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Zusatztext Everyday Herbs In Spiritual Life: A Guide To Many Practices by author! ecologist! educator and storyteller Michael Caduto is a practical and informative guide to incorporating herbs into a spiritual life through the use of rituals and ceremonies. Everyday Herbs In Spiritual Life provides descriptions of the herbs and their applications across many cultural traditions. Of special note is the advice on how to utilize these herbs for personal spiritual growth. For example! creating herbal art inspired by faith and the beauty of nature; crafting herbal wreaths! sachets! garlands! pillows and soaps; preparing herbal teas! infused oils and meals; making potpourri and candles infused with herbs; celebrating holidays! births! weddings and memorials with herbs; designing a simple herb garden of plants chosen from among different spiritual traditions; even how to construct spaces in which to use herbs for reflection and mediation. All this and more make Everyday Herbs In Spiritual Life an invaluable and very strongly recommended addition to personal and community library Metaphysical Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists. Informationen zum Autor Michael J. Caduto is a renowned author, ecologist, educator and storyteller who has written and coauthored sixteen books, including Native American Gardening , the Keepers of the Earth series, In the Beginning: The Story of Genesis and Earth Activities for Children and Abraham's Bind & Other Bible Tales of Trickery, Folly, Mercy and Love (SkyLight Paths). His articles have appeared in many magazines, including Organic Gardening , Sanctuary , Nature Study and Instructor . In 1984 he founded a service called P.E.A.C.E.—Programs for Environmental Awareness and Cultural Exchange—which promotes understanding, awareness, appreciation and stewardship as the foundation for building a harmonious, sustainable relationship between people and Earth, and among the cultures of the world. His website is www.p-e-a-c-e.net. Michael J. Caduto is available to speak on the following topics: Nurturing Herbs for Body, Mind and Spirit Fiddleheads, Lamb's Quarters, Nettles and Nuts: Wild Edible, Medicinal and Poisonous Plants Native American Gardening: Planting Seeds of the Future Earth Gardens and the Seasons of Life A Harvest of Tales: Native Stories, Song, Dance and Food Click here to contact the author. Rosemary Gladstar has been a practicing herbalist for thirty years. She cofounded Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary, and is a founding member of the Northeast Herb Association. She is the codirector of the New England Women's Herbal Conference and author of several books, including Herbal Healing for Women and Gladstar Family Herbal. Klappentext In this fun, informative and engaging guide, you will be delighted by the history of the religious and spiritual use of herbs in many faith traditions and inspired by unique and soul-strengthening activities and ideas for using herbs for spiritual growth. Zusammenfassung Enhance and enrich your spiritual journey with the power of herbs. Herbs have been essential to spiritual beliefs and practices throughout time and history. From Christian Scripture to Hindu observances! Jewish ritual to early Islamic literature! Native American traditions to Buddhist symbolism! plants are seen as a blessing from God and a way to remain in harmony with Spirit. In this fun! informative and engaging guide! you will be delighted by the history of the religious and spiritual use of herbs in many faith traditions and inspired by creative ideas on how to use herbs for spir...
