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The
books below are all recommended by my late friend Elizabeth They
are what she called 'Helpful books'
She
said the following about Anthony de Mello
'Fr. Anthony DeMello:
"The Prayer of the Frog", "One Minute Wisdom".
Ones I use all the time are "The Song of the Bird" and
"Taking Flight". A student of Anthony DeMello -- Carlos
G. Valles, S.J. -- wrote a book called "Mastering Sadhana,
Anthony DeMello". This book literally fell off the shelf in
the bookstore to get my attention. The other books are books of
parables that help you to ponder what is really important.'
Reiki
Books
John
Bradshaw books
'Any of his books, audio and video tapes. He deals with family
structure, inner child work, family secrets, creating love, bringing
your child home. In the audio and video tapes, hearing the emotions
in his voice helps you to understand. Even better is an actual in
person lecture and/or workshop. What he shares comes from his own
life and in doing so, he connects with your feelings and allows
them to emerge.'
E-mail:
Dragonfly
at dragonflydezignz dot 50megs dot com
By
law, I have to state that this service is provided for entertainment
purposes only and no guarantees are implied or stated.
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Some
of these items can be obtained via Amazon.com and some Amazon.co.uk
so that no matter which country you are in you can still get
the item. Try one of them I recommend them all.
Anam
Cara : A Book of Celtic Wisdom
offers
an exploration of the secret universe we all carry inside
us, the connections we forge with the worlds of our friends
and loved ones, and the products of our worlds reflected
in the things we create outside of ourselves. Anam Cara,
Gaelic for "soul friend," is an ancient journey down a nearly
forgotten path of wisdom into what it means to be human.
Drawing on this age-old perspective, John O'Donohue helps
us to see ourselves as the Celts did: we're more than just
flesh, blood, and bone; we comprise individual worlds. The
comprehension of the sublime architecture of the worlds
we are born with will engender a new appreciation for the
outside world and the way we contribute to its evolution.
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Anam
Cara : Wisdom from the Celtic World
Priest,
poet and philosopher John O'Donohue weaves Celtic and
Christian thought and mythology into a comforting series
of talks to help the listener slow down, look around and
become more in tune with the inner self. O'Donohue's relaxed,
gentle voice; his love of nature; and his understanding
stance all welcome the engaged listener and invite repeated
listening. Several of the talks begin or end with a blessing
of O'Donohue's own composition. He uses Celtic legends
to illuminate his points and Irish harp music to make
transitions. Handsomely packaged and beautifully produced,
ANAM CARA is a wonderful gift or addition to one's personal
library. L.R.S. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Tree
Wisdom
Druidry,
Wicca, Shamanism, and other earth-based traditions value
trees as a source of spiritual wisdom. This book, the result
of eight years of intensive research, presents a fully comprehensive
guide to the myth, magic, and healing properties of our
powerful arboreal friends. Includes tips on identifying
different trees, the customs and legends attached to each,
their healing properties and magical applications. Jacqueline
Memory Paterson is an arch-druidress and cofounder of the
Glastonbury Order of Druids and the Council of British Druid
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Spirits
of the Sacred Grove : The World...
An accessible personal account of modern Druidry, this
text presents an introduction for the modern person wishing
to experience these ancient ways. It presents a philosophy
of personal healing and empowerment, interspersed with
the anecdotes and experiences of a Pagan Druid priestess.
Written
by Emma Restall Orr, joint chief of the British Druid
Order.
Peace
in the Light of Awen
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Thorsons
Principles of Druidry (Thorsons...
This guide tells the story of Druidry, from ancient times
to the present day and explains the basic beliefs behind
the tradition. It also looks at the practices of modern
Druidry - such as herbcraft, healing, the Druid rites of
passage, Druid festivals, and how to find your nearest group.
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A
Guide to the Stone Circles of Britain,...
From Stonehenge to Callanish, from Newgrange to Er-Lannic,
great prehistoric stone circles have drawn thousands of
admiring visitors to their sites every year. This practical
guidebook deals comprehensively with the stone circles of
Britain and Ireland and with the cromlechs and megalithic
"horseshoes" of Brittany. The book describes over 400 sites
and discusses the archaeology and architectural features
of each ring. Burl tells the reader how to find a specific
site and what to look for, considers problems of dating
the remains, points out interrelationships between widely
separated sites, explains place-names, and provides stories
about legends, witchcraft, and funerals associated with
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The
Celtic Wheel of Life : A Path to...
This text shows how the Celtic wheel, a cycle of seasons
and related celebrations, can be used as a blueprint for
spiritual growth throughout the year. The book focuses on
solutions not problems to teach readers how to use the ancient
way to restore a common-sense attitude to living and a natural
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Advanced
Celtic Shamanism
Endeavouring to ensure Celtic shamanism takes its place
among the spiritual practices that enrich our lives, the
author discusses such topics as the path of the healer,
the path of the bard, the path of the spiritual warrior
and the way of the mystic. |
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Sacred
Trees : Spirituality, Wisdom &...
Trees
are sacred beings, nurturing us with oxygen, food, material
for shelter, and even medicines. A heartfelt, passionate
discussion of the history and meaning of trees, along
with dozens of illustrations, gives a new appreciation
of their beauty, uniqueness, and special place in our
lives. Travel the world to examine how a multitude of
cultures have formed deep and enduring bonds with trees,
from the Celts, who developed a 13-month tree calendar,
to the Ainu of Japan, who plant one whenever a child is
born. Almost all believed these majestic gifts of nature
possessed a special "life force" and were even endowed
with spirits.
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The
Wisdom of Trees : Mystery, Magic,...
The author discusses 21 different types of trees: birch,
rowan, ash, golden gorse, alder, willow, hawthorn, royal
oak, heather, holly, hazel, apple, aspen, entwining ivy,
broom, blackthorn, elder, yew, nameless day, pine, and beech.
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A
Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth...
Hopman provides the religious and historical
background of the Druids before proceeding
to the herbal information in chapters that
progress through the seasons from All Hallows
(the beginning of the Druidic year) through
the fall equinox
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Myths
of the Sacred Tree : Myths from...
A
reverence for nature is found throughout
this illustrated collection of enchanting
myths from around the world that celebrate
the symbolism of trees
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The
Little Book of Celtic Wisdom (Little...
Selections
from the myth, mystery and magic of the
Celtic tradition. Included are poems, blessings,
prayers, songs, fables and tales, all illustrated
with Celtic motifs, printed in two color
throughout. The Matthews are the authors
of Elements of the Grail Tradition. Ribbon
marker.
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In
the Grove of the Druids: The Druid Teachings
of Ross Nichols
A major study of the work of one of the
seminal thinkers in Western Paganism. Ross
Nichols was Chief of the Order of Bards
Ovates and Druids until his death in 1975.
He was a man who believed passionately in
the power of myth, poetry, ritual and drama,
and in the interconnectedness of the world's
religious systems.
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Kingdoms
of the Celts : A History and a...
An account of the Celts through their ideas
of kingdoms and kingship.
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Spirits
of the Stones: Visions of Sacred Britain
Many
people tell of the mystical "presence" of
stone circles and standing stones--a sense
of awe, a tingling feeling, a communion
with ancient spirits or deities. Sometimes
these are simply feelings, sometimes full-blown
visions; many are surprisingly similar.
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