Celebrating the Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth-Honoring Activities for Parents and Children
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (502 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892815507 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Adults have a wide array of books to help explore earth-based spirituality. Part 1, “Handbook for Earth-Connected Parenting,” gives techniques for developing a child's inner wisdom and sense of the sacred: dream journals, visualization, Tarot play, talismans, and interactions with the natural world Part 2 is a guide to the specific seasonal festivals, and offers a comprehensive collection of practical and enjoyable ways to celebrate the sacred days of our ancestors. But what if they want to include their children? Here is a handbook to help parents, caregivers, teachers, and counselors create meaningful spiritual experiences that will inspire children of all ages. With surprisingly little effort, earth-centered activities and rituals can be incorporated into simple daily routines. Includes suggested reading and resource sections for locating additional information and materials for creative projects. . The ideas, suggestions, and activities collected here show how to bring children into rituals that celebrate seasonal cycles and help reclaim the spiritual roots of today's modern holidays. Make a bean rune divination system, gather smudge sticks, grow grass pots, assemble a “dream pillow,” create altars the authors offer easy-to-follow suggestions
A journey well worth taking." (Karin Kaplowitz, Talking Leaves)"This is a handbook for those of us--regardless of religious or spiritual beliefs--who want to share our love of the earth with our children, who know how important this is for the future of our planet, and who use some ideas on how to do it." (The Wellspring Guide) . For those who've shied away from earth centered ritual and worship, this book is a map which provides a route of safety through unknown territory.Celebrating the Great Mother is a well-written book with hauntingly beautiful artwork and lovely
"GREAT BOOK FOR ALL AGES" according to HeartofAvalon. I love this book! It has so many activities, ideas, crafts, and parental wisdom that I just had to have it in my home library! Many books tend to be for the pagan family with younger children, but this book also works with older kids too. We are an eclectic family and this book is written with a broad minded philosophy. It works as well for us as it would a more traditionally religious family that wants to add seasonal elements to their worship and home. . Leisa Demostene said Love this book!. This include thoughtful meditations, and rituals that skip the pomp and focus on the meaning. Their book makes me feel grounded, while at the same time makes my spirit soar. I read a lot, and I'm delighted by their unique ideas. I loved "Circle Round," but I have to say that this book hits at a deeper level. They manage to bridge the gap between the ancient and the modern in simple meaningful ways. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book, and wish there was more!. A Customer said A must have!. After several friends suggested this book I ordered it and was unable to put it down after opening the box it came in. It is a wonderful book for parents or anyone who works with or is around kids. It is easy to use and has wonderful ideas of celebrating the wheel of the year with kids. I think this is a must have for anyone who wants to raise children to be more connected to Mother Earth.Blessed be!
She is the author of Tarot for Every Day: Ideas and Activities for Bringing Tarot Wisdom into Your Daily Life. Maura D. She is the author of Owl's Journey: Four Centuries of an American County, and co-author (with Sydna A. Cait Johnson and Maura Shaw are also the co-authors of Tarot Games: 45 Playful Ways to Explore Tarot Cards Together, published by Harper San Francisco. Shaw, a writer and editor, teaches workshops on creative writing and the Tarot. Cait Johnson