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Spiritual Art Therapy: An Alternate Path

4 reviews
Ellen G. Horovitz, Werner I. Halpern

Charles C. Thomas Publisher, 2002

transcendent and compelling!
In Spiritual Art Therapy:An Alternate Path, Horovitz proposes that, on one level or another, each person is a seeker of spiritual transcendence although most deny these core feelings. She suggests this search to be a critical element in attempts to cope with loss and grief, when people face the emotional work of accepting the inevitable and dealing with trauma. In this book, practitioners are ...

The Art of Spiritual Direction: Giving and Receiving Spiritual Guidance

3 reviews
W. Paul Jones

Upper Room Books, 2002

A Rejoinder to Frightening!
The above entry entitled "frightening" is as hollow and unsubstantiatied as it is vague. I have never written a review before. But I fear that the above review may actually be believed or taken by someone as sufficient cause not to purchase this book. And what a shame that would be! Jones' book is a well-spring: of wisdom, depth, insight, literary brilliance, ecumenical spirit, practical ...

Spirit Taking Form: Making a Spiritual Practice of Making Art

12 reviews
Nancy Azara

Red Wheel Weiser & Conari Press, 2002

Nancy Azara's artistry
In her book, Making a Spiritual Practice of Making Art, Nancy Azara writes about her own approach to art making that incorporates meditation and intention. The beautiful prose could be a book of poems. . . but its utility for artmaking is the absolute strength of her writing. One of the significant struggles for me as an artist is to volley each day between doubt and confidence in my work. ...

The Art of Spiritual Guidance

1 review
Carolyn Gratton

The Crossroad Publishing Company, 1993

Self Discovery
This book goes to the heart of who we are in this complex society. Not only does it provide insights into helping others discovers how to become who they are meant to be but it also provides a deeper undertanding of the cultural baggage one carries and the challenges individuals need to be wlling to encounter in our life' journey, in our search for fulfillment and a meaningful life.

Creating Change: The Arts as Catalyst for Spiritual Transformation

Copperhouse, 2008

Music, dance, drama, viscual art, writing--what role do the arts play in our spiritual life? Some people believe the arts are essential to their spiritual practice because they bring moments of insight and transformation to their journey.

The Art Of Spiritual Harmony
W. Kandinsky

Stokowski Press, 2008

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Concerning the Spiritual in Art

13 reviews
Wassily Kandinsky

Book Jungle, 2008

"to break the bonds which bind". . . "to an impoverishment of possibility"
Kandinsky had risen to positions of influence in other disciplines (political science/economics and law) before directing his considerable intellect to painting. His insights extended into the historic 'meta' trends of the arts and sciences, including the physical sciences, and had his interests been directed more to the history and philosophy of science instead of the history and philosophy of ...

The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking: Secret Teachings from Jeshua ben Joseph

17 reviews
James F. Twyman

Findhorn Press, 2006

The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking
Inspired and concise. A gentle guide for understanding how to help ourselves, the planet, and all upon it.

Art Is a Spiritual Path
Pat B. Allen

Shambhala, 2005

Art is a spiritual path?not a religion, but a practice that helps us knit together the ideals and convictions that guide our lives. Creating art can be prayer, ritual, and remembrance of the Divine. And the sharing of this creativity with others in small groups can serve as sanctuary, asylum, ashram, therapy group, think tank, and village square. Pat Allen has developed a reliable guide for walking the path of art through a series of simple ...

The Spiritual in Art: Abstract Painting 1890-1985

2 reviews

Abbeville Press, 1999

The Spiritual in Art - an absolute winner!
I have owned this book for over twenty years and I never get tired of pouring over it again. It is an absolute treasure trove of information and is packed full of glorious illustrations- it's the one book I refuse to loan out. As an artist, this is the most important book in my collection.

The Art of Spiritual Healing: Chakra & Energy Bodywork (Llewellyn's New Age)

3 reviews
Keith Sherwood

Llewellyn Publications, 1985

A primer for anyone serious about spiritual healing work!
Mr. Sherwood's book is both thorough AND useful in guiding a neophyte to spiritual healing work. He covers all the basics, historic and practical, and one finishes his book feeling capable of practicing the art of spiritual healing. If you are looking for a beginner's guide....this is one of the best. All the books on the subject are based on a writer's experience & perspective....Kieth adds the ...

Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction

9 reviews
Margaret Guenther

Cowley Publications, 1992

Do you hear what I hear?
In her slim volume Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction, Episcopal priest and spiritual director Margaret Guenther has provided a jewel of a book for those interested in spiritual direction, and more particularly, for those who are interested in becoming spiritual directors. Spiritual direction is rather difficult to classify. It is part art, part science, part skill. It bears ...

Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading

25 reviews
Eugene H. Peterson

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2006

A Must!
Excellent way to delve into the Word! A great aid to understanding Scripture and applying it to one's life. Highly recommend!!

Faith Books & Spiritual Journaling: Expressions of Faith through Art (Quarry Book)

5 reviews
Sharon Soneff

Quarry Books, 2006

Faithbooking ideas
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to express their spiritual thoughts and ideas in different artistic ways. The visuals are very clear and there are lots of inspirational projects.

The Art of Spiritual Listening: Responding to God's Voice Amid the Noise of Life (Fisherman Resources)

1 review
Alice Fryling

Shaw Books, 2003

Another One Of Personal Preference
This is a workbook that Pastor (my husband) and I did together. I think it's a very nice workbook however the lessons for each are rather long, so you'll spend quite some time with this workbook if you really take the time to ingest and digest and apply it to your life. The author in this book even suggest in the response part of the book that "this make take two or three settings". And ...

Lost in Wonder: Rediscovering the Spiritual Art of Attentiveness

5 reviews
Esther De Waal

Liturgical Press, 2003

Inspiring...
The author Esther de Waal says in the introduction that much of this book is about seeing - recovering the ability for vision, and becoming generally more aware. There has been a veritable explosion of retreat-going in North America, with monastic communities and imitators of such offering evermore hospitable facilities for those seeking. But do those seeking know what they are seeking in these ...

Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction (Spiritual Directors International)

5 reviews
Susan S. Phillips

Morehouse Publishing, 2008

A field guide to God's work in the human soul
Candlelight is a great read, probably even for those who don't practice spiritual direction. What's so terrific about this book? * Great stories make great books, and this book is structured around nine readable, captivating stories. Will Charles find a mate? Is Jim's health going to hold? Will I, when the time comes, be able to die as beautifully as did ... well, I won't ruin the ending. But ...

The Art of Spiritual Healing

8 reviews
Joel S. Goldsmith

Acropolis Books (GA), 1997

Essential reading on the topic of spiritual healing
I have read (and reread) many of Joel Goldsmiths books. The Art Of Spiritual Healing was the first one I read, after finding it on my father's bookshelf when I was about 18. It left a very lasting impression and in fact Goldsmith, through this book, set the yard stick against which all my other explorations into health and healing have been measured. I've always felt that no matter what ...

A Generous Presence: Spiritual Leadership and the Art of Coaching
Rochelle Melander

Alban Institute, 2006

A Generous Presence is a collection of story-driven essays about the philosophy, tools, and work of coaching that is designed to support all spiritual leaders in deepening and enriching their personal and professional relationships. By practicing the coaching tools Rochelle Melander offers, spiritual leaders will be better equipped to guide those they work with toward accepting the past, creating a life vision, and setting goals for the future. ...

Light on Death: The Spiritual Art of Dying

3 reviews
Phillip Jones

Mandala Publishing, 2007

a profound little volume
Phillip Jones is a tender friend to the whole human soul. His writing transcends terms like 'Eastern,' 'Western,' or 'Indigenous.' I felt the breathing and the heartbeat of God when I read this profound little volume. We all lose someone; we all die. For Jones, death is the Great Intimacy, the return, the birth from time into eternity. Jones as such is a midwife of God, supporting our ...

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