EVERYDAY SOUL DANCES

Elaine Hoem

Description

Everyday Soul Dances are simple ways of awakening us and leading us to hold steady states in the midst of uncertain times.
EVERYDAY SOUL DANCES is a book for people interested in attaining a deeper sense of spirituality and psychological strengths. Pathways from yogic traditions, evocative words from the Divine Mother, and psychological practices help the reader explore issues that each of us faces on a daily basis.
Contemplations, meditations, and other time-honored ways encourage readers to wonder, explore, and expand so that we can live from a calm center no matter what is going on around us. Then, despite the challenges we face in our lives, new ways open to us to live with greater creativity, enhanced possibilities, expansive joy. Then our love for ourselves and others flourishes and the world around us changes.

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Développement personnel
• Motivational
• Relationships
• Self-help
• Creativity
• Worship
• Spirituality
• Relationship
• Goddess
• Yoga
• Love
• Transformation

Informations

• Publié par: Balboa Press
• Date de parution: 27 décembre 2019
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781982233570
• Langue: English

Extrait

EVERYDAY SOUL DANCES
 
A Guide to Soulful Living in the Midst of Uncertain Times
 
 
 
 
 
Elaine Hoem
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Copyright © 2019 Elaine Hoem.
 
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the author except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.
 
 
 
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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.
 
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ISBN: 978-1-9822-3359-4 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-9822-3358-7 (hc)
ISBN: 978-1-9822-3357-0 (e)
 
Library of Congress Control Number: 2019913534
 
Balboa Press rev. date: 04/04/2023
DEDICATION
To the Divine Mother who lives within us all
 
 
To the Spiritual Teac hers
Who show the way
 
 
To Don, Bob, and K eith
My teachers, my gifts, my sons
PREFACE
I never intended to write a book. I had a fulfilling career as a psychotherapist and lived an idyllic and serene life at Lake Tahoe. I taught meditation classes and led women’s retreats. Over many years, I was drawn to spiritual exploration and the development of soulful ways of being. Living at Lake Tahoe had fulfilled an old dream. My life felt complete.
Several years ago, however, I heard a clear inner voice that I was to write a book. I even was given the name. It was to be called “Everyday Soul Dances.” I now know that this voice was that of the Divine Feminine. Her voice has been with me at various times since then. The next message, some months later, was the longer text that you will find as Her first message in this book. I became a scribe as Her words danced through me onto the first pages. You will also find Her poems within these pages.
One of my names for Her, for this sacred energy, for the feminine face of God, is Goddess. You may find that you prefer to use other names that are more familiar to you. As you read these words, please use those names that are most evocative for you.
When we engage in spiritual practices, we are uniting with the Divine. These moments become our unique soul dance. Your Everyday Soul Dances will illumine the way to align with spirit, with your highest possible Self. And you will be guided in every step.
Over the years of writing this book, I found that I was able to add words of my own to Her’s. Yet always there were the essential questions at the forefront of my mind. “What does it take to become conscious?” And “What does it mean to become an E veryday Soul Dancer ?” Along the way, in pursuit of this writing, I was called to look more deeply into my soul and contemplate all that I found there. As a result, I became even more dedicated to the paths written about here. I found myself growing in awareness of what a large and vital part the Divine Feminine plays in all our lives, no matter how we identify our gender. All we need to do is invite Her in. Once I did, I became more centered in my Self and my place in the world. My life became more graceful. Now, I am even more excited to share these ways with you. May you enjoy and benefit from your journey as an Everyday Soul Dancer.
Namaste
DISCLAIMER
The ways of this book are guides into your inner world. There may be times in which the contemplations and meditations open unexplored parts of your psyche that are unexpected and could cause confusion, fear, or a revisiting of past trauma. If such experiences happen in your explorations of these words and you have any difficulty calmly integrating them, please schedule some time with a psychotherapist who has a familiarity with the spiritual journey and who can help you heal whatever challenges you are facing. This is important to do to become free of blockages and old karmic impressions that you are meant to release during this lifetime. The resultant freedom will be well worth such exploration and healing.
FOREWORD
I have known Elaine for 40 years as a friend and a colleague. Her book EVERYDAY SOUL DANCES is a culmination of her work as a therapist and her spiritual journey over all these years. It is a fascinating read, written with such grace, kindness, and love. It is a wonderful invitation to the reader to embark on an incredible journey. As I read it, I felt Elaine was speaking directly to me in a very personal way. I expect other readers will have similar experiences.
This book comes at a perfect time given the current ways of our world. It shines a light for readers to discover many other ways of experiencing life: ways filled with hopefulness and love, ways to hold high states amid stressful times.
Please read this book and practice Elaine’s suggested ways. You may be surprised to find that you grow in loving, in strength of being, and spiritual connectedness. As a result, you may find your world becoming more expansive, enriched in relationships and beauty.
Enjoy your journey with EVERYDAY SOUL DANCES.
Patti Davin, Ph.D. M.F.T.
CONTENTS
Dedication
Preface
Disclaimer
Foreword
Namaste
PART I RETURNING HOME TO YOURSELF
Chapter 1     Listen To The Words Of The Mother
Chapter 2     Introduction
Chapter 3     The Ways Of This Book
PART II WHAT IS HAPPENING TO US AND OUR WORLD?
Chapter 4     The Tipping Point − Old Ways And New Beginnings
PART III WELCOME TO THE LAND OF YOUR KARMA, YOUR DHARMA, AND YOUR DESTINY
Chapter 5     Your Souls Journey
Chapter 6     Karma
The Law Of Karma
Chapter 7     Embracing Your Dharma
Chapter 8     Creating Your Most Sacred Destiny
PART IV LIVING THE GREAT MYSTERY
Chapter 9     The Yoga Of Just About Everything
Chapter 10   Inviting Spiritual Qualities Into Our Daily Lives
Chapter 11   Consecration
Chapter 12   Constancy
Chapter 13   Courage
What I Know To Be True
Chapter 14   Contemplation
Writing Your Way Home
What I Know To Be True
Dreaming Your Way Home
Dream Analysis
To Interpret Your Dream
Chapter 15   Honoring Your Body Temple
Chapter 16   Breathe... Your Breath, Your Prana, Your Life Force
The Yogic Breath
Chapter 17   Taming Your Wayward Mind
Repeat Your Mantra
Chapter 18   Meditation
Lake Meditations
You And The Lake And Oneness
Sunset Meditation
Chapter 19   Your Golden Heart
Healing Your Golden Heart Meditation
Chapter 20   The Yoga Of Prayer
Intention Into Manifestation
Prayer To Shift Perceptions And Perspectives
From The Personal To The Universal
The Yoga Of Blessing One Another And Ourselves
Prayers Of Gratitude
Seeing Beyond Into Greater Possibilities
PART V WAYS OF LOVING
Chapter 21   Everyday Love Stories
The Warm Coat
The Circle Of Doves
Awakening Into Wholeness
You Don’t Know How Much I Love You
More And More Love
17,282 Teen Ambassadors
Traveling With The Divine Feminine
Chapter 22   Undoing Ancient Beliefs And Releasing Old Karma
Chapter 23   Naming And Releasing False Gods
Chapter 24   It Is Time To Forgive Myself
Self-Forgiveness Meditation
Chapter 25   Taking Exquisite Care Of Yourself
Rainbow Meditation
PART VI THE YOGA OF RELATIONSHIP
Chapter 26   Our Karma And Our Love
Chapter 27   The Practice Of Forgiveness
Forgiveness Meditations
I Ask For Your Forgiveness Meditation
I Forgive You Meditation
Chapter 28   Moving From Here To There In Relationship
Chapter 29   Qualities Of A Loving Relationship
Eyes Of The Soul Meditation
PART VII YOU WILL FIND ME EVERYWHERE
Chapter 30   The Infinite Embrace
Chapter 31   Aham Prema “I Am Divine Love”
I Am She; She Is Me Meditation
Chapter 32   Dancing Your Sacred Dances
Chapter 33   I Am That I Am
Chapter 34   A Closing For Now
Chapter 35   She Speaks
Namaste
Acknowledgements
From The Author
About The Author
Endnotes
Recommended Readings
Resources
NAMASTE
I honor the place in you.
In which the entire universe dw ells.
It is a place of love, of l ight.
Of truth and p eace.
When you are in that place in you
And I am in that place i n me.
We are one.
PART I
RETURNING HOME TO YOURSELF
CHAPTER 1
LISTEN TO THE WORDS OF THE MOTHER
My Most Beautiful Dear One,
I am She who is known throughout time and by all people and by many names. I AM. I am the Divine Mother who resides