NORTHERN TRADITION FOR THE SOLITARY PRACTITIONER is a groundbreaking look at the development of devotional work within the body of polytheistic religious traditions ranging from Theodism to Asatru to Norse Paganism, that comprise the greater umbrella of the Northern Tradition. While interest in devotional and experiential work within these traditions has been growing rapidly over the past few years, this is the first book to offer an inclusive look at the diverse scope and breadth of such practices as a living, modern-day religion. It features an in-depth exploration of altar work, prayer, prayer beads, ritual work, sacred images, lore and a thorough examination of the common core cosmology that forms the foundation of belief for the vast expanse of Northern Tradition communities. NORTHERN TRADITION FOR THE SOLITARY PRACTITIONER is not denomination-specific: rather, it seeks to provide an entry into interior practice for anyone involved in a branch of this broad family of traditions of the ancient Norse, Germanic and Saxon peoples, using material suitable for the solitary, independent practitioner. Those outside of the Northern Tradition who wish to deepen their own devotional practice will find this book helpful in their own work, as well.
Soulmates.The concept is an ancient one that still captures the imagination, tugging at the deepest core of who we are. Who doesn't want a soulmate-or two or three?Soulmates nudge us away from the illusion that we're only human and remind us that we're spirits first! They help us become our best selves. They are catalysts, enhancers for our spiritual growth. And we all have more than one.Soulmates may love us, but they also confuse us, confound us, irritate us, disappoint us-and often bring us indescribable joy and delight in living. Just by being in our lives, reminding us of the power of soul-to-soul connection, soulmates help us transform from humans with occasional spiritual connections to spiritual beings aware of the importance of human connections, human bodies, human lives.In Natural-Born Soulmates, Dr. Lauren Thibodeau destroys what she calls "the soulmate myth," made famous by the line "you complete me" from the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire. Through a series of simple self assessments she developed, Dr. Lauren Thibodeau then teaches us to access our inner wisdom, to discern what "vibe" we're sending out, and to determine what level of connection we're experiencing in any given soulmate relationship.There are soulmates out there to whom we can honestly say, "You enhance me," which is exactly what soul-to-soul connections do: make us better than we were before.This groundbreaking book will help readers to:.Recognize their soulmates-past, present, and future..Attract new soulmates-romantic ones included..Improve relationships with existing soulmates..Learn from their soulmate relationships so they don't need to repeat the experience.For anyone ready to find their true soulmate, this powerful book is an important and necessary guide.
