Celebrating the Great Mother
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Celebrating the Great Mother by Cait Johnson
Adults have a wide array of books to help explore earth-based spirituality. But what if they want to include their children? Here is a handbook to help parents, caregivers, teachers, and counselors create meaningful spiritual experiences that will inspire children of all ages. The ideas, suggestions, and activities collected here show how to bring children into rituals that celebrate seasonal cycles and help reclaim the spiritual roots of today's modern holidays. With surprisingly little effort, earth-centered activities and rituals can be incorporated into simple daily routines.Part 1, Handbook for Earth-Connected Parenting, gives techniques for developing a child's inner wisdom and sense of the sacred: dream journals, visualization, Tarot play, talismans, and interactions with the natural world
Part 2 is a guide to the specific seasonal festivals, and offers a comprehensive collection of practical and enjoyable ways to celebrate the sacred days of our ancestors. Make a bean rune divination system, gather smudge sticks, grow grass pots, assemble a dream pillow, create altars the authors offer easy-to-follow suggestions.
Includes suggested reading and resource sections for locating additional information and materials for creative projects.
Maura D. Shaw is the author of several children's books, including the award-winning Ten Incredible People: And How They Changed the World (SkyLight Pathways), the historical novel Owl's Journey, and Gandhi: India's Great Soul. Honoring the Great Mother, her nondenominational compendium of Earth-honoring activities for parents and children, is a hit with families and organizations.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780892815500 |
| ISBN 10 | 0892815507 |
| Title | Celebrating the Great Mother |
| Author | Cait Johnson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Year published | 1995-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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