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""A valuable reminder that this environmental crisis-and our response to it-must exist in many dimensions. Here's a deep take on how to make that happen."" -Bill McKibben, environmentalist, journalist, and author of The End of Nature A poignant and inspirational guide for a journey toward ecological spirituality and sustainable culture. Each chapter contains an essay and spiritual practices designed for both group and individualized reflection. Exercises include a wide range of suggestions such as guided meditations, journaling prompts, creative art projects, and ideas for concrete action. You can choose the exercises that best suit your personality, lifestyle and unique journey.

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Author:   Rebecca Hecking
Publisher:   Skinner House Books
Imprint:   Skinner House Books
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 15.80cm
ISBN:  

9781558966055

ISBN 10:   1558966056
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   13 October 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction How to Use This Book One: The Path of Awakening Beginning with Love Facing Ecological Reality Mindless Living How Much is Enough? Cogs in the Machine Industrial Civilization and Everyone Else Two: The Path of Un-Learning The Problems of Progress Images of Earth The Right to Life Rethinking Genesis The Vending Machine God Letting Go and Moving Forward Three: The Path of Discovery Deep Time Journeys Across the Wide Universe Becoming Conscious Animals Rare, Precious, and Not at All Inevitable Reality? Transformation Four: The Path of Creation Everyday Sacred Facing, Embracing, Transcending Slow Life Meeting Our Soul’s Needs Widening Our Circle Falling in Love Finding Your Own Way

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With empathy and penetrating insight, Rebecca James Hecking helps all of us, whatever our background or beliefs, become more intimate with the natural world-and with ourselves. She knows that soul-nourishing communion with the divine is about right relationship to the larger body of life. May this book inspire a generation of heart-led, visionary activists! -Michael Dowd, author of Thank God for Evolution This book beautifully participates in what Thomas Berry has named the Great Work of our time, providing an excellent 'how-to' for groups and individuals seeking to meet the ecological urgency in renewed relationship with Earth and Cosmos and self. -Glenys Livingstone, author of PaGaian Cosmology

Author Information

Rebecca Hecking writes on environmental and spirituality topics for both print and online publication. She holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a master's degree in cultural studies and equity studies. In 2020, she completed her master's in clinical mental health counseling and began working as a mental health and wellness coach. She lives in southern New Hampshire.

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