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Enactive Cognition in Place: Sense-Making as the Development of Ecological Norms (New Directions in Philosophy and Cognitive Science)
by Miguel A. Sepúlveda-PedroThis book aims to enrich our understanding of the role the environment plays in processes of life and cognition, from the perspective of enactive cognitive science. Miguel A. Sepúlveda-Pedro offers an unprecedented interpretation of the central claims of the enactive approach to cognition, supported by contemporary works of ecological psychology and phenomenology. The enactive approach conceives cognition as sense-making, a phenomenon emerging from the organizational nature of the living body that evolves in human beings through sensorimotor, intercorporeal, and linguistic interactions with the environment. From this standpoint, Sepúlveda-Pedro suggests incorporating three new theses into the theoretical body of the enactive approach: sense-making and cognition fundamentally consist of processes of norm development; the environment, cognitive agents actually interact with, is an active ecological field enacted in their historical past; and sense-making occurs in a domain consisting of multiple normative dimensions that the author names enactive place.
Enamel the Camel
by Mike King Rick EllisEnamel wishes he were like all the other camels who live in Camel-lot, but his front teeth are bigger than anyone else's. And they stick out. He's the only camel who brushes his teeth—he has to because everyone can see them. Enamel is tired of getting teased about being different. Then one day the class gets caught in a terrible sandstorm . . . and his exceptional incisors save the day. This is an upbeat, humorous story about sticking out, stepping up, and the importance of good dental hygiene.
Encantado de conocerme (edición ampliada): Comprende tu personalidad a través del Eneagrama
by Borja VilasecaEDICIÓN AMPLIADA Y ACTUALIZADA Un título dirigido a personas que sienten una necesidad de cambio personal y/o profesional. Hay tantos caminos para conocerse a uno mismo como seres humanos hay en este mundo. Estar verdaderamente bien con nosotros mismos es una simple cuestión de sabiduría y hay herramientas psicológicas que contribuyen a facilitar, profundizar y acelerar este proceso de autoconocimiento. El Eneagrama es una de ellas: un manual de instrucciones de la condición humana mediante el que podemos comprender las motivaciones profundas muchas veces inconscientes que hay detrás de nuestras conductas y actitudes. A través de la descripción de nueve tipos de personalidad, nos ayuda a ir más allá del ego y a reconectar con nuestra verdadera esencia. Encantado de conocerme está inspirado en los más de 275 seminarios que el autor ha impartido desde 2006 sobre Eneagrama a más de10.000 participantes en España y Latinoamérica, pudiendo verificar empírica y científicamente el impacto tan positivo que tiene en la vida de las personas conocerse y comprenderse a través de esta herramienta de autoconocimiento. Libro recomendado por la Asociación AEneagrama, filial en España de la Asociación Internacional de Eneagrama. «Las verdaderas batallas se libran en nuestro interior».Sócrates
Encantado de conocerme: Comprende Tu Personalidad A Traves Del Eneagrama (Plataforma Actual Ser.)
by Borja VilasecaEDICIÓN AMPLIADA Y ACTUALIZADA Un título dirigido a personas que sienten una necesidad de cambio personal y/o profesional. Hay tantos caminos para conocerse a uno mismo como seres humanos hay en este mundo. Estar verdaderamente bien con nosotros mismos es una simple cuestión de sabiduría. Y aunque es cierto que puede aprenderse sin ayudas externas, existen algunas herramientas psicológicas que contribuyen a facilitar, profundizar y acelerar este proceso de autoconocimiento. El Eneagrama es una de ellas. Es como un manual de instrucciones de la condición humana mediante el que podemos comprender las motivaciones profundas muchas veces inconscientes que hay detrás de nuestras conductas y actitudes. A través de la descripción de nueve tipos de personalidad, nos ayuda a ir más allá del ego y a reconectar con nuestra verdadera esencia. Encantado de conocerme está inspirado en los más de 275 seminarios que el autor ha impartido desde 2006 sobre Eneagrama a más de 10.000 participantes en España y Latinoamérica, pudiendo verificar empírica y científicamente el impacto tan positivo que tiene en la vida de las personas conocerse y comprenderse a través de esta herramienta de autoconocimiento. Libro recomendado por la Asociación AEneagrama, filial en España de la Asociación Internacional de Eneagrama. «Las verdaderas batallas se libran en nuestro interior.»Sócrates
Enchanted Cross-Stitch: 34 Mystical Patterns for the Modern Stitch Witch
by Grace IsobelPut the craft in witchcraft and infuse some magic into your stitching with this beautiful book of original cross-stitch patterns featuring crystals, tarot, astrology, and more. The world of magic offers us a way to find patterns and meaning in the mysteries of the everyday, whether that means mapping the movement of the stars and planets onto our lives through astrology or focusing our thoughts and intentions with the symbolism of crystals and candles. And cross-stitch is an embroidery art that's accessible, orderly, and easy to learn: With a little practice, anyone can bring the patterns to life. In this all-new collection of 34 patterns by Grace Isobel, the creator of Innocent Bones Cross-Stitch, you'll find playful, mysterious, and bewitching imagery rendered in Grace's signature lush color palettes. The book also contains step-by-step cross-stitch instructions and plenty of tips and tricks to empower you with everything you need to get started, whether you're a seasoned pro or a baby stitch witch.
Enchanted Foraging: Wildcrafting for Herbal Remedies, Rituals, and a Magical Life
by Ebony GheorgheEmbark on your foraging journey and cultivate a more meaningful, magical relationship with nature. No matter where you live, natural resources are all around you. These pieces of nature hold inherent properties—and inherent magic—that could be useful to you, and they are often hiding in plain sight. In this book, divided into chapters by season, you'll find: Tips for foraging correctly, mindfully, and sustainably Instructions for teas, balms, decoctions, and other herbal remedies made out of foraged ingredients and materials Wildcrafts for rituals that usher in the new season, inspired by mystical folk practices around the world And more! With practical advice for novice foragers and sidebars on how different cultures have connected with the greatest mystic of all, Mother Earth, Enchanted Foraging explores plants and their various uses not just for consumption but for their intrinsic value. Readers will come away with a more complete knowledge of, and appreciation for, the world that lies just beyond their doors--its abundance, hidden applications, and how it makes enchanted beings of us all.
Enchanted Herbal: Connect to Nature & Celebrate the Seasons
by Gail BussiAn Herbal Journey of Self-Care and Healing Grow into a healthier and more authentic version of yourself with the gifts, lessons, and opportunities of nature and the seasons. This practical book invites you on a nourishing journey for both your body and spirit, providing dozens of recipes, meditations, rituals, and journaling prompts. You'll make and enjoy a wide variety of foods, drinks, and household products, including:Soups & SaladsCakes & CasserolesBody Scrubs & BalmsOils & LotionsTeas & TonicsJellies & SaucesMists & SpraysElixirs & Natural CleansersEnchanted Herbal helps you use herbs and flowers to their fullest potential. You'll learn how to grow your own herbs, incorporate essential oils into your practice, and celebrate nature's seasonal changes throughout the year. From creation and renewal remedies in spring to peace and reflection exercises in winter, this wonderful book guides you in becoming a more magical and joyful person year-round.
Enchanted One
by Sheila ApplegateIn Enchanted One, winner of the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for best book in the category of Spirituality (http://www. bookmarketingprofits. com/PinnacleAwardsSummer2013. html) and Honorable Mention in Inspirational category at the Book Contest 2013 (http://bookcontest2013. luckycinda. com/), Sheila Applegate provides readers with a guide to embracing love in every moment. It gently reopens and reconnects readers' hearts with their minds and encourages surrender as they delve more deeply into their heart center to explore emotions. The Enchanted One supports the highest expression as readers find themselves resting in Divine Love. In this space you will remember that you are a beautiful reflection of Divine Love on earth. In her book, Applegate offers a message of love that weaves together channeled messages from the vibrations of Isis and Magdalene with her own personal experiences of embracing the full spectrum of emotions as a gateway to living in harmony with All That Is. In Enchanted One, Applegate turns to the Divine Feminine, the essence of which has always been with us, for guidance. She channels the spirit of Magdalene and Isis with an open heart and weaves together teachings from these two beautiful and loving Goddesses. Whether you are beginning your journey of exploring emotions and living in unconditional love, or you have journeyed deep within your soul and are on the verge of fully integrating Divine Love into every aspect of your life, this book will meet you where you are and gently guide you to the next level.
Enchanted Teatime: Connect to Spirit through Spells, Traditions, Rituals & Celebrations
by Gail BussiMake Any Occasion Magical with Tea Ceremonies, Rituals, and RecipesThis delightful book of teatime traditions, celebrations, and treats shows you how to surround every cup with great joy and intention. Gail Bussi provides more than thirty recipes for refreshments, such as Butterfly Cakes, Dreamy Moon Bars, and Coronation Chicken Tartlets, and over forty unique tea blends, including:Borage Tea Cooler • Dandelion Divination Tea • Faerie Flower Tea • ImmuniTea • Jasmine Joy Iced Tea • Mood Lifter TeaFeaturing comprehensive information on different varieties of tea and their properties, Enchanted Teatime teaches you everything about brewing the perfect cup. With insight on nearly a hundred herbs, you can confidently create your own custom infusions, learn to read tea leaves, and grow your own herbal garden. From seasonal rituals to astrological correspondences, you'll explore many ways to use tea in your magical practice.
Enchantment of the Faerie Realm: Communicate with Nature Spirits & Elementals
by Ted AndrewsHave you ever taken a walk in the woods and felt like you were not alone? That's because you weren't! Forests, lakes, mountains, caves—even your garden—are alive with the spirits of nature. Faeries are real, and you can learn to commune with a whole world of unseen beings, including elves, devas, and nature spirits. With an open mind and a little patience, you can begin to recognize their presence all around you. This book will help you deepen your connection to the natural world as you explore the magical, mystical world of the faerie folk.Discover hidden truths in faerie tales and use them as pathways into the faerie realmLearn the basic habitats, powers and behaviors of faeries, elves, and other nature spiritsRead personal accounts of actual faerie encountersInvoke fire spirits for traditional psychic readingsShare the magic and knowledge of twenty tree spiritsFind the elementals—gnomes, undines, sylphs and salamanders—with which you resonate mostContact water sprites, mermaids and other water spiritsFind wood nymphs and the"lady of the woods"raw dragons into your environment with the right fragrancesAttract a faerie godmother into your lifeRecapture the magic and wonder of a world where trees still speak and every flower tells a story. Explore the faerie realm—a place where faerie tales can and do come true.
Enchantments: A Modern Witch's Guide to Self-Possession
by Mya Spalter Caroline PaquitaA wise, witchy, and welcoming guide to living life magically Mya Spalter has spent years among candles, herbs, cats, and spells as an employee at New York City’s oldest occult shop, Enchantments. Since it would get crowded in there if all of you visited, this beautifully illustrated book will be your guide to its secrets and stories; in the process, Mya will introduce you to some mystical concepts you can use to build spells and rituals that resonate with your own personal style, including: • Create and maintain altars Even people who aren’t spiritually inclined seem to be able to get down with the beneficial function of an altar as a place to model beauty and balance in their lives. It’s aspirational. • Save your love magic for yourself Because casting a love spell on someone else is pushy and far too easy to mess up. • Clean your filthy apartment Fine, maybe you make your bed every day, but Mya’s talking about the kind of grime you can’t necessarily see. • Money magic for need, not greed Hint: It starts with tipping well; it doesn’t pay to be miserly when asking the universe for abundance. Mya reveals the power of colors (Louboutins wouldn’t have the same status if their soles were lavender), the keys to banishing unfriendly spirits (with cleansing rituals or even a dance party), and invaluable instructions in the timeless arts of astrology, tarot, and finding a parking spot downtown. Open up this book and enchant your own life!Advance praise for Enchantments“Hilariously conversational, deceptively deep, and phenomenally illustrated, Enchantments will blow your mind and make you laugh while imparting expert knowledge of witchcraft and why it’s so needed today.”—Natasha Lyonne, actress and producer“Imagine that your best friend, a supremely cool, funny, and irreverent person, is also a witch willing to educate and inspire you toward your own witchy practice with humor, sass, and intelligence. This book is magic—literally!”—Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot“Part memoir, part recipe book, and part poetry collection, Enchantments lets readers in on the great secret of all witchcraft—that being a witch is about being free to be yourself.”—Dorothea Lasky, author of Milk and co-creator of Astro Poets“We can all use more magic in our lives in these trying times, and Enchantments will help us get started.”—Kimya Dawson, singer/songwriter, The Moldy Peaches
Enciclopedia de plantas medicinales (Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine)
by Andrew ChevallierDiscover how to make and use natural remedies from home-grown herbs to improve your health and well-being.This expert advice book teaches you how to grow your herbs, harvest plants from the wild, and process ingredients to create natural remedies, all with safety in mind. In this updated, expanded, and redesigned edition of his best-selling classic, author Andrew Chevallier combines the latest scientific research with the traditional and folkloric use of plants to give detailed information about the benefits and constituents of more than 560 herbs.Clear imagery will help you identify different healing plants. At the same time, a detailed self-help section shows you how to treat more than 150 common ailments - with practical herbal remedies you can make at home, learn how to create delicate tea infusions, strong tinctures, infused oils, and more.Whether you're a natural health newbie or an experienced herbalist, the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine guides you toward natural healing with recipes and advice you can trust.--------------------------------Elabora remedios naturales con plantas de cosecha propia para mejorar tu salud y bienestar.¿No quieres depender de medicamentos farmacéuticos? ¿Buscas remedios caseros respaldados por la ciencia? Este libro de hierbas medicinales y curativas te enseña cómo cultivar tus propias plantas y a procesar ingredientes con los que preparar remedios naturales de manera segura y eficaz. Sigue los consejos de esta enciclopedia de plantas y deshazte de tu insomnio, de tus dolencias musculares o de tus resfriados con los remedios de toda la vida. En su interior, encontrarás: Información sobre más de 560 plantas y sus propiedades, así como listas de remedios para casi 150 dolencias comunes, desde estrés hasta problemas de piel.Imágenes de diferentes plantas curativas que te ayudarán a identificarlas.Texto fácil de entender para todos los lectores.Escrito por el Andrew Chevallier, herbolario experto y curandero médico.¡Aprende a crear deliciosos tés, tinturas, aceites de infusión y mucho más! Ya seas un novato en salud natural o un herbolario experimentado, la Enciclopedia de plantas medicinales te ofrece todas las herramientas y recetas que necesitas para curarte de manera natural.
Enciende el Fuego: Secretos para Desarrollar una Exitosa Carrera como Entrenador Personal
by Virginia Mateo Jonathan Goodman***«Un mirada al mundo del entrenamiento personal que va mucho más allá de los libros de texto». - Muscle & Fitness *** Si lo que quieres es comenzar a crear una carrera exitosa, satisfactoria y rentable como entrenador personal para poder vivir tu vida con una mayor libertad mientras ayudas al mayor número de personas posible, ¡este libro es para ti! En esta edición revisada, ampliada y actualizada, Enciende el Fuego ofrece un enfoque práctico para el entrenamiento personal, utilizado ya por miles de entrenadores alrededor del mundo. Catalogado en repetidas ocasiones como uno de los «mejores libros para entrenadores personales», proporciona un plan de acción claro, enseñándote cómo convertirte en un entrenador personal, conseguir un título, desarrollar tu carrera desde los cimientos para que puedas desarrollar tu clientela, reputación y ganancias. ¿ALGUNA VEZ HAS deseado conocer las mejores técnicas de alta integridad para conseguir más clientes, llevar un negocio de fitness o disponer de un sistema sólido para vender entrenamiento personal? No eres el único. A Jon se le hicieron estas preguntas durante años, así que leyó, vio, investigó y entrevistó a los mejores profesionales alrededor del mundo buscando reunir información para Enciende el Fuego. Este impactante libro para entrenadores personales titulados te enseñará a: · Incrementar tu confianza para emprender la labor de forma eficaz y acabar en la cima · Encontrar tu trabajo ideal en la industria del fitness · Encontrar, promocionarte y venderle a tu cliente ideal mientras te ocupas de las objeciones sin ningún problema · Crear increíbles planes de entrenamiento para principiantes · Tratar con los 10 tipos de clientes más comunes y difíciles · Desarrollar múltiples fuen
Encore: My journey back to centre stage
by Russell WatsonTold he would never sing again, now he's back for his Encore.'A unique story - told from the heart, with humour and warmth'. Aled Jones'An emotional read - his personal story is more powerful than that high note in "Nessun Dorma"'. Vernon KayRussell Watson was at the peak of his success as a much-loved classical singer. He had gone from humble beginnings, working in a factory making nuts and bolts in Salford to singing in working men's clubs to performing to stadiums filled with thousands of fans. But then tragedy struck. In 2006 and 2007 he was diagnosed with two brain tumours. In the subsequent years he battled crippling treatment, lifesaving operations, HRT therapy and mental health struggles. Doctors told him he would never sing in the same way again. Russell was determined to defy the odds and fight his way back - not only to recovery but also to finding his voice again. Now he is singing better than ever, performing internationally again and continues his work as a successful recording artist. In Encore he tells his remarkable story of triumph over tragedy and the resilience he built along the way.
Encore: My journey back to centre stage
by Russell WatsonTold he would never sing again, now he's back for his Encore.'A unique story - told from the heart, with humour and warmth'. Aled Jones'An emotional read - his personal story is more powerful than that high note in "Nessun Dorma"'. Vernon KayRussell Watson was at the peak of his success as a much-loved classical singer. He had gone from humble beginnings, working in a factory making nuts and bolts in Salford to singing in working men's clubs to performing to stadiums filled with thousands of fans. But then tragedy struck. In 2006 and 2007 he was diagnosed with two brain tumours. In the subsequent years he battled crippling treatment, lifesaving operations, HRT therapy and mental health struggles. Doctors told him he would never sing in the same way again. Russell was determined to defy the odds and fight his way back - not only to recovery but also to finding his voice again. Now he is singing better than ever, performing internationally again and continues his work as a successful recording artist. In Encore he tells his remarkable story of triumph over tragedy and the resilience he built along the way.
Encounter In The Pleiades: An Inside Look At UFOs
by Preston B. Nichols Peter MoonFor millennia the seven stars known as the Pleiades have twinkled in the night sky, inspired countless legends and dared Mankind to discover their secrets. Encounter in the Pleiades is the story of a man who was taken to the Pleiades and given a scientific education far beyond the horizons of anything taught in universities. <p><p> For the first time, the personal history of Preston Nichols is revealed along with an avalanche of amazing information the world has not yet heard. A new look at Einstein gives insights into the history of physics and how the speed of light can be surpassed through the principles of reality engineering. New concepts in science are offered with technical but simple descriptions even the layman can understand. These include the creation of alternate realities through the use of twisters and spinners; mind control aspects of the Star Wars defence system; implants; alien abductions and much more. Peter Moon adds further intrigue to the mix by divulging his part in a bizarre project which led him to Preston Nichols and the consequent release of information. <p> His account of the role of the Pleiades in ancient mythology sheds new light on the current predicament of Mankind and offers a path of hope for the future.
Encounter in the Desert: The Case for Alien Contact at Socorro
by Kevin RandleFrom a former army officer and author of UFOS and the Deep State, a new examination of a UFO sighting in a New Mexican arroyo.The UFO landing at Socorro has been wrapped in controversy almost from the moment that police officer Lonnie Zamora watched a craft descend and land. Zamora saw alien beings near the craft and a symbol on its side but was told that he shouldn’t mention either. Encounter in the Desert reveals—for the first time—exactly what he saw in that arroyo in 1964 and what an examination of the landing revealed to investigators. Socorro wasn’t a stand-alone case. Other sightings, some of them nearly as spectacular as Zamora’s, were reported at the time. A study of the Air Force investigation of this case reveals an effort, at first, to learn the truth that mutated into a clever attempt to hide the information from the public. Encounter in the Desert reveals all this and much more, including:The first new, in-depth look at the Zamora UFO landing in more than three decades.Other reports of alien creatures sighted around the country at the same time.An examination of the physical evidence found on the landing site.The revelation that there were other witnesses to the craft and the landing.
Encountering Mystery: Religious Experience in a Secular Age
by Dale C. Allison Jr.Despite widespread skepticism on the matter, a significant number of people today have stories of religious experience—moments of inexplicable terror or rapturous joy, visions, near-death experiences of the afterlife, encounters with angels, heavenly voices, and premonitions. How should rationally minded people respond?What would your reaction be if someone told you that, one night while sitting alone, she saw through the window a brilliant light descend from the sky until it was so large that it filled the room—and that it radiated a feeling of &“pure love&”? And what would you say if a friend confided that one night he woke up and could not move, felt he was being suffocated, and sensed an evil spirit in the room?By default in the secular age we are skeptical about anything mysterious or supernatural. More likely than not, most people would respond to the stories above with embarrassment and concern about the person&’s grasp of reality, or they would attempt to explain them away through rational or scientific means. But the truth is that religious experiences like these are not as uncommon as they seem—although talking about such experiences often is. This is the case even in a faith tradition such as Christianity, despite the Bible&’s numerous accounts of miraculous and mysterious happenings.In Encountering Mystery, noted biblical scholar Dale Allison makes the argument that stories of religious experience are meaningful and not to be marginalized—and that we have a moral prerogative to lovingly engage with such stories regardless of whether we have had similar experiences. Through a close look at phenomena such as moments of inexplicable terror or rapturous joy, visions, near-death experiences of the afterlife, encounters with angels, heavenly voices, and premonitions, Allison shows how ordinary practices of faith need not be at odds with individual religious experiences. Above all, he enjoins us to be honest about the persistence of religious experience in a secular age and to make space for those who encounter mystery in their lives.
Encounters with Aristotelian Philosophy of Mind
by Jakob Leth Fink Pavel GregoricThis collection of essays engages with several topics in Aristotle’s philosophy of mind, some well-known and hotly debated, some new and yet to be explored. The contributors analyze Aristotle’s arguments and present their cases in ways that invite contemporary philosophers of mind to consider the potentials—and pitfalls—of an Aristotelian philosophy of mind. The volume brings together an international group of renowned Aristotelian scholars as well as rising stars to cover five main themes: method in the philosophy of mind, sense perception, mental representation, intellect, and the metaphysics of mind. The papers collected in this volume, with their choice of topics and quality of exposition, show why Aristotle is a philosopher of mind to be studied and reckoned with in contemporary discussions. Encounters with Aristotelian Philosophy of Mind will be of interest to scholars and advanced students of ancient philosophy and philosophy of mind.
Encounters with Mermaids: Lessons from the Realm of the Water Elementals
by William R. Mistele• Shares the author&’s interviews with four water elemental queens, also known as undines or mermaids, evocatively sharing their wisdom, magic, and love• Reveals that the oceans of the earth are the outer expression of an inner kingdom of love that we each can experience• Presents exercises and attunements to awaken your mermaid intuitive and empathic abilities and develop an inner connection to rivers, lakes, and oceans as well as the inexhaustible love of the mermaid kingdomTaking you directly into the realm of the water spirits, William Mistele shares his profound encounters with mermaids, revealing spiritual truths about the elemental kingdom, universal love, and the necessity of empathy.Using the magical methods of Hermeticist Franz Bardon, the author makes direct contact with four water elemental queens, also known as undines or mermaids, evocatively sharing their wisdom, magic, and love. Like their fellow elementals—salamanders (fire), sylphs (air), and gnomes (earth)—undines are united with, and personify, their element of water. Their energy is deeply feminine: cool, soothing, and gentle, yet also nurturing and supportive. Mermaids are deeply empathic, sensitive, and responsive. They accept, affirm, and seek to draw together, bond, join, and unite. The author shows how, even when incarnated in human form, mermaids do not lose this powerful feminine empathic magic.Speaking through the author, the mermaids reveal that the oceans of the Earth are the outer expression of an inner kingdom of love. Personifying this magical love intertwined with profound empathy and compassion, mermaids are able to contain within themselves the soul of any being so as to shelter, inspire, and transform. The mermaids reveal how their abilities—especially empathy, harmony with nature, and a cooperative rather than combative relationship with the world—are latent in us all and crucial to humanity&’s spiritual growth and survival.Sharing elemental exercises and attunements, the author shows how we each can awaken mermaid intuitive and empathic abilities and develop an inner connection to rivers, lakes, and oceans as well as the inexhaustible love of the mermaid kingdom. When we experience this love, we will no longer perceive nature as external to ourselves. Rather, like these magical beings of water, we will feel united with nature from the core of our being.
Encounters with Nature Spirits: Co-creating with the Elemental Kingdom
by R. Ogilvie CrombieA fascinating, first-hand account of the vast powers and true nature of the Elemental Kingdom • Reveals deep wisdom, eloquently shared through the author’s encounters with the great God Pan and his elemental subjects • Offers a glimpse into the hidden layers of the natural world and the workings of the elemental kingdom • Includes chapters by Mike Scott, David Spangler, Dorothy Maclean, and Brian Nobbs as well as beautiful illustrations by fine artist Elise Hurst, who perfectly captures the energy of the natural world and its subjects as we might perceive them “To anyone who may have expressed a wish to see and talk to nature spirits . . . remember it took 63 years for my wish to be granted, so don’t lose hope.” Have you ever wished for something with your whole heart? As a child, R. Ogilvie Crombie (Roc) made a wish as he dropped a penny into a wishing well - he asked to be able to see fairies and talk to them. In Encounters with Nature Spirits, we follow Roc’s path as, many years later, he meets the faun Kurmos in the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, discovers the realm of the elementals, and, eventually, meets the great god Pan himself. In his conversations with Pan, elves, and other nature spirits Roc realizes that the elemental realm is vastly more powerful than our human kingdom and possesses an ability to create far beyond our human means. Through his experiences Roc becomes closely involved with the Findhorn Community in northeast Scotland where he meets further elementals who give him sound advice as to how the famous Findhorn gardens should be cared for in order to work in harmony with nature. Encounters with Nature Spirits is a reminder to us all of the importance of our relationship with the nature kingdom. Through his example, Roc places emphasis on connecting and working in harmony with nature spirits. True co-creation with nature, working with rather than against the elemental kingdom, can bring about vital positive change to our endangered eco-system. The elementals are open to working with mankind--the question is, are we humans open to engaging with and respecting them again?
Encounters with the Soul: Active Imagination As Developed By C. G. Jung
by Barbara HannahBarbara Hannah, Jungian analyst and author, explores Jung's method of "active imagination," often considered the most powerful tool in analytical psychology for achieving direct contact with the unconscious and attaining greater inner awareness. Using historical and contemporary case studies, Hannah traces the human journey toward personal wholeness. This approach to confronting the unconscious is a healing process that applies to both men and women and deals in depth with the injured feminine as well as many powerful archetypal forces. “This is the first and only book I know of which can promote the understanding of 'active imagination' by illustrating through various examples, the steps, pitfalls and successes of this method of encountering the unconscious.”- -Marie-Louise von Franz
Encounters: Experiences with Nonhuman Intelligences
by D. W. PasulkaA revolution is underway. For the first time in human history, we are at the cusp of experiencing contact with nonhuman life-forms of all kinds due to technological innovations and research into the experiences of people at the forefront of this development.In Encounters, author D.W. Pasulka takes readers to the forefront of this revolution, sharing the work of experts across a spectrum of fields who are working to connect humanity with unknown life-forms.Most of us have visions of nonhuman encounters that are shaped far more by Hollywood than they are informed by the current research. Encounters rewrites our visions of nonhuman species by featuring the work and stories of contemporary innovators who are rethinking our most basic assumptions about life and its manifestations beyond our experience.The author of American Cosmic, D.W. Pasulka is a professor of religion at UNC, Wilmington; her work as a scholar has given her the tools to systematically examine data that exceeds rational categories—exactly the skillset needed to parse the world of UFOs, angels, AI, dreams, and other dimensions, which exist at the edges of human understanding. Encounters is a riveting exploration of the leading science of nonhuman life and a bold glimpse of the future of humanity in a universe where we are far from alone.
Encouraging Physical Activity in Infants
by Steve SandersBabies are naturally active, and their movements help them explore their environment. They first move involuntarily, based on reflexes, and then learn to move more independently as their bodies grow stronger and they begin to investigate the world around them. You can encourage their muscle development, strength and balance with simple activities done with infants as young as six weeks old. The first year of life lays the foundation for further development of gross motor skills as a toddler and preschooler. So get those little bodies moving!
Encouraging Physical Activity in Preschoolers
by Steve SandersPreschoolers are constantly using their bodies to play and learn, whether you encourage activity or not. You can help them stay active as they grow by providing instruction in physical skills, motivating them to develop strength and fluid movements, and challenging them to improve their skill levels. Not every child will become an athlete, but all children use motor skills to move around their environment, interact with others, play games, and learn.Your guidance can mean the difference between playing confidently and giving up in embarrassment. As in all types of learning, practice helps solidify the lessons learned during physical movement instruction. Motivated by the knowledge and experience you provide, the preschoolers in your care can grow strong bodies, enjoy physical activity, and move with assurance toward a healthy lifestyle.