Maura D. Shaw – författare

Offers uses for tarot cards that emphasize self-discovery and group sharing. Johnson and Shaw present traditional games to be played alone, games for couples, games for three or more players, and games especially for children.

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, carers, teachers and counsellors 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-centred 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, visualisation, 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. The book, also, includes suggested reading and resource sections for locating additional information and materials for creative projects.

This colourful book introduces you to the world of Dorothy Day one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will be inspired as you learn about Day's life from her efforts to further peace and equality as a young woman, to her work helping the hungry and homeless with food shelter and unconditional love, transmitting her belief that we all have the power to make the world a better place. Dorothy Day was a woman of great determination and equally great faith. In young adulthood she lived a life of radical political activism. At thirty she converted to Roman Catholicism and spent the next half-century helping the hungry and homeless with food, shelter and unconditional love. Through historically accurate illustrations and photographs, inspiring age-appropriate activities and Dorothy Day's own words, this biography introduces a remarkable person to children in a way they can understand and enjoy. It includes resources for parents and teachers a list of important words to know and a calendar of important events in Dorothy Day's life.Ages 4-8

Growing up in the late 1800s Black Elk saw that the American Indian way of life was in great danger of disappearing. In his old age he told his life story in great detail to writer John Neihardt allowing the spiritual beliefs ceremonies and religion of the Plains Indians to be preserved and passed on to new generations of Indian people. Black Elk fulfilled his vision of protecting his people as the Great Spirit had told him he was meant to do. Through historically accurate illustrations and photos inspiring age-appropriate activities and Black Elk's own words this colourful biography introduces a remarkable person to children in a way they can understand and enjoy. Includes resources for parents and teachers a list of important words to know and a calendar of important events in the life of Black Elk. Ages 7 upwards

Practical advice for the curious seeker on how to jump-start a spiritual life. Today’s most inspiring teachers—meditation experts, alternative health practitioners, monks, medical doctors, and spiritual and popular self-help authors—provide you with insight and guidance on seeking spiritual understanding and focusing on what is most important in life. Other innovative features—including self-tests, spiritual practice suggestions and time capsule exercises—make this book an inviting first step on your path to a rewarding spiritual life.

Practical advice for the curious seeker on how to jump-start a spiritual life. Today’s most inspiring teachers—meditation experts, alternative health practitioners, monks, medical doctors, and spiritual and popular self-help authors—provide you with insight and guidance on seeking spiritual understanding and focusing on what is most important in life. Other innovative features—including self-tests, spiritual practice suggestions and time capsule exercises—make this book an inviting first step on your path to a rewarding spiritual life.