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Belonging Here
A Guide for the Spiritually Sensitive Person
by Judith Blackstone
Deep empathy, sharp insight, and a natural talent for healing are hallmark traits of spiritually sensitive individuals, yet these gifts can sometimes lead to feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, and limitation. Belonging Here provides essential guidance for navigating these challenges, demonstrating how spiritual gifts can enhance both human connections and self-understanding. Authored by Dr. Blackstone, who combines her personal experiences with over 30 years of psychotherapy practice, the book introduces her embodied healing approach known as the Realization Process. It explores themes such as establishing flexible boundaries (Thin Skin), staying grounded and whole (Landing on Earth), finding personal joy while engaging with global suffering (Hearing the Cries of the World), shedding false identities (Shape Shifters), and moving from self-exile to self-acceptance (The Stranger). Belonging Here offers a pathway to authentic living and fulfillment in a world that once felt distant, helping readers overcome isolation and confusion to finally find a sense of belonging.
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Radical Wholeness
The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being
by Philip Shepherd
We all seek qualities such as peace, simplicity, grace, connection, and clarity, yet they often elude us because they stem from a sense of wholeness that our culture disrupts by fostering internal divisions. In Radical Wholeness, Philip Shepherd reveals how we are encouraged to disconnect from our bodies and live predominantly in our heads, leading to a disconnection from the present moment's wholeness. This internal divide contributes to personal stress and impacts global systems. Drawing on insights from neuroscience, anthropology, physics, the arts, myth, and his global experiences, Shepherd explores the essence of true wholeness and provides practices to help readers reconnect with the body's intelligence. Radical Wholeness is both an exploration and a call to reclaim wholeness and adopt a new way of being.
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Original Wisdom
Stories of an Ancient Way of Knowing
by Robert Wolff
In the remote mountainous jungle of Malaysia, the Sng'oi, an aboriginal group teetering on the brink of extinction, embody a way of life that might hold key insights for our survival. Living in a pre-industrial, pre-agricultural, semi-nomadic lifestyle, the Sng'oi eschew modern conveniences like cars, cell phones, and rigid schedules, thriving in an environment free from worry, haste, competition, and suspicion. Their profound connection to their surroundings, guided by an acute intuition about the energies, emotions, and intentions of their environment, shapes their daily decisions. Psychologist Robert Wolff, who immersed himself in their culture by learning their language, sharing their food, and living among them, grew to admire their reverence for silence, patience, and present-moment joy. Through his experiences, detailed in "Original Wisdom: Stories of an Ancient Way of Knowing," Wolff highlights the stark contrast between the Sng'oi’s harmonious existence and our own, fragmented lives, urging us to reconnect with these fundamental qualities of intuitive and trusting humanity.
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Deep Diversity
A Compassionate, Scientific Approach to Achieving Racial Justice
by Shakil Choudhury
In Deep Diversity, Shakil Choudhury addresses racism with a compassionate and scientific approach accessible to all, regardless of background. He explains how even well-intentioned people can perpetuate systemic oppression, using a trauma-informed perspective that avoids shame and blame. Through clear language and engaging stories, Choudhury offers practical tools for recognizing and addressing biases, breaking prejudice habits, and understanding the links between systemic issues and discrimination. He argues that integrating psychology and neuroscience into anti-racist work is crucial for meaningful change. Deep Diversity invites readers to explore self-discovery and social awareness, providing a unique framework for overcoming barriers to deep, systemic change.
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What It Takes to Heal
How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World
by Prentis Hemphill
What It Takes to Heal by Prentis Hemphill explores how embodying our values and reconnecting with our bodies can lead to lasting healing and meaningful change. Drawing on their experiences as a trauma survivor, therapist, and activist, Hemphill emphasizes the importance of healing in community and centering it in social movements and culture. Through personal stories and lessons from their work, they offer a framework for fostering connection, joy, and justice in a world marked by disconnection and upheaval.