul is a form of sacred energy that can escape when some-
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At any time, we can wake up and see the totality of In When Plants Dream, Pinchbeck and Rokhlin explore what we are. We can see life as it is and accept every- the economic, social, political, cultural and environmental Ram Dass: Becoming Nobody Integrating Psychedelics thing we see. We can show how truth walks and talks in impact that ayahuasca is having on society. Part 1 covers the world without attempting to govern others. We can the background; what ayahuasca is, where it is found, and COOKBOOK FOR AWAKENING CONSCIOUSNESS MEDICINE offer our presence—not our rules—to demonstrate the Core Teachings from Ram Dass of teachings on topics that are some of the its cultural origins. Part 2 explores the role and practices Indigenous Wisdom, Entheogens, and introduce a holistic model focusing on the key ingredients for awakening. These are best of what a human can be. by Ram Dass of the ayahuasquero in both Amazonian and Western cul- Expanded States of Consciousness threefold process of preparation, journey, topics that, in our experience, most resonat- and integration. Drawing from more than $18.95, paper. Love Serve Remember. tures. Part 3 examines the medicinal plants of the Ama- for Healing and Growth The three questions provide a practical framework that 40 pages, 8x11, colour photos ed with people who are looking to inhabit thirty years of experience, Bourzat’s skillful zon, looking particularly at the ingredients in ayahuasca by Francoise Bourzat, with Kristina Hunter allows readers to engage with Ruiz’s transformative mes- Over the past five decades, the heart wis- “be here now” in a truly authentic way. and heartfelt approach presents the thera- and their therapeutic qualities, covering the most up-to- $23.95, paper. North Atlantic. 280 pages sage and act as a vehicle for overcoming fear and anxiety dom of Ram Dass has been an oasis for so This scrapbook (with lovely visual content peutic application of expanded states, with- date biomedical research, psychedelic science and psy- and discovering peace of mind. A guide for all travelers many who are seeking new perspective and and photos, etc.) contains some of Ram Here is a comprehensive guide to the safe out divorcing them from their traditional chopharmacology. Part 4 looks more closely at how aya- pursuing soul understanding and acceptance, The Three direction in their spiritual lives. The time Dass’ most potent teachings on awareness, and ethical application of expanded states contexts. Consciousness Medicine delivers a huasca is perceived and used today, covering law, the drug Questions is the next step in our unique spiritual metamor- he spent with his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, meditation, relationships, unconditional of consciousness for therapists, healing coherent map for navigating nonordinary wars, media and money. Lastly in Part 5 Pinchbeck and phosis. set him on a path of service, and inspired love, and service / compassionate action, Rokhlin question the future of ayahuasca. practitioners, and sincere explorers, with a states of consciousness, offering an invalu- him to share his practices with anyone seeking spiritu- which reflect his journey over these many years. Our foreword by Ralph Metzner. able contribution to the field of healing and Also by Don Miguel Ruiz is The Toltec Art of Life and Through the gift of this medicine, there is a great Death. al guidance. These practices help us live in a way that hope is that you will not only find truth, wisdom, and “Françoise Bourzat has written an authori- transformation. opportunity for people of Western cultures to define a awakens our hearts and minds, and alleviates suffering joy in these pages, but you will share what you find with tative book on guided psychedelic therapy with import- different relationship to the natural world while forging a May this book offer you tools toward your own in ourselves and others. They help us to bridge the gap your family and friends. ant lessons for anyone thinking of either guiding or new partnership with indigenous communities who are empowerment and give you courage to pursue your SPIRIT HACKING between our egos and our souls—who we think we are, Thank you for bringing this Cookbook For Awaken- being guided.” —Michael Pollan via Twitter and who we really are. ing into your home, and your heart. Namaste—Raghu the traditional guardians of the world’s largest forest. unique path of transformation. May your curiosity and Shamanic Keys to Reclaim Your Personal Power, Psychedelic medicines also known as entheogens are even your suffering be the fuel for your commitment Transform Yourself, and Light Up the World With this in mind, we decided to create a collection Markus When Plants Dream is the first book of its kind to look entering the mainstream. And it’s no wonder: despite to healing and growth. May you feel validated in your by Shaman Durek at the science and expanding culture of ayahuasca, from having access to the latest wellness trends and advanc- quest to explore the infinite abundance of mys-tery $37.99, cloth. Picador. 320 pages BECOMING NOBODY its historical use to its appropriation by the West and the es in technology, we’re no healthier, happier, or more The Essential Ram Dass Collection perennial classic Be Here Now. and beauty that lies just beyond your ego identity and impact it is having on cultures beyond the Amazon. meaningfully connected. Psilocybin mushrooms, aya- In Spirit Hacking, Shaman Durek, a fifth-generation sha- That’s the somebody part of his story. But conscious mind. May you liberate your creative energy by Ram Dass huasca, and LSD—as well as other time-tested tech- man shares life altering shamanic keys allowing you to tap $45.50, 5 CDs. Sounds True. 5 hours for those who’ve experienced Ram Dass live to be a dynamic force, actively contributing toward the niques with the power to shift consciousness such as into your personal power. Through As featured in the Ram Dass documentary as he shares his insights and personal jour- evolution and re-newal of our precious world. May you SECRET DRUGS OF BUDDHISM drumming, meditation, and vision quests—are now new information you will banish fear film Becoming Nobody, here are five classic ney on the way to becoming nobody, he has fulfill the life you came to Earth to live. Psychedelic Sacraments and the Origins of the Vajrayana being recognized as potent catalysts for change and and darkness from your life in favour live teaching sessions on audio, presented been for many the spark that ignited them by Mike Crowley of light, positivity, and strength. here in their entirety. to the liberating truth of who we really are. healing. But how do we ensure that we’re approaching “A lovely reading experience and immensely infor- $27.95, paper. Synergetic. 340 pages them effectively? Shaman Durek’s bold and sometimes This audio collection brings us five essential ses- mative, this book should be on the bookshelf of every- The game is not about becoming somebody, it’s controversial wisdom shakes loose our sions, featured in the Ram Dass documentary film Be- Secret Drugs of Buddhism is the first Françoise Bourzat—a counselor and experienced one interested in the subject of consciousness change about becoming nobody. assumptions about ourselves and the coming Nobody, presented here in their entirety. Each book to explore the historical evidence guide with sanctioned training in the Mazatec and oth- and spiritual growth.” —Ann Shulgin, coauthor of very world around us. He ultimately beautifully illuminates a core dimension of Ram Dass’s for the use of entheogenic plants with- er indigenous traditions—and healer Kristina Hunter PiHKAL and TiHKAL If you’re a spiritual explorer of any age or tradition, teaches us how to step fearlessly out wisdom. Through teaching stories, true accounts, in the Buddhist tradition. Drawing on chances are you’ve heard of Ram Dass. This singular of this Blackout (the age of darkness luminary began his somebody training as Richard Alp- eye-opening revelations, and his one-of-a-kind sense of scriptural sources, botany, pharmacol- the author reveals the spiral of deaths and we are currently experiencing) and ac- ert—the 1960s Harvard-psychologist-turned-hippie humor, this legendary teacher helps show us the way ogy, and religious iconography, this LSD AND THE MIND OF rebirths that took him through the collective cess a place of fierce empowerment by use of tools and who tripped with Timothy Leary, befriended beat po- out of the prison of our self-identity—and into the joy book calls attention to the central role THE UNIVERSE unconscious into the creative intelligence of techniques of timeless Shamanic tradition. This transfor- ets and Tibetan lamas, found his lifelong guru in In- of being at once nobody and the universal divine at which psychedelics played in Indian re- Diamonds from Heaven the universe. Making a powerful case for mation is both personal and collective; as individuals step dia, and, with lots of help from his friends, created the play in the world. ligions. It traces their history from the by Christopher Bache mysterious soma potion, celebrated $24.99, paper. Inner Traditions. 352 pages the value of psychedelically induced spiritu- out of darkness and begin to experience the light, we bring in the most ancient Hindu scriptures, to amrita, the sac- al experience, Bache shares his immersion our loved ones and communities out of the shadows as On November 24, 1979, Christopher M. in the fierce love and creative intent of the well. ramental drink of Vajrayana Buddhism. Although amrita Bache took the first step on what would be- unified field of consciousness that underlies Shaman Durek inherited a rich legacy of ancient wisdom encouragement and technique to live in the present.” used in modern Vajrayana ceremonies lacks any psychoac- come a life-changing journey. Drawing from Entheogens ~ Psychedelics all physical existence. He describes the in- and now shares this knowledge for a modern context. He tivity, there is copious evidence that the amrita used by the his training as a philosopher of religion, A sutra is a thread of rope that holds things together earliest Vajrayana practitioners was a potent entheogen. calculable value of embracing the pain and works with everyone from celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow as in the connection between humankind and nature, Bache set out to explore his mind and the suffering he encountered in his sessions and WHEN PLANTS DREAM It is the nature of this psychedelic form of the sacrament and Nina Dobrev to royals such as Princess Marta of Nor- between the conditioned mind and the boundless spirit. Ayahuasca, Amazonian Shamanism, mind of the universe as deeply and system- the challenges he faced integrating his expe- which is the central topic of this book. In particular, Secret way and innovative executives such as Bullet-Proof Coffee These animal sutras… are the living truths transmitted and the Global Psychedelic Renaissance atically as possible—with the help of the psychedelic riences into his everyday life. His journey documents Drugs of Buddhism attempts to identify the specific ingre- founder Dave Asprey. from the presence of nature in my life, the stories of a drug LSD. Following protocols established by Stan- a shift from individual consciousness to collective con- by Daniel Pinchbeck & Sophia Rokhlin dients employed in amrita’s earliest formulations. To this Spirit Hacking shatters readers’ complacency, giving them life—my own—becoming truer due to my interchanges $26.95, cloth. Watkins. 192 pages islav Grof, Bache’s 73 high-dose LSD sessions over the sciousness, from archetypal reality to Divine Oneness end, the book presents evidence from many countries in tools to navigate the tumultuous times in which we find with plants and animals, and my resulting experiences course of 20 years drew him into a deepening commu- and the Diamond Luminosity that lies outside cyclic More and more Westerners are coming to drink aya- which the Vajrayana movement flourished. These include ourselves. We will emerge from this period happier, light- of mercy and awareness. nion with cosmic consciousness. existence. huasca in a quest for greater self-knowledge, healing and er, and more vibrant than ever before. Bhutan, Japan, Mongolia, and Tibet but special attention Journey alongside professor Bache as he touches the Pushing the boundaries of theory and practice, the reconnection with the natural world. “I love this book. It feels like a secret treasure bequeathed is given to India, the land of its origin. living intelligence of our universe—an intelligence that author shows how psychedelic experience can take you “Shaman Durek is a light on the earth!” says Gwyneth This formerly esoteric, little-known by Stephen Levine to be opened after his death—an over- With a foreword by Ann Shulgin. both embraced and crushed him—and demonstrates beyond self-transformation into collective transforma- Paltrow. brew is now a growth industry. But flowing vessel of insight, humor and literary genius.Animal Mike Crowley is an ordained lama in the Kagyud lineage how direct experience of the divine can change your tion, beyond the present into the future, revealing “Rarely, if ever, are books by or on shamanism page-turn- why? Sutras may be the best book Stephen Levine ever wrote.” of Tibetan Buddhism. perspective on core issues in philosophy and religion. spirit and matter in perfect balance. ers. This is the first I have seen and it is stunning. Spirit —Mirabai Starr, author of Wild Mercy Ayahuasca is a psychoactive tea that Chronicling his 73 sessions with unprecedented rigor, Also by Chris Bache: Dark Night and Early Dawn. Hacking will surprise you, undo you, and make you laugh. “Stephen was a profound healer of the heart, writer and has a long history of ritual use among It invites you to a way of seeing the world that is deeply meditation teacher. In Animal Sutras, his other gifts shine, indigenous groups of the Upper Ama- Ayahuasca often conveys the message inspired and unique, entirely based on experience. It is as a wise poet-naturalist and Dharma storyteller-philoso- zon. Made from the ayahuasca vine that humans are not haphazardly ruining authentic, gobbledygook free, astonishingly honest, a ver- pher, offered here in a lyrical, quirky, and playful collec- and the leaves of a shrub, ayahuasca lives and govern our spiritual power. bal mind-blow that is urgently needed at this time. It will tion.” —Jack Kornfield is associated with healing in collective the world. We may not know it, but we are Shamanism & Ritual Three key questions can help us into flat out change how you see the world.” —Paul Hawken, ceremonies and in more intimate con- Stephen Levine (1937-2016) was an American poet and woven into a deeper evolutionary pattern, our power and help us use it judi- environmentalist, entrepreneur, author of Drawdown texts, generally under the direction of an ayahuasquero. spiritual teacher best known for his work, with his wife THE THREE QUESTIONS New in ciously: Ondrea, on death and dying. He was also (in 1966) a These are experienced practitioners who guide the cere- part of a greater more comprehensive How To Discover and Master Paperback Who am I? co-founder of the legendary San Francisco Oracle. He is one mony and the drinker’s experience. programme. As the voice of the vine told the Power Within You CURANDERISMO SOUL RETRIEVAL of a generation of pioneering teachers who made Thera- Ayahuasca has gained significant popularity these days in by Don Miguel Ruiz & Barbara Emrys What is real? Ancient Shamanic Wisdom to Restore vada Buddhism more widely available to students in the cities around the world. Ceremonies happen nightly and Dennis McKenna during an ayahuasca $18.50, paper. HarperCollins. 198 pages How do I express love? the Sacred Energy of the Soul Hollywood stars, Wall Street players and Silicon Valley en- by Erika Buenaflor West. Like the writings of his colleague and close friend journey in which he became a water droplet Don Miguel Ruiz builds on the message of his enduring At each stage in our lives, we must ask trepreneurs now drink the brew. Why? What effect might $22.50, paper. Bear & Company. Ram Dass (formerly Richard Alpert), Levine’s work is also The Four Agreements with this guide that takes us deeper these simple yet profound questions. ayahuasca be having on our culture? Could it be the LSD of 186 pages, colour illustrations flavored by the devotional practices and teachings of the undergoing photosynthesis, “You monkeys into the tradition of Toltec wisdom, helping us find and Finding the answers opens the door to the next stage in our time? Does the brew, which seems to inspire environ- Hindu guru Neem Karoli Baba. Levine spent many years only think you’re running things!” use the hidden power within us to achieve our fullest lives. our development, and eventually lead us to our complete, Drawing on her more than 20 years experience working in the Southwest, and among the mountains of New Mex- mental action, simplified lifestyles and more communitar- truest selves. But as Ruiz makes clear, we suffer if we do not In The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz introduced with present-day Mesoamerican curanderx and the an- ico, where Ondrea still lives. His many books include Who ian behaviour, act as an antidote to frenzied consumerist ask these questions—or if we fail to pay attention to their — from When Plants Dream seekers on the path to enlightenment to the tenets of cient shamanic healing traditions of the Mexica and Maya, Dies?, A Year to Live, and Unattended Sorrow. culture? answers—because we either never act on our power or use Mesoamerican spiritual culture—the ancient Toltec. Erika Buenaflor provides a step-by-step guide for the cu- it destructively. Now, he takes us deeper into Native American practice, randerismo practice of soul retrieval. She explains how the and asks us to consider essential questions that drive our soul is a form of sacred energy that can escape when some-
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one experiences trauma or is threat- cardinal directions: South, West, North, East, and the low instruction for creating your own rituals, spells, and ened by challenging and stressful situ- Center, which marries the other directions and offers a Native Medicine Ways ceremonies using simple ingredients such as candles, tex- ations. Its absence can be responsible portal to other worlds. She offers pressure point exercis- First Nations’ Traditions tiles, door frames, houseplants, and the contents of your NEITHER WOLF NOR DOG for a host of negative conditions in- spice cabinet. es to release the energies of traumas and contemplative On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Created for newcomers to the spiritual prac- cluding physical ailments, depression, exercises to continue the reintegration of soul fragments ONE DRUM tice of magic as well as experienced magic-makers, this Elder (25th Anniversary Edition) courage, the volume contains simple cere- insomnia, and dysfunctional behavior after thetrance journey. She also explains how to connect Stories and Ceremonies for a Planet fresh take on practical enchantment provides an excellent by Kent Nerburn by Richard Wagamese monies that anyone anywhere can do, alone patterns. with animal guardians to aid you in the soul retrieval pro- , resource for anyone who wants to cultivate an authentic $26.50 paper. New World Library. 352 pages $ , or in a group, to foster harmony and con- cess. 18.95 paper. Douglas & Macinyre. sense of the sacred in each moment. Exploring how to retrieve this sacred 160 pages, 25 colour photos nection. Wagamese believed that there is a This book offers a truthful, fiery and ultimately cleansing energy, or soul fragments, as well as Revealing how to achieve a lasting retrieval of soul ener- Fans of Richard Wagamese’s writing will shaman in each of us, and we are all teach- “Brianna teaches you to recognize and locate the mag- dialogue between Indian and white. Against an unflinch- resolve cases of soul theft, the author gy, Buenaflor shows how the dynamic process of curande- be heartened by the news that he left be- ers and in the world of the spirit there is no ical powers that already exist all around you and within ing backdrop of contemporary reserva- details how to journey through the non-ordinary realms of rismo soul retrieval can heal many forms and degrees of hind a manuscript he’d been working on right way or wrong way. you. If that wasn’t enough (and really it is), if you, like tion life and the majestic spaces of the me, are a fairytale lover, this book contains one of the best the Underworld, Middleworld, and Upperworld to locate trauma and help people move forward in life with more until shortly before his death in 2017. One Writing of neglect, abuse and loss of iden- western Dakotas, Neither Wolf nor Dog versions of Goldilocks ever.” —Judika Illes, author of Ency- lost soul fragments and reintegrate them. She explains clarity, self-awareness, empowerment, and greater depths Drum welcomes readers to unite in ceremo- tity, Wagamese recalled living on the street, tells the story of two men, one white clopedia of 5000 Spells how to enter a trance journey, providing instructions for of authentic self-love. ny to heal themselves and bring harmony to going to jail, drinking too much, feeling and one Indian, locked in their own shamanic breathwork practices, shamanic dancing, sound- “Brings back the heart and shamanic medicine found their lives and communities. rootless and afraid, and then the feeling of understandings yet struggling to find a ing and toning methods, as well as hand postures (mu- within Mesoamerica… Whether you’re an advanced sha- In One Drum, Wagamese wrote hope he gained from connecting with the spiritual ways common voice. dras) to facilitate trance states. manic practitioner seeking to enrich your shamanic tool of his people. He expressed the belief that ceremony SACRED ALIGNMENTS AND SIGILS We are drawn deep into the world of Angelic Magick, Renaissance Thought, She explores how to perform soul diagnosis, create a box or you’re seeking ways to heal and transform your I am not a shaman. Nor am I an elder, a pipe carrier, has the power to unify and to heal for people of all and Modern Methods of Sigilization loving and nurturing space for soul fragments to return, life, this book will have shamanic magic and medicine for a Native American elder named Dan, or a celebrated traditionalist. I am merely one who backgrounds. and work with the healing wisdom of the 5 Mesoamerican you.” —Linda Star Wolf, author of Shamanic Breathwork who leads Kent through Indian towns has trudged the same path many of this human family by Robert Podgurski and down forgotten roads that swirl has—the path of the seeker, called forward by a yearn- When that happens, we truly become one song and $35.95, paper. North Atlantic. with the memories of the Ghost Dance and Sitting Bull. ing I have not always understood. one drum beating together in a common purpose—and 64 pages, 8x10, colour illustrations Along the way we meet a vivid cast of characters—ranging we are on the path to being healed. This is the first occult studies book to combine mod- from Jumbo, a 400-pound mechanic, to Annie, an 80-year- One Drum draws from the foundational teachings of ern sigil techniques with traditional Enochian Magick, Among Richard Wagamese’s other books are Embers Modern Shamanism old Lakota woman living in a log cabin with no running Ojibway tradition, the Grandfather Teachings. Focus- suitable for all levels of ritual magick and Indian Horse. water. ing specifically on the lessons of humility, respect and practitioners students, explorers of consciousness, scholars, dowsers, and SHAMANIC QABALAH Dan speaks eloquently on the power of silence, the dif- connection with the unseen and unknown Gwaii features ten of these ancient figures tantric yoga practitioners. A Mystical Path to Uniting the ference between land and property, white people’s urge to MAGICAL BEINGS OF HAIDA GWAII Tree of Life & the Great Work Other. by Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and presents them to children as visually claim an Indian heritage, and the selling of sacred ceremo- The Sacred Alignments and Sigils is a “It’s exciting to see people re-engaging & Sara Davidson engaging, empowering, and meaningful breakthrough in modern occult stud- by Daniel Moler nies. This is a story of fathers and sons, of the struggle for $29.99, paper. Llewellyn. with the Qabalah in new and creative ways, $22.95, cloth. Heritage House. examples of living in balance with nature. ies. Author and practitioner Robert redemption after the loss of innocence, of distinct cultures 252 pages, 7x9, b/w illustrations and this is exactly what Daniel Moler has 64 pages, 8x10, colour illustrations Developed by renowned Haida activist, law- Podgurski shares his discovery and on a common land. yer, performer, and artist Terri-Lynn Wil- Take a journey into the Mysteries with done in Shamanic Qabalah, drawing on em- Based on ancient Haida narratives, this development of the Grid Sigil—a tool An unlikely cross between On the Road and Black Elk liams-Davidson and Haida educator Sara Shamanic Qabalah. Fusing Hermetic Qaba- inent sources like Dion Fortune, Gareth vibrantly illustrated children’s book empow- for exploring the mysteries of embod- Speaks, this book wrestles us past the myths and stereotypes Florence Davidson, this book challenges ste- lah and Peruvian shamanic practices, this Knight, and even, uniquely, Peruvian sha- ers young people and teaches them to live in iment and unity that bridges Enochian Magick with Spar- of the Native experience, revealing a vista few ever see. reotypes, helps advance reconciliation, and book lays out a template for exploring the manism to explore the Qabalah not as some- harmony with nature. ean sigilization. The Grid is an astral manifestation of “A chronicle, extraordinary for its difficult truths and celebrates Indigenous identity and culture. inner and outer worlds in the tradition of the ancients. body interested in dry book learning and rote memo- Haida Gwaii is home to a rich and vibrant thetetragrammaton; it can be used for inner plane explo- rization, but as a head-on psychonaut concerned with stunning depths… This is a sobering, humbling, cleans- culture whose origins date back thousands of years. ration or macrocosmic operations. Properly constructed, Discover how you can make your own way through the Rainbow Woman overcomes challenges living, creative, psychedelic ritual.” —Jason Louv ing, loving book.” —Yoga Journal Today, the Haida People are known throughout Can- it emanates the power of the four elements bound by spirit Great Work—communing with the unseen entities and and brings together strength and vulnerability. “Shamanic Qabalah examines and then masterfully ada and the world for their artistic achieve-ments, in the space/time continuum. elements of the universe and achieving union with the She is a being of hope and she skillfully blends positive divine. converges the mystic healing theories and practices . The real Indian people laugh, cry, make mistakes, their commitment to social justice and environmental This text offers readers a variety of techniques for us- protection, and their deep connection to the natural and negative, just as a Master Artist does. Trained in Peruvian Shamanism and in Qabalah, au- . . [from] cultures as diverse as the ancient Peruvians, ing the Grid Sigil, and is an essential guidebook for un- honor their creator, get angry, go to stores, raise world. Rainbows bring us light and help us to believe in derstanding the connection between Enochian Magick, thor Daniel Moler leads a journey through the dimen- Hebrews, and Buddhists.” —Gerry Stribling, author of Embedded in Haida culture and drawn from ancient dreams again. geomagnetism, shamanism, and other facets of eastern sions of consciousness to help you live a sacred life in Buddhism for Dudes children, and dream all the same dreams as you oral narratives are a number of Supernatural Beings, Rainbows teach us to treasure each moment of beauty. and western esotericism. Close attention is paid to critical or I. And it is in the real Indian people, not in many of them female, who embody these connections Rainbows are the perfect invitation to a potlatch of metaphysical thought through in-depth analysis based in laws and culture. THE EVOLUTIONARY EMPATH the myths and images, that the true voices of to the land, the sea, and the sky. Magical Beings of Haida science, metaphysics, philosophical speculation, and illus- A Practical Guide for Heart-Centered healthy ways, and stresses the importance trations. Consciousness of embracing both the Divine Masculine, to our land can be heard. They are like the buffalo “Podgurski’s work is a tour de force of magical self-ex- amination—an eloquently composed and elegantly pre- by Stephanie Red Feather create boundaries and safety, as well as the rock—solid, of the earth, deeply rooted in Virtue of the Moon $22.50, paper. Bear & Company. 320 pages Divine Feminine, to practice radical self-care Wicca & Magic The Wafting sented treatise deserving the attention of every student and live authentically from your own center. their sense of place, and possessed of a deep The Witch’s Blade of modern magick.” —Lon Milo DuQuette, author of As an empath herself, Stephanie Red Red Feather explains not only that there WHAT WE KNEW IN THE NIGHT Enochian Vision Magick spirituality for those who have the eyes to see… Reawakening the Heart of Witchcraft The Clay Pentacle Feather has experienced firsthandthe are now more empaths than ever before, but The Witch’s Ring challenges of being extremely sensitive to by Raven Grimassi that this surge in numbers is no coincidence. In the last analysis, we must all, Indian and non- Having accomplished these steps, the reader will possess subtle energies and the emotions of others. $31.95, paper. Weiser. 226 pages, illus. Christian & Jewish Spirituality With the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, the “quintessence of witchery” and be firmly grounded in She knows that it can be overwhelming and Indian, come together. This earth is our mother, Raven Grimassi is among the pioneering authors of the empaths represent the new human blueprint. the arcane art of witchcraft. cause you to lose yourself and doubt who modern witchcraft renaissance. In What We Knew in the TORAH AS A GUIDE TO ENLIGHTENMENT They are the way-showers for the next step in this land is our shared heritage. Our histories , he presents a cohesive and com- you are. With this guide for anyone who’s ever felt out Night by Gabriel Cousens human evolution, and they have a cosmic mission: to plete system of witchcraft based on tra- $39.95, paper. North Atlantic. 692 pages of place because of their sensitivity, Red Feather offers and fates are intertwined, no matter where our usher in a higher level of human consciousness, cen- ditional sources. The author’s prem- MAKING MAGIC advice on how to manage life’s difficulties as an empath Inspired by intense studies, meditation, and a variety tered in the heart chakra. ancestors were born and how they interacted ise is that, beginning in the 1980s, Weaving Together the Everyday and the Extraordinary as well as insight into how these qualities are vitally im- of teachings from the great Torah sages, author Gabriel Red Feather also explains the impending reactiva- with the rise of modern metaphysical by Brianna Saussy portant to the future of humanity. Cousens, MD, presents the fifty-two tion of dormant levels of consciousness and cosmic with each other. — from Neither Wolf Nor Dog publishing, authors began presenting $24.99, paper. Sounds True. 208 pages Affirming that being an empath is a real thing and parashas of the Torah as a practical memory, which will upgrade our human operating sys- very personal witchcraft practices. In “Magic is found at the roots of our experience. No mat- you are not alone in your experience of the world, Red path to liberation. His interpretation, tems to function at a higher frequency. the process, traditional and formerly ter who you are or where you came from, there is magic Feather offers practical exercises to help you under- which focuses on enlightenment, what well-established practices fell into ob- in your ancestral lineage,” writes Bri- stand, control, and fully manifest your gifts. She ex- Includes access to online audio meditation tracks. he feels is the original intention of the scurity, which potentially lead to con- ana Saussy. In Making Magic, this pop- plains how to clear your energy field, stop energy leaks, The author is a mesa carrier in the Pachakuti Mesa Torah, provides a multidimensional fusion. ular teacher and author introduces and reclaim your sense of self. She warns of the pitfalls Tradition of Peru, having studied with Don Oscar analysis and a perspective that is often What We Knew in the Night uncovers and clarifies those you to ways of directly engaging with of being an empath, such as employing your gifts in un- Miro-Quesada’s lineage for many years. missing from conventional teachings. buried gems for a new generation, assembling and inte- the unseen forces of the universe in Torah as a Guide to Enlightenment con- grating key components of witchcraft, past and present. your day-to-day life. Through her rich veys liberation understandings not Grimassi lays out key mystical and practical foundations of blend of storytelling and practical only to those with Jewish and Christian You are an evolutionary empath. The morphic field of the empath has been established, and you can draw strength witchcraft and restores their important role. guidance, Saussy invites you to explore backgrounds, but to anyone seeking to reconnect with the surprising magic of commonplace from it and contribute strength to it. You are here to raise the collective vibration of humanity and the planet. Your Sharing lessons and advice from his own almost 50 years their spiritual roots. things—colloquially known as folk conscious awareness holds a vibratory field that invites others to join in and is magnified by every other person of personal study and practice, Grimassi explores what he “A master of medicine, a healer of souls, an awakener of describes as the “heart of the old rites.” He also offers prac- magic. hearts, Rabbi Gabriel Cousens has freed up Torah to free moving into higher consciousness. As one person, you make a difference. Trust your heart. Use your tools. You were tical instructions and a clear 5-step process of empower- “Much of what you need in order to make magic you up souls, flinging wide open her rusty gates to enable her made for these times. — from The Evolutionary Empath ment—one chapter for each step—for anyone who wants already have in your home, in your kitchen, and in your wisdom to gush forth unabatedly and in fullness of intent to walk the path of witchcraft: blood,” teaches Saussy. Making Magic presents easy-to-fol- and application. … He skillfully weaves the wisdom of the
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 34 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 35 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ SHAMANIC & NATIVE MEDICINE ♦ ♦ ONE DRUM, WICCA, MAGIC & THE TORAH ♦ one experiences trauma or is threat- cardinal directions: South, West, North, East, and the low instruction for creating your own rituals, spells, and ened by challenging and stressful situ- Center, which marries the other directions and offers a Native Medicine Ways ceremonies using simple ingredients such as candles, tex- ations. Its absence can be responsible portal to other worlds. She offers pressure point exercis- First Nations’ Traditions tiles, door frames, houseplants, and the contents of your NEITHER WOLF NOR DOG for a host of negative conditions in- spice cabinet. es to release the energies of traumas and contemplative On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Created for newcomers to the spiritual prac- cluding physical ailments, depression, exercises to continue the reintegration of soul fragments ONE DRUM tice of magic as well as experienced magic-makers, this Elder (25th Anniversary Edition) courage, the volume contains simple cere- insomnia, and dysfunctional behavior after thetrance journey. She also explains how to connect Stories and Ceremonies for a Planet fresh take on practical enchantment provides an excellent by Kent Nerburn by Richard Wagamese monies that anyone anywhere can do, alone patterns. with animal guardians to aid you in the soul retrieval pro- , resource for anyone who wants to cultivate an authentic $26.50 paper. New World Library. 352 pages $ , or in a group, to foster harmony and con- cess. 18.95 paper. Douglas & Macinyre. sense of the sacred in each moment. Exploring how to retrieve this sacred 160 pages, 25 colour photos nection. Wagamese believed that there is a This book offers a truthful, fiery and ultimately cleansing energy, or soul fragments, as well as Revealing how to achieve a lasting retrieval of soul ener- Fans of Richard Wagamese’s writing will shaman in each of us, and we are all teach- “Brianna teaches you to recognize and locate the mag- dialogue between Indian and white. Against an unflinch- resolve cases of soul theft, the author gy, Buenaflor shows how the dynamic process of curande- be heartened by the news that he left be- ers and in the world of the spirit there is no ical powers that already exist all around you and within ing backdrop of contemporary reserva- details how to journey through the non-ordinary realms of rismo soul retrieval can heal many forms and degrees of hind a manuscript he’d been working on right way or wrong way. you. If that wasn’t enough (and really it is), if you, like tion life and the majestic spaces of the me, are a fairytale lover, this book contains one of the best the Underworld, Middleworld, and Upperworld to locate trauma and help people move forward in life with more until shortly before his death in 2017. One Writing of neglect, abuse and loss of iden- western Dakotas, Neither Wolf nor Dog versions of Goldilocks ever.” —Judika Illes, author of Ency- lost soul fragments and reintegrate them. She explains clarity, self-awareness, empowerment, and greater depths Drum welcomes readers to unite in ceremo- tity, Wagamese recalled living on the street, tells the story of two men, one white clopedia of 5000 Spells how to enter a trance journey, providing instructions for of authentic self-love. ny to heal themselves and bring harmony to going to jail, drinking too much, feeling and one Indian, locked in their own shamanic breathwork practices, shamanic dancing, sound- “Brings back the heart and shamanic medicine found their lives and communities. rootless and afraid, and then the feeling of understandings yet struggling to find a ing and toning methods, as well as hand postures (mu- within Mesoamerica… Whether you’re an advanced sha- In One Drum, Wagamese wrote hope he gained from connecting with the spiritual ways common voice. dras) to facilitate trance states. manic practitioner seeking to enrich your shamanic tool of his people. He expressed the belief that ceremony SACRED ALIGNMENTS AND SIGILS We are drawn deep into the world of Angelic Magick, Renaissance Thought, She explores how to perform soul diagnosis, create a box or you’re seeking ways to heal and transform your I am not a shaman. Nor am I an elder, a pipe carrier, has the power to unify and to heal for people of all and Modern Methods of Sigilization loving and nurturing space for soul fragments to return, life, this book will have shamanic magic and medicine for a Native American elder named Dan, or a celebrated traditionalist. I am merely one who backgrounds. and work with the healing wisdom of the 5 Mesoamerican you.” —Linda Star Wolf, author of Shamanic Breathwork who leads Kent through Indian towns has trudged the same path many of this human family by Robert Podgurski and down forgotten roads that swirl has—the path of the seeker, called forward by a yearn- When that happens, we truly become one song and $35.95, paper. North Atlantic. with the memories of the Ghost Dance and Sitting Bull. ing I have not always understood. one drum beating together in a common purpose—and 64 pages, 8x10, colour illustrations Along the way we meet a vivid cast of characters—ranging we are on the path to being healed. This is the first occult studies book to combine mod- from Jumbo, a 400-pound mechanic, to Annie, an 80-year- One Drum draws from the foundational teachings of ern sigil techniques with traditional Enochian Magick, Among Richard Wagamese’s other books are Embers Modern Shamanism old Lakota woman living in a log cabin with no running Ojibway tradition, the Grandfather Teachings. Focus- suitable for all levels of ritual magick and Indian Horse. water. ing specifically on the lessons of humility, respect and practitioners students, explorers of consciousness, scholars, dowsers, and SHAMANIC QABALAH Dan speaks eloquently on the power of silence, the dif- connection with the unseen and unknown Gwaii features ten of these ancient figures tantric yoga practitioners. A Mystical Path to Uniting the ference between land and property, white people’s urge to MAGICAL BEINGS OF HAIDA GWAII Tree of Life & the Great Work Other. by Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and presents them to children as visually claim an Indian heritage, and the selling of sacred ceremo- The Sacred Alignments and Sigils is a “It’s exciting to see people re-engaging & Sara Davidson engaging, empowering, and meaningful breakthrough in modern occult stud- by Daniel Moler nies. This is a story of fathers and sons, of the struggle for $29.99, paper. Llewellyn. with the Qabalah in new and creative ways, $22.95, cloth. Heritage House. examples of living in balance with nature. ies. Author and practitioner Robert redemption after the loss of innocence, of distinct cultures 252 pages, 7x9, b/w illustrations and this is exactly what Daniel Moler has 64 pages, 8x10, colour illustrations Developed by renowned Haida activist, law- Podgurski shares his discovery and on a common land. yer, performer, and artist Terri-Lynn Wil- Take a journey into the Mysteries with done in Shamanic Qabalah, drawing on em- Based on ancient Haida narratives, this development of the Grid Sigil—a tool An unlikely cross between On the Road and Black Elk liams-Davidson and Haida educator Sara Shamanic Qabalah. Fusing Hermetic Qaba- inent sources like Dion Fortune, Gareth vibrantly illustrated children’s book empow- for exploring the mysteries of embod- Speaks, this book wrestles us past the myths and stereotypes Florence Davidson, this book challenges ste- lah and Peruvian shamanic practices, this Knight, and even, uniquely, Peruvian sha- ers young people and teaches them to live in iment and unity that bridges Enochian Magick with Spar- of the Native experience, revealing a vista few ever see. reotypes, helps advance reconciliation, and book lays out a template for exploring the manism to explore the Qabalah not as some- harmony with nature. ean sigilization. The Grid is an astral manifestation of “A chronicle, extraordinary for its difficult truths and celebrates Indigenous identity and culture. inner and outer worlds in the tradition of the ancients. body interested in dry book learning and rote memo- Haida Gwaii is home to a rich and vibrant thetetragrammaton; it can be used for inner plane explo- rization, but as a head-on psychonaut concerned with stunning depths… This is a sobering, humbling, cleans- culture whose origins date back thousands of years. ration or macrocosmic operations. Properly constructed, Discover how you can make your own way through the Rainbow Woman overcomes challenges living, creative, psychedelic ritual.” —Jason Louv ing, loving book.” —Yoga Journal Today, the Haida People are known throughout Can- it emanates the power of the four elements bound by spirit Great Work—communing with the unseen entities and and brings together strength and vulnerability. “Shamanic Qabalah examines and then masterfully ada and the world for their artistic achieve-ments, in the space/time continuum. elements of the universe and achieving union with the She is a being of hope and she skillfully blends positive divine. converges the mystic healing theories and practices . The real Indian people laugh, cry, make mistakes, their commitment to social justice and environmental This text offers readers a variety of techniques for us- protection, and their deep connection to the natural and negative, just as a Master Artist does. Trained in Peruvian Shamanism and in Qabalah, au- . . [from] cultures as diverse as the ancient Peruvians, ing the Grid Sigil, and is an essential guidebook for un- honor their creator, get angry, go to stores, raise world. Rainbows bring us light and help us to believe in derstanding the connection between Enochian Magick, thor Daniel Moler leads a journey through the dimen- Hebrews, and Buddhists.” —Gerry Stribling, author of Embedded in Haida culture and drawn from ancient dreams again. geomagnetism, shamanism, and other facets of eastern sions of consciousness to help you live a sacred life in Buddhism for Dudes children, and dream all the same dreams as you oral narratives are a number of Supernatural Beings, Rainbows teach us to treasure each moment of beauty. and western esotericism. Close attention is paid to critical or I. And it is in the real Indian people, not in many of them female, who embody these connections Rainbows are the perfect invitation to a potlatch of metaphysical thought through in-depth analysis based in laws and culture. THE EVOLUTIONARY EMPATH the myths and images, that the true voices of to the land, the sea, and the sky. Magical Beings of Haida science, metaphysics, philosophical speculation, and illus- A Practical Guide for Heart-Centered healthy ways, and stresses the importance trations. Consciousness of embracing both the Divine Masculine, to our land can be heard. They are like the buffalo “Podgurski’s work is a tour de force of magical self-ex- amination—an eloquently composed and elegantly pre- by Stephanie Red Feather create boundaries and safety, as well as the rock—solid, of the earth, deeply rooted in Virtue of the Moon $22.50, paper. Bear & Company. 320 pages Divine Feminine, to practice radical self-care Wicca & Magic The Wafting sented treatise deserving the attention of every student and live authentically from your own center. their sense of place, and possessed of a deep The Witch’s Blade of modern magick.” —Lon Milo DuQuette, author of As an empath herself, Stephanie Red Red Feather explains not only that there WHAT WE KNEW IN THE NIGHT Enochian Vision Magick spirituality for those who have the eyes to see… Reawakening the Heart of Witchcraft The Clay Pentacle Feather has experienced firsthandthe are now more empaths than ever before, but The Witch’s Ring challenges of being extremely sensitive to by Raven Grimassi that this surge in numbers is no coincidence. In the last analysis, we must all, Indian and non- Having accomplished these steps, the reader will possess subtle energies and the emotions of others. $31.95, paper. Weiser. 226 pages, illus. Christian & Jewish Spirituality With the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, the “quintessence of witchery” and be firmly grounded in She knows that it can be overwhelming and Indian, come together. This earth is our mother, Raven Grimassi is among the pioneering authors of the empaths represent the new human blueprint. the arcane art of witchcraft. cause you to lose yourself and doubt who modern witchcraft renaissance. In What We Knew in the TORAH AS A GUIDE TO ENLIGHTENMENT They are the way-showers for the next step in this land is our shared heritage. Our histories , he presents a cohesive and com- you are. With this guide for anyone who’s ever felt out Night by Gabriel Cousens human evolution, and they have a cosmic mission: to plete system of witchcraft based on tra- $39.95, paper. North Atlantic. 692 pages of place because of their sensitivity, Red Feather offers and fates are intertwined, no matter where our usher in a higher level of human consciousness, cen- ditional sources. The author’s prem- MAKING MAGIC advice on how to manage life’s difficulties as an empath Inspired by intense studies, meditation, and a variety tered in the heart chakra. ancestors were born and how they interacted ise is that, beginning in the 1980s, Weaving Together the Everyday and the Extraordinary as well as insight into how these qualities are vitally im- of teachings from the great Torah sages, author Gabriel Red Feather also explains the impending reactiva- with the rise of modern metaphysical by Brianna Saussy portant to the future of humanity. Cousens, MD, presents the fifty-two tion of dormant levels of consciousness and cosmic with each other. — from Neither Wolf Nor Dog publishing, authors began presenting $24.99, paper. Sounds True. 208 pages Affirming that being an empath is a real thing and parashas of the Torah as a practical memory, which will upgrade our human operating sys- very personal witchcraft practices. In “Magic is found at the roots of our experience. No mat- you are not alone in your experience of the world, Red path to liberation. His interpretation, tems to function at a higher frequency. the process, traditional and formerly ter who you are or where you came from, there is magic Feather offers practical exercises to help you under- which focuses on enlightenment, what well-established practices fell into ob- in your ancestral lineage,” writes Bri- stand, control, and fully manifest your gifts. She ex- Includes access to online audio meditation tracks. he feels is the original intention of the scurity, which potentially lead to con- ana Saussy. In Making Magic, this pop- plains how to clear your energy field, stop energy leaks, The author is a mesa carrier in the Pachakuti Mesa Torah, provides a multidimensional fusion. ular teacher and author introduces and reclaim your sense of self. She warns of the pitfalls Tradition of Peru, having studied with Don Oscar analysis and a perspective that is often What We Knew in the Night uncovers and clarifies those you to ways of directly engaging with of being an empath, such as employing your gifts in un- Miro-Quesada’s lineage for many years. missing from conventional teachings. buried gems for a new generation, assembling and inte- the unseen forces of the universe in Torah as a Guide to Enlightenment con- grating key components of witchcraft, past and present. your day-to-day life. Through her rich veys liberation understandings not Grimassi lays out key mystical and practical foundations of blend of storytelling and practical only to those with Jewish and Christian You are an evolutionary empath. The morphic field of the empath has been established, and you can draw strength witchcraft and restores their important role. guidance, Saussy invites you to explore backgrounds, but to anyone seeking to reconnect with the surprising magic of commonplace from it and contribute strength to it. You are here to raise the collective vibration of humanity and the planet. Your Sharing lessons and advice from his own almost 50 years their spiritual roots. things—colloquially known as folk conscious awareness holds a vibratory field that invites others to join in and is magnified by every other person of personal study and practice, Grimassi explores what he “A master of medicine, a healer of souls, an awakener of describes as the “heart of the old rites.” He also offers prac- magic. hearts, Rabbi Gabriel Cousens has freed up Torah to free moving into higher consciousness. As one person, you make a difference. Trust your heart. Use your tools. You were tical instructions and a clear 5-step process of empower- “Much of what you need in order to make magic you up souls, flinging wide open her rusty gates to enable her made for these times. — from The Evolutionary Empath ment—one chapter for each step—for anyone who wants already have in your home, in your kitchen, and in your wisdom to gush forth unabatedly and in fullness of intent to walk the path of witchcraft: blood,” teaches Saussy. Making Magic presents easy-to-fol- and application. … He skillfully weaves the wisdom of the
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sages through the ages into a cohesive and fruitful brew the only book currently available that describes and ex- of lessons that speak directly to the deepest depths of our plores his unique theory of “Subtones” as an incisive, psy- Christ: Loving, Praying, Forgiving spirits. … [His] treatise of the Torah raises the decibels Rumi & Hafiz: Poets of Light chologically revealing method of achieving greater depth of her voice so that all souls, regardless of their external in understanding any birth chart. In short, utilizing “Sub- THE WAY OF THE ROSE What cause could there be for fear? identities, can hear her message and experience her mag- RUMI: UNSEEN POEMS Meaning to say, I am like the ground, tones” is a method of synthesizing the major chart factors The Radical Path of the Divine ic.” —from the foreword by Rabbi Gershon Winkler by Rumi, translated by Brad drunk and amazed. in any person’s chart in a simple, quick way that people Feminine Hidden in the Rosary Weaving together their own remarkable Gooch & Maryam Mortaz at any level of astrological knowledge can easily learn and However, a number of Rumi’s English by Clark Strand & Perdita Finn story of how they came to the rosary, their $19.95, cloth. Knopf. 224 pages reliably use. $36.00, cloth. Random House. 320 pages discoveries about the eco-feminist wisdom translators over the past century were not Sufism & Rumi This collection of never-before-translated Among Arroyo’s other books are Stephen Arroyo’s Chart What happens when a former Zen Bud- at the heart of this ancient devotion, and the speakers of Persian and they based their poems by the widely beloved medieval Per- Interpretation Handbook and Astrology, Karma & Transfor- dhist monk and his feminist wife experi- life-changing revelations of the Lady herself, INCLUDING THE EARTH IN OUR PRAYERS sometimes very free interpretations on ear- sian poet Rumi shines. mation. ence an apparition of the Virgin Mary? the authors reveal an ancestral path—avail- A Global Dimension to Spiritual Practice lier translations. With Western audiences in Rumi (1207-1273) was trained in Su- When a vision of a mysterious “Lady” invit- able to everyone, religious or not—that re- by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee mind, translators also tended to tone down ed Clark Strand and Perdita Finn to pray turns us to the powerful healing rhythms of $22.95, paper. Golden Sufi. 132 pages fism—a mystic tradition within Islam—and or leave out elements of Persian culture and the rosary, not only were they disinterested This is a revised edition of a book by revered Sufi teacher founded the Sufi order known to us as the of Islam in Rumi’s work, and hundreds of YOUR ZODIAC SOUL the natural world. Working with the twelve zodiac gateways in becoming Catholic, they were finished Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee called Awakening the World. Whirling Dervishes, who use dance and the prolific poet’s works were never made “This extraordinary testament to the power to create balance, happiness & wholeness with institutional religion altogether. Their of the rosary offers a radical revisioning of this ancient Including the Earth in Our Prayers tells music as part of their spiritual devotion. Rumi’s poet- available to English speakers at all. In this new transla- main spiritual concerns were the fate of the planet and a story of love and prayer, how spiri- ry has long been popular with contemporary Western tion— composed almost entirely of untranslated gems by John Wadsworth practice as a path of personal awakening. It is both a , audiences because of the way it combines the sacred $26.99 paper. Orion. 274 pages the future of their children and grandchildren in an firsthand account of mystic initiation and a revelation tual practice is not just for ourselves, from Rumi’s vast oeuvre—Brad Gooch and Maryam Turning The Wheel of Your Zodiac Soul is the brand new ap- and the sensual, describing divine love in rapturously age of ecological collapse. of the Divine Feminine in an age of patriarchal mad- our own journey, but for life itself. It Mortaz aim to achieve greater fidelity to the originals proach and twelve-stage program from leading astrologer, human terms. But this Lady barely even referred to the Church and ness—erudite, irreverent, and wise. For readers weary steps back to reclaim the wisdom of while still allowing Rumi’s lyric exuberance to shine. John Wadsworth. Teaching you how to its proscriptions. She spoke of the miraculous power of institutional dogma, hungry for a woke spirituality our ancestors, including the Original use the Zodiac as a path to wholeness, My friend was looking at the ground. Within love is the alchemy of sunrise, of the rosary to transform lives and heal the planet, capable of uniting a divided world, The Way of the Rose Instructions of Indigenous peoples— John’s method will reveal to you “the Meaning to say, Be like the ground, Within a cloud, a hundred thousand bolts of lightning. revealing the secrets she had hidden within the rosa- is manna from heaven.” —Mark Matousek, author of how we need to get along with all of revelation of you in the totality of who humble and wordless. Within me is an ocean of his splendor. ry’s prayers and mysteries—secrets of a past age when Mother of the Unseen World creation—and relates these teachings you are.” I bowed and kissed the ground. Within him, all creation is drowning. forests were the only cathedrals and people wove “rose “This is a universal story of love, a huge-hearted to the need of our present time. With Drawing on over two thousand years garlands” for a Mother whose loving presence was as invitation to step up and into the field of the sacred our ecosystem in crisis and our culture of astrological tradition, John presents THE ILLUMINATED HAFIZ East, and why his sublime words of light con- close as the ground beneath their feet. She told Strand feminine.” —Mirabai Starr, author of Wild Mercy increasingly divisive, it suggests ways in which the energy the zodiac soul using a wheel analogy: and transformative potential of our spiritual nature can Love Poems for the tinue to grow in popularity in the West and and Finn: “Answers a collective need to help us discover the it is a wheel that is supposed to turn, be applied to these critical issues, and reconnects us with a Journey to Light throughout the world. empowering and miraculous non-denominational spir- but will inevitably get stuck and falter The rosary is My body, spiritual understanding of the living Earth. by Hafiz, via Michael & Saliha Green and My body is the body of the world. itual practice of prayer.” —Sandra Ingerman, author There is this matter during the course of life’s many chal- The simple premise of this book is that there is a vital $38.99, cloth. Sounds True. Your body is one with that body. of Soul Retrieval and The Book of Ceremony 160 pages, 8x10, colour illustrations of the light in my eyes. lenges—whether these be around personal relationships, need to shift our collective culture from a story of sepa- Rarely do we encounter poetry that ig- financial issues, health, career pressures or a low sense of ration and exploitation into a new story of living oneness, If you want to know the Friend, A THEOLOGY OF LOVE nites and intoxicates the soul. Few poets don’t expect elegant arguments! self-worth. John reassuringly shows that these challenges the fallen state of the human condition, not and that spiritual practice, and the love and light it gener- Reimagining Christianity Through have even done so as brilliantly as Hafiz of all have their place in the wheel, and that our underlying one of sin but of oblivion, leads us to experi- ates, have an essential part to play in this shift. Demand a blessing A Course in Miracles Shirax. The Illuminated Hafiz is a celebration fears and self-defeating behaviour patterns driving them ence the world as flawed and problematic— from one who gives you joy. by Richard Smoley This is a time of transition in which the new ways are of how even now, seven centuries after his death, this can all be addressed and compassionately transformed. not wholly evil, but not wholly good. —Hafiz (tr. Barks) $23.99, paper. Inner Traditions. not yet fully formed. Instead this book outlines some of Persian mystic remains one of the most beloved poets With John’s assistance, you will learn to identify where 240 pages, b/w illustrations Citing philosophical wisdom from Kant, the foundations, the patterns that are developing in the in the world. Come, raise a cup! Join with Hafiz and his incom- the wheel gets stuck in your own life and get it turning In the West, theology has almost always Blake, Jung, and Gurdjieff, alongside cogni- inner and outer worlds, and the part we have to play The Illuminated Hafiz presents selections from the parable love poems in a holy revel on the journey into again. Turning The Wheel of Your Zodiac Soul will offer you a meant Christian theology—a hodgepodge tive science, Smoley reveals how it is not the in their development. It points to some of the spiritual master’s alluring works as they’ve never been seen be- light. way of making significant changes, guiding you to manifest of beliefs that are hard to make sense of. world that is flawed, but the way we see the attitudes we have to leave behind and to others that we fore—merging translations from Coleman Barks, Rob- “In these fractious times when the beauty of Islam the life you were born to live. These beliefs, stated baldly, are nonsen- world. Sharing key teachings from A Course should cultivate. It also describes some of the dangers ert Bly, Omid Safi, and other mystics and scholars with has been obscured by a haze of misunderstanding, “The depth of John Wadsworth’s experiential knowl- sical. Millions of people are realizing this in Miracles, he shows that our fear-based and difficulties of this time of transition, the fault lines of evocative art by Michael and Saliha Green. Magical. this collection lifts a lineage of loving-kindness, pas- edge shines through this book. It is so refreshing to find and losing their faith. The time has come mind-sets—often filled with anxiety, suffer- our culture and the vast forces colliding beneath them. Following in the tradition of The Illuminated Rumi, sionate devotion and perfected wisdom back into the the zodiac signs delineated in the old way, as a process of to reenvision Christian theology without contradictory ing, and shame—lead us to feel separated Its intent is to expand our perception of what is spiritu- this inspiring collection also contains short commen- light. The poems of Hafiz, exquisitely translated here alchemical transformation and soul-growth rather than teachings laced with fear. It is time for a theology of from God when, in fact, we are all extensions of a God al life, so that we can respond to the real need of the taries on Hafiz and the significance of his work, as well and illuminated with the transformative power of Per- mere indications of ‘character.’ This practical format and love and miracles. of infinite love and light. present time. as a glossary explaining his imagery and subtle use of sian calligraphy and luscious imagery, are rooted in an John’s deft touch with language gently leads the reader Offering a path to help you regenerate from the fall- Richard Smoley reframes Christian theology using language. ancient and yet perennial spiritual garden, offering through profound self-enquiry into enlightenment. Liter- en state and see the real spiritual world and loving God “The call of the soul in our time is to become loving logical, consistent, and easy-to-understand teachings of A contemporary take on classical illuminated man- a luminous remedy to the aching heart of humanity. ally shining a light into the parts of our being rarely ap- that lies behind it, the author provides ways for each partners with our world in manifesting the potentials of unconditional love and forgiveness. He draws inspira- uscripts, The Illuminated Hafiz reveals why Hafiz’s verse Highly recommended.” —Mirabai Starr, author of proached before.” —Judy Hall, author of The Crystal Bible of us to craft our own self-consistent theology. He also blessing and wholeness innately within us and within the tion not only from the Bible, but also from Hinduism, endures as timeless spiritual guidance in the Middle Wild Mercy Buddhism, Gnosticism, and from esoteric and mystical lays out a vision for the future of spirituality, a path Earth. In this wonderful book, Llewellyn eloquently shows teachings, such as A Course in Miracles and the Sefer Yet- for present-day religion to transform into something us that we each have within us the power to answer this TAROT FOR YOUR SELF zirah, the oldest known Kabbalistic text. He explains how higher and more universal. call and embody this partnership. In a time when we are A Workbook for the Inward Journey Safi brings together for the first time the passages of the beset with fear and divisiveness, he offers a vision of whole- Astrology, Tarot & Divination (35th Anniversary Edition) JOSEPH AND THE WAY ries of Western culture. The engrossing tale ness and healing, hope and empowerment. It is definitely Qu’ran sought by the Muslim sages, the mystical sayings of the Prophet, and the teachings of the path of Divine love. by Mary Greer OF FORGIVENESS that he has created will capture the hearts a book whose time has come.” —David Spangler $35.95, paper. Weiser. Accurately and sensitively translated by leading scholar of EXPERIMENTS AND EXPERIENCE WITH ASTROLOGY A Biblical Tale Retold and minds of modern readers and show Among the other books by Llewellyn are Spiritual Ecolo- Reflections on Methods & Meaning 302 pages, 7x9, b/w illustrations, French flaps Islam Omid Safi,the writings of Jalal alDin Rumi can now by Stephen Mitchell them that this ancient story can still chal- gy: The Cry of the Earth and Spiritual Ecology: Ten Prac-tices “Deciding to work with the Tarot is like embarking on a be read alongside passages by Kharaqani, Attar, Hafez of by Stephen Arroyo $29.99, cloth. Picador. 254 pages lenge, delight, and astonish. to Awaken the Sacred in Everyday Life. $17.95, paper. Paulist. 112 pages, illus. long, inward journey.” This tarot classic by Mary K. Greer Shiraz, Abu Saide Abi lKhayr, and other key Muslim mys- Stephen Mitchell’s gift is to breathe new In this collection of strikingly original material, numer- was the first book to promote reading In the Joseph story we can see the enlight- tics. For the millions of readers whose lives have been life into ancient classics, which he’s done ous practical as well as philosophical issues are explored. the cards not just for others but for ened mind in action, the mind in harmony touched by Rumi’s poetry, here is a chance to see the Ara- with the Tao, the Gita, the Odyssey, Rilke, RADICAL LOVE In an in-depth, wide-ranging interview your own insight, revolutionizing tar- with the way things are, after the deadly bic and Persian traditions that produced him. Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition appearing in book form for the first ot through a combined emphasis on and many other books. In Joseph and the Way tricks of the ego have been met with under- translated & edited by Omid Safi time, Stephen Arroyo answers ques- self-teaching techniques and personal of Forgiveness, he offers us his riveting nov- standing. Joseph realizes that there is a vast, How can spring flowers grow $27.95, paper. Yale. 288 pages growth. elistic version of the Biblical tale in which on stones? tions about his early years in astrology, compassionate intelligence always at work This stunning collection showcases the love poetry and Jacob’s favorite son is sold into slavery and Be soft like the soil how he came to write some of his clas- Tarot for Your Self, originally pub- beneath the surface of the apparent. —from mystical teachings at the heart of the Islamic tradition in eventually becomes viceroy of Egypt. Tolstoy called it So colorful roses grow inside sic works, and his views on various cen- lished in 1984, is a modern classic in the foreword accurate and poetic original transla- the most beautiful story in the world. What’s new here For years you’ve had a heart of stone tral issues in astrology’s current prac- its field. Teaching the practice of read- tions. is the lyrical, witty, vivid prose, informed by a wisdom “How do you honestly and deeply ‘interpret’ a dream? Try for a while being tice and potential future development. ing the cards for your own insight, it that brings fresh insight to this foundational legend By dreaming it onwards. How do you honestly and At a time when the association of soft as soil. In another chapter, he provides con- also shows you exactly how to do so. This new edition com- of betrayal and all-embracing forgiveness. Mitchell’s deeply read a story from the Bible? By telling it on- Islam with violence dominates head- —Rumi cise new observations and guidelines prehensively links many areas: journal writing, mythology, retelling, which reads like a postmodern novel, inter- wards, again and again, with a reverent imagination. lines, this beautiful collection offers that provide more insightful ways of psychology, relationships, astrology, poetry, art, and meta- weaves the narrative with brief meditations that, with Stephen Mitchell has beautifully reimagined the Bibli- us a chance to see a radically different understanding many factors in both individual birth charts physics—all explored and integrated with the Tarot. their Zen surprises, expand the narrative and illumi- cal story of Joseph with an enhanced retelling in exqui- face of the Islamic tradition. It traces a and chart comparisons. Tarot for Your Self uses meditations, rituals, spreads, man- nate its main themes. site language and with subtle insight. You won’t find a soaring, poetic, popular tradition that In the other sections of this book, he discusses what dalas, visualizations, dialogues, charts, affirmations, and By stepping inside the minds of Joseph and the other more moving, inspiring and enlightening book on the celebrates love for both humanity and astrology can contribute to psychology, how to understand other activities to help you establish your own relationship characters, Mitchell reanimates one of the central sto Bible.” —Thomas Moore, author of Ageless Soul the Divine as the ultimate path leading the Ascendant, and possible explanations of the powerful with the archetypes embodied in the cards. It can be used humanity back to God. effects of planetary transit cycles. And importantly, this is with any of the Tarot decks available today.
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 36 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 37 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ CHRISTIAN & SUFI WISDOM ♦ ♦ RUMI, ASTROLOGY & THE TAROT ♦ sages through the ages into a cohesive and fruitful brew the only book currently available that describes and ex- of lessons that speak directly to the deepest depths of our plores his unique theory of “Subtones” as an incisive, psy- Christ: Loving, Praying, Forgiving spirits. … [His] treatise of the Torah raises the decibels Rumi & Hafiz: Poets of Light chologically revealing method of achieving greater depth of her voice so that all souls, regardless of their external in understanding any birth chart. In short, utilizing “Sub- THE WAY OF THE ROSE What cause could there be for fear? identities, can hear her message and experience her mag- RUMI: UNSEEN POEMS Meaning to say, I am like the ground, tones” is a method of synthesizing the major chart factors The Radical Path of the Divine ic.” —from the foreword by Rabbi Gershon Winkler by Rumi, translated by Brad drunk and amazed. in any person’s chart in a simple, quick way that people Feminine Hidden in the Rosary Weaving together their own remarkable Gooch & Maryam Mortaz at any level of astrological knowledge can easily learn and However, a number of Rumi’s English by Clark Strand & Perdita Finn story of how they came to the rosary, their $19.95, cloth. Knopf. 224 pages reliably use. $36.00, cloth. Random House. 320 pages discoveries about the eco-feminist wisdom translators over the past century were not Sufism & Rumi This collection of never-before-translated Among Arroyo’s other books are Stephen Arroyo’s Chart What happens when a former Zen Bud- at the heart of this ancient devotion, and the speakers of Persian and they based their poems by the widely beloved medieval Per- Interpretation Handbook and Astrology, Karma & Transfor- dhist monk and his feminist wife experi- life-changing revelations of the Lady herself, INCLUDING THE EARTH IN OUR PRAYERS sometimes very free interpretations on ear- sian poet Rumi shines. mation. ence an apparition of the Virgin Mary? the authors reveal an ancestral path—avail- A Global Dimension to Spiritual Practice lier translations. With Western audiences in Rumi (1207-1273) was trained in Su- When a vision of a mysterious “Lady” invit- able to everyone, religious or not—that re- by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee mind, translators also tended to tone down ed Clark Strand and Perdita Finn to pray turns us to the powerful healing rhythms of $22.95, paper. Golden Sufi. 132 pages fism—a mystic tradition within Islam—and or leave out elements of Persian culture and the rosary, not only were they disinterested This is a revised edition of a book by revered Sufi teacher founded the Sufi order known to us as the of Islam in Rumi’s work, and hundreds of YOUR ZODIAC SOUL the natural world. Working with the twelve zodiac gateways in becoming Catholic, they were finished Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee called Awakening the World. Whirling Dervishes, who use dance and the prolific poet’s works were never made “This extraordinary testament to the power to create balance, happiness & wholeness with institutional religion altogether. Their of the rosary offers a radical revisioning of this ancient Including the Earth in Our Prayers tells music as part of their spiritual devotion. Rumi’s poet- available to English speakers at all. In this new transla- main spiritual concerns were the fate of the planet and a story of love and prayer, how spiri- ry has long been popular with contemporary Western tion— composed almost entirely of untranslated gems by John Wadsworth practice as a path of personal awakening. It is both a , audiences because of the way it combines the sacred $26.99 paper. Orion. 274 pages the future of their children and grandchildren in an firsthand account of mystic initiation and a revelation tual practice is not just for ourselves, from Rumi’s vast oeuvre—Brad Gooch and Maryam Turning The Wheel of Your Zodiac Soul is the brand new ap- and the sensual, describing divine love in rapturously age of ecological collapse. of the Divine Feminine in an age of patriarchal mad- our own journey, but for life itself. It Mortaz aim to achieve greater fidelity to the originals proach and twelve-stage program from leading astrologer, human terms. But this Lady barely even referred to the Church and ness—erudite, irreverent, and wise. For readers weary steps back to reclaim the wisdom of while still allowing Rumi’s lyric exuberance to shine. John Wadsworth. Teaching you how to its proscriptions. She spoke of the miraculous power of institutional dogma, hungry for a woke spirituality our ancestors, including the Original use the Zodiac as a path to wholeness, My friend was looking at the ground. Within love is the alchemy of sunrise, of the rosary to transform lives and heal the planet, capable of uniting a divided world, The Way of the Rose Instructions of Indigenous peoples— John’s method will reveal to you “the Meaning to say, Be like the ground, Within a cloud, a hundred thousand bolts of lightning. revealing the secrets she had hidden within the rosa- is manna from heaven.” —Mark Matousek, author of how we need to get along with all of revelation of you in the totality of who humble and wordless. Within me is an ocean of his splendor. ry’s prayers and mysteries—secrets of a past age when Mother of the Unseen World creation—and relates these teachings you are.” I bowed and kissed the ground. Within him, all creation is drowning. forests were the only cathedrals and people wove “rose “This is a universal story of love, a huge-hearted to the need of our present time. With Drawing on over two thousand years garlands” for a Mother whose loving presence was as invitation to step up and into the field of the sacred our ecosystem in crisis and our culture of astrological tradition, John presents THE ILLUMINATED HAFIZ East, and why his sublime words of light con- close as the ground beneath their feet. She told Strand feminine.” —Mirabai Starr, author of Wild Mercy increasingly divisive, it suggests ways in which the energy the zodiac soul using a wheel analogy: and transformative potential of our spiritual nature can Love Poems for the tinue to grow in popularity in the West and and Finn: “Answers a collective need to help us discover the it is a wheel that is supposed to turn, be applied to these critical issues, and reconnects us with a Journey to Light throughout the world. empowering and miraculous non-denominational spir- but will inevitably get stuck and falter The rosary is My body, spiritual understanding of the living Earth. by Hafiz, via Michael & Saliha Green and My body is the body of the world. itual practice of prayer.” —Sandra Ingerman, author There is this matter during the course of life’s many chal- The simple premise of this book is that there is a vital $38.99, cloth. Sounds True. Your body is one with that body. of Soul Retrieval and The Book of Ceremony 160 pages, 8x10, colour illustrations of the light in my eyes. lenges—whether these be around personal relationships, need to shift our collective culture from a story of sepa- Rarely do we encounter poetry that ig- financial issues, health, career pressures or a low sense of ration and exploitation into a new story of living oneness, If you want to know the Friend, A THEOLOGY OF LOVE nites and intoxicates the soul. Few poets don’t expect elegant arguments! self-worth. John reassuringly shows that these challenges the fallen state of the human condition, not and that spiritual practice, and the love and light it gener- Reimagining Christianity Through have even done so as brilliantly as Hafiz of all have their place in the wheel, and that our underlying one of sin but of oblivion, leads us to experi- ates, have an essential part to play in this shift. Demand a blessing A Course in Miracles Shirax. The Illuminated Hafiz is a celebration fears and self-defeating behaviour patterns driving them ence the world as flawed and problematic— from one who gives you joy. by Richard Smoley This is a time of transition in which the new ways are of how even now, seven centuries after his death, this can all be addressed and compassionately transformed. not wholly evil, but not wholly good. —Hafiz (tr. Barks) $23.99, paper. Inner Traditions. not yet fully formed. Instead this book outlines some of Persian mystic remains one of the most beloved poets With John’s assistance, you will learn to identify where 240 pages, b/w illustrations Citing philosophical wisdom from Kant, the foundations, the patterns that are developing in the in the world. Come, raise a cup! Join with Hafiz and his incom- the wheel gets stuck in your own life and get it turning In the West, theology has almost always Blake, Jung, and Gurdjieff, alongside cogni- inner and outer worlds, and the part we have to play The Illuminated Hafiz presents selections from the parable love poems in a holy revel on the journey into again. Turning The Wheel of Your Zodiac Soul will offer you a meant Christian theology—a hodgepodge tive science, Smoley reveals how it is not the in their development. It points to some of the spiritual master’s alluring works as they’ve never been seen be- light. way of making significant changes, guiding you to manifest of beliefs that are hard to make sense of. world that is flawed, but the way we see the attitudes we have to leave behind and to others that we fore—merging translations from Coleman Barks, Rob- “In these fractious times when the beauty of Islam the life you were born to live. These beliefs, stated baldly, are nonsen- world. Sharing key teachings from A Course should cultivate. It also describes some of the dangers ert Bly, Omid Safi, and other mystics and scholars with has been obscured by a haze of misunderstanding, “The depth of John Wadsworth’s experiential knowl- sical. Millions of people are realizing this in Miracles, he shows that our fear-based and difficulties of this time of transition, the fault lines of evocative art by Michael and Saliha Green. Magical. this collection lifts a lineage of loving-kindness, pas- edge shines through this book. It is so refreshing to find and losing their faith. The time has come mind-sets—often filled with anxiety, suffer- our culture and the vast forces colliding beneath them. Following in the tradition of The Illuminated Rumi, sionate devotion and perfected wisdom back into the the zodiac signs delineated in the old way, as a process of to reenvision Christian theology without contradictory ing, and shame—lead us to feel separated Its intent is to expand our perception of what is spiritu- this inspiring collection also contains short commen- light. The poems of Hafiz, exquisitely translated here alchemical transformation and soul-growth rather than teachings laced with fear. It is time for a theology of from God when, in fact, we are all extensions of a God al life, so that we can respond to the real need of the taries on Hafiz and the significance of his work, as well and illuminated with the transformative power of Per- mere indications of ‘character.’ This practical format and love and miracles. of infinite love and light. present time. as a glossary explaining his imagery and subtle use of sian calligraphy and luscious imagery, are rooted in an John’s deft touch with language gently leads the reader Offering a path to help you regenerate from the fall- Richard Smoley reframes Christian theology using language. ancient and yet perennial spiritual garden, offering through profound self-enquiry into enlightenment. Liter- en state and see the real spiritual world and loving God “The call of the soul in our time is to become loving logical, consistent, and easy-to-understand teachings of A contemporary take on classical illuminated man- a luminous remedy to the aching heart of humanity. ally shining a light into the parts of our being rarely ap- that lies behind it, the author provides ways for each partners with our world in manifesting the potentials of unconditional love and forgiveness. He draws inspira- uscripts, The Illuminated Hafiz reveals why Hafiz’s verse Highly recommended.” —Mirabai Starr, author of proached before.” —Judy Hall, author of The Crystal Bible of us to craft our own self-consistent theology. He also blessing and wholeness innately within us and within the tion not only from the Bible, but also from Hinduism, endures as timeless spiritual guidance in the Middle Wild Mercy Buddhism, Gnosticism, and from esoteric and mystical lays out a vision for the future of spirituality, a path Earth. In this wonderful book, Llewellyn eloquently shows teachings, such as A Course in Miracles and the Sefer Yet- for present-day religion to transform into something us that we each have within us the power to answer this TAROT FOR YOUR SELF zirah, the oldest known Kabbalistic text. He explains how higher and more universal. call and embody this partnership. In a time when we are A Workbook for the Inward Journey Safi brings together for the first time the passages of the beset with fear and divisiveness, he offers a vision of whole- Astrology, Tarot & Divination (35th Anniversary Edition) JOSEPH AND THE WAY ries of Western culture. The engrossing tale ness and healing, hope and empowerment. It is definitely Qu’ran sought by the Muslim sages, the mystical sayings of the Prophet, and the teachings of the path of Divine love. by Mary Greer OF FORGIVENESS that he has created will capture the hearts a book whose time has come.” —David Spangler $35.95, paper. Weiser. Accurately and sensitively translated by leading scholar of EXPERIMENTS AND EXPERIENCE WITH ASTROLOGY A Biblical Tale Retold and minds of modern readers and show Among the other books by Llewellyn are Spiritual Ecolo- Reflections on Methods & Meaning 302 pages, 7x9, b/w illustrations, French flaps Islam Omid Safi,the writings of Jalal alDin Rumi can now by Stephen Mitchell them that this ancient story can still chal- gy: The Cry of the Earth and Spiritual Ecology: Ten Prac-tices “Deciding to work with the Tarot is like embarking on a be read alongside passages by Kharaqani, Attar, Hafez of by Stephen Arroyo $29.99, cloth. Picador. 254 pages lenge, delight, and astonish. to Awaken the Sacred in Everyday Life. $17.95, paper. Paulist. 112 pages, illus. long, inward journey.” This tarot classic by Mary K. Greer Shiraz, Abu Saide Abi lKhayr, and other key Muslim mys- Stephen Mitchell’s gift is to breathe new In this collection of strikingly original material, numer- was the first book to promote reading In the Joseph story we can see the enlight- tics. For the millions of readers whose lives have been life into ancient classics, which he’s done ous practical as well as philosophical issues are explored. the cards not just for others but for ened mind in action, the mind in harmony touched by Rumi’s poetry, here is a chance to see the Ara- with the Tao, the Gita, the Odyssey, Rilke, RADICAL LOVE In an in-depth, wide-ranging interview your own insight, revolutionizing tar- with the way things are, after the deadly bic and Persian traditions that produced him. Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition appearing in book form for the first ot through a combined emphasis on and many other books. In Joseph and the Way tricks of the ego have been met with under- translated & edited by Omid Safi time, Stephen Arroyo answers ques- self-teaching techniques and personal of Forgiveness, he offers us his riveting nov- standing. Joseph realizes that there is a vast, How can spring flowers grow $27.95, paper. Yale. 288 pages growth. elistic version of the Biblical tale in which on stones? tions about his early years in astrology, compassionate intelligence always at work This stunning collection showcases the love poetry and Jacob’s favorite son is sold into slavery and Be soft like the soil how he came to write some of his clas- Tarot for Your Self, originally pub- beneath the surface of the apparent. —from mystical teachings at the heart of the Islamic tradition in eventually becomes viceroy of Egypt. Tolstoy called it So colorful roses grow inside sic works, and his views on various cen- lished in 1984, is a modern classic in the foreword accurate and poetic original transla- the most beautiful story in the world. What’s new here For years you’ve had a heart of stone tral issues in astrology’s current prac- its field. Teaching the practice of read- tions. is the lyrical, witty, vivid prose, informed by a wisdom “How do you honestly and deeply ‘interpret’ a dream? Try for a while being tice and potential future development. ing the cards for your own insight, it that brings fresh insight to this foundational legend By dreaming it onwards. How do you honestly and At a time when the association of soft as soil. In another chapter, he provides con- also shows you exactly how to do so. This new edition com- of betrayal and all-embracing forgiveness. Mitchell’s deeply read a story from the Bible? By telling it on- Islam with violence dominates head- —Rumi cise new observations and guidelines prehensively links many areas: journal writing, mythology, retelling, which reads like a postmodern novel, inter- wards, again and again, with a reverent imagination. lines, this beautiful collection offers that provide more insightful ways of psychology, relationships, astrology, poetry, art, and meta- weaves the narrative with brief meditations that, with Stephen Mitchell has beautifully reimagined the Bibli- us a chance to see a radically different understanding many factors in both individual birth charts physics—all explored and integrated with the Tarot. their Zen surprises, expand the narrative and illumi- cal story of Joseph with an enhanced retelling in exqui- face of the Islamic tradition. It traces a and chart comparisons. Tarot for Your Self uses meditations, rituals, spreads, man- nate its main themes. site language and with subtle insight. You won’t find a soaring, poetic, popular tradition that In the other sections of this book, he discusses what dalas, visualizations, dialogues, charts, affirmations, and By stepping inside the minds of Joseph and the other more moving, inspiring and enlightening book on the celebrates love for both humanity and astrology can contribute to psychology, how to understand other activities to help you establish your own relationship characters, Mitchell reanimates one of the central sto Bible.” —Thomas Moore, author of Ageless Soul the Divine as the ultimate path leading the Ascendant, and possible explanations of the powerful with the archetypes embodied in the cards. It can be used humanity back to God. effects of planetary transit cycles. And importantly, this is with any of the Tarot decks available today.
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 36 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 37 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ TAROT & ORACLES ♦ ♦ METAPHYSICS & THE SOUL ♦
Tarot for Your Self is a tool for achieving self-knowl- Two sets of cards make up the Oracle: THE GREATER AND LESSER WORLDS planets, stars, and subtle and divine beings and the mi-cro- edge. It is de-signed to actually teach Tarot, rather than 1. Divine Ancestor Cards: these eight OF ROBERT FLUDD cosm of the human being and its creative activities. He New Tarot & Oracle Decks merely explain it, and to help you apply Tarot to your cards represent the ancestors from Macrocosm, Microcosm, and Medicine shows how Fludd’s two worlds—the macrocosm and the real-life situations as a practical resource. It is intended whom everyone alive is descended— by Joscelyn Godwin microcosm—along with Paracelsus’s medical principles THE WILD UNKNOWN ARCHETYPES The Self, The Place, The Tool, and The Initia- to serve both beginning students and advanced prac- the matriarch (goddess) and patriarch $49.99, cloth. Inner Traditions. and the works of Hermes Trismegistus provided the foun- DECK & GUIDEBOOK tion. Each archetype has been carefully select- titioners by introducing a variety of approaches to the (god) archetypes whom we all recog- 272 pages, 8x11, 201 b/w illustrations dation for his search for the cause and cure of all diseases. by Kim Krans Tarot… nise. One of the last Renaissance men, Robert Fludd (1574- The more than 200 illustrations in the book represent the $ , ed for its symbolic potency and the lesson at 49.99 cards. HarperCollins. 1637) was one of the great minds of the early modern whole corpus of Fludd’s iconography, each one accompa- 79 circular colour cards + guidebook the core of its nature, such as The Poet, repre- Always remember that this is a workbook: don’t just 2. Clan Cards: these 32 cards repre- period. A physician by profession, nied by Godwin’s expert commentary and explanation. In this original, the creator of The Wild sentative of deep emotional creativity and the read the exercises—do them, and write down your sent the circle of Common Ancestors, he was also a Christian Hermetist, a Unknown Tarot takes seekers on a journey of drive to find our truth, and The Resting Place, results. who stand behind our more recent Sharing many passages translated for the first time from symbolic of a pause on our journey and the forebears and hold a huge collective of wisdom. Rosicrucian, an alchemist, astrologer, Fludd’s Latin, allowing him to speak for himself, Godwin self-discovery deep into the collective uncon- This edition features expanded information on the need to seek replenishment. There are four clans: Truth, Honour, Sovereignty and musician, and inventor. His drive to explores Fludd’s thoughts on cosmic harmonies, divina- scious. Kim Krans illuminates the revelatory power of Minor Arcana; reversed card meanings for all 78 cards; Accompanying the deck is a 200-page hand-lettered, Wisdom, each one based on a category of Celtic society encompass the whole of human knowl- tion, the kabbalah, astrology, geomancy, and the rapport archetypes, the ancient, universal symbols that have a history-based appendix on the latest research and dis- fully illustrated guidebook written and designed by (farmers, warriors, nobles and artists/craftspeople). edge—from music to alchemy, from between the multiple levels of existence. He also analyzes endured across time and cultures and reside deep in coveries; information on your Shadow/Teacher cards; Krans, which details the meaning behind each card palmistry to fortification—resulted in Fludd’s writings in defense of alchemy and the Rosicru- our shared psyche. Illustrated in her unmistakable Wild and methods you can use to guide another personal You can draw cards in different ways: a single card for and offers clear, grounded explanations of the many a series of books remarkable for their cians. Unknown style, an emotionally evocative combination through their own Tarot reading. immediate guidance, or spreads of between three and of elegant line art and lush watercolor painting, The spreads, practices, and concepts that power the Arche- eight cards for a more in-depth reading (these are cov- hundreds of engravings, a body of An essential reference for scholars of Renaissance think- Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook fosters a types deck. I predict this book will become your treasured com- ered in detail in the guidebook). The oracle given by each work recognized as the first example of a fully-illustrated ers, traditional cosmology, metaphysics, and the Western profound understanding of our complex personalities, A beautiful and inclusive tool for self-exploration, panion and guide to using the Tarot to navigate the joys of the Clan Cards enables you to make decisions, navigate encyclopedia. esoteric tradition, this book offers intimate access to behaviors, and tendencies. The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook is sure and difficulties found along your life path. challenging situations and follow your highest path, while In this in-depth, highly illustrated reference, scholar Fludd’s worlds and gives one a feel for an epoch in which The Wild Unknown Archetypes deck includes 78 gor- to enchant readers drawn to personal study, symbolo- the questions posed by the Divine Ancestors question your and linguist Joscelyn Godwin explains Fludd’s theories on magic, science, philosophy, spirituality, and imagination “Tarot for Your Self was ground-breaking when this geous circular oracle cards divided into four suits: gy, and lore. attitude to the issue you’re asking about and help you to the correspondence between the macrocosm of elements, could still cohabit and harmonize within a single mind. book was first published and is still radically significant understand your own deeper motives. These ancestor today.” - Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot cards are also perfect for approaching problems within a YGGDRASIL family or social group, including those passed down from most important characters and symbols of Norse Divination Cards our recent ancestors as well as those generated in the cur- the Eddas, the ancient writings of the Norse. by Haukur Halldorsson & G. Hauksdot TAROT AND THE ARCHETYPAL JOURNEY rent era. Soul Perceptions $ , These cards, along with the convenient guide- 44.99 cards. Llewellyn. The Jungian Path from Darkness to Light Celtic tradition is an enduring source of cultural and 81-card deck & 216-page guidebook book, are designed to be used for divination, DEVELOPING SUPERSENSIBLE by Sallie Nichols spiritual inspiration for many, making a bridge to the ies include acquisition by birth (genetic), en- Based on the fascinating mythology of the guidance, and spiritual connection. Created , PERCEPTION $38.95 paper. Weiser. 398 pages, illus. wisdom of our ancestral heritage, whatever our origins. theogens, mantra and prayer, effort and ex- Nordic traditions, this 81-card divination by one of the greatest living authorities on In this new edition of the classic work on Tarot and Knowledge of the Higher Worlds through Throughout, Caitlín has been inspired by rich stories ercise, and Samadhi--equated by many with deck brings the stories and characters of Nordic spirituality, these cards are a welcome Jungian symbolism, Sallie Nichols demonstrates how Entheogens, Prayer, & Nondual Awareness of Celtic mythology and legend, which help express the nondual awareness. Adding another dimen- ancient Scandinavia to life. Artist Haukur addition to those who desire a deeper rela- to approach any Tarot deck via the by Shelli Renee Joye meaning of each card. sion to Steiner’s methods, the author shows “Hawk” Halldorsson’s intricate pen and ink tionship with Odin, Freyja, and the rest of the $27.50, cloth. Inner Traditions. archetypes and Jung’s methods of how these steps are powerfully aligned with drawings are powerful representations of the Nordic pantheon. word association, active imagination, 180 pages, b/w illustrations According to philosopher Rudolf Stei- 4th-century South Indian sage Patajali’s and dialogue. Nichols explores sym- Metaphysics & Philosophy ner (1861-1925), there exists within every teachings in the Yoga Sutra. bolic meanings relevant to everyone human being the potential for developing The author explores how to develop what THE LIGHT SEER’S TAROT and lessons regarding the human A 78-Card Deck & Guidebook types and symbols in a bohemian, contempo- PAST LIFE PERSPECTIVE supersensory powers and, with these powers you have acquired through imaginative, ac- condition, psychological states, and Discovering Your True Nature rary style, The Light Seer’s Tarot expresses the New in activated, the ability to awaken the higher tive, or intuitive thinking, as well as how to by Chris-Anne attitudes that can lead to personal in- Across Multiple Lifetimes Paperback $33.99, cards. Hay House. light and dark sides of your nature and teach- self and attain knowledge of non-physi- learn through inner guidance and how to sight. First published nearly 40 years by Aann Barham 78 colour cards in a box es the lessons that can be learned from both. cal higher worlds. Steiner himself worked diligently transform knowledge gained from books into spiritual ago as Jung and Tarot, this edition in- $23.00, paper. Atria Books. 236 pages Successfully Kickstarted in 2018, this 78-card The expressive people and symbols depict- advancement. She also shares her own extraordinary cludes an in-depth new foreword by throughout his life to develop his faculties of supersen- tarot deck featuring a friendly “boho sun- ed on each of the 78 cards tell stories, ask A unique, insightful, and practical look into the enor- experiences of supersensory networks of conscious- Mary K. Greer, one of today’s trusted Tarot authorities. sible perception and, scattered throughout his many shine” aesthetic is a healing tool and guide to questions, and provide answers. This popular mous power of past life regression therapy to unlock a works, he describes methods by which to activate and ness. This highly innovative work presents a piercing inter- explore both the dark and light sides of our deck is an ideal companion to have beside healing pathway that can help you re- Connecting Steiner’s ideas to modern advances in pretation of the tarot in terms of Jungian psychology. operate these supersensory-cognitive systems. nature. you as you seek places in yourself and in your solve enduring personal issues, enrich quantum physics, psychedelic science, and conscious- Through analogies to the humanities, mythology, and Distilling techniques from Steiner’s more than 400 By reimagining the traditional tarot arche- life that are most in need of illumination. your life, and answer burning spiritual ness studies, Dr. Joye shows how each of us is capable the graphic arts, the significance of the cards is related published volumes, Shelli Renee Joye presents a prac- questions about your purpose on this of developing supersensible perception and expand- to personal growth and what Jung termed “individua- tical, modern approach to acquiring, cultivating, and earth. ing our awareness to connect with cosmic conscious- DREAMS OF GAIA TAROT (POCKET EDITION) tion.” The Major Arcana becomes a map of life, and the maintaining supersensible perception and developing be still. Learn to trust in your intuition. In this fascinating intimate glimpse higher consciousness. The five approaches she stud- ness. by Ravynne Phelan hero’s journey becomes something that each individual at past life regression therapy, licensed $32.95, cards. Llewellyn. By offering structure in the form of a major can relate to one’s personal life. therapist Ann Barham invites us into 78 colour cards + guidebook and minor arcana like that of past tarots, but “Sallie Nichols, in her profound investigation of the SOUL CONVERSATIONS and regression, indigenous medicine, and her office as she helps her clients A Medium Reveals How to Cultivate Your The philosophy of the Dreams of Gaia Tar- combining them with bold new archetypes, Tarot has performed an immense service. Her book en- energy exercises to help you align your ev- mine their unconscious memories for Intuition, Heal Your Heart, and Connect ot is simple: to seek, to feel, to grow, to heal. symbology, and meaningsmore suited to the riches and helps us to understand the awesome respon- eryday thoughts and actions with your deep- with the Divine This deck will strengthen your connection to present, the Dreams of Gaia Tarot allows for sibilities laid upon consciousness. She has done this not the key past life experiences that can est wisdom for a soul-centered life. Drawing your divine self, while helping you to identify a more personal, intimate, and effective sys- in an arid fashion but derived from her own experience provide specific guidance for their current situations. No by Austyn Wells on the author’s extensive training and ex- and heal past experiences that hold you back tem for using cards as a roadmap to navigate longer simply the stuff of new age practitioners, past life $24.95, paper. New Harbinger. 232 pages perience—including training in shamanism, of the Tarot and its strangely translucent lights. As a re- Soul Conversations reveals how you can from living to your fullest potential. Learn to your life path. Embark on this extraordinary regression therapy is a powerful tool that can improve your as well as years of working with other souls sult her book not only lives but quickens life in whomev- tap into your soul’s wisdom, connect with recognize when times of growth and change are ap- journey of undoing, of being, and becoming, and understanding of your personal challenges and deepen seeking similar illumination—this book will er it touches.” —Laurens van der Post the universe, and communicate with loved proaching, and face them with confidence and a sense be inspired by the knowledge that all that manifests your connection with the world around you. Barham de- help you: “This insightful text on the Tarot is an ideal tool to ones and guides in the spirit world. Draw- of anticipation. Learn when to take action, and when to in your future is born of choices you make today. mystifies this intriguing phenomenon, sharing her clients Explore the illusions and truths of self, help you relate to the voice of your archetypes as subtle ing on the author’s extensive training and ♦ patterns of power, well beyond old associations with for- astounding stories, each a clue to the profound influence and honour the oneness of dark and light the learnings and personalities of the past have on our be- experience, you’ll learn how to develop in- tune-telling.” —Caroline Myss tuition, cultivate your “soul senses,” and create a per- ♦ Discover the “soul senses” and how they THE ALCHEMICAL VISIONS TAROT ing today. connect you to universe and spirit world 78 Keys to Unlock Your photographer, filmmaker, and musician sonal spirituality that interweaves the invisible world As modern science and technology advance at over- Subconscious Mind whose artwork has been exhibited in 300 ex- with the everyday fabric of your life. ♦ Explore soul-to-soul communication with loved hibitions worldwide. His complex imagery THE ANCESTRAL ORACLE OF THE CELTS whelming rates, many of us crave the healing insights ones, animals, and spirit guides by Arthur Taussig Call on Your Ancestors for Guidance, Help and Healing and feelings of eternal love that survivors of near death We are all connected—to each other and to an $72.95, cards. Weiser. explores the theme of the Hero’s Journey ♦ Strengthen your connection to nature and with 78 colour cards + 192-page guidebook throughout the major and minor arcana and by Caitlin Matthews experiences frequently report. Through past life therapy, infinite intelligence that some call spirit, source, divine guidance An exquisite exploration of the dark, reveals often overlooked psychological im- $21.95, cards. Watkins. everyday people are able to experience prior lifetimes all universe, or God. To come to the understanding that 40 colour cards + 88-page guidebook ♦ Deepen your soul presence in self-care and rela- self-transformative power of the tarot ar- plications of many of the tarot archetypes. the way through their deaths, tapping into abiding spiritu- we are spiritual beings having a human experience, we tionships… and much more. By the renowned Celtic and shamanic expert Caitlín al truths and answering essential questions about human must reacquaint ourselves with our very essence, or chetypes from a world-renowned artist and Each card is presented as a key to cultivating “Through compelling stories of communication be- tarot enthusiast, this tarot deck and book self-awareness and self-realization. Matthews, this oracle uses the archetypes of the Celtic existence. soul. This book invites you to embark on that magical world to connect us to our ancestors, allowing us to con- yond the physical plane, descriptions of the energetic will help you plumb the depths of your soul, expose While the Alchemical Visions Tarot falls in the tradi- journey and explore the eternity of the universe within sult them for guidance and insight, and to respond to their tools available to us, thoughtful writing exercises, and the powerful even frightening aspects of the human tion of the Waite and Marseilles decks, it moves past each of us. questions to clarify our thinking. With an 88-page guide- illuminating guided meditations, Soul Conversations of- psyche, and teach you to cultivate self-realization. preconceived notions of race of and gender. It is a book and 40 cards (beautifully illustrated by Wil Kinghan) Written by spiritual medium Austyn Wells, Soul Conver- fers a unique curriculum for spiritual evolution that is Arthur Taussig, the creator of the Alchemical Visions deck that all serious tarot enthusiasts and spiritual embodying archetypes of the Celtic world, this fantastic sations is the first guide to offer practical tools based in both profound and simple in its clarity.” —Karen Wy- Tarot, is a renowned artist and polymath: a physicist, seekers will want to explore for themselves. interactive oracle offers a way of consulting and commu- grief counseling, spirit communication, hypnotherapy att, author of What Really Matters nicating with our ancestors, whatever our race or culture.
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 38 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 39 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ TAROT & ORACLES ♦ ♦ METAPHYSICS & THE SOUL ♦
Tarot for Your Self is a tool for achieving self-knowl- Two sets of cards make up the Oracle: THE GREATER AND LESSER WORLDS planets, stars, and subtle and divine beings and the mi-cro- edge. It is de-signed to actually teach Tarot, rather than 1. Divine Ancestor Cards: these eight OF ROBERT FLUDD cosm of the human being and its creative activities. He New Tarot & Oracle Decks merely explain it, and to help you apply Tarot to your cards represent the ancestors from Macrocosm, Microcosm, and Medicine shows how Fludd’s two worlds—the macrocosm and the real-life situations as a practical resource. It is intended whom everyone alive is descended— by Joscelyn Godwin microcosm—along with Paracelsus’s medical principles THE WILD UNKNOWN ARCHETYPES The Self, The Place, The Tool, and The Initia- to serve both beginning students and advanced prac- the matriarch (goddess) and patriarch $49.99, cloth. Inner Traditions. and the works of Hermes Trismegistus provided the foun- DECK & GUIDEBOOK tion. Each archetype has been carefully select- titioners by introducing a variety of approaches to the (god) archetypes whom we all recog- 272 pages, 8x11, 201 b/w illustrations dation for his search for the cause and cure of all diseases. by Kim Krans Tarot… nise. One of the last Renaissance men, Robert Fludd (1574- The more than 200 illustrations in the book represent the $ , ed for its symbolic potency and the lesson at 49.99 cards. HarperCollins. 1637) was one of the great minds of the early modern whole corpus of Fludd’s iconography, each one accompa- 79 circular colour cards + guidebook the core of its nature, such as The Poet, repre- Always remember that this is a workbook: don’t just 2. Clan Cards: these 32 cards repre- period. A physician by profession, nied by Godwin’s expert commentary and explanation. In this original, the creator of The Wild sentative of deep emotional creativity and the read the exercises—do them, and write down your sent the circle of Common Ancestors, he was also a Christian Hermetist, a Unknown Tarot takes seekers on a journey of drive to find our truth, and The Resting Place, results. who stand behind our more recent Sharing many passages translated for the first time from symbolic of a pause on our journey and the forebears and hold a huge collective of wisdom. Rosicrucian, an alchemist, astrologer, Fludd’s Latin, allowing him to speak for himself, Godwin self-discovery deep into the collective uncon- This edition features expanded information on the need to seek replenishment. There are four clans: Truth, Honour, Sovereignty and musician, and inventor. His drive to explores Fludd’s thoughts on cosmic harmonies, divina- scious. Kim Krans illuminates the revelatory power of Minor Arcana; reversed card meanings for all 78 cards; Accompanying the deck is a 200-page hand-lettered, Wisdom, each one based on a category of Celtic society encompass the whole of human knowl- tion, the kabbalah, astrology, geomancy, and the rapport archetypes, the ancient, universal symbols that have a history-based appendix on the latest research and dis- fully illustrated guidebook written and designed by (farmers, warriors, nobles and artists/craftspeople). edge—from music to alchemy, from between the multiple levels of existence. He also analyzes endured across time and cultures and reside deep in coveries; information on your Shadow/Teacher cards; Krans, which details the meaning behind each card palmistry to fortification—resulted in Fludd’s writings in defense of alchemy and the Rosicru- our shared psyche. Illustrated in her unmistakable Wild and methods you can use to guide another personal You can draw cards in different ways: a single card for and offers clear, grounded explanations of the many a series of books remarkable for their cians. Unknown style, an emotionally evocative combination through their own Tarot reading. immediate guidance, or spreads of between three and of elegant line art and lush watercolor painting, The spreads, practices, and concepts that power the Arche- eight cards for a more in-depth reading (these are cov- hundreds of engravings, a body of An essential reference for scholars of Renaissance think- Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook fosters a types deck. I predict this book will become your treasured com- ered in detail in the guidebook). The oracle given by each work recognized as the first example of a fully-illustrated ers, traditional cosmology, metaphysics, and the Western profound understanding of our complex personalities, A beautiful and inclusive tool for self-exploration, panion and guide to using the Tarot to navigate the joys of the Clan Cards enables you to make decisions, navigate encyclopedia. esoteric tradition, this book offers intimate access to behaviors, and tendencies. The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook is sure and difficulties found along your life path. challenging situations and follow your highest path, while In this in-depth, highly illustrated reference, scholar Fludd’s worlds and gives one a feel for an epoch in which The Wild Unknown Archetypes deck includes 78 gor- to enchant readers drawn to personal study, symbolo- the questions posed by the Divine Ancestors question your and linguist Joscelyn Godwin explains Fludd’s theories on magic, science, philosophy, spirituality, and imagination “Tarot for Your Self was ground-breaking when this geous circular oracle cards divided into four suits: gy, and lore. attitude to the issue you’re asking about and help you to the correspondence between the macrocosm of elements, could still cohabit and harmonize within a single mind. book was first published and is still radically significant understand your own deeper motives. These ancestor today.” - Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot cards are also perfect for approaching problems within a YGGDRASIL family or social group, including those passed down from most important characters and symbols of Norse Divination Cards our recent ancestors as well as those generated in the cur- the Eddas, the ancient writings of the Norse. by Haukur Halldorsson & G. Hauksdot TAROT AND THE ARCHETYPAL JOURNEY rent era. Soul Perceptions $ , These cards, along with the convenient guide- 44.99 cards. Llewellyn. The Jungian Path from Darkness to Light Celtic tradition is an enduring source of cultural and 81-card deck & 216-page guidebook book, are designed to be used for divination, DEVELOPING SUPERSENSIBLE by Sallie Nichols spiritual inspiration for many, making a bridge to the ies include acquisition by birth (genetic), en- Based on the fascinating mythology of the guidance, and spiritual connection. Created , PERCEPTION $38.95 paper. Weiser. 398 pages, illus. wisdom of our ancestral heritage, whatever our origins. theogens, mantra and prayer, effort and ex- Nordic traditions, this 81-card divination by one of the greatest living authorities on In this new edition of the classic work on Tarot and Knowledge of the Higher Worlds through Throughout, Caitlín has been inspired by rich stories ercise, and Samadhi--equated by many with deck brings the stories and characters of Nordic spirituality, these cards are a welcome Jungian symbolism, Sallie Nichols demonstrates how Entheogens, Prayer, & Nondual Awareness of Celtic mythology and legend, which help express the nondual awareness. Adding another dimen- ancient Scandinavia to life. Artist Haukur addition to those who desire a deeper rela- to approach any Tarot deck via the by Shelli Renee Joye meaning of each card. sion to Steiner’s methods, the author shows “Hawk” Halldorsson’s intricate pen and ink tionship with Odin, Freyja, and the rest of the $27.50, cloth. Inner Traditions. archetypes and Jung’s methods of how these steps are powerfully aligned with drawings are powerful representations of the Nordic pantheon. word association, active imagination, 180 pages, b/w illustrations According to philosopher Rudolf Stei- 4th-century South Indian sage Patajali’s and dialogue. Nichols explores sym- Metaphysics & Philosophy ner (1861-1925), there exists within every teachings in the Yoga Sutra. bolic meanings relevant to everyone human being the potential for developing The author explores how to develop what THE LIGHT SEER’S TAROT and lessons regarding the human A 78-Card Deck & Guidebook types and symbols in a bohemian, contempo- PAST LIFE PERSPECTIVE supersensory powers and, with these powers you have acquired through imaginative, ac- condition, psychological states, and Discovering Your True Nature rary style, The Light Seer’s Tarot expresses the New in activated, the ability to awaken the higher tive, or intuitive thinking, as well as how to by Chris-Anne attitudes that can lead to personal in- Across Multiple Lifetimes Paperback $33.99, cards. Hay House. light and dark sides of your nature and teach- self and attain knowledge of non-physi- learn through inner guidance and how to sight. First published nearly 40 years by Aann Barham 78 colour cards in a box es the lessons that can be learned from both. cal higher worlds. Steiner himself worked diligently transform knowledge gained from books into spiritual ago as Jung and Tarot, this edition in- $23.00, paper. Atria Books. 236 pages Successfully Kickstarted in 2018, this 78-card The expressive people and symbols depict- advancement. She also shares her own extraordinary cludes an in-depth new foreword by throughout his life to develop his faculties of supersen- tarot deck featuring a friendly “boho sun- ed on each of the 78 cards tell stories, ask A unique, insightful, and practical look into the enor- experiences of supersensory networks of conscious- Mary K. Greer, one of today’s trusted Tarot authorities. sible perception and, scattered throughout his many shine” aesthetic is a healing tool and guide to questions, and provide answers. This popular mous power of past life regression therapy to unlock a works, he describes methods by which to activate and ness. This highly innovative work presents a piercing inter- explore both the dark and light sides of our deck is an ideal companion to have beside healing pathway that can help you re- Connecting Steiner’s ideas to modern advances in pretation of the tarot in terms of Jungian psychology. operate these supersensory-cognitive systems. nature. you as you seek places in yourself and in your solve enduring personal issues, enrich quantum physics, psychedelic science, and conscious- Through analogies to the humanities, mythology, and Distilling techniques from Steiner’s more than 400 By reimagining the traditional tarot arche- life that are most in need of illumination. your life, and answer burning spiritual ness studies, Dr. Joye shows how each of us is capable the graphic arts, the significance of the cards is related published volumes, Shelli Renee Joye presents a prac- questions about your purpose on this of developing supersensible perception and expand- to personal growth and what Jung termed “individua- tical, modern approach to acquiring, cultivating, and earth. ing our awareness to connect with cosmic conscious- DREAMS OF GAIA TAROT (POCKET EDITION) tion.” The Major Arcana becomes a map of life, and the maintaining supersensible perception and developing be still. Learn to trust in your intuition. In this fascinating intimate glimpse higher consciousness. The five approaches she stud- ness. by Ravynne Phelan hero’s journey becomes something that each individual at past life regression therapy, licensed $32.95, cards. Llewellyn. By offering structure in the form of a major can relate to one’s personal life. therapist Ann Barham invites us into 78 colour cards + guidebook and minor arcana like that of past tarots, but “Sallie Nichols, in her profound investigation of the SOUL CONVERSATIONS and regression, indigenous medicine, and her office as she helps her clients A Medium Reveals How to Cultivate Your The philosophy of the Dreams of Gaia Tar- combining them with bold new archetypes, Tarot has performed an immense service. Her book en- energy exercises to help you align your ev- mine their unconscious memories for Intuition, Heal Your Heart, and Connect ot is simple: to seek, to feel, to grow, to heal. symbology, and meaningsmore suited to the riches and helps us to understand the awesome respon- eryday thoughts and actions with your deep- with the Divine This deck will strengthen your connection to present, the Dreams of Gaia Tarot allows for sibilities laid upon consciousness. She has done this not the key past life experiences that can est wisdom for a soul-centered life. Drawing your divine self, while helping you to identify a more personal, intimate, and effective sys- in an arid fashion but derived from her own experience provide specific guidance for their current situations. No by Austyn Wells on the author’s extensive training and ex- and heal past experiences that hold you back tem for using cards as a roadmap to navigate longer simply the stuff of new age practitioners, past life $24.95, paper. New Harbinger. 232 pages perience—including training in shamanism, of the Tarot and its strangely translucent lights. As a re- Soul Conversations reveals how you can from living to your fullest potential. Learn to your life path. Embark on this extraordinary regression therapy is a powerful tool that can improve your as well as years of working with other souls sult her book not only lives but quickens life in whomev- tap into your soul’s wisdom, connect with recognize when times of growth and change are ap- journey of undoing, of being, and becoming, and understanding of your personal challenges and deepen seeking similar illumination—this book will er it touches.” —Laurens van der Post the universe, and communicate with loved proaching, and face them with confidence and a sense be inspired by the knowledge that all that manifests your connection with the world around you. Barham de- help you: “This insightful text on the Tarot is an ideal tool to ones and guides in the spirit world. Draw- of anticipation. Learn when to take action, and when to in your future is born of choices you make today. mystifies this intriguing phenomenon, sharing her clients Explore the illusions and truths of self, help you relate to the voice of your archetypes as subtle ing on the author’s extensive training and ♦ patterns of power, well beyond old associations with for- astounding stories, each a clue to the profound influence and honour the oneness of dark and light the learnings and personalities of the past have on our be- experience, you’ll learn how to develop in- tune-telling.” —Caroline Myss tuition, cultivate your “soul senses,” and create a per- ♦ Discover the “soul senses” and how they THE ALCHEMICAL VISIONS TAROT ing today. connect you to universe and spirit world 78 Keys to Unlock Your photographer, filmmaker, and musician sonal spirituality that interweaves the invisible world As modern science and technology advance at over- Subconscious Mind whose artwork has been exhibited in 300 ex- with the everyday fabric of your life. ♦ Explore soul-to-soul communication with loved hibitions worldwide. His complex imagery THE ANCESTRAL ORACLE OF THE CELTS whelming rates, many of us crave the healing insights ones, animals, and spirit guides by Arthur Taussig Call on Your Ancestors for Guidance, Help and Healing and feelings of eternal love that survivors of near death We are all connected—to each other and to an $72.95, cards. Weiser. explores the theme of the Hero’s Journey ♦ Strengthen your connection to nature and with 78 colour cards + 192-page guidebook throughout the major and minor arcana and by Caitlin Matthews experiences frequently report. Through past life therapy, infinite intelligence that some call spirit, source, divine guidance An exquisite exploration of the dark, reveals often overlooked psychological im- $21.95, cards. Watkins. everyday people are able to experience prior lifetimes all universe, or God. To come to the understanding that 40 colour cards + 88-page guidebook ♦ Deepen your soul presence in self-care and rela- self-transformative power of the tarot ar- plications of many of the tarot archetypes. the way through their deaths, tapping into abiding spiritu- we are spiritual beings having a human experience, we tionships… and much more. By the renowned Celtic and shamanic expert Caitlín al truths and answering essential questions about human must reacquaint ourselves with our very essence, or chetypes from a world-renowned artist and Each card is presented as a key to cultivating “Through compelling stories of communication be- tarot enthusiast, this tarot deck and book self-awareness and self-realization. Matthews, this oracle uses the archetypes of the Celtic existence. soul. This book invites you to embark on that magical world to connect us to our ancestors, allowing us to con- yond the physical plane, descriptions of the energetic will help you plumb the depths of your soul, expose While the Alchemical Visions Tarot falls in the tradi- journey and explore the eternity of the universe within sult them for guidance and insight, and to respond to their tools available to us, thoughtful writing exercises, and the powerful even frightening aspects of the human tion of the Waite and Marseilles decks, it moves past each of us. questions to clarify our thinking. With an 88-page guide- illuminating guided meditations, Soul Conversations of- psyche, and teach you to cultivate self-realization. preconceived notions of race of and gender. It is a book and 40 cards (beautifully illustrated by Wil Kinghan) Written by spiritual medium Austyn Wells, Soul Conver- fers a unique curriculum for spiritual evolution that is Arthur Taussig, the creator of the Alchemical Visions deck that all serious tarot enthusiasts and spiritual embodying archetypes of the Celtic world, this fantastic sations is the first guide to offer practical tools based in both profound and simple in its clarity.” —Karen Wy- Tarot, is a renowned artist and polymath: a physicist, seekers will want to explore for themselves. interactive oracle offers a way of consulting and commu- grief counseling, spirit communication, hypnotherapy att, author of What Really Matters nicating with our ancestors, whatever our race or culture.
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She is the Director of the non-profit Local Futures, pro- Transmissions & Revelations ducer and co-director of the award-winning documentary New Channelled Insights “The Economics of Happiness,” and the author of the inspira- Work That Matters NOTHING IN THIS BOOK IS TRUE BUT IT’S EXACTLY tional classic, Ancient Futures. HOW THINGS ARE BEYOND THE KNOWN: REALIZATION Now ask yourself these questions: “Am I CREATIVITY, SPIRITUALITY 25th Anniversary Edition - Expanded and Updated A Channelled Text willing to be re-created and re-known and in AND MAKING A BUCK starts selling, or how to achieve success in by Bob Frissell by Paul Selig service for the higher well-being, the higher START FINISHING by David Nichtern your field,or what it even means to be suc- , $25.95 paper. North Atlantic. 398 pages $22.99, paper. Picador. 276 pages, flaps well-being of all? Am I willing to forgive myself How to Go From Idea to Done $22.95, paper. Wisdom. 202 pages cessful? David Nichtern offers his lived, Channeling the voices and wisdom of the for what I may have chosen to learn through A friendly, funny, practical guide for learned experience as an entrepreneur, mu- This updated edition of an underground classic explores by Charlie Gilkey otherworldly Guides, Paul Selig offers a way on this planet? Am I willing to make a new $32.50, cloth. Sounds True. 254 pages creatives and entrepreneurs, written by a sician, and Buddhist teacher to first help you higher consciousness, human evolution, metaphysics, sa- to expand your view of reality. agreement that the choices I make from now four-time Emmy award-winning and two- figure out what success means to you and cred geometry, the secret government, How much of your time and attention lately has been on wil be made in accordance with the truth time Grammy-nominated composer-guitar- then show you how to get there. He offers and more. In 1987, a spiritual experience left Paul focused on things that truly matter to you? Most people’s Selig clairvoyant. Since then Selig has es- of my being, from the Upper Room?”… ist-producer who has worked with Paul Si- advice on the creative process and principles Gives clear instructions on MerK- honest answer is: not enough. ♦ tablished himself as one of the foremost The book you hold in your hands is alive in mon, Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del of business and ethics—everything from lis- aBa (Light Body) activation and the spiritual channels in the world. His unique love, alive in tone, alive in language, noise, Everyone’s buried in busywork, re- Rey, and Krishna Das, among many others. ten to the muse to protect your intellectual com-panion Unity Breath connection has placed him in contact with and sound. And, if you give us permission sponsibility, distraction, and fatigue. Also a beloved and highly regarded Bud- property—and provides mindfulness exer- ♦ Details our ancient past as seen The Guides, beings of higher intelligence, who share now, we will claim you in the Kingdom, and The joy-producing, difference-making dhist teacher, David teaches readers how to integrate cises to help you integrate inspiration and aspiration, through the eyes of the Ascended their voices and wisdom through him. say yes to the learning that now ensues. ideas are waiting for when the time is their creative process with their spiritual practice and vocation and avocation—to go from surviving to thriv- Masters right, when the current project is over, Expanding on and transcending his previous work, livelihood. ing. ♦ Provides exercises, tools, and tech- Realization, the first volume in the Beyond the Known “This book is the most audacious of The Guides teach- when they have a little more money, Whether you’re a baker trying to grow from the How do I make a living doing what I love? Am I a niques to clear the energies blocking trilogy, is composed of the pure, unedited words of ings to date. It describes how anyone who chooses can when the kids are grown, or when they farmers market to a brick-and-mortar or a CEO ex- sellout as an artist if I want to be successful? How do I your access to your Higher Self the Guides as they share their wisdom and knowledge claim the true expression of who they are: what The get a more understanding boss. They ploring how taking care of your employees can be the integrate my spiritual principles with the art of running Frissell has kept the basic message of the previous through Selig. It serves a psychological-spiritual guide Guides call the Divine Self, the True Self, or the Christ- are waiting for someday. same as taking care of your business—if you’re trying ed Self.” —Aubrey Marcus, author of Own Your Life a business? And actually, um, how do I run a business? edition; he has also expanded upon it by including signif- to take readers beyond the perceived limitations of ac- The trouble is someday never comes on its own. Start to align your spiritual, creative, and financial pursuits icant updates. He details from a big-picture perspective cepted reality and open their minds to ultimate mani- Earlier books through Paul Selig include The Book Finishing presents a 9-step method for converting an idea Wondering how to reconcile your calling with your and discover what it means to truly live well, this book the enormous infusion of higher dimensional energy that festation. of Freedom, The Book of Love and Creation, and others. into a project by addressing the challenges you’ll face and need to make a living wage, or what to do once your art is for you. is dramatically raising the vibratory rate of the planet and getting the project on a reality-based schedule. The book everyone on it. He also gives the details of the personal THE KUAN YIN TRANSMISSION BOOK Complete with stunning color artwork, in- will teach you how to: tion-Based Livelihood as a framework, Du- transformation that we must make if we are to survive WORK THAT MATTERS Healing Guidance from spirational channeling, and powerful healing ♦ Practice the five keys that lead to self-mastery err takes readers through a comprehen-sive and thrive, so we can “catch the ride” into higher con- Create a Livelihood That Our Universal Mother processes to guide you into deeper conscious process that can lead to breakthroughs and sciousness in a way that enables Mother Earth to reach ♦ Build your success pack of supporters, guides, peers, Reflects Your Core Intention by Alana Fairchild connection with the Universal Mother, this positive reformulation of their careers. critical mass and be-come “lit from within.” This is the and beneficiaries by Maia Duerr $45.95, cloth. Llewellyn. beautiful book unites Kuan Yin (Goddess of $24.95, paper. Parallax. 236 pages Mindfulness practice is an invaluable tool in story of nothing less than the birth of a new humanity, of ♦ Keep working through the thrashing that comes with 312 pages, 7x9, 201 colour illustrations Compassion), Tara (Ancient Star Mother), So many of us feel trapped in wage slav- the process of gaining new perspective. Work the cocreation of Heaven on Earth. any project that matters to you Awaken Kuan Yin’s light within you and Kali (fierce Black Madonna of India), Isis ery and deadened to our true talents and That Matters gives you the tools to create shine it into your life and into the world. (winged Goddess of Magic and Soul Alche- ♦ Chunk, link, and sequence your ideas down to doable Through the Right Eye of Horus, around the circles and life’s purpose. Or we’ve wandered through joyful work that embodies love and compas- This glorious full-color book from bestsell- my), Mother Mary (Madonna of Miracles), parts spirals of sacred geometry, in and out of the magic of dozens of jobs and are left feeling adrift sion—for yourself, and for the whole world. ing author Alana Fairchild invites you into and more. Discover what it’s really like to live Breath Alchemy, even surviving the potentially cataclys- ♦ Use the Five Project Rule to prioritize your daily sched- and without meaning in our lives. Liveli- “If you want to find joy in your work, read the wisdom temple of the Universal Moth- in the full splendor of the sacred feminine as mic pole shifts intact, we will eventually assemble inter- ule and be at peace with the work you choose not to do hood is a source of great suffering for way this book! Maia Duerr is the kindest and er, a place of sanctuary, miraculous grace, and healing. you embrace your magnificent divine destiny. nally our own MerKaBa, the universal pattern of creation, ♦ Fly through drag points—how to deal with head trash, too many. most encouraging of guides. She helps us and join the Ascended Masters. We will meet the forces no-win scenarios, and other people’s priorities Longtime meditator Maia Duerr wandered through look into our own hearts to clarify what matters to us, working to advance our evolution of consciousness and THE KUAN YIN TRANSMISSION Heatmap your schedule so you do the right work at the several professions and dozens of jobs (including alfal- and points us toward practical tools that can help us the sacred feminine with this enchanting card ♦ those seeking to block it. When we reach critical mass, CARD DECK right time fa sprout packer and Buddhist chaplain) before she fi- manifest this vision. This book will be helpful to any- Healing Guidance from set from bestselling author Alana Fairchild. Mother Earth will shift into a higher dimensional level. nally unlocked a combination of work that was deeply one who is considering their work at any stage of life. Our Universal Mother The messages can be used for spiritual con- ♦ Overcome cascades, logjams, and tar-pits—the three Many galactic presences have already gathered around fulfilling and sustainable. These experiences provided I found myself eagerly doing the exercises at the end templation and for divining for yourself and ways projects routinely get stuck our planet, watching and waiting to observe this unprec- by Alana Fairchild her with rich material to examine the emotional, psy- of each chapter, and was reminded of priorities of my $27.95, Llewellyn. 55 cards + guidebook others. Small enough to rest on your desk or Finish strong—celebrate, review, and ride the momen- edented event. This is a time of great celebration as we ♦ chological, and cultural barriers to creating work that own that I have been neglecting. Now in my mid-sev- keep in your bag, this deck is a supportive and tum to your next goal. move out of the darkness and into the light. It means Awaken Kuan Yin’s light within you and shine expressed her life’s core intention, what she calls “Lib- enties, my own work life has been enriched. This book convenient reminder that the Universal Moth- that the veils will be lifted, we will remember and live our it into your life and into the world. Open your You are not incapable, wired to struggle, or fated to be eration-Based Livelihood.” about finding a fulfilling livelihood is essential and er is with you always. intimate connection to all life. heart and take the journey of your blessed, unable to get your act together. With a few key steps, you Work is one of the primary vehicles for express- straight from the heart.” — Susan Moon, author of Boxed kit (3½ x 4¼) includes a 55-card deck beautiful life. Experience the Kuan Yin trans- can change the way you show up, how you plan, and how ing our deepest selves. Using the 6 Keys to Libera- This is Getting Old Also by Bob Frissell are You are a Spiritual Being Having a mission and reinforce your connection with and a guidebook. you respond when things get tough. You can Start Finishing Human Experience and Something in This Book is True. the work that matters most to you. *Includes original contributions from Seth Godin, Su- Our ability to offer empathy can allow us to stay Money, and the Law of Attraction is formatted in five es san Piver, Jonathan Fields, James Clear, and many other Ecology & Community vulnerable, defuse potential violence, help us hear the MONEY, AND THE LAW OF ATTRACTION says: Processing of Pivoting and Positive Aspects; Attract- Business & Work teachers. word no without taking it as a rejection, revive lifeless Learning to Attract Wealth, Health, and Happiness THE HEALING POWER OF EMPATHY ing Money and Manifesting Abundance; Maintaining Your “Practical, doable, targeted strategies to accomplish conversation, and even hear the feelings and needs ex- by Esther & Jerry Hicks LOCAL IS OUR FUTURE True Stories About Transforming Relationships Physical Well-Being; Perspectives of Health, Weight, and what you may now think is impossible.” —Susan Piver, au- pressed through silence. The best way I can get under- $23.99, Book+CD set. Hay House. Steps to an Economics of Happiness edited by Mary Goyer Mind; and Careers as Profitable Sources of Pleasure. thor of The Four Noble Truths of Love standing from another person is to give this person the 288 pages + audio-CD by Helena Norberg-Hodge $22.95, paper. PuddleDancer. 276 pages understanding too. If I want them to hear my needs and This book has evolved from the transcription of five $18.95, paper. Local Futures. 128 pages Empathy is an essential leadership skill and a corner- feelings, I first need to empathize. —Marshall Rosenberg, This work by Esther and Jerry Hicks, who present the of our original recordings from over 20 years ago. This From a renowned pioneer of the anti-globalization stone of good relationships—but it can be hard to access author of Nonviolent Communication teachings of the Non-Physical consciousness Abraham, is the first time these transcriptions have been available movement, here’s a primer on working towards a local- when it’s most needed. Luckily, empa- explains that the two subjects most in print. However, they’re not word for word because ized world. thy is also a learnable skill, with the chronically affected by the Law of Abraham has now gone through every page of the origi- From disappearing livelihoods to power to move conversations out of Attraction are financial and physical CIVILIZED TO DEATH nal transcriptions and modified every part that might be financial instability, from climate cha- gridlock and pain. With mindfulness, The Price of Progress well-being. empathy has deescalated conflicts, made easier for the reader to understand and to put into os to an epidemic of depression, we by Christopher Ryan This book will shine a spotlight on immediate physical use. face crises on a number of seemingly combated loneliness, and built hu- $37.00, cloth. Simon & Schuster. 284 pages each of the most significant aspects unrelated fronts. This well-referenced man connections in the most unlikely Also included with the book is a free CD (excerpted from Most of us have a sense that something’s not right— of your life experience and then guide book traces the common roots of places. a live Abraham-Hicks workshop) that features the Art of balmy December days, catastrophic fires and floods, a these problems in a globalized econ- With this book, readers will learn you to the conscious creative control Allowing your physical and financial well-being to come world at constant war, political systems omy that is incompatible with life on how anger and blame get translated of every aspect of your life, and also through. in disarray. Some misinformation is re- a finite planet. ButLocal is Our Future and productive dialogues made possi- goes right to the heart of what most of peated so often it acquires the sheen Among the other publications of the Hicks are The Aston- does more than just describe the problem: it describes the ble, how to repair arguments before they cause damage, you are probably troubled by: money and physical health. of obvious truth: Civilization is human- ishing Power of Emotions and Ask and It is Given. policy shifts and grassroots steps many of them already and how self-empathy transforms relationships—with- Not having enough money or not having good health kind’s greatest accomplishment. Progress is underway around the world that can move us towards the out speaking any words at all. With more than 70 stories puts you in the perfect position for creating more of that undeniable. Count your blessings. You’re which you do not have. This book has been written to local and, thereby, towards a better world. collected from Nonviolent Communication trainers and practitioners around the world, readers will encounter lucky to be alive here and now. Well, may- deliberately align you with the most powerful law in A pioneer of the ‘new economy’ movement, Helena new ways to talk to the people in their lives and learn tech- be we are and maybe we aren’t. Civi- the universe—the Law of Attraction—so that you can Norberg-Hodge has been promoting an economics of per- niques for empathizing with one’s self and with others at lized to Death counters the idea that make it work specifically for you. sonal, social and ecological well-being for four decades. home, at work, and in the community. progress is inherently good, arguing
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 40 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 41 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ TRANSMISSIONS ♦ ♦ BUSINESS, WORK & CULTURE ♦
She is the Director of the non-profit Local Futures, pro- Transmissions & Revelations ducer and co-director of the award-winning documentary New Channelled Insights “The Economics of Happiness,” and the author of the inspira- Work That Matters NOTHING IN THIS BOOK IS TRUE BUT IT’S EXACTLY tional classic, Ancient Futures. HOW THINGS ARE BEYOND THE KNOWN: REALIZATION Now ask yourself these questions: “Am I CREATIVITY, SPIRITUALITY 25th Anniversary Edition - Expanded and Updated A Channelled Text willing to be re-created and re-known and in AND MAKING A BUCK starts selling, or how to achieve success in by Bob Frissell by Paul Selig service for the higher well-being, the higher START FINISHING by David Nichtern your field,or what it even means to be suc- , $25.95 paper. North Atlantic. 398 pages $22.50, paper. Picador. 276 pages, flaps well-being of all? Am I willing to forgive myself How to Go From Idea to Done $22.95, paper. Wisdom. 202 pages cessful? David Nichtern offers his lived, Channeling the voices and wisdom of the for what I may have chosen to learn through A friendly, funny, practical guide for learned experience as an entrepreneur, mu- This updated edition of an underground classic explores by Charlie Gilkey otherworldly Guides, Paul Selig offers a way on this planet? Am I willing to make a new $32.50, cloth. Sounds True. 254 pages creatives and entrepreneurs, written by a sician, and Buddhist teacher to first help you higher consciousness, human evolution, metaphysics, sa- to expand your view of reality. agreement that the choices I make from now four-time Emmy award-winning and two- figure out what success means to you and cred geometry, the secret government, How much of your time and attention lately has been on wil be made in accordance with the truth time Grammy-nominated composer-guitar- then show you how to get there. He offers and more. In 1987, a spiritual experience left Paul focused on things that truly matter to you? Most people’s Selig clairvoyant. Since then Selig has es- of my being, from the Upper Room?”… ist-producer who has worked with Paul Si- advice on the creative process and principles Gives clear instructions on MerK- honest answer is: not enough. ♦ tablished himself as one of the foremost The book you hold in your hands is alive in mon, Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del of business and ethics—everything from lis- aBa (Light Body) activation and the spiritual channels in the world. His unique love, alive in tone, alive in language, noise, Everyone’s buried in busywork, re- Rey, and Krishna Das, among many others. ten to the muse to protect your intellectual com-panion Unity Breath connection has placed him in contact with and sound. And, if you give us permission sponsibility, distraction, and fatigue. Also a beloved and highly regarded Bud- property—and provides mindfulness exer- ♦ Details our ancient past as seen The Guides, beings of higher intelligence, who share now, we will claim you in the Kingdom, and The joy-producing, difference-making dhist teacher, David teaches readers how to integrate cises to help you integrate inspiration and aspiration, through the eyes of the Ascended their voices and wisdom through him. say yes to the learning that now ensues. ideas are waiting for when the time is their creative process with their spiritual practice and vocation and avocation—to go from surviving to thriv- Masters right, when the current project is over, Expanding on and transcending his previous work, livelihood. ing. ♦ Provides exercises, tools, and tech- Realization, the first volume in the Beyond the Known “This book is the most audacious of The Guides teach- when they have a little more money, Whether you’re a baker trying to grow from the How do I make a living doing what I love? Am I a niques to clear the energies blocking trilogy, is composed of the pure, unedited words of ings to date. It describes how anyone who chooses can when the kids are grown, or when they farmers market to a brick-and-mortar or a CEO ex- sellout as an artist if I want to be successful? How do I your access to your Higher Self the Guides as they share their wisdom and knowledge claim the true expression of who they are: what The get a more understanding boss. They ploring how taking care of your employees can be the integrate my spiritual principles with the art of running Frissell has kept the basic message of the previous through Selig. It serves a psychological-spiritual guide Guides call the Divine Self, the True Self, or the Christ- are waiting for someday. same as taking care of your business—if you’re trying ed Self.” —Aubrey Marcus, author of Own Your Life a business? And actually, um, how do I run a business? edition; he has also expanded upon it by including signif- to take readers beyond the perceived limitations of ac- The trouble is someday never comes on its own. Start to align your spiritual, creative, and financial pursuits icant updates. He details from a big-picture perspective cepted reality and open their minds to ultimate mani- Earlier books through Paul Selig include The Book Finishing presents a 9-step method for converting an idea Wondering how to reconcile your calling with your and discover what it means to truly live well, this book the enormous infusion of higher dimensional energy that festation. of Freedom, The Book of Love and Creation, and others. into a project by addressing the challenges you’ll face and need to make a living wage, or what to do once your art is for you. is dramatically raising the vibratory rate of the planet and getting the project on a reality-based schedule. The book everyone on it. He also gives the details of the personal THE KUAN YIN TRANSMISSION BOOK Complete with stunning color artwork, in- will teach you how to: tion-Based Livelihood as a framework, Du- transformation that we must make if we are to survive WORK THAT MATTERS Healing Guidance from spirational channeling, and powerful healing ♦ Practice the five keys that lead to self-mastery err takes readers through a comprehen-sive and thrive, so we can “catch the ride” into higher con- Create a Livelihood That Our Universal Mother processes to guide you into deeper conscious process that can lead to breakthroughs and sciousness in a way that enables Mother Earth to reach ♦ Build your success pack of supporters, guides, peers, Reflects Your Core Intention by Alana Fairchild connection with the Universal Mother, this positive reformulation of their careers. critical mass and be-come “lit from within.” This is the and beneficiaries by Maia Duerr $45.95, cloth. Llewellyn. beautiful book unites Kuan Yin (Goddess of $24.95, paper. Parallax. 236 pages Mindfulness practice is an invaluable tool in story of nothing less than the birth of a new humanity, of ♦ Keep working through the thrashing that comes with 312 pages, 7x9, 201 colour illustrations Compassion), Tara (Ancient Star Mother), So many of us feel trapped in wage slav- the process of gaining new perspective. Work the cocreation of Heaven on Earth. any project that matters to you Awaken Kuan Yin’s light within you and Kali (fierce Black Madonna of India), Isis ery and deadened to our true talents and That Matters gives you the tools to create shine it into your life and into the world. (winged Goddess of Magic and Soul Alche- ♦ Chunk, link, and sequence your ideas down to doable Through the Right Eye of Horus, around the circles and life’s purpose. Or we’ve wandered through joyful work that embodies love and compas- This glorious full-color book from bestsell- my), Mother Mary (Madonna of Miracles), parts spirals of sacred geometry, in and out of the magic of dozens of jobs and are left feeling adrift sion—for yourself, and for the whole world. ing author Alana Fairchild invites you into and more. Discover what it’s really like to live Breath Alchemy, even surviving the potentially cataclys- ♦ Use the Five Project Rule to prioritize your daily sched- and without meaning in our lives. Liveli- “If you want to find joy in your work, read the wisdom temple of the Universal Moth- in the full splendor of the sacred feminine as mic pole shifts intact, we will eventually assemble inter- ule and be at peace with the work you choose not to do hood is a source of great suffering for way this book! Maia Duerr is the kindest and er, a place of sanctuary, miraculous grace, and healing. you embrace your magnificent divine destiny. nally our own MerKaBa, the universal pattern of creation, ♦ Fly through drag points—how to deal with head trash, too many. most encouraging of guides. She helps us and join the Ascended Masters. We will meet the forces no-win scenarios, and other people’s priorities Longtime meditator Maia Duerr wandered through look into our own hearts to clarify what matters to us, working to advance our evolution of consciousness and THE KUAN YIN TRANSMISSION Heatmap your schedule so you do the right work at the several professions and dozens of jobs (including alfal- and points us toward practical tools that can help us the sacred feminine with this enchanting card ♦ those seeking to block it. When we reach critical mass, CARD DECK right time fa sprout packer and Buddhist chaplain) before she fi- manifest this vision. 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This is a time of great celebration as we ♦ chological, and cultural barriers to creating work that own that I have been neglecting. Now in my mid-sev- keep in your bag, this deck is a supportive and tum to your next goal. move out of the darkness and into the light. It means Awaken Kuan Yin’s light within you and shine expressed her life’s core intention, what she calls “Lib- enties, my own work life has been enriched. This book convenient reminder that the Universal Moth- that the veils will be lifted, we will remember and live our it into your life and into the world. Open your You are not incapable, wired to struggle, or fated to be eration-Based Livelihood.” about finding a fulfilling livelihood is essential and er is with you always. intimate connection to all life. heart and take the journey of your blessed, unable to get your act together. With a few key steps, you Work is one of the primary vehicles for express- straight from the heart.” — Susan Moon, author of Boxed kit (3½ x 4¼) includes a 55-card deck beautiful life. Experience the Kuan Yin trans- can change the way you show up, how you plan, and how ing our deepest selves. Using the 6 Keys to Libera- This is Getting Old Also by Bob Frissell are You are a Spiritual Being Having a mission and reinforce your connection with and a guidebook. you respond when things get tough. You can Start Finishing Human Experience and Something in This Book is True. the work that matters most to you. *Includes original contributions from Seth Godin, Su- Our ability to offer empathy can allow us to stay Money, and the Law of Attraction is formatted in five es san Piver, Jonathan Fields, James Clear, and many other Ecology & Community vulnerable, defuse potential violence, help us hear the MONEY, AND THE LAW OF ATTRACTION says: Processing of Pivoting and Positive Aspects; Attract- Business & Work teachers. word no without taking it as a rejection, revive lifeless Learning to Attract Wealth, Health, and Happiness THE HEALING POWER OF EMPATHY ing Money and Manifesting Abundance; Maintaining Your “Practical, doable, targeted strategies to accomplish conversation, and even hear the feelings and needs ex- by Esther & Jerry Hicks LOCAL IS OUR FUTURE True Stories About Transforming Relationships Physical Well-Being; Perspectives of Health, Weight, and what you may now think is impossible.” —Susan Piver, au- pressed through silence. The best way I can get under- $23.99, Book+CD set. Hay House. Steps to an Economics of Happiness edited by Mary Goyer Mind; and Careers as Profitable Sources of Pleasure. thor of The Four Noble Truths of Love standing from another person is to give this person the 288 pages + audio-CD by Helena Norberg-Hodge $22.95, paper. PuddleDancer. 276 pages understanding too. If I want them to hear my needs and This book has evolved from the transcription of five $18.95, paper. Local Futures. 128 pages Empathy is an essential leadership skill and a corner- feelings, I first need to empathize. —Marshall Rosenberg, This work by Esther and Jerry Hicks, who present the of our original recordings from over 20 years ago. This From a renowned pioneer of the anti-globalization stone of good relationships—but it can be hard to access author of Nonviolent Communication teachings of the Non-Physical consciousness Abraham, is the first time these transcriptions have been available movement, here’s a primer on working towards a local- when it’s most needed. Luckily, empa- explains that the two subjects most in print. However, they’re not word for word because ized world. thy is also a learnable skill, with the chronically affected by the Law of Abraham has now gone through every page of the origi- From disappearing livelihoods to power to move conversations out of Attraction are financial and physical CIVILIZED TO DEATH nal transcriptions and modified every part that might be financial instability, from climate cha- gridlock and pain. With mindfulness, The Price of Progress well-being. empathy has deescalated conflicts, made easier for the reader to understand and to put into os to an epidemic of depression, we by Christopher Ryan This book will shine a spotlight on immediate physical use. face crises on a number of seemingly combated loneliness, and built hu- $37.00, cloth. Simon & Schuster. 284 pages each of the most significant aspects unrelated fronts. This well-referenced man connections in the most unlikely Also included with the book is a free CD (excerpted from Most of us have a sense that something’s not right— of your life experience and then guide book traces the common roots of places. a live Abraham-Hicks workshop) that features the Art of balmy December days, catastrophic fires and floods, a these problems in a globalized econ- With this book, readers will learn you to the conscious creative control Allowing your physical and financial well-being to come world at constant war, political systems omy that is incompatible with life on how anger and blame get translated of every aspect of your life, and also through. in disarray. Some misinformation is re- a finite planet. ButLocal is Our Future and productive dialogues made possi- goes right to the heart of what most of peated so often it acquires the sheen Among the other publications of the Hicks are The Aston- does more than just describe the problem: it describes the ble, how to repair arguments before they cause damage, you are probably troubled by: money and physical health. of obvious truth: Civilization is human- ishing Power of Emotions and Ask and It is Given. policy shifts and grassroots steps many of them already and how self-empathy transforms relationships—with- Not having enough money or not having good health kind’s greatest accomplishment. Progress is underway around the world that can move us towards the out speaking any words at all. With more than 70 stories puts you in the perfect position for creating more of that undeniable. Count your blessings. You’re which you do not have. This book has been written to local and, thereby, towards a better world. collected from Nonviolent Communication trainers and practitioners around the world, readers will encounter lucky to be alive here and now. Well, may- deliberately align you with the most powerful law in A pioneer of the ‘new economy’ movement, Helena new ways to talk to the people in their lives and learn tech- be we are and maybe we aren’t. Civi- the universe—the Law of Attraction—so that you can Norberg-Hodge has been promoting an economics of per- niques for empathizing with one’s self and with others at lized to Death counters the idea that make it work specifically for you. sonal, social and ecological well-being for four decades. home, at work, and in the community. progress is inherently good, arguing
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that the “progress” defining our age is analogous to an timately, Frid argues, merging scientific perspectives with advancing disease. Indigenous knowledge might just help us change the story Our Common Future Prehistoric life, of course, was not without serious dan- Eco-Activism Guides we tell ourselves about who we are and where we could gers and disadvantages. Many babies died in infancy. A go.Changing Tides is for everyone concerned with the irre- FROM WHAT IS TO WHAT IF housing developer, energy company, enter- THIS IS NOT A DRILL broken bone, infected wound, snakebite, or difficult preg- vocable changes we have unleashed upon our planet and Unleashing the Power of Imagination prise incubator, and local food network— An Extinction Rebellion Handbook nancy could be life-threatening. But ultimately, Ryan ar- of ordinary people, demanding action from how we might steer towards a more benign Anthropocene. to Create the Future We Want with cascading benefits to the community gues, were these precivilized dangers really much worse by Extinction Rebellion Governments. This is a book of truth and Alejandro Frid is an ecologist for First Nations of British by Rob Hopkins that extend far beyond the projects them- than modern scourges, such as car accidents, social isola- $16.99, paper. Penguin. 208 pages action. It has facts to arm you, stories to em- Columbia’s Central Coast and Adjunct Assistant Professor $33.95, paper. Chelsea Green. 240 pages selves. tion, worsening natural disasters, and rising deaths by can- Extinction Rebellion are inspiring a whole power you, pages to fill in and pages to rip at the University of Victoria. In these times of deep division and deep- We do have the capability to effect dramat- cer, suicide, and cardiovascular disease? The lives of our generation to take action on climate break- out, alongside instructions on how to reb- er despair, if there is a consensus about ic change, Hopkins argues, but we’re failing foraging forebears, it turns out, were far from nasty, brut- down. Now you can become part of the el—from organising a roadblock to facing anything in the world, it is that the future is because we’ve largely allowed our most crit- ish, and short—despite what we’ve been led to believe. On movement—and together, we can make arrest. going to be awful. There is an epidemic of history. ON FIRE ical tool to languish: human imagination. the contrary, today’s “enlightened” societies have much to By the time you finish this book you will The Burning Case for a Green New Deal loneliness, an epidemic of anxiety, a mental As defined by social reformer John Dewey, learn from our “primitive” ancestors. have become an Extinction Rebellion activ- health crisis of vast proportions, especial- It’s time. This is our last chance to do any- by Naomi Klein imagination is the ability to look at things as if At a time when our health, our society, and our planet ist. Act now before it’s too late. $32.00, cloth. Knopf. 308 pages ly among young people. There’s a rise in they could be otherwise. The ability, that is, to thing about the global climate and ecological all feel increasingly imperiled, an accurate understanding “The authors of This Is Not a Drill rightly For more than a decade, Naomi Klein has tracked the extremist movements and governments. Catastrophic ask What if? And if there was ever a time when we need- emergency. Our last chance to save the of our species’ true nature is vital to a clear sense of the identify climate change as an emergency... it is aimed evolution of the environmental crisis and the staggering- climate change. Biodiversity loss. Food insecurity. The ed that ability, it is now. world as we know it. ultimate value of civilization—and its costs. at a curious public and those who may be thinking ly high stakes of what we choose to do fracturing of ecosystems and communities beyond, it Now or never, we need to be radical. We need to rise In this passionate exploration, Hopkins asks why “Why hasn’t the brain’s remarkable intelligence pro- about joining in... as former archbishop of Canterbury next. From the ghostly Great Barrier seems, repair. The future—to say nothing of the pres- up. And we need to rebel. imagination is in decline, and what we must do to re- duced happier, healthier people, even in ‘civilized’ Rowan William says at the end ‘it might just work’”. Reef, to the annual smoke-choked ent—looks grim. vive and reclaim it. Once we do, there is no end to what countries? Christopher Ryan provides the answer in this Extinction Rebellion is a global activist movement —New Scientist skies of our Pacific Northwest, to But as Transition movement cofounder Rob Hop- we might accomplish. From What Is to What If is a call provocative book, which is destined for classic status. It post-hurricane Puerto Rico, to a Vat- kins tells us, there is plenty of evidence that things can to action to reclaim and unleash our collective imag- demonstrates how people are being civilized to death, scenes stories from some of the most import- ican attempting an unprecedented change, and cultures can change, rapidly, dramatically, SHUT IT DOWN ination, told through the stories of individuals and both literally and metaphorically. It presents a stark pic- Stories from a Fierce, Loving Resistance ant peo ple-powered movements of the past “ecological conversion,” Klein delves and unexpectedly—for the better. He has seen it hap- communities around the world who are doing it now, ture of how the human experiment may be winding down several decades.She shows how movements into topics ranging from the clash pen around the world and in his own town of Totnes, by Lisa Fithian as we speak, and witnessing often rapid and dramatic if not winding up. But it also provides some solutions, bril- $26.95, paper. Chelsea Green. 332 pages that embrace direct action have always been, between ecological time and our cul- England, where the community is becoming its own change for the better. liant roadmaps that you will find nowhere else, neither in For decades, Lisa Fithian’s work as an and continue to be, the most radical and ture of “perpetual now” to how white politician’s utopian scenarios or futurists’ speculations.” advocate for civil disobedience and non- rapid means for transforming the ills of our supremacy and fortressed borders —Stanley Krippner, co-author of Personal Mythology society. Shut It Down is filled with instructions are a form of climate barbarism. Highly readable and full of colorful stories, violent direct action has put her on the FREE, FAIR AND ALIVE and inspiration for how movements can The Insurgent Power of the Commons coverage includes: frontlines of change. Described by Moth- She paints a clear picture of interconnected social er Jones as the nation’s best-known protest evolve as the struggle for social justice con- and ecological breakdowns, and explains that climate by David Bollier & Silke Helfrich ♦ Internal dynamics of commoning THE HAPPINESS POLICY HANDBOOK consultant, Fithian has supported countless tinues in the Trump era and beyond. change is not only a profound political and economic $24.99, paper. New Society. How the commons worldview opens up How to Make Happiness and Well-Being ♦ movements including the Battle of Seattle While recognizing that electoral politics, challenge but a spiritual and imaginative one, too. Col- 432 pages, b/w illustrations new possibilities for change the Purpose of Your Government From co-housing and agroecology to in 1999, rebuilding and defending commu- legislation, and policy are all im-portant lected here for the first time, these prescient dispatches by Laura Musikanski, Rhonda Phillips & Jean Crowder ♦ Role of language in reorienting our per- nities following Hurricane Katrina, Occupy Wall Street, pathways to change, Shut It Down argues that civil dis- give us an invaluable window into the question—How fisheries and open-source everything, peo- $19.99, paper. New Society. 1600 pages, illus. ceptions and political strategies and the uprisings at Standing Rock and in Ferguson. obedience is not just one of the only actions that re- ple are increasingly using “commoning” to Build a better society through happiness policy. on earth did we get here? emancipate themselves from a predatory ♦ Seeing the potential of commoning ev- For anyone who wants to become more active in resis- mains when all else fails, but a spiritual pursuit that Thomas Jefferson said that “the purpose of govern- In this era of rising seas and rising hate, Klein also market-state system. erywhere. tance or is just feeling overwhelmed or hopeless, Shut protects our deepest selves and allows us to reclaim ment is to enable the people of a na- makes the case for the Green New Deal: a practical Free, Fair, and Alive presents a foundation- Free, Fair, and Alive provides a fresh, non-ac- It Down offers strategies and actions you can take right our humanity. Change can come, but only if we’re tion to live in safety and happiness.” framework that offers us a politically viable, just, sus- al re-thinking of the common—the self-or- ademic synthesis of contemporary commons now to promote justice and incite change in your own open to creatively, lovingly, and strategically standing Yet only now, 270 years later, is the tainable path forward for tackling climate collapse and ganized social system that humans have used for mil- written for a popular, activist-minded audi- community. up, sometimes at great risk to ourselves, to protect growing economic inequality at the same time. ence. It presents a compelling narrative: that we can happiness of citizens starting to be In Shut It Down Fithian shares historic, behind-the- what we love. lennia to meet their needs. It offers a compelling vision Above all, Klein underscores how we can still rise to be free and creative people, govern ourselves through taken seriously as the purpose of gov- of a future beyond the dead-end binary of capitalism the existential challenge of the crisis if we are willing fair and accountable institutions, and experience the ernment. versus socialism that has almost brought the world to to transform our systems that are producing it, making aliveness of authentic human presence. While happiness science is advanc- its knees. WE ARE THE WEATHER crisis… An earnest call to change in the face of climate clear how the battle for a greener world is indistinguish- David Bollier is the Director of Reinventing the ing rapidly, and governments and Written by two leading commons activists of our Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast change.” —The Wall Street Journal able from the fight for our lives. time, this guide is a penetrating cultural critique, ta- Commons Program at the Schumacher Center for a organizations are creating indices for by Jonathan Safran Foer ble-pounding political treatise, and practical playbook. New Economics and author of Think Like a Commoner. measuring happiness, there is little $29.95, cloth. Penguin. 272 pages “Once you have done your homework,” Greta Thun- practical information on how to cre- The New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Safran CHANGING TIDES berg says, “you realize that we need new politics. We ate policy to advance happiness. Foer re-evaluated his meat-based diet—and his con-sci- An Ecologist’s Journey to Make need a new economics, where everything is based on our SCENE THAT BECAME CITIES Drawing from a deep well of expertise and experi- ence—in his powerful memoir and in- Peace with the Anthropocene rapidly declining and extremely limited carbon budget. What Burning Man Philosophy ence, The Happiness Policy Handbook is the first step-by- vestigative report, Eating Animals. Now, by Alejandro Frid But that is not enough. We need a whole new way of phy is a how-to manual for better communi- Can Teach Us About Building step guide for integrating happiness into government he offers a mind-bending and poten- $19.99, paper. New Society. thinking… We must stop competing with each other. ties, that, instead of rules, offers principles. 224 pages, 8 pages in colour Better Communities policy at all levels. Coverage includes: tially world-changing call to action on We need to start cooperating and sharing the remain- Change the story and change the future—merging sci- by Caveat Magister A concise background on happiness science, indices climate change. ing resources of this planet in a fair way.” It turns out that being authentically differ- ♦ ence and Indigenous knowledge to steer us towards a $25.95, paper. North Atlantic. 344 pages ent and meaningfully together can actually be and indicators, and happiness in public policy Most books about the environmental more benign Anthropocene. On Fire is a critical book: it captures the burning urgency This is a practical and irreverent guide a lot of fun—a kind of fun that people have a Tools for formulating happiness policy and integrat- crisis are densely academic, depressing- ♦ As humanity marches on, causing of this moment, the fiery energy of a rising movement de- to Burning Man, its philosophy, why people hard time finding elsewhere… It is also not a ing happiness into administrative functions ly doom-laden, and crammed with im- mass extinctions and destabilizing the do this to themselves, and how it matters to trivial thing. A demonstration of how we can personal statistics. We Are the Weather is manding change now. ♦ A concept menu of happiness policies climate, the future of Earth will very the world. be authentically ourselves, together, is actual- different—accessible, immediate, and “Naomi Klein is the intellectual godmother of the Green Communicating happiness policy objectives to media much reflect the stories thatHomo sa- Over 30 years Burning Man has gone from ly a vital issue. Figuring it out matters. That`s with a single clear solution that indi- New Deal—which just happens to be the most important and engaging with the community piens decides to jettison or accept to- two families on a San Francisco beach to a what makes us worth studying. vidual readers can put into practice straight away. idea in the world right now.” —Bill McKibben, author of ♦ A happiness policy screening tool for evaluating the day into our collective identity. At this global movement in which hundreds of thousands of A significant proportion of global carbon emissions Falter Featuring iconic and impossible stories from “the happiness contribution of any policy pivotal moment in history, the most people around the world create events on every conti- come from farming meat. Giving up meat is incredibly playa,” interviews with Burning Man’s founders and Policy perspectives from seasoned experts across sec- important story we can be telling our- nent. It has been the subject of fawning media profiles, ♦ hard and nobody is perfect—but just cutting back is much One of the greatest benefits of approaching the climate staff, and personal recollections of the late Larry Har- tors. selves is that humans are not inherent- an exhibit in the Smithsonian, and is beloved by tech easier and still has a huge positive effect on the environ- emergency as a vast infrastructure and land regeneration billionaires and boho counterculturalists alike. But why vey—Burning Man’s founder, “Chief Philosophical The Happiness Policy Handbook is the essential resource ly destructive. Officer,” and the author’s close friend and colleague— ment. Just changing our dinners—cutting out meat for one project is that nothing heals ideological divides faster than does it matter? What does it actually have to offer us? for policymakers and professionals working to integrate meal per day--is enough to change the world. In Changing Tides, Alejandro Frid tackles the big ques- a concrete project bringing jobs and resources to hurting The answer, Caveat Magister writes, is simple: Burning The Scene That Became Cities introduces readers to the happiness and well-being into governmental processes tions: who, or what, represents our essential selves, and With his distinctive wit, insight, and humanity, Foer communities… There are tens of thousands of people, and Man’s philosophy can help us build better communities experience of Burning Man; explains why it grew; pos- and institutions. what stories might allow us to shift the collective psyche its how it could impact fields as diverse as art, econom- frames this essential debate as no one else could, bringing a great many organizations, who have been preparing for a in which individuals’ freedom to follow their own au- Laura Musikanski is Director of the Happiness Al- of industrial civilization in time to avert the worst of the ics, and politics; and makes the ideas behind it accessi- it to vivid and urgent life. Green New Deal-style breakthrough for decades (centuries thentic passions also brings them together in common liance. Jean Crowder was a member of parliament in climate and biodiversity crises? ble, actionable, and useful. “Eye-opening… brings both personality and passion to in the case of Indigenous communities that have been purpose. Burning Man is a prototype, and its philoso- the Canadian government, has extensive policy-making In seeking the answers, Frid draws from a deep well an issue that no one has figured out how to address in a protecting their ways of life). These forces have been quietly experience, and lives in Duncan, BC. of personal experience and that of Indigenous colleagues, building local models and road testing policies for how to way that inspires an adequate response.” ―Mark Bittman, finding a glimmer of hope in Indigenous cultures that, de- The New York Times Book Review put justice at the center of our climate response—in how we spite the ravishes of colonialism, have for thousands of protect forests, generate renewable energy, design public “In We Are the Weather, [Foer] interrogates himself and years developed intentional and socially complex practices transit, and much more. — Naomi Klein, from On Fire his habits in order to help everyone face the planetary for resource management that epitomize sustainability. Ul-
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 42 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 43 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ MAPS OF COMMUNITY ♦ ♦ TIDES, WEATHER & FIRE ♦ that the “progress” defining our age is analogous to an timately, Frid argues, merging scientific perspectives with advancing disease. Indigenous knowledge might just help us change the story Our Common Future Prehistoric life, of course, was not without serious dan- Eco-Activism Guides we tell ourselves about who we are and where we could gers and disadvantages. Many babies died in infancy. A go.Changing Tides is for everyone concerned with the irre- FROM WHAT IS TO WHAT IF housing developer, energy company, enter- THIS IS NOT A DRILL broken bone, infected wound, snakebite, or difficult preg- vocable changes we have unleashed upon our planet and Unleashing the Power of Imagination prise incubator, and local food network— An Extinction Rebellion Handbook nancy could be life-threatening. But ultimately, Ryan ar- of ordinary people, demanding action from how we might steer towards a more benign Anthropocene. to Create the Future We Want with cascading benefits to the community gues, were these precivilized dangers really much worse by Extinction Rebellion Governments. This is a book of truth and Alejandro Frid is an ecologist for First Nations of British by Rob Hopkins that extend far beyond the projects them- than modern scourges, such as car accidents, social isola- $16.99, paper. Penguin. 208 pages action. It has facts to arm you, stories to em- Columbia’s Central Coast and Adjunct Assistant Professor $33.95, paper. Chelsea Green. 240 pages selves. tion, worsening natural disasters, and rising deaths by can- Extinction Rebellion are inspiring a whole power you, pages to fill in and pages to rip at the University of Victoria. In these times of deep division and deep- We do have the capability to effect dramat- cer, suicide, and cardiovascular disease? The lives of our generation to take action on climate break- out, alongside instructions on how to reb- er despair, if there is a consensus about ic change, Hopkins argues, but we’re failing foraging forebears, it turns out, were far from nasty, brut- down. Now you can become part of the el—from organising a roadblock to facing anything in the world, it is that the future is because we’ve largely allowed our most crit- ish, and short—despite what we’ve been led to believe. On movement—and together, we can make arrest. going to be awful. There is an epidemic of history. ON FIRE ical tool to languish: human imagination. the contrary, today’s “enlightened” societies have much to By the time you finish this book you will The Burning Case for a Green New Deal loneliness, an epidemic of anxiety, a mental As defined by social reformer John Dewey, learn from our “primitive” ancestors. have become an Extinction Rebellion activ- health crisis of vast proportions, especial- It’s time. This is our last chance to do any- by Naomi Klein imagination is the ability to look at things as if At a time when our health, our society, and our planet ist. Act now before it’s too late. $32.00, cloth. Knopf. 308 pages ly among young people. There’s a rise in they could be otherwise. The ability, that is, to thing about the global climate and ecological all feel increasingly imperiled, an accurate understanding “The authors of This Is Not a Drill rightly For more than a decade, Naomi Klein has tracked the extremist movements and governments. Catastrophic ask What if? And if there was ever a time when we need- emergency. Our last chance to save the of our species’ true nature is vital to a clear sense of the identify climate change as an emergency... it is aimed evolution of the environmental crisis and the staggering- climate change. Biodiversity loss. Food insecurity. The ed that ability, it is now. world as we know it. ultimate value of civilization—and its costs. at a curious public and those who may be thinking ly high stakes of what we choose to do fracturing of ecosystems and communities beyond, it Now or never, we need to be radical. We need to rise In this passionate exploration, Hopkins asks why “Why hasn’t the brain’s remarkable intelligence pro- about joining in... as former archbishop of Canterbury next. From the ghostly Great Barrier seems, repair. The future—to say nothing of the pres- up. And we need to rebel. imagination is in decline, and what we must do to re- duced happier, healthier people, even in ‘civilized’ Rowan William says at the end ‘it might just work’”. Reef, to the annual smoke-choked ent—looks grim. vive and reclaim it. Once we do, there is no end to what countries? Christopher Ryan provides the answer in this Extinction Rebellion is a global activist movement —New Scientist skies of our Pacific Northwest, to But as Transition movement cofounder Rob Hop- we might accomplish. From What Is to What If is a call provocative book, which is destined for classic status. It post-hurricane Puerto Rico, to a Vat- kins tells us, there is plenty of evidence that things can to action to reclaim and unleash our collective imag- demonstrates how people are being civilized to death, scenes stories from some of the most import- ican attempting an unprecedented change, and cultures can change, rapidly, dramatically, SHUT IT DOWN ination, told through the stories of individuals and both literally and metaphorically. It presents a stark pic- Stories from a Fierce, Loving Resistance ant peo ple-powered movements of the past “ecological conversion,” Klein delves and unexpectedly—for the better. He has seen it hap- communities around the world who are doing it now, ture of how the human experiment may be winding down several decades.She shows how movements into topics ranging from the clash pen around the world and in his own town of Totnes, by Lisa Fithian as we speak, and witnessing often rapid and dramatic if not winding up. But it also provides some solutions, bril- $26.95, paper. Chelsea Green. 332 pages that embrace direct action have always been, between ecological time and our cul- England, where the community is becoming its own change for the better. liant roadmaps that you will find nowhere else, neither in For decades, Lisa Fithian’s work as an and continue to be, the most radical and ture of “perpetual now” to how white politician’s utopian scenarios or futurists’ speculations.” advocate for civil disobedience and non- rapid means for transforming the ills of our supremacy and fortressed borders —Stanley Krippner, co-author of Personal Mythology society. Shut It Down is filled with instructions are a form of climate barbarism. Highly readable and full of colorful stories, violent direct action has put her on the FREE, FAIR AND ALIVE and inspiration for how movements can The Insurgent Power of the Commons coverage includes: frontlines of change. Described by Moth- She paints a clear picture of interconnected social er Jones as the nation’s best-known protest evolve as the struggle for social justice con- and ecological breakdowns, and explains that climate by David Bollier & Silke Helfrich ♦ Internal dynamics of commoning THE HAPPINESS POLICY HANDBOOK consultant, Fithian has supported countless tinues in the Trump era and beyond. change is not only a profound political and economic $24.99, paper. New Society. How the commons worldview opens up How to Make Happiness and Well-Being ♦ movements including the Battle of Seattle While recognizing that electoral politics, challenge but a spiritual and imaginative one, too. Col- 432 pages, b/w illustrations new possibilities for change the Purpose of Your Government From co-housing and agroecology to in 1999, rebuilding and defending commu- legislation, and policy are all im-portant lected here for the first time, these prescient dispatches by Laura Musikanski, Rhonda Phillips & Jean Crowder ♦ Role of language in reorienting our per- nities following Hurricane Katrina, Occupy Wall Street, pathways to change, Shut It Down argues that civil dis- give us an invaluable window into the question—How fisheries and open-source everything, peo- $19.99, paper. New Society. 1600 pages, illus. ceptions and political strategies and the uprisings at Standing Rock and in Ferguson. obedience is not just one of the only actions that re- ple are increasingly using “commoning” to Build a better society through happiness policy. on earth did we get here? emancipate themselves from a predatory ♦ Seeing the potential of commoning ev- For anyone who wants to become more active in resis- mains when all else fails, but a spiritual pursuit that Thomas Jefferson said that “the purpose of govern- In this era of rising seas and rising hate, Klein also market-state system. erywhere. tance or is just feeling overwhelmed or hopeless, Shut protects our deepest selves and allows us to reclaim ment is to enable the people of a na- makes the case for the Green New Deal: a practical Free, Fair, and Alive presents a foundation- Free, Fair, and Alive provides a fresh, non-ac- It Down offers strategies and actions you can take right our humanity. Change can come, but only if we’re tion to live in safety and happiness.” framework that offers us a politically viable, just, sus- al re-thinking of the common—the self-or- ademic synthesis of contemporary commons now to promote justice and incite change in your own open to creatively, lovingly, and strategically standing Yet only now, 270 years later, is the tainable path forward for tackling climate collapse and ganized social system that humans have used for mil- written for a popular, activist-minded audi- community. up, sometimes at great risk to ourselves, to protect growing economic inequality at the same time. ence. It presents a compelling narrative: that we can happiness of citizens starting to be In Shut It Down Fithian shares historic, behind-the- what we love. lennia to meet their needs. It offers a compelling vision Above all, Klein underscores how we can still rise to be free and creative people, govern ourselves through taken seriously as the purpose of gov- of a future beyond the dead-end binary of capitalism the existential challenge of the crisis if we are willing fair and accountable institutions, and experience the ernment. versus socialism that has almost brought the world to to transform our systems that are producing it, making aliveness of authentic human presence. While happiness science is advanc- its knees. WE ARE THE WEATHER crisis… An earnest call to change in the face of climate clear how the battle for a greener world is indistinguish- David Bollier is the Director of Reinventing the ing rapidly, and governments and Written by two leading commons activists of our Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast change.” —The Wall Street Journal able from the fight for our lives. time, this guide is a penetrating cultural critique, ta- Commons Program at the Schumacher Center for a organizations are creating indices for by Jonathan Safran Foer ble-pounding political treatise, and practical playbook. New Economics and author of Think Like a Commoner. measuring happiness, there is little $29.95, cloth. Penguin. 272 pages “Once you have done your homework,” Greta Thun- practical information on how to cre- The New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Safran CHANGING TIDES berg says, “you realize that we need new politics. We ate policy to advance happiness. Foer re-evaluated his meat-based diet—and his con-sci- An Ecologist’s Journey to Make need a new economics, where everything is based on our SCENE THAT BECAME CITIES Drawing from a deep well of expertise and experi- ence—in his powerful memoir and in- Peace with the Anthropocene rapidly declining and extremely limited carbon budget. What Burning Man Philosophy ence, The Happiness Policy Handbook is the first step-by- vestigative report, Eating Animals. Now, by Alejandro Frid But that is not enough. We need a whole new way of phy is a how-to manual for better communi- Can Teach Us About Building step guide for integrating happiness into government he offers a mind-bending and poten- $19.99, paper. New Society. thinking… We must stop competing with each other. ties, that, instead of rules, offers principles. 224 pages, 8 pages in colour Better Communities policy at all levels. Coverage includes: tially world-changing call to action on We need to start cooperating and sharing the remain- Change the story and change the future—merging sci- by Caveat Magister A concise background on happiness science, indices climate change. ing resources of this planet in a fair way.” It turns out that being authentically differ- ♦ ence and Indigenous knowledge to steer us towards a $25.95, paper. North Atlantic. 344 pages ent and meaningfully together can actually be and indicators, and happiness in public policy Most books about the environmental more benign Anthropocene. On Fire is a critical book: it captures the burning urgency This is a practical and irreverent guide a lot of fun—a kind of fun that people have a Tools for formulating happiness policy and integrat- crisis are densely academic, depressing- ♦ As humanity marches on, causing of this moment, the fiery energy of a rising movement de- to Burning Man, its philosophy, why people hard time finding elsewhere… It is also not a ing happiness into administrative functions ly doom-laden, and crammed with im- mass extinctions and destabilizing the do this to themselves, and how it matters to trivial thing. A demonstration of how we can personal statistics. We Are the Weather is manding change now. ♦ A concept menu of happiness policies climate, the future of Earth will very the world. be authentically ourselves, together, is actual- different—accessible, immediate, and “Naomi Klein is the intellectual godmother of the Green Communicating happiness policy objectives to media much reflect the stories thatHomo sa- Over 30 years Burning Man has gone from ly a vital issue. Figuring it out matters. That`s with a single clear solution that indi- New Deal—which just happens to be the most important and engaging with the community piens decides to jettison or accept to- two families on a San Francisco beach to a what makes us worth studying. vidual readers can put into practice straight away. idea in the world right now.” —Bill McKibben, author of ♦ A happiness policy screening tool for evaluating the day into our collective identity. At this global movement in which hundreds of thousands of A significant proportion of global carbon emissions Falter Featuring iconic and impossible stories from “the happiness contribution of any policy pivotal moment in history, the most people around the world create events on every conti- come from farming meat. Giving up meat is incredibly playa,” interviews with Burning Man’s founders and Policy perspectives from seasoned experts across sec- important story we can be telling our- nent. It has been the subject of fawning media profiles, ♦ hard and nobody is perfect—but just cutting back is much One of the greatest benefits of approaching the climate staff, and personal recollections of the late Larry Har- tors. selves is that humans are not inherent- an exhibit in the Smithsonian, and is beloved by tech easier and still has a huge positive effect on the environ- emergency as a vast infrastructure and land regeneration billionaires and boho counterculturalists alike. But why vey—Burning Man’s founder, “Chief Philosophical The Happiness Policy Handbook is the essential resource ly destructive. Officer,” and the author’s close friend and colleague— ment. Just changing our dinners—cutting out meat for one project is that nothing heals ideological divides faster than does it matter? What does it actually have to offer us? for policymakers and professionals working to integrate meal per day--is enough to change the world. In Changing Tides, Alejandro Frid tackles the big ques- a concrete project bringing jobs and resources to hurting The answer, Caveat Magister writes, is simple: Burning The Scene That Became Cities introduces readers to the happiness and well-being into governmental processes tions: who, or what, represents our essential selves, and With his distinctive wit, insight, and humanity, Foer communities… There are tens of thousands of people, and Man’s philosophy can help us build better communities experience of Burning Man; explains why it grew; pos- and institutions. what stories might allow us to shift the collective psyche its how it could impact fields as diverse as art, econom- frames this essential debate as no one else could, bringing a great many organizations, who have been preparing for a in which individuals’ freedom to follow their own au- Laura Musikanski is Director of the Happiness Al- of industrial civilization in time to avert the worst of the ics, and politics; and makes the ideas behind it accessi- it to vivid and urgent life. Green New Deal-style breakthrough for decades (centuries thentic passions also brings them together in common liance. Jean Crowder was a member of parliament in climate and biodiversity crises? ble, actionable, and useful. “Eye-opening… brings both personality and passion to in the case of Indigenous communities that have been purpose. Burning Man is a prototype, and its philoso- the Canadian government, has extensive policy-making In seeking the answers, Frid draws from a deep well an issue that no one has figured out how to address in a protecting their ways of life). These forces have been quietly experience, and lives in Duncan, BC. of personal experience and that of Indigenous colleagues, building local models and road testing policies for how to way that inspires an adequate response.” ―Mark Bittman, finding a glimmer of hope in Indigenous cultures that, de- The New York Times Book Review put justice at the center of our climate response—in how we spite the ravishes of colonialism, have for thousands of protect forests, generate renewable energy, design public “In We Are the Weather, [Foer] interrogates himself and years developed intentional and socially complex practices transit, and much more. — Naomi Klein, from On Fire his habits in order to help everyone face the planetary for resource management that epitomize sustainability. Ul-
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Mathis Wackernagel is co-creator of the Ecological Foot- Eco-Philosophy, Deep Ecology Plastic, Biochar & Zero Waste print and president of Global Footprint Network: foot Salmon and Water footprintnetwork.org. EARTH EMOTIONS BURN Bert Beyers is a senior editor at one of Germany’s largest tempts to manipulate salmon and its en- New Words for a New World the carbon cycle in reverse and make Earth SALMON Using Fire to Cool the Earth radio stations in Hamburg. A Fish The Earth and the History vironments for his own benefit and gain, by Glenn Albrecht a garden planet. $27.95, paper. Cornell. 240 pages by Albert Bates of a Common Fate whether for entertainment or to harvest $32.95, paper. Chelsea Green. 276 pages Burn looks beyond carbon farming or bio- by Mark Kurlansky food. As climate change and development pressures over- mass energy to offer a bigger and bolder vi- NO ONE IS TOO SMALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE $44.95, cloth. Patagonia Books. In addition, Kurlansky’s research shows whelm the environment, our emotional relationships with To rescue ourselves from climate catastro- sion for the next phase of hu-man progress. 416 pages, 7x8, colour photos by Greta Thunberg that all over the world these fish, uniquely Earth are also in crisis. Pessimism and phe, we need to radically alter how humans Authors Albert Bates and Kathleen Draper $9.99, paper. Penguin. 80 pages In what he says is the most important connected to both marine and terrestrial distress are overwhelming people the live on Earth. We have to go from spending propose four frameworks: world over. In this maelstrom of emo- Here are the history-making, ground-breaking speech- piece of environmental writing in his long ecology as well as fresh and salt water, are a carbon to banking it. We have to put back tion, “solastalgia,” the homesickness ♦ Soils—restoring balance to carbon, nitro- es of Greta Thunberg, the young climate crisis activist and award-winning career, Mark Kurlansky, natural barometer for the health of the plan- the trees, wetlands, and corals. We have to you have when you are still at home, gen, and related cycles, enhancing nutrient who has become the voice of a gen- author of Salt and Cod, among many others, et. He documents that for centuries man’s regrow the soil and turn back the desert. We has become, writes Glenn A. Albrecht, density in food, rebuilding top-soil, and con- eration. employs his signature multi-century storytelling and greatest assaults on nature, from overfishing to dams, have to save whales, wombats, and wolves. one of the defining emotions of the ditioning urban and agricul-tural lands to compelling attention to detail to chronicle the harrow- from hatcheries to fish farms, from industrial pollu- We have to reverse the flow of greenhouse Everything needs to change. And it 21st century. withstand flooding and drought; tion to the ravages of climate change, are evidenced in gases and send them in exactly the opposite direction: has to start today. ing yet awe-inspiring life cycle of salmon. ♦ Water being cleansed by carbon filtration and tro- the sensitive life cycle of salmon. Earth Emotions examines our posi- down, not up. We have to flip the carbon cycle and run During his research Kurlansky traveled widely and tive and negative Earth emotions. It ex- phic cascades within the worlds rivers, oceans, and In August 2018 a fifteen-year-old With stunning historical and contemporary photo- it backwards. For such a revolutionary transformation observed salmon and those who both pursue and pro- plains the author’s concept of solastal- we’ll need civilization 2.0. wetlands; a shift in urban infrastructures—buildings, Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, decided tect them in the Pacific and the Atlantic, in Ireland, graphs and illustrations throughout, Kurlansky’s in- roads, bridges, and ports—to incorporate drawdown gia and other well-known eco-emotions such as biophilia A secret unlocked by the ancients of the Amazon for not to go to school one day. Her actions Norway, Iceland, Japan, and even the robust but not sightful conclusion is that the only way to save salmon materials and components, replacing steel, concrete, and topophilia. Albrecht introduces us to the many new its ability to transform impoverished tropical soils into ended up sparking a global movement as frequently visited Kamchatka Peninsula. This world is to save the planet and, at the same time, the only way polymers, and composites with biological carbon; and words needed to describe the full range of our emotional terra preta—fertile black earths—points the way. The in- for action against the climate crisis, in- tour reveals an eraslong history of man’s misdirected at- to save the planet is to save the mighty, heroic salmon. responses to the emergent state of the world. Economic Reorganization to incentivize carbon draw- spiring millions of pupils to go on strike for our planet digenous custom of converting organic materials into ♦ We need this creation of a hopeful vocabulary of posi- down. and our environment, forcing governments to listen, and long lasting carbon has enjoyed a reawakening in re- tive emotions, argues Albrecht, so that we can extract our- earning her a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. cent decades as the quest for more sustainable farming Fully developed, this approach costs nothing—to RAIN COMIN’ DOWN selves out of environmental desolation and reignite our methods has grown. Yet the benefits of this carbonized the contrary, it can save companies money or provide This book brings you Greta in her own words, for the Water, Memory, and Identity cule. It takes you to the depths of the millennia-old biophilia—love of life—for our home plan- material, now called biochar, extend far beyond the new revenue streams. It contains the seeds of a new, first time. Collecting her speeches that have made history in a Changed World oceans, to the upper reaches of the Earth’s et. To do so, he proposes a dramatic change from the cur- soil. Pyrolyzing carbon has the power to restore a nat- circular economy in which energy, natural resources, across Europe, from the UN to mass street protests, No by Robert William Sandford atmosphere, and into the centres of storms. rent human-dominated Anthropocene era to one that will ural balance by unmining the coal and undrilling the and human ingenuity enter a virtuous cycle of improve- One Is Too Small to Make A Difference is a rallying cry for $22.00, paper. Rocky Mountain. 360 pages You fall to Earth with raindrops, travel tiny be founded, materially, ethically, politically, and spiritually ment. why we must all wake up and take a stand to protect the oil and gas. Employed to its full potential, it can run One of the world’s foremost authorities streams and great rivers, go round and on the revolution in thinking being delivered by contem- living planet, no mat-ter how powerless we feel. Our future on the connections between water, land- round in lakes and ponds. porary symbiotic science. Albrecht names this period the depends upon it. scape, and our changing climate, Robert Your study takes you down to the very Symbiocene. TRANSFORMING PLASTIC roots of trees, into the soil, along the dark, With the current and coming generations, “Generation From Pollution to Evolution Sandford has spent a lot time watching and thinking about water. This was not because dank banks of underground rivers. It takes Symbiocene,” Albrecht sees reason for optimism. The by Albert Bates TEAM HUMAN battle between the forces of destruction and the forces he was predisposed to do so, but because you from one person’s thirst to the thirst of $12.95, paper. Book Publishing. 110 pages by Douglas Rushkoff of creation will be won by Generation Symbiocene, and wide efforts to transform plastic pollution into , the importance of water gradually caught nations; from the demographics of the past $31.95 cloth. Norton. 242 pages Earth Emotions presents an ethical and emotional odyssey The scourge of plastic has poisoned our a tool for social justice, profitable businesses, up with who he was and what he was doing with his life. to how those may drastically change in the absence of Team Human is a manifesto—a fiery distillation of pre- for that victory. environment and damaged our health. In healthier people, and a healthier planet. It’s As this self-reflective book demonstrates, when one water in decades to come. eminent digital theorist Douglas Rushkoff’s most urgent this timely book, Albert Bates takes a criti- packed with anecdotes and tips for living with takes up the serious study of water, one cannot but be Following water takes one back and forth in time, thoughts on civilization and human cal look at this ubiquitous problem, offers less plastic, viable alternatives, and safe dis- surprised at how far that interest can take you: from linking us to what the Earth was like in the past; what HEARTH New in nature. In one hundred lean and inci- creative solutions, and explores world- posal of the plastic you have. the very origins of the cosmos right down to the unique it is now; and how water will shape what it will be in A Global Conversation on Paperback sive statements, he argues that we are structure and remarkable qualities of water as a mole- the future. Community, Identity, and Place essentially social creatures, and that we edited by Annick Smith & Susan O’Connor achieve our greatest aspirations when 101 WAYS TO GO ZERO WASTE $25.50, paper. Milkweed. we work together—not as individuals. 264 pages, b/w photos by Kathryn Kellogg In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, Kellogg shares WATER IN PLAIN SIGHT $ , paper. these tips and lots more, along with DIY rec- Yet today society is threatened by a vast Hope for a Thirsty World further than it has in living memory thanks 23.95 Norton. 220 pages This multicultural anthology is about the enduring im- Savvy tips for eco-efficient living today. ipes for beauty and home; advice for respon- antihuman infrastructure that under- by Judith Schwartz to restorative grazing; the fruit-filled food mines our ability to connect. Money, $24.95, paper. Chelsea Green. 249 pages portance and shifting associations of the hearth in our We all know how important it is to reduce sible consumption and making better choic- forest in Tucson, Arizona, grown by harvest- once a means of exchange, is now world. our environmental footprint, but it can be es for home goods, fashion, and the office; ing urban wastewater; or the mini-oasis in a means of exploitation; education, Water scarcity is on everyone’s mind. A hearth is many things: a place for daunting to know where to begin. Enter and even secrets for how to go waste free at West Texas nourished by dew. conceived as way to elevate the working class, has become Long taken for granted, water availability solitude; a source of identity; some- Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash the airport. It’s not about perfection, she Animated by stories from around the another assembly line; and the internet has only further has become dependent on economics, poli- thing we make and share with others; from the past two years into a 16-ounce ma- says. It’s about making better choices. globe, Water in Plain Sight is an inspiring re- divided us into increasingly atomized and radicalized tics, and people’s food and lifestyle choices. a history of ourselves and our homes. It son jar. How? She starts by saying no to straws This is a practical, friendly blueprint of re- minder that fixing the future of our drying groups. But as anxiety mounts—and even as a swath is the fixed center we return to. It is just and grocery bags, and yes to a reusable wa- alistic lifestyle changes for anyone who wants of California farmland has been left fallow, planet involves understanding what makes Team Human delivers a call to arms. If we are to resist as intrinsically portable. It is, in short, ter bottle and compostable dish scrubbers. to reduce their waste. and extremist groups worldwide exploit the natural systems thrive. the perfect metaphor for what we seek and survive these destructive forces, we must recognize desperation of people losing livelihoods to “Paints a vivid picture of the miracles of in these complex and contradictory that being human is a team sport. In Rushkoff’s own desertification—many are finding new routes to water land healing that are possible through the right rela- times—set in flux by climate change, words: “Being social may be the whole point.” Harnessing security with key implications for food access, econom- tionship to soil and water. This book should be high mass immigration, the refugee crisis, wide-ranging research on human evolution, biology, and ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT introduced in the 1990s and continuously developed, con- ic resilience, and climate change. on the reading list of every environmental activist.”— and the dislocating effects of technology. Managing Our Biocapacity Budget tinues to be the only metric that compares overall human psychology, Rushkoff shows that when we work together Water does not perish, nor does it require millions of Charles Eisenstein, author of Climate—A New Story demand on nature with what our planet can rene—its we realize greater happiness, productivity, and peace. If With passion and care, these authors celebrate natu- by Mathis Wackernagel & Bert Beyers years to form as do fossil fuels. However water is always “Water in Plain Sight is one of the most important $19.95, 240 pages, 40 b/w tables bio-capacity—and distils this into one number: how many we can find the others who understand this fundamental ral and spiritual hearths, or mourn hearths that are be- on the move and we must learn to work with its natu- books ever written on water. Judith explains that our Earths we use. truth and reassert our humanity—together—we can make ing destroyed—never to be replaced—in our increasingly Here’s the working metric that tracks how much nature the world a better place to be human. ral movement. In this timely, important book, Judith collective abuse of soil and local watersheds is a major endangered, highly populated, but still natural world. Ecological Footprint provides a complete introduction, Schwartz presents a refreshing perspective on water cause of climate chaos, and shows how retaining water we have and how much nature we use. covering: “A searing critique… Visionary, original, and inspira- tional. If you’re not already a member of Team Human, you that transcends zero-sum thinking. By allying with the in soil and forests as well as restoring local water cycles Featuring original contributions from cherished voices Our economy is running a Bernie Footprint and biocapacity accounting including Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Pico ♦ will be once you’ve finished reading it.” —Jeremy Lent, water cycle, we can revive lush, productive landscapes, will help heal our threatened planet.”—Maude Barlow, Madoff-style Ponzi scheme with the Iyer, Natasha Trethewey, and Chigozie Obioma, Hearth ♦ Data and key findings for nations author, The Patterning Instinct like the river in rural Zimbabwe that now flows miles water justice activist; author of Blue Future planet. We use future resources to run suggests that empathy and storytelling hold the power to ♦ Worldwide examples including businesses, cities, and the present, using more than Earth unite us when we have wandered alone for too long. This is countries can replenish. Like any such scheme, an essential anthology that challenges us to redefine home this works for a limited time, followed ♦ Strategies for creating regenerative economies. and hearth: as a place to welcome strangers, to be gener- by a crash. Whether you’re a student, business leader, future-ori- ous, to care for the world beyond one’s own experience. Avoiding ecological bankruptcy re- ented city planner, economist, or have an abiding interest quires rigorous resource account- in humanity’s future, Footprint and biocapacity are key ing—a challenging task, but doable parameters to be reckoned with and Ecological Footprint is with the right tools. Ecological Footprint accounting, first your essential guide.
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Mathis Wackernagel is co-creator of the Ecological Foot- Eco-Philosophy, Deep Ecology Plastic, Biochar & Zero Waste print and president of Global Footprint Network: foot Salmon and Water footprintnetwork.org. EARTH EMOTIONS BURN Bert Beyers is a senior editor at one of Germany’s largest tempts to manipulate salmon and its en- New Words for a New World the carbon cycle in reverse and make Earth SALMON Using Fire to Cool the Earth radio stations in Hamburg. A Fish The Earth and the History vironments for his own benefit and gain, by Glenn Albrecht a garden planet. $27.95, paper. Cornell. 240 pages by Albert Bates of a Common Fate whether for entertainment or to harvest $32.95, paper. Chelsea Green. 276 pages Burn looks beyond carbon farming or bio- by Mark Kurlansky food. As climate change and development pressures over- mass energy to offer a bigger and bolder vi- NO ONE IS TOO SMALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE $44.95, cloth. Patagonia Books. In addition, Kurlansky’s research shows whelm the environment, our emotional relationships with To rescue ourselves from climate catastro- sion for the next phase of hu-man progress. 416 pages, 7x8, colour photos by Greta Thunberg that all over the world these fish, uniquely Earth are also in crisis. Pessimism and phe, we need to radically alter how humans Authors Albert Bates and Kathleen Draper $9.99, paper. Penguin. 80 pages In what he says is the most important connected to both marine and terrestrial distress are overwhelming people the live on Earth. We have to go from spending propose four frameworks: world over. In this maelstrom of emo- Here are the history-making, ground-breaking speech- piece of environmental writing in his long ecology as well as fresh and salt water, are a carbon to banking it. We have to put back tion, “solastalgia,” the homesickness ♦ Soils—restoring balance to carbon, nitro- es of Greta Thunberg, the young climate crisis activist and award-winning career, Mark Kurlansky, natural barometer for the health of the plan- the trees, wetlands, and corals. We have to you have when you are still at home, gen, and related cycles, enhancing nutrient who has become the voice of a gen- author of Salt and Cod, among many others, et. He documents that for centuries man’s regrow the soil and turn back the desert. We has become, writes Glenn A. Albrecht, density in food, rebuilding top-soil, and con- eration. employs his signature multi-century storytelling and greatest assaults on nature, from overfishing to dams, have to save whales, wombats, and wolves. one of the defining emotions of the ditioning urban and agricul-tural lands to compelling attention to detail to chronicle the harrow- from hatcheries to fish farms, from industrial pollu- We have to reverse the flow of greenhouse Everything needs to change. And it 21st century. withstand flooding and drought; tion to the ravages of climate change, are evidenced in gases and send them in exactly the opposite direction: has to start today. ing yet awe-inspiring life cycle of salmon. ♦ Water being cleansed by carbon filtration and tro- the sensitive life cycle of salmon. Earth Emotions examines our posi- down, not up. We have to flip the carbon cycle and run During his research Kurlansky traveled widely and tive and negative Earth emotions. It ex- phic cascades within the worlds rivers, oceans, and In August 2018 a fifteen-year-old With stunning historical and contemporary photo- it backwards. For such a revolutionary transformation observed salmon and those who both pursue and pro- plains the author’s concept of solastal- we’ll need civilization 2.0. wetlands; a shift in urban infrastructures—buildings, Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, decided tect them in the Pacific and the Atlantic, in Ireland, graphs and illustrations throughout, Kurlansky’s in- roads, bridges, and ports—to incorporate drawdown gia and other well-known eco-emotions such as biophilia A secret unlocked by the ancients of the Amazon for not to go to school one day. Her actions Norway, Iceland, Japan, and even the robust but not sightful conclusion is that the only way to save salmon materials and components, replacing steel, concrete, and topophilia. Albrecht introduces us to the many new its ability to transform impoverished tropical soils into ended up sparking a global movement as frequently visited Kamchatka Peninsula. This world is to save the planet and, at the same time, the only way polymers, and composites with biological carbon; and words needed to describe the full range of our emotional terra preta—fertile black earths—points the way. The in- for action against the climate crisis, in- tour reveals an eraslong history of man’s misdirected at- to save the planet is to save the mighty, heroic salmon. responses to the emergent state of the world. Economic Reorganization to incentivize carbon draw- spiring millions of pupils to go on strike for our planet digenous custom of converting organic materials into ♦ We need this creation of a hopeful vocabulary of posi- down. and our environment, forcing governments to listen, and long lasting carbon has enjoyed a reawakening in re- tive emotions, argues Albrecht, so that we can extract our- earning her a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. cent decades as the quest for more sustainable farming Fully developed, this approach costs nothing—to RAIN COMIN’ DOWN selves out of environmental desolation and reignite our methods has grown. Yet the benefits of this carbonized the contrary, it can save companies money or provide This book brings you Greta in her own words, for the Water, Memory, and Identity cule. It takes you to the depths of the millennia-old biophilia—love of life—for our home plan- material, now called biochar, extend far beyond the new revenue streams. It contains the seeds of a new, first time. Collecting her speeches that have made history in a Changed World oceans, to the upper reaches of the Earth’s et. To do so, he proposes a dramatic change from the cur- soil. Pyrolyzing carbon has the power to restore a nat- circular economy in which energy, natural resources, across Europe, from the UN to mass street protests, No by Robert William Sandford atmosphere, and into the centres of storms. rent human-dominated Anthropocene era to one that will ural balance by unmining the coal and undrilling the and human ingenuity enter a virtuous cycle of improve- One Is Too Small to Make A Difference is a rallying cry for $22.00, paper. Rocky Mountain. 360 pages You fall to Earth with raindrops, travel tiny be founded, materially, ethically, politically, and spiritually ment. why we must all wake up and take a stand to protect the oil and gas. Employed to its full potential, it can run One of the world’s foremost authorities streams and great rivers, go round and on the revolution in thinking being delivered by contem- living planet, no mat-ter how powerless we feel. Our future on the connections between water, land- round in lakes and ponds. porary symbiotic science. Albrecht names this period the depends upon it. scape, and our changing climate, Robert Your study takes you down to the very Symbiocene. TRANSFORMING PLASTIC roots of trees, into the soil, along the dark, With the current and coming generations, “Generation From Pollution to Evolution Sandford has spent a lot time watching and thinking about water. This was not because dank banks of underground rivers. It takes Symbiocene,” Albrecht sees reason for optimism. The by Albert Bates TEAM HUMAN battle between the forces of destruction and the forces he was predisposed to do so, but because you from one person’s thirst to the thirst of $12.95, paper. Book Publishing. 110 pages by Douglas Rushkoff of creation will be won by Generation Symbiocene, and wide efforts to transform plastic pollution into , the importance of water gradually caught nations; from the demographics of the past $31.95 cloth. Norton. 242 pages Earth Emotions presents an ethical and emotional odyssey The scourge of plastic has poisoned our a tool for social justice, profitable businesses, up with who he was and what he was doing with his life. to how those may drastically change in the absence of Team Human is a manifesto—a fiery distillation of pre- for that victory. environment and damaged our health. In healthier people, and a healthier planet. It’s As this self-reflective book demonstrates, when one water in decades to come. eminent digital theorist Douglas Rushkoff’s most urgent this timely book, Albert Bates takes a criti- packed with anecdotes and tips for living with takes up the serious study of water, one cannot but be Following water takes one back and forth in time, thoughts on civilization and human cal look at this ubiquitous problem, offers less plastic, viable alternatives, and safe dis- surprised at how far that interest can take you: from linking us to what the Earth was like in the past; what HEARTH New in nature. In one hundred lean and inci- creative solutions, and explores world- posal of the plastic you have. the very origins of the cosmos right down to the unique it is now; and how water will shape what it will be in A Global Conversation on Paperback sive statements, he argues that we are structure and remarkable qualities of water as a mole- the future. Community, Identity, and Place essentially social creatures, and that we edited by Annick Smith & Susan O’Connor achieve our greatest aspirations when 101 WAYS TO GO ZERO WASTE $25.50, paper. Milkweed. we work together—not as individuals. 264 pages, b/w photos by Kathryn Kellogg In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, Kellogg shares WATER IN PLAIN SIGHT $ , paper. these tips and lots more, along with DIY rec- Yet today society is threatened by a vast Hope for a Thirsty World further than it has in living memory thanks 23.95 Norton. 220 pages This multicultural anthology is about the enduring im- Savvy tips for eco-efficient living today. ipes for beauty and home; advice for respon- antihuman infrastructure that under- by Judith Schwartz to restorative grazing; the fruit-filled food mines our ability to connect. Money, $24.95, paper. Chelsea Green. 249 pages portance and shifting associations of the hearth in our We all know how important it is to reduce sible consumption and making better choic- forest in Tucson, Arizona, grown by harvest- once a means of exchange, is now world. our environmental footprint, but it can be es for home goods, fashion, and the office; ing urban wastewater; or the mini-oasis in a means of exploitation; education, Water scarcity is on everyone’s mind. A hearth is many things: a place for daunting to know where to begin. Enter and even secrets for how to go waste free at West Texas nourished by dew. conceived as way to elevate the working class, has become Long taken for granted, water availability solitude; a source of identity; some- Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash the airport. It’s not about perfection, she Animated by stories from around the another assembly line; and the internet has only further has become dependent on economics, poli- thing we make and share with others; from the past two years into a 16-ounce ma- says. It’s about making better choices. globe, Water in Plain Sight is an inspiring re- divided us into increasingly atomized and radicalized tics, and people’s food and lifestyle choices. a history of ourselves and our homes. It son jar. How? She starts by saying no to straws This is a practical, friendly blueprint of re- minder that fixing the future of our drying groups. But as anxiety mounts—and even as a swath is the fixed center we return to. It is just and grocery bags, and yes to a reusable wa- alistic lifestyle changes for anyone who wants of California farmland has been left fallow, planet involves understanding what makes Team Human delivers a call to arms. If we are to resist as intrinsically portable. It is, in short, ter bottle and compostable dish scrubbers. to reduce their waste. and extremist groups worldwide exploit the natural systems thrive. the perfect metaphor for what we seek and survive these destructive forces, we must recognize desperation of people losing livelihoods to “Paints a vivid picture of the miracles of in these complex and contradictory that being human is a team sport. In Rushkoff’s own desertification—many are finding new routes to water land healing that are possible through the right rela- times—set in flux by climate change, words: “Being social may be the whole point.” Harnessing security with key implications for food access, econom- tionship to soil and water. This book should be high mass immigration, the refugee crisis, wide-ranging research on human evolution, biology, and ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT introduced in the 1990s and continuously developed, con- ic resilience, and climate change. on the reading list of every environmental activist.”— and the dislocating effects of technology. Managing Our Biocapacity Budget tinues to be the only metric that compares overall human psychology, Rushkoff shows that when we work together Water does not perish, nor does it require millions of Charles Eisenstein, author of Climate—A New Story demand on nature with what our planet can rene—its we realize greater happiness, productivity, and peace. If With passion and care, these authors celebrate natu- by Mathis Wackernagel & Bert Beyers years to form as do fossil fuels. However water is always “Water in Plain Sight is one of the most important $19.95, 240 pages, 40 b/w tables bio-capacity—and distils this into one number: how many we can find the others who understand this fundamental ral and spiritual hearths, or mourn hearths that are be- on the move and we must learn to work with its natu- books ever written on water. Judith explains that our Earths we use. truth and reassert our humanity—together—we can make ing destroyed—never to be replaced—in our increasingly Here’s the working metric that tracks how much nature the world a better place to be human. ral movement. In this timely, important book, Judith collective abuse of soil and local watersheds is a major endangered, highly populated, but still natural world. Ecological Footprint provides a complete introduction, Schwartz presents a refreshing perspective on water cause of climate chaos, and shows how retaining water we have and how much nature we use. covering: “A searing critique… Visionary, original, and inspira- tional. If you’re not already a member of Team Human, you that transcends zero-sum thinking. By allying with the in soil and forests as well as restoring local water cycles Featuring original contributions from cherished voices Our economy is running a Bernie Footprint and biocapacity accounting including Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Pico ♦ will be once you’ve finished reading it.” —Jeremy Lent, water cycle, we can revive lush, productive landscapes, will help heal our threatened planet.”—Maude Barlow, Madoff-style Ponzi scheme with the Iyer, Natasha Trethewey, and Chigozie Obioma, Hearth ♦ Data and key findings for nations author, The Patterning Instinct like the river in rural Zimbabwe that now flows miles water justice activist; author of Blue Future planet. We use future resources to run suggests that empathy and storytelling hold the power to ♦ Worldwide examples including businesses, cities, and the present, using more than Earth unite us when we have wandered alone for too long. This is countries can replenish. Like any such scheme, an essential anthology that challenges us to redefine home this works for a limited time, followed ♦ Strategies for creating regenerative economies. and hearth: as a place to welcome strangers, to be gener- by a crash. Whether you’re a student, business leader, future-ori- ous, to care for the world beyond one’s own experience. Avoiding ecological bankruptcy re- ented city planner, economist, or have an abiding interest quires rigorous resource account- in humanity’s future, Footprint and biocapacity are key ing—a challenging task, but doable parameters to be reckoned with and Ecological Footprint is with the right tools. Ecological Footprint accounting, first your essential guide.
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sion: of the land, of the self, of belief, of DIY Mushroom Cultivation is the rem- puts. He explores the importance of cal and fast-paced realities of so many. fear. She wrangles with the paradox of edy, presenting proven, reliable, low- nutrients, their cycles and the structure Nature-Based Therapy addresses this Trees & Renewal desert lands and the truth of erosion: cost techniques for home-scale cul- of soil. This enables the reader to truly underlying disconnection between tivation that eliminate the need for understand their soil and own eco-sys- humans and their ecological home, ests as fundamental to human survival and What is weathered, worn, and whit- TO SPEAK FOR THE TREES a clean-air lab space to grow various tem, so they can manage it properly. exploring theories and therapeutic My Life’s Journey from spirituality. Already a precociously gifted tled away through wind, water, and mushrooms and their mycelium. Once we understand how soil and practices undertaken with children, Ancient Celtic Wisdom to scholar, Diana found that her grounding in time is as powerful as what remains. Beautiful full-color photos and nutrients work, it is easier to diagnose youth, and families, including: a Healing Vision of the Forest the ancient ways led her to fresh scientific Our undoing is also our becoming. step-by-step instructions accompany a problems and find a natural remedy. by Diana Beresford-Kroeger concepts. ♦ Developing sensory awareness of She looks at the current state of foundation of mushroom biology and Eric provides recipes for a wide range $32.00, cloth. Penguin. 304 pages Out of that huge and holistic vision have outer and inner landscapes American politics: the dire social ecology to support a holistic understanding of the prac- of compost teas that can remedy many different deficits, as Canadian botanist, biochemist and vi- come the observations that put her at the ♦ Navigating risk in play and environmental implications of recent choices to tice. Growing techniques are applicable year-round, for well as for natural pesticides and insecticides. Eric shows sionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s insights forefront of her field:the discovery of moth- Case examples with a diverse range of settings, inten- gut Bears Ears National Monument, sacred lands to Na- any space from house to apartment, and for any climate, the reader how to use the plants growing around them to ♦ into the hidden life of trees have already er trees at the heart of a forest; the fact that tions, and interventions. budget, or goal. Techniques include: create these teas, using aerobic and anaerobic processes, sparked a quiet revolution in how we un- trees are a living library, have a chemical tive People of the American Southwest, and undermine She testifies that climate Nature-Based Therapy is for counselors, therapists, youth derstand our relationship to forests. Now, language and communicate in a quantum the Endangered Species Act. ♦ Setting up a home growing space as well as how to grow specific plants to encourage benefi- change is not an abstraction, citing the drought outside cial insects for healthy ecosystems. and social workers, educators, and parents working in ed- in a captivating account of how her life led world; the major idea that trees heal living ♦ Inexpensive, simple DIY equipment her door and at times, within herself. Images of ex- ucational and therapeutic settings who want to take their her to these illuminating and crucial ideas, she shows creatures through the aerosols they release and that Eric’s aim is for growers to feel confident in diagnosing traction and contamination haunt her: ♦ Culture creation from mushroom tissue or spores practice beyond the office walls and into the powerful ter- us how forests can not only heal us but save the planet. they carry a great wealth of natural antibiotics and oth- oil rigs lighting plant disease and pest problems, and then be able to cre- up the horizon; trucks hauling nuclear waste on dirt ♦ Growing and using liquid cultures and grain spawn rain of the wild, partnering with nature as a co-facilitator When Diana Beresford-Kroeger—whose mother was er healing substances; and, perhaps most significantly, ate the right remedy for the problem. If we can care for roads now crisscrossing the desert like an exposed ner- Growing mushrooms on waste streams to create lasting change. an O’Donoghue, one of the stronghold families who that planting trees can actively regulate the atmosphere ♦ the health of our plants and soil without using chemicals, vous system. But beautiful moments of relief and refuge, Indoor fruiting carried on the ancient Celtic traditions—was orphaned and the oceans, and even stabilize our climate. we can save money, encourage others to do the same, and I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in nature, solace and spirituality come in her conversations with as a child, she could have been sent to the Magdalene This book is not only the story of a remarkable sci- ♦ Outdoor mushroom gardens and logs demonstrate that conven-tional chemical inputs are not which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright. Navajo elders, art, and, always, in the land itself. She Laundries. Instead, the O’Donoghue elders, most of entist and her ideas, it harvests all of her powerful ♦ Harvesting, processing, tinctures, and cooking. necessary. —Thoreau asks, urgently: “Is Earth not enough? Can the desert be them scholars and freehold farmers in the Lisheens val- knowledge about why trees matter, and why trees are a prayer?” Whether you hunt mushrooms or dream about growing ley in County Cork, took her under their wing. Diana a viable, achievable solution to climate change. Diana and working with them but feel constrained by a small liv- Nature as Teacher & Healer became the last ward under the Brehon Law. eloquently shows us that if we can understand the in- ing space, DIY Mushroom Cultivation is the ideal guide for THE KARMA OF CATS tricate ways in which the health and welfare of every Spiritual Wisdom from Our Feline Friends Over the course of three summers, she was taught Architecture & Eco-Design getting started in the fascinating and delicious world of KINDNESS FOR ALL CREATURES the ways of the Celtic triad of mind, body and soul. living creature is connected to the global forest, and fungiculture. Macrocosm, Microcosm, and Medicine by Various Authors strengthen those connections, we will still have time SOLAR ELECTRICITY BASICS $23.50, paper. Sounds True. This included the philosophy of healing, the laws of by Sarah Beasley Powering Your Home of Office 224 pages, 8x8, b/w photos the trees, Brehon wisdom and the Ogham alphabet, all to mend the self-destructive ways that are leading to $23.95, paper. Shambhala. 224 pages of it rooted in a vision of nature that saw trees and for- drastic fires, droughts and floods. with Solar Energy FARMING ON THE WILD SIDE There is nothing quite like the love of a cat. Both re- by Dan Chiras The Evolution of a Regenerative Organic Farm and Nursery Are you doing all you can for the well-being of your be- vered and feared throughout history, cats are unique in $19.99, paper. New Society. by Nancy & John Hayden loved pet? Is your outlook toward wildlife consistent with CONVERSATIONS WITH TREES 240 pages, b/w illustrations the mystical truths and practical les- An Intimate Ecology author. More pertinent now than ever, Ka- $39.95, paper. Chelsea Green. your loyalty to cats and dogs? Struc- This is the indispensable guide to solar electricity sys- 272 pages, 7x10, colour photos sons they share with us. za’s intimate exploration of the lives and tured around the Six Perfections of by Stephanie Kaza tems for homeowners, business owners, builders, and $ , . relationships of individual trees exemplifies In The Karma of Cats, spiritual teach- 25.95 paper Shambhala. students. One farm’s decades-long journey into regenerative ag- Buddhism, this book explores these 262 pages, b/w drawings the conjunction of inquiry and emotion, of questions and more, providing heart- ers and writers reflect on the wisdom Climate change and limits to fossil riculture—and how these methods enhance biodiversity, From a pioneering thinker in the field of science and spirituality. In an era of species felt guidance on how to apply com- and gifts they’ve received from their fuels compel us to find safer, more pollinators, and soil health. religion and ecology, this collection of evoc- extinction and worsening climate change, passion in action to our relationships feline friends—exploring themes of economical, and more sustainable Northern Vermont’s Nancy and John ative meditations on the beauty, fragility, this book is a warm and earnest invitation to with animals. In addition to being a radical respect, unconditional love, ways to meet our needs for electricity. Hayden have spent the last 25 years and resilience of trees includes 27 original personal and ecological sanity. practical resource, it encourages ad- our spiritual nature, and more. And, as more and more electric cars transforming their draft horse-pow- lithographs of the trees profiled in each “Stephanie Kaza’s book Conversations with vocacy, challenging us to think more Loving companions and wild spirits, our feline friends hit the road, we’ll need to find a way ered, organic vegetable and livestock chapter. Trees is a triumph—Deep Ecology writing as profoundly about caring for the crea- have much to teach all who welcome them into their homes to provide fuel that is clean, environ- operation into an agroecological, re- First published in 1993 (as The Attentive Heart), its most humbly, powerfully evocative. Here each tree, tures—both domestic and wild—with and hearts. With an introduction by Seane Corn and con- mentally sustainable, and affordable. generative, bio-diverse, organic fruit Stephanie Kaza’s heartfelt book helped thousands of in disclosing its own story, its own beauty, reveals the whom we share our world. tributions by Alice Walker, Andrew Harvey, Biet Simkin, beholder’s as well. Each tells us, in a different voice, With Solar Electricity Basics, author farm, fruit nursery, and pollinator readers kindle a sense of spiritual connection through “Sarah Beasley reminds us gently but firmly that com- Brother David Steindl-Rast, Damien Echols, Geneen Roth, that if we are to preserve the natural world, we must Dan Chiras offers a concise and up- sanctuary. In Farming on the Wild Side communing with our ancient relatives—trees. Sham- passion is the root of the Buddhist path and that it should Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Kelly McGonigal, Rachel Nao- bhala Publications is proud to reissue this book, with let it feed our souls.” —Joanna Macy, author of Coming to-date guide covering all the essentials. It explores: they explain the philosophical and mi Remen, Sterling “TrapKing” Davis, and many more. How to size, cost, and choose the right system, includ- scientific principles that influenced them as they phased know no borders. She advocates convincingly that lov- a beautiful new cover and a new Introduction by the Back to Life ♦ The Karma of Cats is yet more proof that cats can teach ing off-grid vs. grid-tied vs grid-tied with battery backup out sheep and potatoes and embraced apples, pears, stone ing-kindness and the practice of the ‘Six Perfections’ must apply to all sentient beings without exception. Kindness for us to be better humans. ♦ Where to mount a system for maximum performance fruits, and a wide variety of uncommon berry crops; turned RENEWAL ♦ Reveal nature’s genius and impacts on All Creatures is a much-needed and most welcome call urg- “What I find most enticing aboutThe Karma of Cats are How Nature Awakens Our Creativity, What type of modules and inverters to buy much of their property into a semi-wild state; and adapted our lives from physical, emotional, intellec- ♦ ing us to progress toward coherent ethics and truly com- the golden filaments of respect, delight, and appreciation Compassion, and Joy How to install and maintain batteries their marketing and sales strategies to the new century. tual, and spiritual perspectives ♦ passionate behavior.” —Matthieu Ricard, author of A Plea that weave through the unique voice of each storyteller, by Andres Edwards Cost vs benefit for solar electric systems As the Haydens pursued their goals of enhancing bio- ♦ Explore how emulating nature is yield- ♦ for the Animals these kindred spirits who—like ourselves—treasure the $19.99, paper. New Society. 240 pages diversity and regenerating their land, they incorporated ing design breakthroughs with biomimicry ♦ How to connect to the grid, and what type of net me- remarkable gifts bestowed upon us by our feline family Explore our emotional bond with nature agroforestry and permaculture principles into perenni- “Kindness for All Creatures invites the reader into an au- and biophilic design tering your area offers. members.” —Susan Chernak McElroy, author of Why Buf- to heal ourselves and the natural world. Why al fruit polycultures, a pollinator sanctuary, repurposed thentic, mutual relationship with animals. It is a perfect Highlight the importance of compassion Solar Electricity Basics is a guide for homeowners, busi- falo Dance spend countless hours indoors in front of ♦ greenhouses for growing fruit, hgelkultur, and ecological guide for how to afford them their uniqueness and dig- and coexisting with wildlife in designing our ness owners, builders, and students for figuring out so- Also from Sounds True is The Dharma of Dogs. screens when being in nature feels so good? pest management. Beyond the practical techniques and nity, as well as how to treat them with utmost care. The conservation strategies lar electricity quickly and easily. In learning why and how to nurture our tips, this book also inspires readers to develop greater eco- guidance in this book will enhance your experience of Describe the significance of nurturing an Dan Chiras is the author of numerous books on re- emotional connection with nature, we can logical literacy and respect for the mysteries of the global your pets, and, like any true spiritual practice, will bring ecological ethic that supports a reciprocal newable energy, including Power from the Wind and The also regenerate the ecosystems on which we ecosystem. Farming on the Wild Side tells a story about new out the best in you.” —Diane Musho Hamilton, author de-pend for our survival. relationship with nature. Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy. Over the past 40 of The Zen of You and Me: A Guide to Getting Along with Just years, Chiras has published numerous articles on nat- ways to manage small farms and homesteads, about nur- Renewal explores the science behind why being in Whether you are drawn to conservation or are inter- About Anyone ural building, green building, solar electricity, passive turing land, about ecology, about economics, and about nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Using ested in the science behind human behavior, Renewal solar design, self-sufficiency, and sustainability. He lives things that we can all do to heal both the land and our- personal experiences and cutting-edge research in cog- will help create a blueprint for integrating nature with off-grid in Gerald, Missouri. selves. nitive science, this book weaves delightful stories that: a life of creativity, compassion, and joy. NATURE-BASED THERAPY A Practitioner’s Guide to Working Outdoors COMPOST TEAS FOR THE ORGANIC GROWER with Children, Youth, and Families Gardening & Self-Reliance by Nevin Harper, Kathryn Rose & David Segal All around the world, individuals, families, friends, and EROSION by Eric Fisher $ , $24.95, paper. New Society. 285 pages Essays of Undoing 27.50 paper. Permanent Publications. neighbors gather around a campfire or a computer, a DIY MUSHROOM CULTIVATION 242 pages, 7x9, b/w & colour photos kitchen table or an auditorium stage to share ideas, and by Terry Tempest Williams Growing Mushrooms at Home for Food, Medicine, and Soil Take your therapeutic practice with children, youth, and warmth, and often food. This book, we hope, may become $36.50, cloth. Farrar, Strauss. 304 pages by Willoughby Arevalo Here’s everything you need to know about feeding your families out into nature. Here be fierce, timely, and unsettling essays from an $29.95, paper. New Society. one such gathering place where questions are asked that garden, orchard, or smallholding with homemade and The number of children, youth, and families seeking important and beloved writer and conservationist. 186 pages, 7x9, colour photos have no answers, but where the talk goes on and on, con- chemical-free teas—packed with recipes for creating nutri- help for a wide range of mental health concerns is grow- With applications in permaculture, urban farming, necting us in peace and trust. Keeping the fire alive. Terry Tempest Williams is one of our most impassioned ent-rich, healthy soil, to give you healthy plants and eco-sys- ing at an alarming rate, and many struggle to thrive de- cooking, natural medicine, and the arts, interest in defenders of public lands. A naturalist, fervent activist, tems. spite well-intentioned interventions from skilled helpers. and stirring writer, she has spoken to us and for us in home-scale mushroom cultivation is exploding. Yet Permaculture orchardist Eric Fisher provides an in depth Unplugging from technology and reconnecting with the books like Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place. many beginners remain daunted by the perceived com- history of organic agriculture and the rise in chemical in- web of life is a powerful antidote to the highly technologi- In these new essays, Williams explores the concept of ero- plexity of working with fungi.
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 46 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 47 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ FORESTS & ECO-DESIGN ♦ ♦ GARDENING & NATURE ♦ sion: of the land, of the self, of belief, of DIY Mushroom Cultivation is the rem- puts. He explores the importance of cal and fast-paced realities of so many. fear. She wrangles with the paradox of edy, presenting proven, reliable, low- nutrients, their cycles and the structure Nature-Based Therapy addresses this Trees & Renewal desert lands and the truth of erosion: cost techniques for home-scale cul- of soil. This enables the reader to truly underlying disconnection between tivation that eliminate the need for understand their soil and own eco-sys- humans and their ecological home, ests as fundamental to human survival and What is weathered, worn, and whit- TO SPEAK FOR THE TREES a clean-air lab space to grow various tem, so they can manage it properly. exploring theories and therapeutic My Life’s Journey from spirituality. Already a precociously gifted tled away through wind, water, and mushrooms and their mycelium. Once we understand how soil and practices undertaken with children, Ancient Celtic Wisdom to scholar, Diana found that her grounding in time is as powerful as what remains. Beautiful full-color photos and nutrients work, it is easier to diagnose youth, and families, including: a Healing Vision of the Forest the ancient ways led her to fresh scientific Our undoing is also our becoming. step-by-step instructions accompany a problems and find a natural remedy. by Diana Beresford-Kroeger concepts. ♦ Developing sensory awareness of She looks at the current state of foundation of mushroom biology and Eric provides recipes for a wide range $32.00, cloth. Penguin. 304 pages Out of that huge and holistic vision have outer and inner landscapes American politics: the dire social ecology to support a holistic understanding of the prac- of compost teas that can remedy many different deficits, as Canadian botanist, biochemist and vi- come the observations that put her at the ♦ Navigating risk in play and environmental implications of recent choices to tice. Growing techniques are applicable year-round, for well as for natural pesticides and insecticides. Eric shows sionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s insights forefront of her field:the discovery of moth- Case examples with a diverse range of settings, inten- gut Bears Ears National Monument, sacred lands to Na- any space from house to apartment, and for any climate, the reader how to use the plants growing around them to ♦ into the hidden life of trees have already er trees at the heart of a forest; the fact that tions, and interventions. budget, or goal. Techniques include: create these teas, using aerobic and anaerobic processes, sparked a quiet revolution in how we un- trees are a living library, have a chemical tive People of the American Southwest, and undermine She testifies that climate Nature-Based Therapy is for counselors, therapists, youth derstand our relationship to forests. Now, language and communicate in a quantum the Endangered Species Act. ♦ Setting up a home growing space as well as how to grow specific plants to encourage benefi- change is not an abstraction, citing the drought outside cial insects for healthy ecosystems. and social workers, educators, and parents working in ed- in a captivating account of how her life led world; the major idea that trees heal living ♦ Inexpensive, simple DIY equipment her door and at times, within herself. Images of ex- ucational and therapeutic settings who want to take their her to these illuminating and crucial ideas, she shows creatures through the aerosols they release and that Eric’s aim is for growers to feel confident in diagnosing traction and contamination haunt her: ♦ Culture creation from mushroom tissue or spores practice beyond the office walls and into the powerful ter- us how forests can not only heal us but save the planet. they carry a great wealth of natural antibiotics and oth- oil rigs lighting plant disease and pest problems, and then be able to cre- up the horizon; trucks hauling nuclear waste on dirt ♦ Growing and using liquid cultures and grain spawn rain of the wild, partnering with nature as a co-facilitator When Diana Beresford-Kroeger—whose mother was er healing substances; and, perhaps most significantly, ate the right remedy for the problem. If we can care for roads now crisscrossing the desert like an exposed ner- Growing mushrooms on waste streams to create lasting change. an O’Donoghue, one of the stronghold families who that planting trees can actively regulate the atmosphere ♦ the health of our plants and soil without using chemicals, vous system. But beautiful moments of relief and refuge, Indoor fruiting carried on the ancient Celtic traditions—was orphaned and the oceans, and even stabilize our climate. we can save money, encourage others to do the same, and I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in nature, solace and spirituality come in her conversations with as a child, she could have been sent to the Magdalene This book is not only the story of a remarkable sci- ♦ Outdoor mushroom gardens and logs demonstrate that conven-tional chemical inputs are not which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright. Navajo elders, art, and, always, in the land itself. She Laundries. Instead, the O’Donoghue elders, most of entist and her ideas, it harvests all of her powerful ♦ Harvesting, processing, tinctures, and cooking. necessary. —Thoreau asks, urgently: “Is Earth not enough? Can the desert be them scholars and freehold farmers in the Lisheens val- knowledge about why trees matter, and why trees are a prayer?” Whether you hunt mushrooms or dream about growing ley in County Cork, took her under their wing. Diana a viable, achievable solution to climate change. Diana and working with them but feel constrained by a small liv- Nature as Teacher & Healer became the last ward under the Brehon Law. eloquently shows us that if we can understand the in- ing space, DIY Mushroom Cultivation is the ideal guide for THE KARMA OF CATS tricate ways in which the health and welfare of every Spiritual Wisdom from Our Feline Friends Over the course of three summers, she was taught Architecture & Eco-Design getting started in the fascinating and delicious world of KINDNESS FOR ALL CREATURES the ways of the Celtic triad of mind, body and soul. living creature is connected to the global forest, and fungiculture. Macrocosm, Microcosm, and Medicine by Various Authors strengthen those connections, we will still have time SOLAR ELECTRICITY BASICS $23.50, paper. Sounds True. This included the philosophy of healing, the laws of by Sarah Beasley Powering Your Home of Office 224 pages, 8x8, b/w photos the trees, Brehon wisdom and the Ogham alphabet, all to mend the self-destructive ways that are leading to $23.95, paper. Shambhala. 224 pages of it rooted in a vision of nature that saw trees and for- drastic fires, droughts and floods. with Solar Energy FARMING ON THE WILD SIDE There is nothing quite like the love of a cat. Both re- by Dan Chiras The Evolution of a Regenerative Organic Farm and Nursery Are you doing all you can for the well-being of your be- vered and feared throughout history, cats are unique in $19.99, paper. New Society. by Nancy & John Hayden loved pet? Is your outlook toward wildlife consistent with CONVERSATIONS WITH TREES 240 pages, b/w illustrations the mystical truths and practical les- An Intimate Ecology author. More pertinent now than ever, Ka- $39.95, paper. Chelsea Green. your loyalty to cats and dogs? Struc- This is the indispensable guide to solar electricity sys- 272 pages, 7x10, colour photos sons they share with us. za’s intimate exploration of the lives and tured around the Six Perfections of by Stephanie Kaza tems for homeowners, business owners, builders, and $ , . relationships of individual trees exemplifies In The Karma of Cats, spiritual teach- 25.95 paper Shambhala. students. One farm’s decades-long journey into regenerative ag- Buddhism, this book explores these 262 pages, b/w drawings the conjunction of inquiry and emotion, of questions and more, providing heart- ers and writers reflect on the wisdom Climate change and limits to fossil riculture—and how these methods enhance biodiversity, From a pioneering thinker in the field of science and spirituality. In an era of species felt guidance on how to apply com- and gifts they’ve received from their fuels compel us to find safer, more pollinators, and soil health. religion and ecology, this collection of evoc- extinction and worsening climate change, passion in action to our relationships feline friends—exploring themes of economical, and more sustainable Northern Vermont’s Nancy and John ative meditations on the beauty, fragility, this book is a warm and earnest invitation to with animals. In addition to being a radical respect, unconditional love, ways to meet our needs for electricity. Hayden have spent the last 25 years and resilience of trees includes 27 original personal and ecological sanity. practical resource, it encourages ad- our spiritual nature, and more. And, as more and more electric cars transforming their draft horse-pow- lithographs of the trees profiled in each “Stephanie Kaza’s book Conversations with vocacy, challenging us to think more Loving companions and wild spirits, our feline friends hit the road, we’ll need to find a way ered, organic vegetable and livestock chapter. Trees is a triumph—Deep Ecology writing as profoundly about caring for the crea- have much to teach all who welcome them into their homes to provide fuel that is clean, environ- operation into an agroecological, re- First published in 1993 (as The Attentive Heart), its most humbly, powerfully evocative. Here each tree, tures—both domestic and wild—with and hearts. With an introduction by Seane Corn and con- mentally sustainable, and affordable. generative, bio-diverse, organic fruit Stephanie Kaza’s heartfelt book helped thousands of in disclosing its own story, its own beauty, reveals the whom we share our world. tributions by Alice Walker, Andrew Harvey, Biet Simkin, beholder’s as well. Each tells us, in a different voice, With Solar Electricity Basics, author farm, fruit nursery, and pollinator readers kindle a sense of spiritual connection through “Sarah Beasley reminds us gently but firmly that com- Brother David Steindl-Rast, Damien Echols, Geneen Roth, that if we are to preserve the natural world, we must Dan Chiras offers a concise and up- sanctuary. In Farming on the Wild Side communing with our ancient relatives—trees. Sham- passion is the root of the Buddhist path and that it should Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Kelly McGonigal, Rachel Nao- bhala Publications is proud to reissue this book, with let it feed our souls.” —Joanna Macy, author of Coming to-date guide covering all the essentials. It explores: they explain the philosophical and mi Remen, Sterling “TrapKing” Davis, and many more. How to size, cost, and choose the right system, includ- scientific principles that influenced them as they phased know no borders. She advocates convincingly that lov- a beautiful new cover and a new Introduction by the Back to Life ♦ The Karma of Cats is yet more proof that cats can teach ing off-grid vs. grid-tied vs grid-tied with battery backup out sheep and potatoes and embraced apples, pears, stone ing-kindness and the practice of the ‘Six Perfections’ must apply to all sentient beings without exception. Kindness for us to be better humans. ♦ Where to mount a system for maximum performance fruits, and a wide variety of uncommon berry crops; turned RENEWAL ♦ Reveal nature’s genius and impacts on All Creatures is a much-needed and most welcome call urg- “What I find most enticing aboutThe Karma of Cats are How Nature Awakens Our Creativity, What type of modules and inverters to buy much of their property into a semi-wild state; and adapted our lives from physical, emotional, intellec- ♦ ing us to progress toward coherent ethics and truly com- the golden filaments of respect, delight, and appreciation Compassion, and Joy How to install and maintain batteries their marketing and sales strategies to the new century. tual, and spiritual perspectives ♦ passionate behavior.” —Matthieu Ricard, author of A Plea that weave through the unique voice of each storyteller, by Andres Edwards Cost vs benefit for solar electric systems As the Haydens pursued their goals of enhancing bio- ♦ Explore how emulating nature is yield- ♦ for the Animals these kindred spirits who—like ourselves—treasure the $19.99, paper. New Society. 240 pages diversity and regenerating their land, they incorporated ing design breakthroughs with biomimicry ♦ How to connect to the grid, and what type of net me- remarkable gifts bestowed upon us by our feline family Explore our emotional bond with nature agroforestry and permaculture principles into perenni- “Kindness for All Creatures invites the reader into an au- and biophilic design tering your area offers. members.” —Susan Chernak McElroy, author of Why Buf- to heal ourselves and the natural world. Why al fruit polycultures, a pollinator sanctuary, repurposed thentic, mutual relationship with animals. It is a perfect Highlight the importance of compassion Solar Electricity Basics is a guide for homeowners, busi- falo Dance spend countless hours indoors in front of ♦ greenhouses for growing fruit, hgelkultur, and ecological guide for how to afford them their uniqueness and dig- and coexisting with wildlife in designing our ness owners, builders, and students for figuring out so- Also from Sounds True is The Dharma of Dogs. screens when being in nature feels so good? pest management. Beyond the practical techniques and nity, as well as how to treat them with utmost care. The conservation strategies lar electricity quickly and easily. In learning why and how to nurture our tips, this book also inspires readers to develop greater eco- guidance in this book will enhance your experience of Describe the significance of nurturing an Dan Chiras is the author of numerous books on re- emotional connection with nature, we can logical literacy and respect for the mysteries of the global your pets, and, like any true spiritual practice, will bring ecological ethic that supports a reciprocal newable energy, including Power from the Wind and The also regenerate the ecosystems on which we ecosystem. Farming on the Wild Side tells a story about new out the best in you.” —Diane Musho Hamilton, author de-pend for our survival. relationship with nature. Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy. Over the past 40 of The Zen of You and Me: A Guide to Getting Along with Just years, Chiras has published numerous articles on nat- ways to manage small farms and homesteads, about nur- Renewal explores the science behind why being in Whether you are drawn to conservation or are inter- About Anyone ural building, green building, solar electricity, passive turing land, about ecology, about economics, and about nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Using ested in the science behind human behavior, Renewal solar design, self-sufficiency, and sustainability. He lives things that we can all do to heal both the land and our- personal experiences and cutting-edge research in cog- will help create a blueprint for integrating nature with off-grid in Gerald, Missouri. selves. nitive science, this book weaves delightful stories that: a life of creativity, compassion, and joy. NATURE-BASED THERAPY A Practitioner’s Guide to Working Outdoors COMPOST TEAS FOR THE ORGANIC GROWER with Children, Youth, and Families Gardening & Self-Reliance by Nevin Harper, Kathryn Rose & David Segal All around the world, individuals, families, friends, and EROSION by Eric Fisher $ , $24.95, paper. New Society. 285 pages Essays of Undoing 27.50 paper. Permanent Publications. neighbors gather around a campfire or a computer, a DIY MUSHROOM CULTIVATION 242 pages, 7x9, b/w & colour photos kitchen table or an auditorium stage to share ideas, and by Terry Tempest Williams Growing Mushrooms at Home for Food, Medicine, and Soil Take your therapeutic practice with children, youth, and warmth, and often food. This book, we hope, may become $36.50, cloth. Farrar, Strauss. 304 pages by Willoughby Arevalo Here’s everything you need to know about feeding your families out into nature. Here be fierce, timely, and unsettling essays from an $29.95, paper. New Society. one such gathering place where questions are asked that garden, orchard, or smallholding with homemade and The number of children, youth, and families seeking important and beloved writer and conservationist. 186 pages, 7x9, colour photos have no answers, but where the talk goes on and on, con- chemical-free teas—packed with recipes for creating nutri- help for a wide range of mental health concerns is grow- With applications in permaculture, urban farming, necting us in peace and trust. Keeping the fire alive. Terry Tempest Williams is one of our most impassioned ent-rich, healthy soil, to give you healthy plants and eco-sys- ing at an alarming rate, and many struggle to thrive de- cooking, natural medicine, and the arts, interest in defenders of public lands. A naturalist, fervent activist, tems. spite well-intentioned interventions from skilled helpers. and stirring writer, she has spoken to us and for us in home-scale mushroom cultivation is exploding. Yet Permaculture orchardist Eric Fisher provides an in depth Unplugging from technology and reconnecting with the books like Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place. many beginners remain daunted by the perceived com- history of organic agriculture and the rise in chemical in- web of life is a powerful antidote to the highly technologi- In these new essays, Williams explores the concept of ero- plexity of working with fungi.
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NOVACENE would like to share them with their fulfillment in life. The Coming Age of Hyperintelligence Family & Parenting children. The late ‘Gen-Xers’ and ‘Millenni- Deep Forest, Deep Time by James Lovelock All day long, you breathe in and out, BREATHING SPACE FOR NEW MOTHERS als’—those born mainly in the 1980s $31.99, cloth. Penguin. 138 pages in and out without even thinking about THE OVERSTORY generating possibility of a homecoming. James Lovelock, creator of the Gaia hypothesis, has pro- Rest, Stretch, and Smile—One Yoga Minute at a Time and early 1990s—are now dealing with it. But did you know that you can play A Novel If the trees of this earth could speak, what duced an astounding new theory about the future of life by Alison Rogers, with Erin White entirely new paradigms that have no , with your breath, use it to take you by Richard Powers would they tell us? “Listen. There’s some- on Earth. He argues that the anthro- $22.95 paper. North Atlantic. precedence… Our communications 137 pages, b/w illustrations on an adventure? All you have to do is $24.95, paper. Norton. 502 pages thing you need to hear.” technology has been advancing so pocene —the age in which humans find a comfy spot and close your eyes. Richard Powers delivers a sweeping, novel “This book is beyond special.… It’s a kind This gentle and novel guide to new motherhood en- rapidly that it is not easy to understand acquired planetary-scale technolo- Does your breath sound like ocean waves? Like the of activism and resistance that is also a stun- of breakthrough in the ways we think about courages women to take time to breathe, embrace their the full psychological impact it is having gies—is, after 300 years, coming to an wind before a storm or a breeze at the start of spring? ning evocation of—and paean to—the natu- and understand the world around us, at a experiences, and be “good enough”— on younger men. But in general, the end. A new age—the novacene—has Can you feel it all the way down to the tips of your toes? ral world. From the roots to the crown and moment when that is desperately needed.” one yoga minute at a time. Beginning effect is working to blunt the sharper qualities of mas- already begun. By the time you open your eyes, you might just feel a back to the seeds, The Overstory unfolds in —Bill McKibben and deepening a home yoga practice culinity—directness, emphasis on purpose and accom- New beings will emerge from exist- for new mothers: from the warm-up of little lighter, calmer, more relaxed. concentric rings of interlocking fables that “Monumental… The Overstory accom- plishment, and the confidence that arises from success in ing artificial intelligence systems. They first days with a newborn to the wob- range from antebellum New York to the plishes what few living writers from either In Big Breath, William Meyer’s gentle prompts, along- those areas. In short, many modern men are struggling will think 10,000 times faster than we bly-but-standing postures of confident late twentieth-century Timber Wars of the camp, art or science, could attempt. Using side wonderful illustrations, make meditation as fun as a to retain the better qualities of the warrior. do and they will regard us as we now new motherhood, Breathing Space for Pacific Northwest and beyond, exploring the essential the tools of the story, he pulls readers heart-first into a game, but with big results. regard plants—as desperately slow New Mothers encourages women to no- “I have often thought that the men’s movement lost its conflict on this planet: the one taking place between perspective so much longer-lived and more subtly de- Also by William Meyer is Three Breaths and Begin: A acting and thinking creatures. These hyper-intelligent be- tice and nurture their feelings and fos- way after its heyday in the early nineties. I hope that this humans and nonhumans. There is a world alongside veloped than the human purview that we gain glimps- Guide to Meditation in the Classroom. ings will be as dependent on the health of the planet as we ter self-compassion to approach moth- intelligent, insightful, and wide-ranging book will help get ours—vast, slow, interconnected, resourceful, magnif- es of a vast, primordial sensibility, while watching our are. They will need the planetary cooling system of Gaia to erhood with curiosity instead of fear, it back on track.” —Richard Smoley, author of Inner Chris- icently inventive, and almost invisible to us. This is the own kind get whittled down to size.… A gigantic fable defend them from the increasing heat of the sun as much improvisation instead of rigidity, and humor instead of Men tianity story of a handful of people who learn how to see that of genuine truths.” —Barbara Kingsolver, The New York as we do. And Gaia depends on organic life. We will be worry. The authors offer mothers a singular message: your world and who are drawn up into its unfolding catastro- Times Book Review “The fact is this: courageous, self-aware, integrated men partners in this project. well-being matters as much as your baby’s. Each chapter THE BOY CRISIS get more out of life. If you are a man who wants to become phe. “Gorgeously written, and brimming with amazing Why Our Boys are Struggling ends with a one-minute mindful yoga practice, which can more confident, accomplished, and whole, this book will The Overstory is a book for all readers who despair information… Something genuinely new, in the way it and What We Can Do About It The intelligence that launches the age that follows the be done in a sequence to create a relaxing and balancing help you put your wounding to bed, and help you move of humanity’s self-imposed separation from the rest decenters the human as the source of all meaning and Anthropocene will not be human; it will be something support for the incredibly demanding first nine months by Warren Farrell & John Gray forward in life. With chapters regarding shadow figures, of creation and who hope for the transformative, re- value. Here, it is the trees.” —Michael Pollan $23.99, paper. Benbella. 496 pages, illus. wholly different from anything we can now conceive. Its with a baby. maturations, and practical steps for deepening your rela- What is the boy crisis? logic, unlike ours, will be multidimensional. As with the “If you’ve just given birth—for the first time or the eighth tionships, it is a potent balm for the modern man. The UNDERLAND way before, passing through the old ash to animal and vegetable kingdoms, it may exist in many time—you can exhale now. Breathing Space for New Mothers It’s a crisis of education. Worldwide, boys are 50 percent most balanced, eloquent, and deeply practical book I have A Deep Time Journey enter the underland… separate forms varying in size, speed and power to act. is exactly what you need as you stumble into this messy, less likely than girls to meet basic pro- read regarding men’s work and masculine development.” by Robert Macfarlane The way out of the underland is where It may be the next or even the final step in the develop- chaotic, beautiful, sleepless, joyful, and confusing time ficiency in reading, math, and science. —Jordan Gray $42.95, cloth. Penguin. 488 pages nine springs flow clear from the bedrock… ment of the evolution of the cosmos. called motherhood. No judgments, no hard-and-fast pre- It’s a crisis of mental health. ADHD In Underland, Robert Macfarlane takes us We make our way to the end of the wood scriptions. Just compassionate wisdom and practical sug- is on the rise. And as boys become on a journey into the worlds beneath our It is crucial, Lovelock argues, that the intelligence of where the springs rise. The springs have orga- gestions on how to truly care for yourself.” —Linda Spar- young men, their suicide rates go Relationships & Sexuality feet. From the ice-blue depths of Green- Earth survives and prospers. Maybe, he speculates, the nized themselves in a circle around a hollow rowe, author of Yoga At Home from equal to girls to six times that of land’s glaciers, to the underground net- in the chalk, filling a pool that is per-haps a novacene could even be the beginning of a process that young women. TANTRIC PATHWAYS TO SUPERNATURAL SEX works by which trees communicate, from A Groundbreaking Look at the foot deep and six feet across. The water in will finally lead to intelligence suffusing the entire cos- It’s a crisis of fathering. Boys are Bronze Age burial chambers to the rock art mos. At the age of 100, James Lovelock has produced an CHILD SPACE Chemistry of Sexual Electricity the pool is so clear as to be invisible, save for An Integrated Approach to Infant Development growing up with less-involved fathers of remote Arctic sea-caves, this is a deep- important and compelling work. by Somraj Pokras & Jeffre Talltrees the root-like reflection of the branches above Based on the Feldenkrais Method and are more likely to drop out of time voyage into the planet’s past and fu- $30.99, paper. Llewellyn. that it carries. school, drink, do drugs, become delin- ture. Global in its geography, gripping in its voice and by Chava Shelhav 263 pages, b/w illustrations $28.95, paper. North Atlantic. quent, and end up in prison. haunting in its implications, Underland is a work of “Macfarlane has invented a new kind of book, really THE MASTER AND HIS EMISSARY 256 pages, 140 b/w photos Rekindle your passion with your beloved with the The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World It’s a crisis of purpose. Boys old sense of purpose—be- huge range and power, and a remarkable new chapter a new genre entirely.” —The Irish Times When should my baby be walking? Should I worry if they are ing a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner—are fad- time-honored techniques of Tantra. This book shows you in Macfarlane’s long-term exploration of landscape by Iain McGilchrist not talking yet? What can I do to help my baby in their develop- how to experience sex as a sacred act “He is the great nature writer, and nature poet, of $ , ing. Many bright boys are experiencing a purpose void, and the human heart. 27.95 paper. Yale. ment? Dr. Chava Shelhav draws on her of connecting hearts and merging spir- this generation.” —Wall Street Journal 616 pages, colour & b/w illustrations feeling alienated, withdrawn, and addicted to immediate forty-years of experience in the Felden- its while you achieve union with the di- The way into the underland is through the riven “Startling and memorable, charting invisible and van- This is a new edition of the bestselling classic published gratification. krais movement to offer answers using vine. Learn how working with desire, trunk of an old ash tree… Near the ash’s base its trunk ishing worlds. Macfarlane has made himself Orpheus, with a special introduction to mark its 10th anniversary. So, what is The Boy Crisis? A comprehensive blueprint her holistic approach to child develop- erogenous zones, and foreplay can splits into a rough rift, just wide enough that a person the poet who ventures down to the darkest depths and for what parents, teachers, and policymakers can do to This pioneering account sets out to ment to practitioners, parents, and care- lead to sex that leaves you feeling en- might slip into the tree’s hollow heart—and there drop returns—frighteningly alone—to sing of what he has help our sons become happier, healthier men, and fathers understand the structure of the hu- givers. Child Space is Shelhav’s unique ergized and empowered. Explore tech- into the dark space that opens below. The rift’s edges seen.” —New Statesman and leaders worthy of our respect. man brain—the place where mind method for assisting babies in achieving niques for using mindfulness to help are smoothed to a shine by those who have gone this Also by Robert Macfarlane is The Old Ways. “As an activist in the women’s movement, I’m proud meets matter. Until recently, the left specific developmental milestones at you connect to kundalini energy and of expanding life choices for our daughters. But no one hemisphere of our brain has been the appropriate time. This includes de- manifest sensual ecstasy together. In- did the same for our sons—until now. Dr. Warren Farrell seen as the rational side, the superior veloping physical skills, language, social cludes a detailed review (with illustra- shines his searchlight on the ‘boy problem with no name’ partner to the right. But is this dis- skills, emotional attunement, and cognitive development. tions) of a man’s twenty and a woman’s thirty erogenous the idea of “Meaningful History Se- in this totally absorbing, astonishing, and masterful book. tinction true? A baby’s natural curiosity and innate desire to learn is zones that heighten the flow of sexual energy. Science & Brain/Mind lection.” Meaningful History Selec- Best of all, he offers parents and educators straightfor- Drawing on a vast body of experi- stimulated through movements, games, and toys. Methods Authors Somraj Pokras and Jeffre TallTrees capture their tion can help us explain why and ward solutions with a heart full of compassion.” —Gail mental research, Iain McGilchrist ar- of touch provide the deep stimulation a baby needs to feel combined 46 years of experience in Tantric practices with LIVING IN FLOW how synchronicity happens and help Sheehy, author of Understanding Men’s Passages The Science of Synchronicity and How gues while our left brain makes for a wonderful servant, parts of their body, creating the awareness required for elegance and fun. They have revised classic techniques to us fit it into a rational worldview. By “The Boy Crisis is the most important book of the 21st Your Choices Shape Your World it is a very poor master. As he shows, it is the right side mastering motor skills, balance, and coordination. Also match their personal style and present information clear- turns encouraging and empowering, century. Farrell and Gray are absolutely brilliant. Their which is the more reliable and insightful. Without it, our covered is the importance of nutrition in the beginning ly. Their depth of knowledge is contagious. by Sky Nelson-Isaacs Nelson-Isaacs tells us how our choices decades of experience addressing gender issues, and me- $25.95, paper. North Atlantic. world would be mechanistic—stripped of depth, colour years of a child’s life. In addition, healthcare professionals ticulous research, shines light on why our sons are failing, “Tantric Pathways to Supernatural Sex has everything any 208 pages, b/w illustrations create meaning. If we understand how and value. such as pediatricians, family and child therapists, and phys- the responsivity of the cosmos works, and why we live in a world of increasing violence. More lover needs who wants to harness the dormant powers of Referring to a cutting-edge scientific theory of synchro- ical therapists working with infants will benefit from the their libido and sex drive. In simple steps, it suggests ways then we can develop an informed rela- For each to be successful, what the left hemisphere important, they offer solutions that we can all unite be- nicity, Sky Nelson-Isaacs presents a model for living “in the new perspectives and techniques presented in this book. to make sexual intercourse more loving, more electric, tionship to meaning-making and pur- can offer must be used in service of what the right hemi- hind. If you care about the very survival of humankind, flow”—whether at home or at work—which allows for a “A fresh, holistic perspective on the connection between and more orgasmic. Its ‘supernatural’ angle shows how to posefulness in our lives. From this we can align ourselves you must read this book.” —Jed Diamond, author of The more flexible relationship with daily experiences. sphere knows and sees, not the other way round. This is motor development, emotion, and cognition. A must-read catapult all kinds of erotic encounters beyond the ordi- more effectively within our personal, professional, and Irritable Male Syndrome as important in the case of science as in that of imagi- for any parent or therapist who wants to gain a deeper un- nary. This down-to-earth lovemaking manual is easy and The world wraps itself around our choices, and work- community relationships and live more in flow. nation, in the case of reason as in that of intuition. The derstanding of early childhood development.” —Dr. Tali fun to read solo or together for men, women, and same ing with synchronicity gives us an idea of what to do THE WAY OF THE CONSCIOUS WARRIOR “There is rich and fertile ground here born of post- left hemsphere is a wonderful servant, but a very poor Marron, child psychologist, brain and creativity researcher sex partners of all ages and experience.” —Caroline Muir, next. When we align with circumstance, circumstance A Handbook for 21st Century Men modern science for birthing a language that is far more master. author of Tantra Goddess: A Memoir of Sexual Awakening aligns with us. friendly to spiritual and mystical realities than most of the BIG BREATH by P.T. Mistlberger $30.95, paper. John Hunt. 304 pages perspectives of the modern world view ever was or could “McGilchrist describes broad [intellectual] movements A Guided Meditation for Kids Living in Flow weaves wisdom about the nature of mean- be. This book sparkles with insights and connections that and famous figures as if they were battles and soldiers in by William Meyer, illustrated by Brittany Jacobs The early 21st century is a complex time presenting GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT A Guide for Couples ing, purpose, and the peak experience of flow with person- we are all hungry for.” —Matthew Fox, author of Sins of a 2,500-year war between the brain’s hemispheres… A $22.95, cloth. New World Library. unique challenges for men. This book examines many of al narratives of meaningful coincidence. Nelson-Isaacs de- 32 pages, 9x9, colour illustrations the Spirit, Blessings of the Flesh: Transforming Evil in Soul and scintillating intelligence is at work.” —The Economist those challenges, from dysfunctional relationships and by Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt fines the current state of theoretical physics and quantum $23.50, paper. Picador. 324 pages Society “A veritable tour de force, gradually and skilfully re- A charmingly illustrated guided meditation and body confusion about what it means to be male in the postmod- mechanics using illustrations and metaphors and explains vealed. I know of no better exposition of the current relaxer to calm, soothe, and empower kids—and maybe ern world, to understanding the dark side of the mascu- This classic 1988 guide to transforming an intimate state of functional brain neuroscience.” —W. F. Bynum, even their parents. Ideal for any parent who experiences line psyche, as well as how to apply the best qualities of relationship into a lasting source of love and companion- Times Literary Supplement the benefits of meditation, yoga, or breath exercises and warrior consciousness to experience overall success and ship has again been fully revised with a new foreword and
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NOVACENE would like to share them with their fulfillment in life. The Coming Age of Hyperintelligence Family & Parenting children. The late ‘Gen-Xers’ and ‘Millenni- Deep Forest, Deep Time by James Lovelock All day long, you breathe in and out, BREATHING SPACE FOR NEW MOTHERS als’—those born mainly in the 1980s $31.99, cloth. Penguin. 138 pages in and out without even thinking about THE OVERSTORY generating possibility of a homecoming. James Lovelock, creator of the Gaia hypothesis, has pro- Rest, Stretch, and Smile—One Yoga Minute at a Time and early 1990s—are now dealing with it. But did you know that you can play A Novel If the trees of this earth could speak, what duced an astounding new theory about the future of life by Alison Rogers, with Erin White entirely new paradigms that have no , with your breath, use it to take you by Richard Powers would they tell us? “Listen. There’s some- on Earth. He argues that the anthro- $22.95 paper. North Atlantic. precedence… Our communications 137 pages, b/w illustrations on an adventure? All you have to do is $24.95, paper. Norton. 502 pages thing you need to hear.” technology has been advancing so pocene —the age in which humans find a comfy spot and close your eyes. Richard Powers delivers a sweeping, novel “This book is beyond special.… It’s a kind This gentle and novel guide to new motherhood en- rapidly that it is not easy to understand acquired planetary-scale technolo- Does your breath sound like ocean waves? Like the of activism and resistance that is also a stun- of breakthrough in the ways we think about courages women to take time to breathe, embrace their the full psychological impact it is having gies—is, after 300 years, coming to an wind before a storm or a breeze at the start of spring? ning evocation of—and paean to—the natu- and understand the world around us, at a experiences, and be “good enough”— on younger men. But in general, the end. A new age—the novacene—has Can you feel it all the way down to the tips of your toes? ral world. From the roots to the crown and moment when that is desperately needed.” one yoga minute at a time. Beginning effect is working to blunt the sharper qualities of mas- already begun. By the time you open your eyes, you might just feel a back to the seeds, The Overstory unfolds in —Bill McKibben and deepening a home yoga practice culinity—directness, emphasis on purpose and accom- New beings will emerge from exist- for new mothers: from the warm-up of little lighter, calmer, more relaxed. concentric rings of interlocking fables that “Monumental… The Overstory accom- plishment, and the confidence that arises from success in ing artificial intelligence systems. They first days with a newborn to the wob- range from antebellum New York to the plishes what few living writers from either In Big Breath, William Meyer’s gentle prompts, along- those areas. In short, many modern men are struggling will think 10,000 times faster than we bly-but-standing postures of confident late twentieth-century Timber Wars of the camp, art or science, could attempt. Using side wonderful illustrations, make meditation as fun as a to retain the better qualities of the warrior. do and they will regard us as we now new motherhood, Breathing Space for Pacific Northwest and beyond, exploring the essential the tools of the story, he pulls readers heart-first into a game, but with big results. regard plants—as desperately slow New Mothers encourages women to no- “I have often thought that the men’s movement lost its conflict on this planet: the one taking place between perspective so much longer-lived and more subtly de- Also by William Meyer is Three Breaths and Begin: A acting and thinking creatures. These hyper-intelligent be- tice and nurture their feelings and fos- way after its heyday in the early nineties. I hope that this humans and nonhumans. There is a world alongside veloped than the human purview that we gain glimps- Guide to Meditation in the Classroom. ings will be as dependent on the health of the planet as we ter self-compassion to approach moth- intelligent, insightful, and wide-ranging book will help get ours—vast, slow, interconnected, resourceful, magnif- es of a vast, primordial sensibility, while watching our are. They will need the planetary cooling system of Gaia to erhood with curiosity instead of fear, it back on track.” —Richard Smoley, author of Inner Chris- icently inventive, and almost invisible to us. This is the own kind get whittled down to size.… A gigantic fable defend them from the increasing heat of the sun as much improvisation instead of rigidity, and humor instead of Men tianity story of a handful of people who learn how to see that of genuine truths.” —Barbara Kingsolver, The New York as we do. And Gaia depends on organic life. We will be worry. The authors offer mothers a singular message: your world and who are drawn up into its unfolding catastro- Times Book Review “The fact is this: courageous, self-aware, integrated men partners in this project. well-being matters as much as your baby’s. Each chapter THE BOY CRISIS get more out of life. If you are a man who wants to become phe. “Gorgeously written, and brimming with amazing Why Our Boys are Struggling ends with a one-minute mindful yoga practice, which can more confident, accomplished, and whole, this book will The Overstory is a book for all readers who despair information… Something genuinely new, in the way it and What We Can Do About It The intelligence that launches the age that follows the be done in a sequence to create a relaxing and balancing help you put your wounding to bed, and help you move of humanity’s self-imposed separation from the rest decenters the human as the source of all meaning and Anthropocene will not be human; it will be something support for the incredibly demanding first nine months by Warren Farrell & John Gray forward in life. With chapters regarding shadow figures, of creation and who hope for the transformative, re- value. Here, it is the trees.” —Michael Pollan $24.95, paper. Benbella. 496 pages, illus. wholly different from anything we can now conceive. Its with a baby. maturations, and practical steps for deepening your rela- What is the boy crisis? logic, unlike ours, will be multidimensional. As with the “If you’ve just given birth—for the first time or the eighth tionships, it is a potent balm for the modern man. The UNDERLAND way before, passing through the old ash to animal and vegetable kingdoms, it may exist in many time—you can exhale now. Breathing Space for New Mothers It’s a crisis of education. Worldwide, boys are 50 percent most balanced, eloquent, and deeply practical book I have A Deep Time Journey enter the underland… separate forms varying in size, speed and power to act. is exactly what you need as you stumble into this messy, less likely than girls to meet basic pro- read regarding men’s work and masculine development.” by Robert Macfarlane The way out of the underland is where It may be the next or even the final step in the develop- chaotic, beautiful, sleepless, joyful, and confusing time ficiency in reading, math, and science. —Jordan Gray $42.95, cloth. Penguin. 488 pages nine springs flow clear from the bedrock… ment of the evolution of the cosmos. called motherhood. No judgments, no hard-and-fast pre- It’s a crisis of mental health. ADHD In Underland, Robert Macfarlane takes us We make our way to the end of the wood scriptions. Just compassionate wisdom and practical sug- is on the rise. And as boys become on a journey into the worlds beneath our It is crucial, Lovelock argues, that the intelligence of where the springs rise. The springs have orga- gestions on how to truly care for yourself.” —Linda Spar- young men, their suicide rates go Relationships & Sexuality feet. From the ice-blue depths of Green- Earth survives and prospers. Maybe, he speculates, the nized themselves in a circle around a hollow rowe, author of Yoga At Home from equal to girls to six times that of land’s glaciers, to the underground net- in the chalk, filling a pool that is per-haps a novacene could even be the beginning of a process that young women. TANTRIC PATHWAYS TO SUPERNATURAL SEX works by which trees communicate, from A Groundbreaking Look at the foot deep and six feet across. The water in will finally lead to intelligence suffusing the entire cos- It’s a crisis of fathering. Boys are Bronze Age burial chambers to the rock art mos. At the age of 100, James Lovelock has produced an CHILD SPACE Chemistry of Sexual Electricity the pool is so clear as to be invisible, save for An Integrated Approach to Infant Development growing up with less-involved fathers of remote Arctic sea-caves, this is a deep- important and compelling work. by Somraj Pokras & Jeffre Talltrees the root-like reflection of the branches above Based on the Feldenkrais Method and are more likely to drop out of time voyage into the planet’s past and fu- $30.99, paper. Llewellyn. that it carries. school, drink, do drugs, become delin- ture. Global in its geography, gripping in its voice and by Chava Shelhav 263 pages, b/w illustrations $28.95, paper. North Atlantic. quent, and end up in prison. haunting in its implications, Underland is a work of “Macfarlane has invented a new kind of book, really THE MASTER AND HIS EMISSARY 256 pages, 140 b/w photos Rekindle your passion with your beloved with the The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World It’s a crisis of purpose. Boys old sense of purpose—be- huge range and power, and a remarkable new chapter a new genre entirely.” —The Irish Times When should my baby be walking? Should I worry if they are ing a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner—are fad- time-honored techniques of Tantra. This book shows you in Macfarlane’s long-term exploration of landscape by Iain McGilchrist not talking yet? What can I do to help my baby in their develop- how to experience sex as a sacred act “He is the great nature writer, and nature poet, of $ , ing. Many bright boys are experiencing a purpose void, and the human heart. 27.95 paper. Yale. ment? Dr. Chava Shelhav draws on her of connecting hearts and merging spir- this generation.” —Wall Street Journal 616 pages, colour & b/w illustrations feeling alienated, withdrawn, and addicted to immediate forty-years of experience in the Felden- its while you achieve union with the di- The way into the underland is through the riven “Startling and memorable, charting invisible and van- This is a new edition of the bestselling classic published gratification. krais movement to offer answers using vine. Learn how working with desire, trunk of an old ash tree… Near the ash’s base its trunk ishing worlds. Macfarlane has made himself Orpheus, with a special introduction to mark its 10th anniversary. So, what is The Boy Crisis? A comprehensive blueprint her holistic approach to child develop- erogenous zones, and foreplay can splits into a rough rift, just wide enough that a person the poet who ventures down to the darkest depths and for what parents, teachers, and policymakers can do to This pioneering account sets out to ment to practitioners, parents, and care- lead to sex that leaves you feeling en- might slip into the tree’s hollow heart—and there drop returns—frighteningly alone—to sing of what he has help our sons become happier, healthier men, and fathers understand the structure of the hu- givers. Child Space is Shelhav’s unique ergized and empowered. Explore tech- into the dark space that opens below. The rift’s edges seen.” —New Statesman and leaders worthy of our respect. man brain—the place where mind method for assisting babies in achieving niques for using mindfulness to help are smoothed to a shine by those who have gone this Also by Robert Macfarlane is The Old Ways. “As an activist in the women’s movement, I’m proud meets matter. Until recently, the left specific developmental milestones at you connect to kundalini energy and of expanding life choices for our daughters. But no one hemisphere of our brain has been the appropriate time. This includes de- manifest sensual ecstasy together. In- did the same for our sons—until now. Dr. Warren Farrell seen as the rational side, the superior veloping physical skills, language, social cludes a detailed review (with illustra- shines his searchlight on the ‘boy problem with no name’ partner to the right. But is this dis- skills, emotional attunement, and cognitive development. tions) of a man’s twenty and a woman’s thirty erogenous the idea of “Meaningful History Se- in this totally absorbing, astonishing, and masterful book. tinction true? A baby’s natural curiosity and innate desire to learn is zones that heighten the flow of sexual energy. Science & Brain/Mind lection.” Meaningful History Selec- Best of all, he offers parents and educators straightfor- Drawing on a vast body of experi- stimulated through movements, games, and toys. Methods Authors Somraj Pokras and Jeffre TallTrees capture their tion can help us explain why and ward solutions with a heart full of compassion.” —Gail mental research, Iain McGilchrist ar- of touch provide the deep stimulation a baby needs to feel combined 46 years of experience in Tantric practices with LIVING IN FLOW how synchronicity happens and help Sheehy, author of Understanding Men’s Passages The Science of Synchronicity and How gues while our left brain makes for a wonderful servant, parts of their body, creating the awareness required for elegance and fun. They have revised classic techniques to us fit it into a rational worldview. By “The Boy Crisis is the most important book of the 21st Your Choices Shape Your World it is a very poor master. As he shows, it is the right side mastering motor skills, balance, and coordination. Also match their personal style and present information clear- turns encouraging and empowering, century. Farrell and Gray are absolutely brilliant. Their which is the more reliable and insightful. Without it, our covered is the importance of nutrition in the beginning ly. Their depth of knowledge is contagious. by Sky Nelson-Isaacs Nelson-Isaacs tells us how our choices decades of experience addressing gender issues, and me- $25.95, paper. North Atlantic. world would be mechanistic—stripped of depth, colour years of a child’s life. In addition, healthcare professionals ticulous research, shines light on why our sons are failing, “Tantric Pathways to Supernatural Sex has everything any 208 pages, b/w illustrations create meaning. If we understand how and value. such as pediatricians, family and child therapists, and phys- the responsivity of the cosmos works, and why we live in a world of increasing violence. More lover needs who wants to harness the dormant powers of Referring to a cutting-edge scientific theory of synchro- ical therapists working with infants will benefit from the their libido and sex drive. In simple steps, it suggests ways then we can develop an informed rela- For each to be successful, what the left hemisphere important, they offer solutions that we can all unite be- nicity, Sky Nelson-Isaacs presents a model for living “in the new perspectives and techniques presented in this book. to make sexual intercourse more loving, more electric, tionship to meaning-making and pur- can offer must be used in service of what the right hemi- hind. If you care about the very survival of humankind, flow”—whether at home or at work—which allows for a “A fresh, holistic perspective on the connection between and more orgasmic. Its ‘supernatural’ angle shows how to posefulness in our lives. From this we can align ourselves you must read this book.” —Jed Diamond, author of The more flexible relationship with daily experiences. sphere knows and sees, not the other way round. This is motor development, emotion, and cognition. A must-read catapult all kinds of erotic encounters beyond the ordi- more effectively within our personal, professional, and Irritable Male Syndrome as important in the case of science as in that of imagi- for any parent or therapist who wants to gain a deeper un- nary. This down-to-earth lovemaking manual is easy and The world wraps itself around our choices, and work- community relationships and live more in flow. nation, in the case of reason as in that of intuition. The derstanding of early childhood development.” —Dr. Tali fun to read solo or together for men, women, and same ing with synchronicity gives us an idea of what to do THE WAY OF THE CONSCIOUS WARRIOR “There is rich and fertile ground here born of post- left hemsphere is a wonderful servant, but a very poor Marron, child psychologist, brain and creativity researcher sex partners of all ages and experience.” —Caroline Muir, next. When we align with circumstance, circumstance A Handbook for 21st Century Men modern science for birthing a language that is far more master. author of Tantra Goddess: A Memoir of Sexual Awakening aligns with us. friendly to spiritual and mystical realities than most of the BIG BREATH by P.T. Mistlberger $30.95, paper. John Hunt. 304 pages perspectives of the modern world view ever was or could “McGilchrist describes broad [intellectual] movements A Guided Meditation for Kids Living in Flow weaves wisdom about the nature of mean- be. This book sparkles with insights and connections that and famous figures as if they were battles and soldiers in by William Meyer, illustrated by Brittany Jacobs The early 21st century is a complex time presenting GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT A Guide for Couples ing, purpose, and the peak experience of flow with person- we are all hungry for.” —Matthew Fox, author of Sins of a 2,500-year war between the brain’s hemispheres… A $24.00, cloth. New World Library. unique challenges for men. This book examines many of al narratives of meaningful coincidence. Nelson-Isaacs de- 32 pages, 9x9, colour illustrations the Spirit, Blessings of the Flesh: Transforming Evil in Soul and scintillating intelligence is at work.” —The Economist those challenges, from dysfunctional relationships and by Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt fines the current state of theoretical physics and quantum $23.50, paper. Picador. 324 pages Society “A veritable tour de force, gradually and skilfully re- A charmingly illustrated guided meditation and body confusion about what it means to be male in the postmod- mechanics using illustrations and metaphors and explains vealed. I know of no better exposition of the current relaxer to calm, soothe, and empower kids—and maybe ern world, to understanding the dark side of the mascu- This classic 1988 guide to transforming an intimate state of functional brain neuroscience.” —W. F. Bynum, even their parents. Ideal for any parent who experiences line psyche, as well as how to apply the best qualities of relationship into a lasting source of love and companion- Times Literary Supplement the benefits of meditation, yoga, or breath exercises and warrior consciousness to experience overall success and ship has again been fully revised with a new foreword and
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 48 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 49 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ LOVING RISING ROOTED WOMEN ♦ ♦ INDEX OF AUTHORS & THEIR TITLES ♦
We practice how to express our love and how to a brand new chapter. and inhibitions even if they don’t set foot on an actual Albrecht, Glenn Cousens, Gabriel Hendrix, Harville Nairn, Rob Sharratt, Mary In Getting the Love You Want, Harville receive our partner’s love. Love is an action even more stage. The Most Important Thing 45 Torah as a Guide to Getting The Love You Want 49 From Mindfulness to Insight 29 Illuminations 11 than a feeling. It requires intention and attention, a Enlightenment 35 Sheldrake, Rupert Hendrix and Helen Hunt offer the re- Alexander, F.M. Heyman, Jivana Navarro, Tomas When you get naked, and unapologetically expose all Ways to Go Beyond and Why They lationship skills that have helped mil- practice we callattunement . Use of the Self 21 Crowley, Mike Accessible Yoga 12 Kintsugi 26 facets of who you are in everything that you do, you can’t Secret Drugs of Buddhism 32 Work 31 lions of couples replace confrontation Hicks, Esther & Jerry Neff, Kristin Applewhite, Ashton Shelhav, Chava help but sparkle and shine!... This Chair Rocks 27 Dalai Lama, The Money, and the Law of Attraction 40 Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion 26 and criticism with a process of mutu- Women Child Space 49 The five steps of FLAUNT! are: • Life of My Teacher 16 Hopkins, Rob Nelson-Isaacs, Sky al support that facilitates healing and Arai, Paula • Our Human Potential 16 1. Find Your Fetish From What Is to What If 42 Living in Flow 48 Sherman, Aliza growth at any stage of a relationship. THE YONI EGG Painting Enlightenment 15 Cannabis & CBD for Health & 2. Laugh Out Loud Davis, Brenda Hyde, Lewis Nepo, Mark This extraordinary practical guide de- Reveal and Release the Sacred Feminine Within Arevalo, Willoughby Kick Diabetes 23 Wellness 20 Primer for Forgetting 11 • More Together Than Alone 23 3. Accept Unconditionally DIY Mushroom Cultivation 46 Shimu, Sandy scribes their revolutionary technique by Lilou Macé DeLeo, Kirsten • Drinking from the River of Light 23 4. Navigate the Negative Johnson, Will Boost Your Natural Energy 18 (Imago Relationship Therapy) that $24.99, paper. Inner Traditions. Arroyo, Stephen Present Through the End 31 176 pages, colour illustrations 5. Trust Your Truth Experiments and Experience with Breathing As Spiritual Practice 29 Nerburn, Kent Shumsky, Susan combines a number of disciplines—including the behav- Dodge, Tamal & Victoria Astrology 37 Joye, Shelli Renee Neither Wolf Nor Dog 34 Big Book of Chakras and Chakra Used for thousands of years throughout Asia, includ- Yoga Plate 22 ioral sciences, depth psychology, social learning theory, Developing Supersensible Nichols, Sallie Healing 19 ing by the royal concubines of the Chinese emperors, While Flaunt! dives deep into how and why readers Atwater, P.M.H. Gestalt therapy, and interpersonal neurosciences, among got where they are, it quite literally dances through these Forever Angels 30 Duerr, Maia Perception 39 Tarot and the Archetypal Journey 38 Sieghart, William yoni eggs are egg-shaped stones used Work That Matters 41 others—to create a program that transforms conflict into realizations and uses laughter, play, and storytelling to Bache, Christopher Kahn, Matt Nichtern, David • Poetry Remedy 10 internally to help tone the pelvic floor Durek, Shaman Everything is Here to Help You 29 Creativity, Spirituality and Making a • Poetry Pharmacy Returns 10 creative tension that deepens connection and renews pas- break free. Readers learn to cultivate the kind of rock LSD and the Mind of the Universe 33 and vaginal muscles as well as increase Spirit Hacking 33 Buck 41 Smith, Annick sion. solid self-worth that cannot be undone by criticism or Barham, Aann Kaza, Stephanie sensitivity, enhance intimate awareness, Edwards, Andres Conversations with Trees 46 Norberg-Hodge, Helena Hearth 45 Hendrix and Hunt offer a new perspective of what a failure. Cheadle calls herself a life choreographer be- Past Life Perspective 39 release emotional traumas, and open Renewal 46 Kellogg, Kathryn Local Is Our Future 40 Smoley, Richard relationship is and where we should focus our attention cause she has helped herself, and now helps others Bates, Albert Theology of Love 36 access to the sacred feminine within. • Burn 44 Eisendrath, Stuart 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste 44 Oliver, Mary and energy. Reversing the assumption that prioritizes the dance through their lives, sometimes with well-plotted When Antidepressants Aren’t Speed, Lori-Ann In this full-color step-by-step guide, • Transforming Plastic 44 Kelly, Loch Upstream 10 individual, the authors show how tending to the needs of steps and other times with improvisation but always, al- Enough 25 Vistas 9 Baugher, John Eric Way of Effortless Mindfulness 30 Orloff, Judith the relationship first will ensure that the needs of the in- Lilou Macé details the techniques and Stephens, Mark ways with self-love, sass, and joy. Contemplative Caregiving 31 Evenson, Dean Klein, Naomi • Empath’s Empowerment Journal 27 rituals of yoni egg practice, aiming to Net of Indra 9 • Thriving as an Empath 27 Yoga for Better Sleep 12 dividual are met. By shifting our conversational methods On Fire 43 away from negativity and towards affirmation, a safe and dispel fears and reservations about its Bays, Jan Chozen Sterios, Peter Mindful Eating on the Go 22 Fairchild, Alana Krans, Kim Oswald, Amanda use and reveal its profound benefits for body, mind, and IF WOMEN ROSE ROOTED • Kuan Yin Transmission Book 40 Trigger Points 21 Gravity & Grace 13 encouraging environment is built that reduces anxiety Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck & A Life-Changing Journey to Beasley, Sarah • Kuan Yin Transmission Card and allows couples to thrive. The book also includes prac- spirit. She explains how the yoni is not merely a body part, Guidebook 38 Parallax Press Stone, Michael Authenticity and Belonging Kindness for All Creatures 47 Deck 40 World Comes to You 12 tical exercises—proven invaluable in couples therapy—to but the portal to greater wisdom and self-knowledge— Kroeker, Joel True Peace Work 14 by Sharon Blackie Bentzen, Marianne Farrell, Warren Strand, Clark achieve the goal of intimate partnership full of life, joy, your temple of the sacred feminine. Jungian Music Psychotherapy 27 Paul, Sheryl $20.95, paper. Global Book Sales. 460 pages Neuroaffective Picture Book 25 Boy Crisis 49 Way of the Rose 36 and wonder. Providing an anatomical guide to the yoni, she shows Kuhn, Dr. Aihan Wisdom of Anxiety 27 This is a uniquely empowering word-of-mouth best- Beresford-Kroeger, Diana Fisher, Eric Surya Das, Lama Tai Chi for Depression 18 Phelan, Ravynne how it contains reflexology points and energy meridians To Speak for the Trees 46 Compost Teas for the Organic Dzogchen Meditation Training 17 seller about wild landscapes, female mythology, and the Dreams of Gaia Tarot (Pocket Although we are now adults, capable to keeping our- that can be worked with through different placements Grower 47 Kurlansky, Mark challenges facing modern women. It Bernstein, Gabrielle Edition) 38 Tagaq, Tanya Salmon 45 selves fed, warm, and dry, the most primitive part of our of the yoni egg. She offers detailed instructions for yoni • Super Attractor Oracle Cards 24 Split Tooth 11 is a book for any woman who has ever Fithian, Lisa Pinchbeck, Daniel brains still expect people around us to be mindful of our • Super Attractor Journal 24 Shut It Down 43 Lawrence, Robyn Griggs egg exercises, including how to use a yoni egg for the first When Plants Dream 32 Taussig, Arthur lost her way and who sees a wasteland • Super Attractor 24 Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook 20 unmet needs and do what they can to satisfy them… time, and explores how these techniques can help you Alchemical Visions Tarot 38 at the heart of modern existence and Foer, Jonathan Safran Podgurski , Robert Blackie, Sharon We Are The Weather 43 Leader, Daniel Above all else, we seek the sensation of feeling fully have more intense orgasms, prevent urinary incontinence Sacred Alignments and Sigils 35 Teitelbaum, Marianne longs to live a more authentic, rooted If Women Rose Rooted 50 Living Bread 22 alive that is triggered when we experience connecting… Healing the Thyroid with and other women’s health issues, prepare for and recov- life once again. The title of this book Frid, Alejandro Pokras, Somraj Bollier, David Changing Tides 43 Levine, Stephen Ayurveda 18 We have come to believe that “connecting” describes the er from childbirth, release trauma and negative emotions Tantric Pathways to Supernatural comes from a poem by Rainer Maria Free, Fair and Alive 42 Animal Sutras 31 universe. As all things are interconnected, so are we; it is trapped within your body, boost your confidence and fem- Frissell, Bob Sex 49 Teixeira, Nubia Rilke: “If we surrendered/to earth’s Bourzat, Francoise Limbach, Andreanna Yoga and the Art of Mudras 13 our nature to be connected. ininity, and unlock access to your inner source of creativity Nothing in this Book is True But It’s Powers, Richard intelligence/we could rise up rooted, Consciousness Medicine 33 Exactly How Things Are 40 Tea and Cake with Demons 17 and wisdom. Overstory 48 Thubten, Anam like trees.” Brindle, Katie Lovelock, James Choosing Compassion 16 Fry, Stephen Purser, Ronald The author explores the properties and healing benefits Yang Sheng 18 Mythos 28 Novacene 48 EIGHT DATES A life-changing journey from the McMindfulness 28 Thunberg, Greta Essential Conversations of 12 different gemstone eggs, from the well-known jade wasteland of modern society to a place of nourishment Brink, Alexis Macé, Lilou No One is Too Small to Make a Gilkey, Charlie Quibell, Deborah egg to lesser-known eggs such as amethyst, obsidian, and Art of Jin Shin 21 Start Finishing 41 Yoni Egg 50 Difference 44 for a Lifetime of Love and connection, If Women Rose Rooted leads the reader Deep Creativity 9 by John & Julie Gottman green aventurine, along with guidelines for choosing the on a quest to find their place in the world,drawing inspi- Brofman, Martin Godfrey, Heather Dawn Macfarlane, Robert Tisdale, Sallie • Inner Cause 20 Ram Dass $34.95, cloth. Workman. 229 pages stone type and egg size that will work best for you. Con- Essential Oils for the Whole Body 19 Underland 48 Advice for Future Corpses 31 ration from the wise and powerful females in native my- • Anything Can Be Healed 20 • Cookbook for Awakening 32 Strengthen and deepen your love with a fun, ingenious cluding with rituals for initiating yourself into the power thology, and guidance from contemporary women who Godwin, Joscelyn Magister, Caveat • Becoming Nobody 32 Tolle, Eckhart of your yoni and for releasing the sacred feminine within, Brower, Elena Greater and Lesser Worlds of Robert Scene That Became Cities 42 • Power of Now Journal 30 program of eight life-changing conversations—on essen- have re-rooted themselves in land and community and Practice You Daily Awakening Rebellion Extinction Fludd 39 Manders, Kevin • For Those Who Serve 30 tial topics such as money, sex, and the author shows how each of us has the power to heal, to taken responsibility for shaping the future. Deck 11 This is Not a Drill 43 Gordon, James Transcending 13 Various trust—from two of the world’s leading be kind to ourselves, and to reveal our own inner beauty Brown, Brené Red Feather, Stephanie Transformation 26 Matsuda, Hisae Karma of Cats 47 marriage researchers and clinicians. and wisdom. The world is in need of restoration, and each one of Braving the Wilderness 26 Evolutionary Empath 34 Gottman, John & Julie Leading with Love 24 Vaughan-Lee, Llewellyn Includes contributions from Taoist and tantric master us is challenged to do the work of collective change… Brunton, Paul Rigzin Navigating the challenges of long- Eight Dates 50 Matthews, Caitlin Including the Earth In Our Prayers 36 teachers, including Mantak Chia, Minke de Vos, Aisha Sie- of collective re-enchantment—a re-animation of the Instructions for Spiritual Living 29 Protection 9 term commitment takes effort—and it Goyer, Mary Ancestral Oracle of the Celts 38 Wackernagel, Mathis burth, Jutta Kellen-Shepherd, Sarina Stone, Shashi Sollu- Earth. It’s time to become native to our places again… If Buenaflor, Erika Rizzetto, Diane Eshin just got simpler, with this empowering, Healing Power of Empathy 41 Maull, Fleet Ecological Footprint 44 there is to be change, it will come from us. Right here, Curanderismo Soul Retrieval 33 Deep Hope 15 step-by-step guide to communicating na, and José Toirn, as well as testimonials from women of Greer, Mary Radical Responsibility 30 Wadsworth, John where we stand. Women were always the story-givers, Bujdoss, Justin von Rogers, Alison about the things that matter most to all ages. Tarot For Your Self 37 McAllister , Sharon Your Zodiac Soul 37 the memory-keepers, the dreamers. Listen now to the Modern Tantric Buddhism 15 Breathing Space for New Mothers 49 you and your partner. Drawing on forty Gresham-Record, Mikki Awakening Your Crystals 19 Wagamese, Richard land’s long dreaming. Do you see what it’s dreaming? It’s Ruiz, Don Miguel years of research from their world-fa- Caddy, Eileen Working with Chakras For Belief One Drum 35 FLAUNT! Opening Doors Within 23 McGilchrist, Iain Three Questions 33 dreaming you. Change 19 Master and His Emissary 48 Walker, Brian Browne mous Love Lab, Dr. John Gottman and Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Rumi Campion, Lisa Grimassi, Raven Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu 17 Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman invite couples on eight fun, Smart, Sexy & Spiritual Self Beautifully written, honest and moving, If Women Rose Art of Psychic Reiki 19 Meade, Michael Rumi: Unseen Poems 37 What We Knew in the Night 35 • Water of Life 28 Waller, Pi easy, and profoundly rewarding dates, each one focused by Lora Cheadle Rooted is a passionate song to a different kind of feminini- Rushkoff, Douglas Cheadle, Lora Gulotta, Nicole • Awakening the Soul 28 Touched by Nature 20 on a make-or-break issue: trust, conflict, sex, money, fami- $22.50, paper. New World Library. 225 pages ty, a rallying cry for women to reawaken their natural pow- Flaunt! 50 Team Human 44 Wild Words 10 Meredith, Leda Washam, Spring ly, adventure, spirituality, and dreams. Attractive woman, savvy career professional, devot- Ruvinsky, Joan er – not just for the sake of their own wellbeing, but for Chiras, Dan Gunaratana, Bhante Skillful Forager 21 Fierce Heart 13 Interactive activities and prompts provide motivation ed wife and mother, caring daughter—the list of roles Solar Electricity Basics 46 Recognition of Our Own Heart 12 love of this threatened earth. • Buddhist Suttas for Recitation 14 Metcalf, Byron Waxman, Denny & Susan Ryan, Christopher to stay open, stay curious, and, most of all, stay talking women play is endless. And while Chodron, Pema • Start Here, Start Now 14 Inner Rhythm Meditations Vol. 2 9 Ultimate Guide to Eating for If women remember that once upon a time we sang • Welcoming the Unwelcome 16 Civilized to Death 41 to each other. And the range—from the four skills you women may have chosen and cherish Hafiz Meyer, William Longevity 22 with the tongues of seals and flew with the wings of • Creating a Culture of Tenderness 16 Safi, Omid need for intimate conversation (including Put Into Words these roles, that doesn’t mean they Illuminated Hafiz 37 Big Breath 49 Weed, Susun swans, that we forged our own paths through the dark Chodron, Thubten Radical Love 36 What You Are Feeling) to tips on being honest about your may not occasionally or more than Halifax, Joan Ming-Dao, Deng Abundantly Well 18 forest while creating a community of its many inhabi- Guided Buddhist Meditations 16 Sakya, Avikrita Vajra needs, while also validating your partner’s own emotions— occasionally chafe. What’s behind Standing at the Edge 14 Way of Heart & Beauty 17 Wells, Austyn tants, then we will rise up rooted, like trees. And if we Chopra, Deepak Wake Up to What Matters 17 will resonate, whether you’re newly together or a longtime these roles? Lora Cheadle, who felt Halldorsson, Haukur Mistlberger, P.T. Soul Conversations 39 rise up rooted, like trees … well then, women might Metahuman 24 Yggdrasil 38 Sandford, Robert William couple looking to fortify your bond. You will discover (or trapped in the successful lawyer per- Way of the Conscious Warrior 49 Westmacott-Brown, Nathalia Chris-Anne Rain Comin’ Down 45 indeed save not only ourselves, but the world. Hanh, Thich Nhat Mitchell, Stephen Breathwork 21 rediscover) your partner like never before—and be able sona she’d crafted, believes there is Light Seer’s Tarot 38 Saussy, Brianna • Walking Meditation 15 Joseph and the Way of Forgiveness 36 Williams, Terry Tempest to realize your hopes and dreams for the love you desire joy, laughter, and self-love based not A postscript to the book, “The Eco-Heroine’s Journey: Clark, Bernie • At Home in the World 15 Making Magic 35 Moler, Daniel Erosion 46 and deserve. on performing roles perfectly but on A Guide,” is rich with prompts, questions, and suggestions Complete Guide to Yin Yoga 12 Schireson, Grace Hari, Johann Shamanic Qabalah 34 Williams-Davidson, Terri-Lynn being oneself, physically, emotional- for “the work ahead.” Clements, Alan Lost Connections 25 Naked in the Zendo 15 You can spend a lifetime being curious about the inner Morter, Sue Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii 35 ly, and spiritually. Wisdom for the World and Mindful School of Life, The “Destined to become a classic… Blackie does an ad- Harper, Nevin Energy Codes 18 Winston, David world of your partner, and being brave enough to share Advice to My Nation 13 Nature-Based Therapy 47 What Is Psychotherapy? 25 While she used the principles of burlesque to peel mirable job of describing a beautiful, rich, intoxicating, Musikanski, Laura Adaptogens 21 your own inner world, and never be done discovering Cohen, Leonard Schwartz, Judith away the layers she’d built up around her core self, she messy, terrifying and ultimately illuminating pathway into Hayden, Nancy & John Happiness Policy Handbook 42 Wolf, Richard all there is to know about each other. It’s exciting. It’s Flame 10 Water in Plain Sight 45 also found that the laughter and parody inherent in bur- the heart of the land and of our own souls.” —SageWoman Farming on the Wild Side 47 In Tune 9 daunting. And it’s one of the greatest life adventures you Corne, Seane Myss, Caroline Hayes, Steven Courage to Confront Evil 34 Selig, Paul can take… lesque could liberate women from their wounds, fears, Magazine Revolution of the Soul 11 Yafa, Stephen Liberated Mind 25 Beyond The Known: Realization 40 Grain of Truth 22
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 50 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 51 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 ♦ LOVING RISING ROOTED WOMEN ♦ ♦ INDEX OF AUTHORS & THEIR TITLES ♦
We practice how to express our love and how to a brand new chapter. and inhibitions even if they don’t set foot on an actual Albrecht, Glenn Cousens, Gabriel Hendrix, Harville Nairn, Rob Sharratt, Mary In Getting the Love You Want, Harville receive our partner’s love. Love is an action even more stage. The Most Important Thing 45 Torah as a Guide to Getting The Love You Want 49 From Mindfulness to Insight 29 Illuminations 11 than a feeling. It requires intention and attention, a Enlightenment 35 Sheldrake, Rupert Hendrix and Helen Hunt offer the re- Alexander, F.M. Heyman, Jivana Navarro, Tomas When you get naked, and unapologetically expose all Ways to Go Beyond and Why They lationship skills that have helped mil- practice we callattunement . Use of the Self 21 Crowley, Mike Accessible Yoga 12 Kintsugi 26 facets of who you are in everything that you do, you can’t Secret Drugs of Buddhism 32 Work 31 lions of couples replace confrontation Hicks, Esther & Jerry Neff, Kristin Applewhite, Ashton Shelhav, Chava help but sparkle and shine!... This Chair Rocks 27 Dalai Lama, The Money, and the Law of Attraction 40 Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion 26 and criticism with a process of mutu- Women Child Space 49 The five steps of FLAUNT! are: • Life of My Teacher 16 Hopkins, Rob Nelson-Isaacs, Sky al support that facilitates healing and Arai, Paula • Our Human Potential 16 1. Find Your Fetish From What Is to What If 42 Living in Flow 48 Sherman, Aliza growth at any stage of a relationship. THE YONI EGG Painting Enlightenment 15 Cannabis & CBD for Health & 2. Laugh Out Loud Davis, Brenda Hyde, Lewis Nepo, Mark This extraordinary practical guide de- Reveal and Release the Sacred Feminine Within Arevalo, Willoughby Kick Diabetes 23 Wellness 20 Primer for Forgetting 11 • More Together Than Alone 23 3. Accept Unconditionally DIY Mushroom Cultivation 46 Shimu, Sandy scribes their revolutionary technique by Lilou Macé DeLeo, Kirsten • Drinking from the River of Light 23 4. Navigate the Negative Johnson, Will Boost Your Natural Energy 18 (Imago Relationship Therapy) that $24.99, paper. Inner Traditions. Arroyo, Stephen Present Through the End 31 176 pages, colour illustrations 5. Trust Your Truth Experiments and Experience with Breathing As Spiritual Practice 29 Nerburn, Kent Shumsky, Susan combines a number of disciplines—including the behav- Dodge, Tamal & Victoria Astrology 37 Joye, Shelli Renee Neither Wolf Nor Dog 34 Big Book of Chakras and Chakra Used for thousands of years throughout Asia, includ- Yoga Plate 22 ioral sciences, depth psychology, social learning theory, Developing Supersensible Nichols, Sallie Healing 19 ing by the royal concubines of the Chinese emperors, While Flaunt! dives deep into how and why readers Atwater, P.M.H. Gestalt therapy, and interpersonal neurosciences, among got where they are, it quite literally dances through these Forever Angels 30 Duerr, Maia Perception 39 Tarot and the Archetypal Journey 38 Sieghart, William yoni eggs are egg-shaped stones used Work That Matters 41 others—to create a program that transforms conflict into realizations and uses laughter, play, and storytelling to Bache, Christopher Kahn, Matt Nichtern, David • Poetry Remedy 10 internally to help tone the pelvic floor Durek, Shaman Everything is Here to Help You 29 Creativity, Spirituality and Making a • Poetry Pharmacy Returns 10 creative tension that deepens connection and renews pas- break free. Readers learn to cultivate the kind of rock LSD and the Mind of the Universe 33 and vaginal muscles as well as increase Spirit Hacking 33 Buck 41 Smith, Annick sion. solid self-worth that cannot be undone by criticism or Barham, Aann Kaza, Stephanie sensitivity, enhance intimate awareness, Edwards, Andres Conversations with Trees 46 Norberg-Hodge, Helena Hearth 45 Hendrix and Hunt offer a new perspective of what a failure. Cheadle calls herself a life choreographer be- Past Life Perspective 39 release emotional traumas, and open Renewal 46 Kellogg, Kathryn Local Is Our Future 40 Smoley, Richard relationship is and where we should focus our attention cause she has helped herself, and now helps others Bates, Albert Theology of Love 36 access to the sacred feminine within. • Burn 44 Eisendrath, Stuart 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste 44 Oliver, Mary and energy. Reversing the assumption that prioritizes the dance through their lives, sometimes with well-plotted When Antidepressants Aren’t Speed, Lori-Ann In this full-color step-by-step guide, • Transforming Plastic 44 Kelly, Loch Upstream 10 individual, the authors show how tending to the needs of steps and other times with improvisation but always, al- Enough 25 Vistas 9 Baugher, John Eric Way of Effortless Mindfulness 30 Orloff, Judith the relationship first will ensure that the needs of the in- Lilou Macé details the techniques and Stephens, Mark ways with self-love, sass, and joy. Contemplative Caregiving 31 Evenson, Dean Klein, Naomi • Empath’s Empowerment Journal 27 rituals of yoni egg practice, aiming to Net of Indra 9 • Thriving as an Empath 27 Yoga for Better Sleep 12 dividual are met. By shifting our conversational methods On Fire 43 away from negativity and towards affirmation, a safe and dispel fears and reservations about its Bays, Jan Chozen Sterios, Peter Mindful Eating on the Go 22 Fairchild, Alana Krans, Kim Oswald, Amanda use and reveal its profound benefits for body, mind, and IF WOMEN ROSE ROOTED • Kuan Yin Transmission Book 40 Trigger Points 21 Gravity & Grace 13 encouraging environment is built that reduces anxiety Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck & A Life-Changing Journey to Beasley, Sarah • Kuan Yin Transmission Card and allows couples to thrive. The book also includes prac- spirit. She explains how the yoni is not merely a body part, Guidebook 38 Parallax Press Stone, Michael Authenticity and Belonging Kindness for All Creatures 47 Deck 40 World Comes to You 12 tical exercises—proven invaluable in couples therapy—to but the portal to greater wisdom and self-knowledge— Kroeker, Joel True Peace Work 14 by Sharon Blackie Bentzen, Marianne Farrell, Warren Strand, Clark achieve the goal of intimate partnership full of life, joy, your temple of the sacred feminine. Jungian Music Psychotherapy 27 Paul, Sheryl $20.95, paper. Global Book Sales. 460 pages Neuroaffective Picture Book 25 Boy Crisis 49 Way of the Rose 36 and wonder. Providing an anatomical guide to the yoni, she shows Kuhn, Dr. Aihan Wisdom of Anxiety 27 This is a uniquely empowering word-of-mouth best- Beresford-Kroeger, Diana Fisher, Eric Surya Das, Lama Tai Chi for Depression 18 Phelan, Ravynne how it contains reflexology points and energy meridians To Speak for the Trees 46 Compost Teas for the Organic Dzogchen Meditation Training 17 seller about wild landscapes, female mythology, and the Dreams of Gaia Tarot (Pocket Although we are now adults, capable to keeping our- that can be worked with through different placements Grower 47 Kurlansky, Mark challenges facing modern women. It Bernstein, Gabrielle Edition) 38 Tagaq, Tanya Salmon 45 selves fed, warm, and dry, the most primitive part of our of the yoni egg. She offers detailed instructions for yoni • Super Attractor Oracle Cards 24 Split Tooth 11 is a book for any woman who has ever Fithian, Lisa Pinchbeck, Daniel brains still expect people around us to be mindful of our • Super Attractor Journal 24 Shut It Down 43 Lawrence, Robyn Griggs egg exercises, including how to use a yoni egg for the first When Plants Dream 32 Taussig, Arthur lost her way and who sees a wasteland • Super Attractor 24 Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook 20 unmet needs and do what they can to satisfy them… time, and explores how these techniques can help you Alchemical Visions Tarot 38 at the heart of modern existence and Foer, Jonathan Safran Podgurski , Robert Blackie, Sharon We Are The Weather 43 Leader, Daniel Above all else, we seek the sensation of feeling fully have more intense orgasms, prevent urinary incontinence Sacred Alignments and Sigils 35 Teitelbaum, Marianne longs to live a more authentic, rooted If Women Rose Rooted 50 Living Bread 22 alive that is triggered when we experience connecting… Healing the Thyroid with and other women’s health issues, prepare for and recov- life once again. The title of this book Frid, Alejandro Pokras, Somraj Bollier, David Changing Tides 43 Levine, Stephen Ayurveda 18 We have come to believe that “connecting” describes the er from childbirth, release trauma and negative emotions Tantric Pathways to Supernatural comes from a poem by Rainer Maria Free, Fair and Alive 42 Animal Sutras 31 universe. As all things are interconnected, so are we; it is trapped within your body, boost your confidence and fem- Frissell, Bob Sex 49 Teixeira, Nubia Rilke: “If we surrendered/to earth’s Bourzat, Francoise Limbach, Andreanna Yoga and the Art of Mudras 13 our nature to be connected. ininity, and unlock access to your inner source of creativity Nothing in this Book is True But It’s Powers, Richard intelligence/we could rise up rooted, Consciousness Medicine 33 Exactly How Things Are 40 Tea and Cake with Demons 17 and wisdom. Overstory 48 Thubten, Anam like trees.” Brindle, Katie Lovelock, James Choosing Compassion 16 Fry, Stephen Purser, Ronald The author explores the properties and healing benefits Yang Sheng 18 Mythos 28 Novacene 48 EIGHT DATES A life-changing journey from the McMindfulness 28 Thunberg, Greta Essential Conversations of 12 different gemstone eggs, from the well-known jade wasteland of modern society to a place of nourishment Brink, Alexis Macé, Lilou No One is Too Small to Make a Gilkey, Charlie Quibell, Deborah egg to lesser-known eggs such as amethyst, obsidian, and Art of Jin Shin 21 Start Finishing 41 Yoni Egg 50 Difference 44 for a Lifetime of Love and connection, If Women Rose Rooted leads the reader Deep Creativity 9 by John & Julie Gottman green aventurine, along with guidelines for choosing the on a quest to find their place in the world,drawing inspi- Brofman, Martin Godfrey, Heather Dawn Macfarlane, Robert Tisdale, Sallie • Inner Cause 20 Ram Dass $34.95, cloth. Workman. 229 pages stone type and egg size that will work best for you. Con- Essential Oils for the Whole Body 19 Underland 48 Advice for Future Corpses 31 ration from the wise and powerful females in native my- • Anything Can Be Healed 20 • Cookbook for Awakening 32 Strengthen and deepen your love with a fun, ingenious cluding with rituals for initiating yourself into the power thology, and guidance from contemporary women who Godwin, Joscelyn Magister, Caveat • Becoming Nobody 32 Tolle, Eckhart of your yoni and for releasing the sacred feminine within, Brower, Elena Greater and Lesser Worlds of Robert Scene That Became Cities 42 • Power of Now Journal 30 program of eight life-changing conversations—on essen- have re-rooted themselves in land and community and Practice You Daily Awakening Rebellion Extinction Fludd 39 Manders, Kevin • For Those Who Serve 30 tial topics such as money, sex, and the author shows how each of us has the power to heal, to taken responsibility for shaping the future. Deck 11 This is Not a Drill 43 Gordon, James Transcending 13 Various trust—from two of the world’s leading be kind to ourselves, and to reveal our own inner beauty Brown, Brené Red Feather, Stephanie Transformation 26 Matsuda, Hisae Karma of Cats 47 marriage researchers and clinicians. and wisdom. The world is in need of restoration, and each one of Braving the Wilderness 26 Evolutionary Empath 34 Gottman, John & Julie Leading with Love 24 Vaughan-Lee, Llewellyn Includes contributions from Taoist and tantric master us is challenged to do the work of collective change… Brunton, Paul Rigzin Navigating the challenges of long- Eight Dates 50 Matthews, Caitlin Including the Earth In Our Prayers 36 teachers, including Mantak Chia, Minke de Vos, Aisha Sie- of collective re-enchantment—a re-animation of the Instructions for Spiritual Living 29 Protection 9 term commitment takes effort—and it Goyer, Mary Ancestral Oracle of the Celts 38 Wackernagel, Mathis burth, Jutta Kellen-Shepherd, Sarina Stone, Shashi Sollu- Earth. It’s time to become native to our places again… If Buenaflor, Erika Rizzetto, Diane Eshin just got simpler, with this empowering, Healing Power of Empathy 41 Maull, Fleet Ecological Footprint 44 there is to be change, it will come from us. Right here, Curanderismo Soul Retrieval 33 Deep Hope 15 step-by-step guide to communicating na, and José Toirn, as well as testimonials from women of Greer, Mary Radical Responsibility 30 Wadsworth, John where we stand. Women were always the story-givers, Bujdoss, Justin von Rogers, Alison about the things that matter most to all ages. Tarot For Your Self 37 McAllister , Sharon Your Zodiac Soul 37 the memory-keepers, the dreamers. Listen now to the Modern Tantric Buddhism 15 Breathing Space for New Mothers 49 you and your partner. Drawing on forty Gresham-Record, Mikki Awakening Your Crystals 19 Wagamese, Richard land’s long dreaming. Do you see what it’s dreaming? It’s Ruiz, Don Miguel years of research from their world-fa- Caddy, Eileen Working with Chakras For Belief One Drum 35 FLAUNT! Opening Doors Within 23 McGilchrist, Iain Three Questions 33 dreaming you. Change 19 Master and His Emissary 48 Walker, Brian Browne mous Love Lab, Dr. John Gottman and Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Rumi Campion, Lisa Grimassi, Raven Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu 17 Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman invite couples on eight fun, Smart, Sexy & Spiritual Self Beautifully written, honest and moving, If Women Rose Art of Psychic Reiki 19 Meade, Michael Rumi: Unseen Poems 37 What We Knew in the Night 35 • Water of Life 28 Waller, Pi easy, and profoundly rewarding dates, each one focused by Lora Cheadle Rooted is a passionate song to a different kind of feminini- Rushkoff, Douglas Cheadle, Lora Gulotta, Nicole • Awakening the Soul 28 Touched by Nature 20 on a make-or-break issue: trust, conflict, sex, money, fami- $22.50, paper. New World Library. 225 pages ty, a rallying cry for women to reawaken their natural pow- Flaunt! 50 Team Human 44 Wild Words 10 Meredith, Leda Washam, Spring ly, adventure, spirituality, and dreams. Attractive woman, savvy career professional, devot- Ruvinsky, Joan er – not just for the sake of their own wellbeing, but for Chiras, Dan Gunaratana, Bhante Skillful Forager 21 Fierce Heart 13 Interactive activities and prompts provide motivation ed wife and mother, caring daughter—the list of roles Solar Electricity Basics 46 Recognition of Our Own Heart 12 love of this threatened earth. • Buddhist Suttas for Recitation 14 Metcalf, Byron Waxman, Denny & Susan Ryan, Christopher to stay open, stay curious, and, most of all, stay talking women play is endless. And while Chodron, Pema • Start Here, Start Now 14 Inner Rhythm Meditations Vol. 2 9 Ultimate Guide to Eating for If women remember that once upon a time we sang • Welcoming the Unwelcome 16 Civilized to Death 41 to each other. And the range—from the four skills you women may have chosen and cherish Hafiz Meyer, William Longevity 22 with the tongues of seals and flew with the wings of • Creating a Culture of Tenderness 16 Safi, Omid need for intimate conversation (including Put Into Words these roles, that doesn’t mean they Illuminated Hafiz 37 Big Breath 49 Weed, Susun swans, that we forged our own paths through the dark Chodron, Thubten Radical Love 36 What You Are Feeling) to tips on being honest about your may not occasionally or more than Halifax, Joan Ming-Dao, Deng Abundantly Well 18 forest while creating a community of its many inhabi- Guided Buddhist Meditations 16 Sakya, Avikrita Vajra needs, while also validating your partner’s own emotions— occasionally chafe. What’s behind Standing at the Edge 14 Way of Heart & Beauty 17 Wells, Austyn tants, then we will rise up rooted, like trees. And if we Chopra, Deepak Wake Up to What Matters 17 will resonate, whether you’re newly together or a longtime these roles? Lora Cheadle, who felt Halldorsson, Haukur Mistlberger, P.T. Soul Conversations 39 rise up rooted, like trees … well then, women might Metahuman 24 Yggdrasil 38 Sandford, Robert William couple looking to fortify your bond. You will discover (or trapped in the successful lawyer per- Way of the Conscious Warrior 49 Westmacott-Brown, Nathalia Chris-Anne Rain Comin’ Down 45 indeed save not only ourselves, but the world. Hanh, Thich Nhat Mitchell, Stephen Breathwork 21 rediscover) your partner like never before—and be able sona she’d crafted, believes there is Light Seer’s Tarot 38 Saussy, Brianna • Walking Meditation 15 Joseph and the Way of Forgiveness 36 Williams, Terry Tempest to realize your hopes and dreams for the love you desire joy, laughter, and self-love based not A postscript to the book, “The Eco-Heroine’s Journey: Clark, Bernie • At Home in the World 15 Making Magic 35 Moler, Daniel Erosion 46 and deserve. on performing roles perfectly but on A Guide,” is rich with prompts, questions, and suggestions Complete Guide to Yin Yoga 12 Schireson, Grace Hari, Johann Shamanic Qabalah 34 Williams-Davidson, Terri-Lynn being oneself, physically, emotional- for “the work ahead.” Clements, Alan Lost Connections 25 Naked in the Zendo 15 You can spend a lifetime being curious about the inner Morter, Sue Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii 35 ly, and spiritually. Wisdom for the World and Mindful School of Life, The “Destined to become a classic… Blackie does an ad- Harper, Nevin Energy Codes 18 Winston, David world of your partner, and being brave enough to share Advice to My Nation 13 Nature-Based Therapy 47 What Is Psychotherapy? 25 While she used the principles of burlesque to peel mirable job of describing a beautiful, rich, intoxicating, Musikanski, Laura Adaptogens 21 your own inner world, and never be done discovering Cohen, Leonard Schwartz, Judith away the layers she’d built up around her core self, she messy, terrifying and ultimately illuminating pathway into Hayden, Nancy & John Happiness Policy Handbook 42 Wolf, Richard all there is to know about each other. It’s exciting. It’s Flame 10 Water in Plain Sight 45 also found that the laughter and parody inherent in bur- the heart of the land and of our own souls.” —SageWoman Farming on the Wild Side 47 In Tune 9 daunting. And it’s one of the greatest life adventures you Corne, Seane Myss, Caroline Hayes, Steven Courage to Confront Evil 34 Selig, Paul can take… lesque could liberate women from their wounds, fears, Magazine Revolution of the Soul 11 Yafa, Stephen Liberated Mind 25 Beyond The Known: Realization 40 Grain of Truth 22
BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 50 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 BRANCHES OF LIGHT ♦ 51 ♦ FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2019 - 2020 The Earth is a living spiritual being that is at present undergoing a painful time of transition, and we are here to help it transform. Human beings are able to be a connection between the worlds–the inner worlds of light and love and the outer physical world. And the Earth needs this connection. We can bring the light of the soul into the world. We can reconnect with the nature spirits, the devas, and the angels, and together help to heal our dying ecosystem. We are the link of love between the worlds… Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, from Including the Earth in Our Prayers
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