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Reveals the long-forgotten prequel to the Grail mythos and how it
has profound resonance with modern times Unveiling the
long-forgotten prequel to the Grail quest stories, Caitlin and John
Matthews examine The Elucidation of the Grail, a forgotten
13th-century French text, and show how it offers the key to
understanding the sevenfold path of the Grail and the deeper
stories beneath the Christian Grail narrative. Beginning with a new
translation of The Elucidation by foremost esotericist Gareth
Knight and Caitlin Matthews, the authors provide a complete
commentary on the poem, revealing a startling alternative cause of
the Wasteland and the Grail quest, one which has a profound
resonance with our own times. They examine the forgotten story of
the Faery Wars and explain the Faery Accord, an agreement that once
existed between humans and the Faery and upon which the spiritual
and physical health of the land depends. The offering of the Grail
and its regenerative powers by the Maidens of the Wells--Faery
women--was part of this Accord. King Amangons and his men violated
the Accord, through their abuse of the Well Maidens and other evil
actions, causing the wasting of the land. The Knights of King
Arthur seek to avenge the Well Maidens and rebirth the Grail to
restore access to the lost paradisiacal "Courts of Joy" held in
ancestral memory. On their quest, they encounter the Rich Company
whose greed keeps the Knights occupied in long wars of attrition,
yet their quest to restore the generous hospitality of the
Wells--the true Grail, the Faery Grail--continues. In addition to
the Faery Accord and Knights' quest, the authors examine the Seven
Guardians of the Stories, the Rich Fisher, the Courts of Joy and
paradise lost, and the otherworldly Land of Women. They show how
this lost book of the Grail reveals themes familiar to the modern
world and offers hope of healing the rift between the worlds of
Faery and human as well as restoration of our natural belonging to
the land.
Explores the body as a map of consciousness, where physical
symptoms reflect stresses on our minds, emotions, and Higher Self *
Offers a comprehensive guide to 800 physical symptoms with the
description of their inner cause and the message they are sending
to our consciousness * Explains how learning a symptom's message
empowers the individual affected to take charge and effect change
on the inner level * Addresses the individual as well as the
helping professions, healers and therapists, to help them
understand more fully the dynamics of the body-mind interface The
body is intimately connected to the mind and the Spirit. Each
physical symptom reflects a deeper part of our Spirit and
consciousness, the part the Western traditions know as the
"unconscious" or "subconscious." When we make a decision that
leaves us with stress, it affects our consciousness, and therefore
our energy field or aura. When the tension increases in intensity,
it reaches the physical level where it creates a symptom. This
means that if we make a different decision, or change our mind
about something, we can let go of this stress, and the symptom. The
symptom itself is not the problem, just a message that, once
understood, has fulfilled its purpose and can be released.
Integrating Martin Brofman's more than 30 years of research and
healing practice, The Inner Cause comprises an A to Z compendium of
800 symptoms and a psychology of their inner causes, the messages
they are trying to send to our consciousness. For each symptom
discussed, the author explores the message of the symptom, which
chakras are involved, how you may be affected, and which issues you
might need to look at to resolve the tension or stress--although a
specific solution will always depend on the individual's personal
situation. With its correlation of symptoms and psychological
states of being, The Inner Cause provides invaluable insight into
how we can effectively support our own healing process physically,
emotionally, and spiritually.
Open this unique book and find 75 offerings of love. Shaped like an
open hand, each spread holds a sweet sentiment and lovely words
paired with a charming illustration. With a foil cover and colorful
bellyband, this book is a true gift of the heart.
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Blue Truth
(Paperback)
David Deida
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What is the bare essence of Buddhism and of any other authentic
spiritual practice? Blue Truth contains practical exercises and
understandings for finding the Divine in every present moment,
under all circumstances. How can we awaken as the bare openness we
are, moment by moment, no matter what is going on? How can we
honour our depth and hold nothing back? In Blue Truth, David Deida
shows us how.
Short and simple meditations that can be used throughout the
working day to reduce stress, strengthen focus and concentration,
enhance working relationships and improve the quality of your day.
By applying the principles of mindfulness to our working lives, we
can become aware of our habitual negative thoughts and behaviours
and learn to recognize and manage the warning signs of stress,
which is an all-too-common part of modern life. The rise of digital
media means that many people never really “switch off” from
work and the culture of presenteeism means many people spend more
time at work than ever before. Many people spend a lot of time
either ruminating on previous problems or worrying about future
work-related issues. Mindfulness expert Anna Black's simple but
effective practices will help you to perform well, minimize stress,
and be more productive at work. Anna’s suggestions are applicable
to both office-based workers and those who work from home and she
covers a range of topics including working mindfully with others,
paying mindful attention in meetings and using meditation to cope
with stressful situations.
Qigong Grand Circulation is an ancient path toward spiritual
enlightenment. Spiritual enlightenment is a uniquely human
endeavor; a universal and timeless quest to understand the
mysteries of our lives. Perhaps it began when humans looked at the
stars and first felt the enchantment of awe. But today, with all of
our comforts and technological advancements, we are not satisfied.
Our lives are noisy. Our bodies are under steady assault by
pseudo-foods, poisons, and sedentary lifestyles. Our spirit is
chaotic, competing with dogma and fear. We struggle to unplug, to
disconnect, to deeply relax. The search for spiritual development
has never been more urgent. Qigong helps us to consider and unify
the mind, body, and spirit. This book provides traditional and
modern scientific definitions of Qi and offers qigong practices to
guide you on a path toward spiritual growth. Unique to qigong's
approach to spiritual enlightenment is the indivisibility of the
mind-body-spirit. Training of one of these aspects is the training
of all three. Contents include A traditional and modern scientific
analysis of Qi Buddhist and Daoist differences in their approach to
spiritual qigong training Various breathing techniques Fundamental
concepts of Small and Grand Circulation Qigong Muscle/Tendon Change
Grand Circulation Qigong Brain/Marrow Washing Small and Grand
Circulation Qigong Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has once again brought his
unique scholarship and experience to write an insightful analysis
of this ethereal and profound idea of spiritual enlightenment. His
approach has always been to provide the information—a map—for
the path.
This book reveals that the divine feminine dwells, at one level or
another, in all of us. Filled with empowering first-hand
experiences of the divine feminine from spiritual teachers and
students from around the world, this book serves as a stepping-off
point for your spiritual journey. Everyone holds the divine within
them, but sometimes it can be hard to find within ourselves. You
Are Divine shares dozens of journal prompts with supportive
narratives and inspiring advice so you can explore your own process
for taking back power, calling for justice and balance, following
your heart, recognizing and celebrating the divine, connecting with
your creativity, exploring eco-feminism, and much more.
Honjok is the revolutionary philosophy that teaches us to
appreciate our moments of solitude and help us tranforming our
self-isolation into a new lifestyle. This book describes Honjok in
all of its facets, among which honbap-eating alone, honsul-drinking
alone and honnol-playing and spending time alone. The book is
structured in short chapters where text, graphics and illustrations
work as complementary narrative elements. Each chapter,
identifiable by a specific colour, is self-contained and requires
no cross-referencing. Readers are free to approach the book in
whichever order they prefer with illustrations and infographics
that allow them to interact with the book.
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Oracle of Ascendance
(Kit)
Phillip J. Adamczyk, Sheri Jo Posselt
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The Power of Partnership is filled with powerful examples and
extensive research that shows how a simple shift in perspective can
help us break free of domination's shackles and discover the power
and joy of partnership in every life relationship. The book covers
them all, including our relationship with ourselves, our loved
ones, our co-workers, our community, our nation, and our world, as
well as our relationship with nature and with spirit.
Essential reading for serious students of Chinese practical arts,
including medicine, martial arts and FengShui, Master Zhongxian Wu
and Dr Karin Taylor Wu provide a detailed explanation of the 22
GanZhi symbols in this book, outlining the characteristics of each,
and their interactions and relationships. TianGan (Heavenly Stems)
and DiZhi (Earthly Branches), commonly abbreviated to GanZhi,
originated in the ancient Chinese cosmological sciences and is a
complex calendrical system which was created to codify the patterns
of life and of the universe itself. The ten symbols of Gan express
the Yin or Yang perspective of Five Elements and embody the Way of
Heaven. The 12 symbols of Zhi, made manifest in the 12 animals of
the Chinese zodiac, hold the root of each Element and embrace the
Way of Earth. Poetic summaries from the Song dynasty give the
reader a deep understanding of the nature of each Stem and their
relationship to each other. Offering an unprecedented insight into
the subtleties and far-reaching influence of this ancient system,
this book will be invaluable for the study or practice of Chinese
medicine, FengShui, Chinese astrology, traditional Chinese
cosmology, Qigong, Taiji, and other inner cultivation practices. A
set of study cards (9781848191501), also published by Singing
Dragon, are available to accompany this book.
'Informative, powerful' VOGUE 'A fascinating and friendly guide for
you to understand you better' MELISSA HEMSLEY 'Amy's book is
everything I should have learned at school' EMMA GANNON Hormones
were something Amy Thomson, founder and CEO of leading women's
health app and tech service Moody, never paid attention to, until
one day her periods stopped. When she discovered that her hormonal
burnout was driven by stress, she quit her job and focused on
trying to understand how our hormones can work for
twenty-first-century survival. In this eye-opening guide, Thomson
draws upon leading research from nutritionists, gynaecologists,
endocrinologists, personal trainers and others to explain how
understanding our systems and cycles can help you avoid burnouts,
build better and healthier routines and optimise your life.
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