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Setting the Stage: What We Do, How We Do It, and Why
by David HaysThe life and work of a stage designer who worked with Kazan and Balanchine David Hays, elected to the Theater Hall of Fame in 2014, created an exciting and successful career designing scenery and lighting for plays and musicals on Broadway, in London, and in Japan. Told with passion and wit, this book takes readers behind the scenes of the theater world to show how a stage designer collaborates with directors and producers to create great works of theater and dance. A designer who collaborated with the great directors of his time—Arthur Penn, Garson Kanin, Tyrone Guthrie, Elia Kazan, Jose Quintero, and Joe Layton—shares anecdotes that integrate technical insight with life lessons. He designed sets for the Metropolitan Opera, for Lincoln Center, for Martha Graham, and thirty ballets for George Balanchine. This colorful account of theater life is for scholars, practitioners, and theatregoers interested in how it all works. Publication of this book is funded by the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Setting the World on Fire: The Brief, Astonishing Life of St. Catherine of Siena
by Shelley Emling“Emling . . . handles her subject tenderly and respectfully, in the process breathing new life into a remarkable figure.” —Austen Ivereigh, author, The Great Reformer: Francis and the Making of a Radical PopeOne of only two patron saints of Italy, the other being St. Francis of Assisi, St. Catherine was ahead of her time. As a political powerhouse in late fourteenth-century Europe, a time of war, social unrest and one of the worst natural disasters of all time—the plague, she worked for peace between Christians while campaigning for a holy crusade against Muslims. She was illiterate but grew into a great writer by dictating to assistants. She was frail and punished herself mercilessly, often starving herself, while offering moral guidance and inspiration to kings, queens and popes.It’s easy to see why feminists through the years have sought to claim the patronage of St. Catherine. From her refusal to marry to her assertion that her physical appearance was of no importance, the famous Saint is ripe for modern interpretation. She was a peacemaker during Siena’s revolution of 1368, sometimes addressing thousands of people in squares and streets; she convinced Pope Gregory XI to return the papacy to Rome at a time when the Catholic Church was unraveling.How did this girl, the second-youngest of twenty-five children of a middle-class dyer, grow to become one of the most beloved spiritual figures of all time, a theological giant to rank alongside the likes of Thomas Aquinas? Setting the World on Fire provides an intimate portrayal of this fascinating and revolutionary woman.“Engaging and enlightening.” —Publishers Weekly“This first modern, secular biography of St. Catherine of Siena.” —Library Journal
Setting You Free To Make Right Choices: Workbook For Junior High And High School Students
by Josh McdowellThis eight-week youth group meeting experience is combined with 35 daily workbook activities to help unlock the secret of always making right moral choices.
Setting Your Heart on Fire
by Raphael Cushnir“To live in accord with love is to set your heart on fire. In the crucible of such an inferno all convention burns away. What’s left is an entirely new kind of existence, one full of passion, presence, and infinite possibility. ” This book is a wake-up call from your own heart. It is a roadmap to love--notthe romantic, familial or platonic kind, but a love that most of us have rarely tasted. This love exists prior to and apart from any specific type of expression. It is a dynamic, primal force that connects us with the surrounding universe, and provides the key to our deepest and most lasting fulfillment if we can learn to tap into its awesome power. Raphael Cushnir’s own experience has taught him that we often close ourselves to love–that life’s challenges, losses, and disappointments can shut us down emotionally and physically, leaving us stagnant in our work and relationships, and feeling empty and alone. Setting Your Heart on Firepresents his invigorating, step-by-step process for reopening and reawakening your heart and spirit, and for learning to use this ever-present love to blaze through any obstacle you may face. The Seven Invitations in this book will guide you through a courageous assessment of your choices, emotions, behaviors, and beliefs, revolutionizing your approach to stress and adversity, and revealing a brand new way of thinking and being. In accepting the Invitations, you will learn how to let go of harmful thoughts and heal deeply rooted emotional wounds. You will begin to open yourself to love’s creativity and wisdom, struggling less yet achieving more. You will discover how to infuse everyday experiences with a breathtaking sense of joy and wonder. And your relationships - with family, friends, co-workers and romantic partners - will become a vehicle for profound and thrilling change. Each Invitation provides practical, easy-to-grasp examples that allow you to put its teachings immediately into practice. Over time, you will learn to access love in even the most difficult situations, unlocking the door to a fearless, authentic life. When your heart is on fire, the whole world is transformed by its light. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Settings Of Silver: An Introduction To Judaism
by Stephen M. WylenA comprehensive survey of Judaism, its history, beliefs, practices and customs, branches and sects, from its founding to the present day.
Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus (Pressing Pause)
by Karen Ehman Ruth SchwenkAre your days full? Are you tired and craving quiet for your soul? You're not alone. If days filled with obligations and never-ending to-do lists leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, you can find the peace your soul longs for. In Settle My Soul, authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk invite you to carve out a few moments in your day to deepen your relationship with the Lord through 100 encouraging devotions. Karen and Ruth are women who understand all that you're juggling, and they desire for you to experience the refreshment that comes only from the Lord. Settle My Soul is the companion to the best-selling devotional Pressing Pause. With just a few minutes, you can connect with God, set aside your busyness and worries, center your thoughts on Him and His Word, and restore your peace of mind. Each devotional includes a brief but meaningful devotional message, applicable scripture, guided prayer, and reflection questions. Throughout the book you'll also find journaling pages for deeper reflection.Perfect gift for birthdays and Mother's Day.Over 100,000 copies sold! Settle My Soul was named the 2020 ECPA Christian Book Award winner for the Devotion and Gift category.Your life is loud. But if you will just press pause for a few minutes each day, you can discover what Jesus longs to give you: His peace.
The Settlers
by Meyer LevinFrom the acclaimed author of Compulsion comes the saga of a Jewish family that flees Russia to become settlers of the nascent state of Israel.Proclaimed “most significant American Jewish writer of his time” by Los Angeles Times, Meyer Levinturns his journalistic eye for character and detail to an epic tale of the founding of Israel. At the turn of the twentieth century, Feigel and Yankel Chaimovitch are among the many Russian Jews caught up in the burgeoning revolution. To escape the pogroms, they flee with their children to their ancient homeland, Eretz Yisroel.Though Eretz Yisroel is a place of unparalleled beauty, these pioneers face innumerable hardships: poverty, disease, grueling physical labor, and violent tensions with their Arab neighbors. There are even conflicts within their own ranks, especially between new arrivals and established settlers. And as World War I escalates, each family member—from second-oldest son Gidon, who struggles through the disastrous Gallipoi campaign, to Leah, who awaits the return of her fickle Moshe—struggles to build their future.
The Settlers: And the Struggle over the Meaning of Zionism
by Gadi TaubThe controversy over settlements in the occupied territories is a far more intractable problem for Israel than is widely perceived, Gadi Taub observes in this illuminating book. The clash over settlement is no mere policy disagreement, he maintains, but rather a struggle over the very meaning of Zionism. The book presents an absorbing study of religious settlers' ideology and how it has evolved in response to Israel's history of wars, peace efforts, assassination, the pull-out from Gaza, and other tumultuous events. Taub tracks the efforts of religious settlers to reconcile with mainstream Zionism but concludes that the project cannot succeed. A new Zionist consensus recognizes that Israel must pull out of the occupied territories or face an unacceptable alternative: the dissolution of Israel into a binational state with a Jewish minority.
Seva Paropakar: સેવા પરોપકાર
by Dada Bhagwanઆની પાછળનું ગહન વિજ્ઞાન એ છે કે જયારે કોઈ પોતાના મન, વચન, અને કાયા બીજાને મદદ કરવા માટે વાપરે છે ત્યારે તેની પાસે બધું જ હશે; તેને કદી ભૌતિક સવલત અને સાંસારિક સુખોની કમી નહિ થાય. પરોપકારી સ્વભાવથી ધર્મની શરૂઆત થાય છે. તમે બીજાને માટે કંઈ પણ કરો તેજ ક્ષણથી સુખની શરૂઆત થાય છે. મનુષ્ય ભવનો હેતુ ભવોભવના બંધનને તોડી અને કર્મોના બંધનથી શાશ્વત મુક્તિ ( મોક્ષ ) મેળવવાનો છે. તેનો હેતુ સંપૂર્ણ થવાનો છે,- પૂર્ણ જ્ઞાની થવાનો છે; આત્મજ્ઞાન મેળવવાનો છે. અને જો આત્મજ્ઞાન મેળવવાની તક ના મળે તો જીવન બીજા માટે જીવવું. પોતાને જે ભેગો થાય તેને સુખ આપવાનું પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રીના જીવનનું મુખ્ય લક્ષ્ય હતું. તેમણે પોતાના સુખનો કદી વિચાર જ કર્યો ન હતો. બીજા લોકોના દુઃખો કેમ હળવા થાય તેના ઉપાયો તેઓ કરતાં. તેથી જ કરુણા અને અસામાન્ય દૈવી ગુણોવાળું અધ્યાત્મ જ્ઞાન “અક્રમ વિજ્ઞાન” તેમની અંદર પ્રગટ થયું. બીજાને મદદ કરી સુખી થવાની, યથાર્થ સમજણ મેળવવા વાંચો....
Seva Paropkar: सेवा परोपकार
by Dada Bhagwanसेवा का मुख्य उद्देश्य है कि मन-वचन-काया से दूसरों की मदद करना| जो व्यक्ति खुद के आराम और सुविधाओं के आगे औरो की ज़रूरतों को रखता है वह जीवन में कभी भी दुखी नहीं होता| मनुष्य जीवन का ध्येय, दूसरों की सेवा करना ही होना चाहिए| परम पूज्य दादाभगवान ने यह लक्ष्य हमेशा अपने जीवन में सबसे ऊपर रखा कि, जो कोई भी व्यक्ति उन्हें मिले, उसे कभी भी निराश होकर जाना ना पड़े| दादाजी निरंतर यही खोज में रहते थे कि, किस प्रकार लोग अपने दुखों से मुक्त हो और मोक्ष मार्ग में आगे बढे| उन्होंने अपनी सुख सुबिधाओं की परवाह किये बगैर ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा लोगो का भला हो ऐसी ही इच्छा जीवनभर रखी| पूज्य दादाश्री का मानना था कि आत्म-साक्षात्कार, मोक्ष प्राप्त करने का आसान तरीका था पर जिसे वह नहीं मिलता हैं, उसने सेवा का मार्ग ही अपनाना चाहिए| किस प्रकार लोगो की सेवा कर सुख की प्राप्ति करे, यह विस्तृत रूप से जानने के लिए यह किताब ज़रूर पढ़े|
Seva Paropkar: सेवा-परोपकार
by Dada Bhagwanसेवा का मुख्य उद्देश्य है कि मन-वचन-काया से दूसरों की मदद करना| जो व्यक्ति खुद के आराम और सुविधाओं के आगे औरो की ज़रूरतों को रखता है वह जीवन में कभी भी दुखी नहीं होता| मनुष्य जीवन का ध्येय, दूसरों की सेवा करना ही होना चाहिए| परम पूज्य दादाभगवान ने यह लक्ष्य हमेशा अपने जीवन में सबसे ऊपर रखा कि, जो कोई भी व्यक्ति उन्हें मिले, उसे कभी भी निराश होकर जाना ना पड़े| दादाजी निरंतर यही खोज में रहते थे कि, किस प्रकार लोग अपने दुखों से मुक्त हो और मोक्ष मार्ग में आगे बढे| उन्होंने अपनी सुख सुबिधाओं की परवाह किये बगैर ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा लोगो का भला हो ऐसी ही इच्छा जीवनभर रखी| पूज्य दादाश्री का मानना था कि आत्म-साक्षात्कार, मोक्ष प्राप्त करने का आसान तरीका था पर जिसे वह नहीं मिलता हैं, उसने सेवा का मार्ग ही अपनाना चाहिए| किस प्रकार लोगो की सेवा कर सुख की प्राप्ति करे, यह विस्तृत रूप से जानने के लिए यह किताब ज़रूर पढ़े|
Seven: The Deadly Sins and The Beattitudes
by Jeff V. CookOur world is charged with both the grandeur of God and the void of his absence. The seven deadly sins are the force causing that hole. They are at work in each of us. They decimate our relationships, our souls and our world. These deadly sins often seem pleasing and good for gaining what we desire, but they are thoroughly poisonous. Conversely, the Beatitudes are Jesus' pictures of a restored creation. The Beatitudes introduced what Jesus said to his earliest followers about a life strong and fruitful. In fact, the Beatitudes give us a glimpse of a world empty of evil and filled to the edges with God's life. Looking at the Beatitudes and the seven deadly sins in turn, we see two paths, two sets of invitations. Both call to deep places within us to come and taste. Both invite us to take up residence. Both present themselves as life as it actually is. But only one will draw us further into reality. And only one will make us happy. “Of the many, many books about the Gospels, or about Jesus, or about Christian morality, only one in a thousand gives us a real breakthrough, a new ‘big picture’. Most are just nice little candles on the cake. Seven is a bonfire. It’s not just good; it’s striking. It doesn’t just say all the things you’ve heard a thousand times before. And yet it’s totally in sync with both the saints and the scholars.” --Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College, and author of over forty-five books, including Fundamentals of the Faith.
The Seven Big Myths about Marriage: What Science, Faith, and Philosophy Teach Us about Love and Happiness
by Christopher Kaczor Jennifer KaczorThis work explores some of the most interesting and vexing issues concerning contemporary marriage, including contraception, reproductive technology, and divorce. Appealing to reason rather than religious authority, the book tackles the most controversial and talked about moral teachings of the Catholic Church and argues for their reasonableness.
Seven Blessings
by Ruchama KingSeven Blessings maps out the complicated lives of five expatriate women and men whose search for a soul mate, in many ways, mirrors their search for God. At the center of this fascinating novel is Beth, who at age thirty-nine longs to be married but despairs she ever will be. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, he has what she believes to be an insurmountable flaw. Can she overcome her repugnance in order to forge a new life? Binyamin, a talented painter and student, lacks the humility to identify a worthy wife. He strains the matchmakers' patience until his search for perfect love finally becomes ridiculous, even to himself. Tsippi and Judith, the matchmakers, are stumbling themselves, with marriages that need propping up. In this land of miracles, seeking the right match, whether between singles, husband and wife, student and teacher, or man and God, becomes a quest that opens religious books to us in a new way. Rich characters, an intriguing setting, writing that offers unique nuances, and ultimately a story that keeps you turning the pages all combine to introduce a remarkable newcomer. Seven Blessings redefines the Jewish experience, with a story that will ring with truth for anyone who's ever considered getting married.
Seven Blessings: A Novel
by Ruchama KingThe closed, secret world of matchmaking in contemporary Israel provides the titillating pivot for a story of uncommon proportions. In Ruchama King's skillful hands, Seven Blessings maps out the complicated lives of five expatriate women and men whose search for a soul mate, in many ways, mirrors their search for God.At the center of this fascinating novel is Beth, who at age thirty-nine longs to be married but despairs she ever will be. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, he has what she believes to be an insurmountable flaw. Can she overcome her repugnance in order to forge a new life? Binyamin, a talented painter and student, lacks the humility to identify a worthy wife. He strains the matchmakers' patience until his search for perfect love finally becomes ridiculous, even to himself. Tsippi and Judith, the matchmakers, are stumbling themselves, with marriages that need propping up. In this land of miracles, seeking the right match, whether between singles, husband and wife, student and teacher, or man and God, becomes a quest that opens the Bible to us in a new way.Rich characters, an intriguing setting, writing that offers unique nuances, and ultimately a story that keeps you turning the pages all combine to introduce a remarkable newcomer. Seven Blessings redefines the Jewish experience, with a story that will ring with truth for anyone who's ever considered getting married.
Seven Blessings of the Passover
by Steve Munsey"The Passover was a feast that was to be kept forever, however this was stopped as a church practice by Constantine in AD 325. Since that time, generally, the Passover and the other six feasts have not been observed throughout Christianity. That must change! The time for change is now. There is too much at stake. I believe God has shown me that He has promised seven supernatural blessings to those who observe His feasts, beginning with Passover." In his latest blockbuster book, Steve Munsey explores why the Jewish people have celebrated the Passover and the other six feasts annually since the time of Moses, over 3,000 years ago. Even a first-time reader of the Old Testament cannot help but notice that the seven feasts given by God to the children of Israel were uniquely meaningful. These were God's own holy days, and specific instructions were given.The first was Passover, the foundational feast.Those who correctly observed this feast received supernatural blessings. Passover blessings include: * God Will Assign an Angel to You * God Will Be an Enemy to Your Enemies * God Will Give You Prosperity * God Will Take Sickness Away from You * God Will Give You a Long Life * God Will Cause Increase in Your Life * God Will Give a Special Year's Blessing. God sets schedules and time boundaries for His feasts and blessings. He is poised to pour out these blessings upon your life. Now, through Seven Blessings of the Passover, it is time to learn how to unleash these Passover blessings in your life today!
The Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors Collection: The Memory Jar, The Promise Box, The Kissing Bridge (Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors)
by Tricia GoyerThree complete novels from Tricia Goyer are now available in a low-priced, one-volume e-collection!Every year, 30–40 young Amish men descend on the cozy little town of West Kootenai, Montana, arriving in the spring to live there for six months and receive “resident” status for the hunting season in the fall. They arrive as bachelors but go home with brides!The Memory JarSarah Shelter has lived in West Kootenai for the last ten years and wonders if she will ever fall in love. Since the tragic death of her best friend, she carries her memories in a jar along with the small items connected to them.Now she’s met a kind and gentle man who may be able to break down the wall. But can Sarah risk her heart to finally achieve her dreams?The Promise BoxLydia Wyse, a book editor from Seattle who grew up Amish, returns to the small community of West Kootenai to give comfort to her father after her mother’s death. She is drawn back to the familiar Amish ways after finding her mother’s most precious possession, a Promise Box of prayers and Scripture. What her publisher sees, though, is an opportunity for a sensational “tell-all” book about the Amish.Lydia soon finds herself falling in love with Amish bachelor Gideon Hooley. She wants nothing more than to forget her past and look forward to a future as an Amish bride. But will the pain of her childhood--and her potential betrayal of her community--keep her from committing her whole heart?The Kissing BridgeRebecca had always strayed a little outside the fold, but nothing could have prepared her family for what she is about to do: abandon the community to attend nursing school.When she stops in West Kootenai, Rebecca finds a lot more in Montana than she had bargained for--namely a handsome working man named Caleb Hooley, who is at a crossroads of his own. A daredevil bachelor with high standards, he has decided he’ll never find an Amish woman who can quench his thirst for adventure. Until the arrival of the pretty Amish girl, fleeing her community in secret.But can this runaway find love with a risk-taker who has lost his faith in God?
The Seven Chakra Personality Types: Discover the Energetic Forces That Shape Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your Place in the World
by Shai TubaliUse knowledge of the chakras to better understand yourself, your happiness, and your purpose in this book by the author of The Seven Wisdoms of Life. While the power of chakra healing is well known, chakras can also be utilized to discover your life&’s purpose and direction. The seven chakras are energy centers in our bodies that shape our experience of life. By understanding their different qualities and how they influence us, we can better understand our perceptions, values, needs, and desires. Yogi Shai Tubali is one of Europe&’s leading experts in the ancient chakra system, and in The Seven Chakra Personality Types, he shares his insights into how knowing our chakras can help us know ourselves. Each one of us has a chakra that is more dominant for us than for others. This book helps readers discover which chakra is dominant for them and what that reveals about their personality. In addition, each person possesses a second and third chakra that influence the way they experience life. By learning your combination of chakra personality types, you become better equipped to make decisions that are right for you in all aspects of life, from careers and relationships to fulfilling your greatest potential and purpose.
The Seven Checkpoints for Student Leaders
by Louie Giglio Stuart Hall Andy StanleyThe Seven Checkpoints for Student Leaders is more than a book; it is a ministry plan. It goes far beyond the "how to" of youth ministry and provides youth ministers, youth works, and parents with the content that students need to equip them for 'life beyond youth group." The material in this book and the companion book The Seven Checkpoints Student Journal reveals what Stanley calls "the irreducible minimum"--the essential principles upon which an entire youth ministry can be built. Stanley and Hall offer some unorthodox but very sensible approaches to planning and maintaining a youth group over a long period of time with a specific goal in mind. The book outlines a strategy for effectively teaching students over the course of their time in school, and this new updated edition is what every leader needs to keep up with the ever-changing challenges students face. Stanley and Hall identify seven "checkpoints" that are the most important and critical issues facing teens: 1. Authentic Faith 2. Spiritual Disciplines 3. Moral Boundaries (this section deals primarily with issues of sexual purity and dating) 4. Healthy Friendships 5. Wise Choices 6. Ultimate Authority 7. Others FirstPractical application, biblical principles, and realistic approaches for facing modern challenges facilitate teaching for busy youth leaders that will make an impact for eternity.
The Seven Checkpoints for Student Leaders: Seven Principles Every Teenager Needs to Know
by Louie Giglio Stuart Hall Andy StanleyThe Seven Checkpoints for Student Leaders is more than a book; it is a ministry plan. It goes far beyond the "how to" of youth ministry and provides youth ministers, youth works, and parents with the content that students need to equip them for 'life beyond youth group." The material in this book and the companion book The Seven Checkpoints Student Journal reveals what Stanley calls "the irreducible minimum"--the essential principles upon which an entire youth ministry can be built. Stanley and Hall offer some unorthodox but very sensible approaches to planning and maintaining a youth group over a long period of time with a specific goal in mind. The book outlines a strategy for effectively teaching students over the course of their time in school, and this new updated edition is what every leader needs to keep up with the ever-changing challenges students face. Stanley and Hall identify seven "checkpoints" that are the most important and critical issues facing teens: 1. Authentic Faith 2. Spiritual Disciplines 3. Moral Boundaries (this section deals primarily with issues of sexual purity and dating) 4. Healthy Friendships 5. Wise Choices 6. Ultimate Authority 7. Others FirstPractical application, biblical principles, and realistic approaches for facing modern challenges facilitate teaching for busy youth leaders that will make an impact for eternity.
The Seven Checkpoints for Youth Leaders
by Andy Stanley Stuart HallImagine meeting with the parents of your students and showing them the seven principles that serve as the foundation for all you will teach your kids. Imagine having a content calendar that can be used to guide the development of your activity calendar throughout the year. Imagine having a handful of carefully crafted principles to choose from in developing the theme of every camp of retreat. These are just a few of the advantages of adopting the seven-checkpoints strategy. But the greatest advantage is this: You will know that you are doing more than providing exciting activities -- you are changing lives for eternity. A New Strategy for Youth Ministry Andy Stanley and Stuart Hall, both respected and effective leaders in the Christian Community, have developed a ground-breaking, dynamic plan for youth ministry of the coming decades. The Seven Checkpoints for Youth Leaders and the companion The Seven Checkpoints Student Journal presents a plan for a student's entire career in a youth group. The challenges facing our youth grow every year. Quick fixes and short-term programs will not provide the life-strengthening results needed for the teens of today. This revolutionary approach promises and delivers what is needed in the world of youth ministries around the country today. So what are you waiting for? You have a life to build. Open up this book and get the seven.
The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well
by Chelsey Luger Thosh CollinsIn this revolutionary self-help guide, two beloved Native American wellness activists offer wisdom for achieving spiritual, physical, and emotional wellbeing rooted in Indigenous ancestral knowledge.When wellness teachers and husband-wife duo Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins founded their Indigenous wellness initiative, Well for Culture, they extended an invitation to all to honor their whole self through Native wellness philosophies and practices. In reclaiming this ancient wisdom for health and wellbeing—drawing from traditions spanning multiple tribes—they developed the Seven Circles, a holistic model for modern living rooted in timeless teachings from their ancestors. Luger and Collins have introduced this universally adaptable template for living well to Ivy league universities and corporations like Nike, Adidas, and Google, and now make it available to everyone in this wise guide. The Seven Circles model comprises interconnected circles that keep all aspects of our lives in balance, functioning in harmony with one another. They are: FoodMovementSleepCeremonySacred SpaceLandCommunity In The Seven Circles, Luger and Collins share intimate stories from their life journeys growing up in tribal communities, from the Indigenous tradition of staying active and spiritually centered through running and dance, to the universal Indigenous emphasis on a light-filled, minimalist home to create sacred space. Along the way, Luger and Collins invite readers to both adapt these teachings to their lives as well as do so without appropriating and erasing the original context, representing a critical new ethos for the wellness space. Each chapter closes with practical advice on how to engage with the teachings, as well as wisdom for keeping that particular circle in harmony with the others. With warmth and generosity—and 75 atmospheric photographs by Collins throughout—The Seven Circles teaches us how to connect with nature, with our community, and with ourselves, and to integrate ancient Indigenous philosophies of health and wellbeing into our own lives to find healing and balance.
The Seven Creative Principles: Being A Series Of Seven Lectures Delivered Before The Society For Esoteric Culture, Of Boston, With Introductory Lecture On The Idea Of God, And Concluding Lecture On The Esoteric Significance Of Color
by Hiram Erastus ButlerHiram Erastus Butler’s "The Seven Creative Principles" is a profound exploration of the fundamental forces that shape the universe and influence human existence. Drawing from esoteric wisdom and spiritual philosophy, Butler presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the creative processes that govern life, offering readers valuable insights into harnessing these principles for personal and spiritual growth.In this enlightening work, Butler delves into the seven core principles that he believes are the driving forces behind all creation. Each principle is meticulously examined, providing a detailed analysis of its nature, function, and impact on the material and spiritual realms. Butler’s clear and engaging writing makes complex metaphysical concepts accessible to both novice and seasoned spiritual seekers.Key themes include:Principle of Vibration: Butler explains how everything in the universe is in constant motion and vibration, and how understanding this principle can help individuals align with the natural rhythms of life.Principle of Polarity: This principle explores the dual nature of existence, highlighting the significance of opposites and their role in achieving balance and harmony.Principle of Rhythm: Butler discusses the cyclical patterns that permeate all aspects of life, from the changing seasons to the ebb and flow of personal experiences, and how recognizing these rhythms can lead to greater stability and peace.Principle of Cause and Effect: The book delves into the law of causation, emphasizing the importance of intentional actions and the consequences they bring.Principle of Gender: Butler explores the concept of masculine and feminine energies present in all things, advocating for the balance and integration of these forces within oneself.Principle of Mentalism: This principle focuses on the power of the mind and thoughts as the primary creative forces in the universe, encouraging readers to cultivate positive and constructive thinking.Principle of Correspondence: Butler highlights the interconnectedness of all levels of reality, from the microcosm to the macrocosm, and how understanding this relationship can enhance one’s spiritual journey.
Seven Cups of Consciousness
by Aleya DaoKnowing that you are "a spiritual being having a human experience" is eye-opening and inspiring, but can it tangibly transform your life? Pioneering healer Aleya Dao does more than say yes to this question -- she shows you how, with stories and practices that are as potent and fresh as a morning cup of coffee or tea. By turning to your inner world, you can work with the limitless energies that create your outer world, making strides you never thought possible. With the help of your Higher Self, your angelic support Team, and the challenges you encounter every day, you will discover a whole new experience of empowerment, purpose, and joy.
The Seven Dawns of the Aumakua: The Ancestral Spirit Tradition of Hawaii
by Moke KupiheaAn extensive examination of Hawaiian spiritual tradition and its emphasis on ancestral spirits by a descendant of an ancient lineage of Hawaiian priests• Describes the time-honored intergenerational bond between a people and a land that embodies the heart of indigenous spirituality• A powerful and authentic portrait of a culture on the cusp of extinctionIn Hawaiian spiritual tradition, the sacred bond formed between the land and its people is perpetuated in every new generation by the voices of the ancestors who pass on this inheritance. Just as elders are the intermediaries between these voices and the younger generations, the na aumakua, or ancestral spirits, are the intermediaries between the living and the sacred land they inhabit.In The Seven Dawns of the Aumakua Moke Kupihea takes the reader on his journey from childhood to young manhood as he experiences what remains of the spirit of his ancestors and learns the importance of remembering. The descent of the aumakua and its spiritual link through the eyes, sound, voice, touch, people, and breath constitute its seven dawns--the means by which the author is reawakened to his native tradition.The author’s desire to know this tradition leads him as a young boy to seek out his kupuna--his elders, the old men of the mountains--and learn from them the stories to be found in each feature of the landscape. These men and the people he meets as he grows older became his kahu--his ancestral guardians--who teach him to understand that the world of ancestral voices still speaks, if only in a whisper. Learning how to hear these voices is the key for returning Hawaii to its proud spiritual path and learning to live mindfully and soulfully with the land and with all who have come before us.