From The Heart Of The Sacred Feminine
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The second edition of Tsultrim Allione's Women of Wisdom features, at the request of her many readers, a much expanded spiritual autobiography, enriched by photographs not included in the first edition.  This and the Introduction comprise over a third of the book, and are in a sense a resonating complement and counterpart to the biographies of female Tibetan teachers and adepts which Tsultrim Allione sought out and translated.  In keeping with the Buddha's dictim that we should endorse only those things we have actually experienced as true, Allione's life has been a journey to spiritual truth underwritten and ratified by her faithfulness to her own experience-- her need to bear and rear children, to embrace but also to leave marriages, to stay true to the essence of the Tibetan teachers and teachings she sought out from her teens-- and from all of that, to create Tara Mandala, a retreat center whose wellsprings include North
American First Peoples' teachings, families, feminine spiritualities, healing of earth and of bodies, and deep dedication to preserving and transmitting several Tibetan lineages.
  One of the threads woven into the tapestry of Allione's life is her pursuit of the life and teachings of Machig Lapdron, the 12th century teacher who first formalized the Chod ceremony for feeding rather than murdering demons.  Allione's forthcoming book, Feeding Your Demons, as well as her oral teachings in the already available CD series, Cutting Through Fear, develop the ways in which this approach to personal and collective darkness contrasts with the more dualistic western myth of the hero who slays the dragon. But Allione has discovered another body of Machig's work: extensive, subtle and practical teachings on the Prajnaparamita Sutra and on the nature of mind, and in the years to come we are sure to see more teaching on this topic from this gifted scholar-practitioner.
  In 2007, Allione was recognized in Tibet as an emanation of Machig Lapdron.  So, Women of Wisdom contains a book within a book of books, and tracings of a particular life within a much larger lifestream-- teachings brought forward for our times that encourage us to not be afraid! to dive directly into those things we fear most!  and to join with each other in the quest to discover our own truths, and express them by art and ritual and service and fully experiencing the life of the body.  This is a book to take to bed with you, to let seep into your dreams.  Read it, and take heart.
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Every once in awhile an author's work touches at the deep recesses of our soul...such is the case in the beautifully written, 'Beyond Inspiration', by author Marie Jimienez-Beaumont.  This thin volume of uplifting prayers, affirmations and musings resonate at a sacred, vibrational level.  One needs only a few moments, a few pages to feel the peace and calm her words convey.  'Beyond Inspiration' is well organized into sections that cover a realm of daily experiences.  My personal favorite is the 'Spiritual Musings' section in part 2, because it allows the reader to see Jimienez-Beaumont at her most vulnerable moments-as an ordinary person moving through this lifestream with both ordinary and extraordinary challenges.  Yet, her sacred light shines through her written words.  Inspirational and positive promptings encourage and remind the reader that we are not alone on our journey here on earth.  I highly recommend the purchase of this book for oneself and as a gift to a friend.
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A wonderful, nourishing book! This intimate portrayal of the girl from Nazareth who became the Mother of God shows the Virgin Mary's powerful presence in the here and now. With humor, pathos and intelligence, Dupre links events in the life of a modern, divorced mother to occurrences in Mary's life.  The illustrations are beautiful, combining familiar masterpieces with unexpected contemporary images.  This book was a real comfort to me, and will help many people realize that they're not alone in their struggles to find meaning. Just as Elizabeth Gilbert did in Eat, Pray, Love, Dupre takes the reader on a journey at once deeply spiritual and authentic.
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This handbook is a beautifully written work that easily explains how to connect with the Priestess within and awaken our sacred intents-lovely read!!
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"Mama Gena's Guide to the Womenly Arts" lifted me up out of a deeply entrenched work ethic when it was first published some ten years ago. Since then, it has been my favorite "go-to" source for whenever I need to do a "life-turnaround." (And even the best of us sometimes need a little course-alignment.)

"Mama Gena" (aka Regena Thomaschauer) has written the world's best guide to living a life of pure, sheer pleasure - and she pushes us to seek out pleasure every single day of our lives!

"Mama" is the best embodiment (that I know of) of the Egyptian Goddess Hathor, who was the goddess of romance, perfume, song and dance, and all manner of sensual (and sexual!) pleasure. I identify "Hathor" as one of the core feminine archetypes in my recent book, "Unveiling: The Inner Journey."

"Unveiling" teaches us the importance of the "Hathor archetype" in our lives. Mama Gena teaches us how to "live" our Hathor-selves! This is a wonderful book; I've given copies away to women in my family, girlfriends, and women whom I've simply felt needed a very wonderful "lift" in their lives.

Thank you, "Mama," for writing such a wonderful book!

Alianna J. Maren, Ph. D.
Author (under the nom de plume "Alay'nya")
"Unveiling: The Inner Journey"
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This book quenched my thirst for the Divine Feminine to enter my consciousness in a new way, combining sacred geometry with crystals and brilliant color to form the Image Keys.  I have used this book as a resource, workbook and guide over and over again.  I highly recommend using it together with Barbara's Image Key cards, which you can find on her website. Each Image Key is explained beautifully with diagrams, affirmations and channeled messages. Barbara masterfully weaves in her own story of transformation and expansion as a Visionary Artist during the creation of the Keys. It certainly has been life transforming for me.
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This book is like a sacred fire, each poem a flame that ignites remembrance of our deeper nature. With courageous honesty and a spiritual warrior's precision, Jamie's poetic self-scrutiny is a personal invitation to each of us to unleash our spirit's essence and allow ourselves to flourish in full, dynamic expression. As we align to a more whole and authentic way of being, shedding the skin we've worn that no longer serves, we embrace what it means to be truly human. Since all is interconnected, the world will respond in accordance and simultaneously be healed and transformed. Jamie K. Reaser has brought a great gift into being by writing and sharing this stirring and soulful collection of poetry. Come sit by the fire and allow yourself to be transformed!
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Stewards of Spirit touched me immediately as more than just the tale of Rachel.  Gianetta's carefully constructed prologue set the stage for this reader, to see into the sonnets of Rachel.  I experienced the sonnets as both beautiful and lyrical to read, and they were expressed with emotional depths, linking one to the next telling a personal story.  My personal favorites  exist in volume II,  "My mothers Words" and Unseen Glories". The epilogue is instructional, assisting me to acknowledge the greater lesson of "being" the authentic self.  "Awakening in the Light of Rachel's Ballads", is a perfect companion to bask one's thoughts into, as it reflects the personal harmony with the greater world all around us in nature, which will acknowledge your thoughts with the simplest of breezes or song of a bird at just the right moment to make you smile out loud;  reminding you that you are awakening to a greater reality.  Anyone sensing they are on the path to higher consciousness will find comfort in this book, and for those who are so involved in everyday, stressed to their limits, will find the knowledge within these pages, to live a more satisfying life.  I will reread and adore its pages often.
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My best friend let me borrow this book; the journey has been without parallel. The book is small, and for the most part, extremely easy to read. But like slow moving river, extremely deep. Though the book's audience appears to be targeted towards the feminine, that does not necessarily mean just woman. It inspires reflection, understanding, and compassion towards ourselves as well as those around us.

This is a book to read and re-read.
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I have read many books on spirituality and interviewed many people about their spiritual paths. Mercedes Kirkel has brought such a gift to people who genuinely desire to embrace the Divine or to live as their True Self.  She brings Mary Magdalene alive for us with her beautiful heart and profound wisdom to help us to embrace the Divine Feminine and return to bring it in balance with the Divine Masculine. It has touched so deeply my heart and opened my mind to a new path of a realizing how I can use each moment to embrace what I am feeling and come closer to an Eternal and True Love.  I have made a workbook from it to help apply Mary's loving guidance and I suggest you do the same. I wish there were CD's of her book that I could play in my car every morning to place me in Mary's loving wisdom! Thank you Mercedes!!!
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Tomasheuer's book is a powerful, warm, moving, and relatable guide to why women feel so uncomfortable with our bodies and our power and how to find the path to joy and empowerment.  In a time when the word in her title is still used as an insult to women, even by men who claim to be politicians worthy of election to office, Tomasheuer shows us how to turn it into a sacred and feminist term.
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This is a beautiful book that makes me proud to be a woman - the strengh, character, and wisdom portrayed in the book is an inspiration.  The photograhy captures the spirit of these very different women, each beautiful in her own way.  Standards of beauty should be limitless, and that is the essence of the book.  It would make a great gift for any wonderful woman in your life - mother, sister, friend...
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The Light Inside was a wonderful reminder of the importance and potency of maintaining an intimate dialogue with Spirit (whatever name you choose to call it ; (god, goddess, universe, etc...).  Reading the pages of the book I "remembered" how much joy and fulfillment I receive when I go to a quiet place in nature, or sit down before a sacred altar, and with a humble heart begin to speak to the great power of the unknown, and ask for guidance in my life.  One the many beautiful treasures in this book is the intimate way that C.S. shares the story of his journey into the depths of his heart.  It is a bold and brave move on his part to share so deeply the details of this journey, and by doing so he has made one of the highest offerings to humanity.  Instead of trying to "teach" us the way with some new method or modern permutation of ancient wisdom, he simply shares his story, the things that have worked for him and inspired him, the pitfalls on the path, and his encounters with sacred places and wise people.  I felt a sense of authentic humility when I read the story, and that humility was contagious.  It opened my heart, brought tears to my eyes, and made me wonder how I can ever allow myself to slip into the forgetfulness of the hustle of everyday life, when all I need to do is take a moment each day and give thanks to the earth and the sky for my life, the people in my life, and the mysterious journey that I am on.  I will be forever grateful to C.S. for sharing so deeply of himself through this beautiful book, and in turn helping me to live with a humble and open heart.  This is a book that is accessible to those of all religious and spiritual paths.  I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in cultivating a relationship with their highest and innermost self, The Light Inside.  That light is real, and the path into it has been illuminated by the words of the author.  This is truly a work expressive of a power greater than that of the just the writer himself.  I plan to share it with others and spread the word.  Thank you C.S. Drury...
- Surdas
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Jalaja is an internationally renowned teacher, author, public speaker and counselor. This book is more spiritual than Christian and has psychological insight with practical wisdom to help people find their inner peace. Her works are of her stories and journey of spiritual wisdom.

She points out the barriers that we have such as having dysfunctional habits and beliefs that hinders our path to inner peace. There are exercises in each of the chapter to help the reader transform her/his (this is written more for women but I think men can also practice some of the recommended exercises) way of thinking.

Throughout the book she also highlights the key role that women are playing at this time of global transformation and shows how by strengthening feminine qualities women can create a gentler and more compassionate world for future generations.

The Sacred Ego is more about making peace with ourselves, and with our world, and not what I was expecting by reading off the title. It is more about heart-thinking, and how this involves our body, emotions, mind, and spirit.

Overall, it has an interesting perspective to finding peace within self but at the same time, it encompasses religious practices such as meditation (rest, silence) from Catholics, Christianity and Buddhism.
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My mom and I really enjoyed this book. It's a unique blend of the author's interpretation of ancient Sumerian writing and personal dimensional experiences of the Goddess Inanna, the kind of teachings we're feeling driven to rediscover in our lives now. It's interwoven with Karen's own life experiences, teachers, insights and professional knowledge. For me, reading it is an inspiring reminder to pay attention, nurture and allow our feminine connection to our true selves. I'm imagining the possibilities on the timeline! Also, I am fortunate to have experienced the Holotropic Breathwok described in this book and I'd like to say that I trust and respect Karen as a caring expert facilitator.
Ann
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Mary Terhune has written an exceptional account of her journey of spiritual awakening. She writes with candor and a depth of insight that invites the reader into what feels like a personal conversation. Mary shares a series of life challenges and profound losses, which left her deeply questioning herself and her very existence. In a moment of deep despair she called out to God for help. Her genuine surprise and enthusiastic response are compelling as she tells of her experiences of healing and the direct revelations she received from the master Jesus. It is with her native curiosity and love of learning that she emphasizes what she has come to understand as the truth of the divinity that lives in and through each one of us. Mary encourages the reader to remember their own divinity and the divine consciousness that informs all healing. She additionally offers an introduction to homeopathy and considers healing through a holistic lens which integrates Western approaches to medicine with those of natural medicine, in particular homeopathy, for supporting the healing of body, mind and spirit.
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I was intrigued from the beginning with the title and the cover of this book. This is a slow and inspirational read from cover to cover. The women speak from their very heart (fire) souls in their writings and the author brings deep and intelligent insight into their journeys. How exquisite to have this ritual presented in such a caring and loving way and in a location that feels so sacred and special.
Mitakuye Oyasin