Divining the Body

Reclaim the Holiness of Your Physical Self

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Honor Your Body as the Instrument of Your SoulThis book is an attempt to undo the damage we've sustained living in a culture that thrives on our self-hatred. It is a sanctification of our human bodies, a consecration of ourselves as hosts to the Great Beloved. It is a journey of awe and reverence through the sacred terrain of foot and hand, back and breast, heart and brain. The path to peace is the pathway through ourselves, starting with the inward step, the brave, gentle step toward the Divine within.—from the IntroductionOur view of the human body is always evolving. From the goddess-worship of civilizations millennia ago, to the strict social rules of Victorian England, to the modern feminist movement, the human body—particularly the feminine body—has always been a point of interest, mystery and contention.Discover an entirely new way to look at your body—as a pathway to the Divine. Award-winner Jan Phillips takes you on an energizing journey through your physical self, drawing connections between the bone, muscle and sinew of your body and the spiritual teachings of various faith traditions, modern scientific research and her own experiences. You will find yourself empowered to work to transform the world around you and overcome self-defeating thoughts through positive, practical exercises and meditations that show you how to climb back into your body and honor it as the temple of God that it is.

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Utgivningsdatum2005-03-17
Mått203 x 203 x 19 mm
Vikt1 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
FörlagJewish Lights Publishing
ISBN9781594730801

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Jan Phillips is an award-winning photographer, writer, multimedia artist and national workshop leader. She is cofounder of Syracuse Cultural Workers, publishers of artwork that inspires justice, diversity and global consciousness. She is the author of many books, including Marry Your Muse: Making a Lasting Commitment to Your Creativity (winner of the 1998 Ben Franklin Award) and God Is at Eye Level: Photography as a Healing Art. She lectures throughout the country, giving presentations that inspire creativity, community building and commitment in personal, social and corporate environments.Jan Phillips is available to speak on the following topics:Evolutionary CreativitySpiritual Practice as a Creative ActPhotography as a Healing ArtHealing the Mind/BodyThe Word, the Image, the Story: Tools for Transformation

Introduction Ix1. A Deep Step into God Feet 12. Love of the Dance Legs 143. The Whole World in Our Hands Hands 304. No Holding Back Back 485. Sexuality and the Sacred Generative Organs 676. The Hourglass Dress Belly 907. The Heart of the Matter Heart 1128. Praising Our Own Geography Breasts 1329. Claiming Our Voice Throat 14910. Let's Hear It for the Ears Ears 16411. Seeing Our Way Clear Eyes 18512. A Cell in the Right Brain of God Brain 201Notes 230Acknowledgments 235

"Potent insight, profound information, spirited practices, all wrapped up in sumptuous prose make this work a gift that will keep on giving. The author has traveled deep into the hidden countries of body and mind and returns with wisdom to awaken the world and time. Each page sings the truth of ourselves as embodied spirit."—Jean Houston, PhD, author of A Passion for the Possible"If you have ever wondered how the human body went from being a 'temple of God' to being 'dirty,' read this book. Richly researched, embodied in full, this book befriends our bodies and souls."—Rev. Donna Schaper, author of Sacred Speech: A Practical Guide for Keeping Spirit in Your Speech“A wonderful meditation on the body as the temple of God, from our feet to our brains. The exercises are excellent and help us understand the roles each part plays in manifesting the sacred within.”—Ana Hernández, author of The Sacred Art of Chant: Preparing to Practice, and member of HARC