Spirit Animals and the Wheel of Life
Earth-Centered Practices for Daily Living
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Publisher Description
Though our ancient ancestors had a deep spiritual connection to the natural world, most modern humans have lost that connection, resulting in ever-increasing ecological assaults on our planet. As environmental quality continues to worsen, we must find a way to spiritually reconnect with Mother Earth--before it is too late.
"Ecospiritualism" is a form of spirituality that embraces, and takes responsibility for, the natural world we live in. One of the most practical, enjoyable, and simple ways of reclaiming our ecospiritual connection with Mother Earth is journeying with the spirits of animals just as our ancestors did thousands of years ago.
Animals, most intimately connect with Mother Earth, are the perfect guides to the ancient wisdom we have lost. Mole, eagle, badger, wolf, bear, mountain lion--each animal has its place on the sacred medicine wheel; each has knowledge vital to the future of our Earth and to rediscovering our rightful place in it.
In Spirit Animals, author Hal Zina Bennett offers an accessible form of "spiritual orienteering" in which personal power animals are the guides and teachers, and shamanism is the means by which we work with and learn from them.
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For thousands of years, many indigenous spiritual traditions have taught that each human being has a spirit animal to serve as a guide through life. In Spirit Animals & the Wheel of Life: A Nature-Based Spiritual Practice for Daily Life, Hal Zina Bennett claims that animals can become "spirit teachers," helping us to understand the wheel of life. While frustratingly vague at times, Bennett offers helpful suggestions for recognizing one's "personal power animal" and creating a medicine wheel. ( Feb.)
