Stephanie Jane recenzis Humanity's Cry for Change de Kate Heartsong
Spiritual self improvement
3 steloj
I've unintentionally found myself reading two books focused around similar themes of spiritual self improvement and growth this week, firstly the novel, The Seeker's Garden, by Isa Pearl Ritchie and now Kate Heartsong's nonfiction work, Humanity's Cry For A Change. It must be a sign!
Through this book, Heartsong approaches the question of how, as individuals, we can move towards a better world by explaining her vision of interconnected humanity, influencing each other for better (or worse) by the positive (or negative) energies we exude. The first half of Humanity's Cry For A Change explores concepts such as universal energy cycles and the dawning of a new age, the Age of Aquarius, which I found interesting, although the reinforcement of her message did become a little too repetitious after a while. I could understand how I personally could feel included in efforts to move towards this new harmonious world and …
I've unintentionally found myself reading two books focused around similar themes of spiritual self improvement and growth this week, firstly the novel, The Seeker's Garden, by Isa Pearl Ritchie and now Kate Heartsong's nonfiction work, Humanity's Cry For A Change. It must be a sign!
Through this book, Heartsong approaches the question of how, as individuals, we can move towards a better world by explaining her vision of interconnected humanity, influencing each other for better (or worse) by the positive (or negative) energies we exude. The first half of Humanity's Cry For A Change explores concepts such as universal energy cycles and the dawning of a new age, the Age of Aquarius, which I found interesting, although the reinforcement of her message did become a little too repetitious after a while. I could understand how I personally could feel included in efforts to move towards this new harmonious world and was certainly keen to attempt several of the meditation and mindfulness exercises Heartsong suggests within the second half of Humanity's Cry For A Change.
Unfortunately, Heartsong does fall into the trap of quoting as facts other authors' misinterpretations of earlier scientific studies, then going on to extrapolate theories which aren't actually supported by the original science. The infamous Hundredth Monkey Effect study is an example of this. Consequently, I felt her personal opinions and testimonies drew my attention more effectively with her evident enthusiasm sparking my desire to experience the Oneness Living movement for myself. Humanity's Cry For A Change pulls together ideas I have previously considered (but only briefly actioned with minimal commitment in the past) such as the meditation regime suggested in In Love with the World by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and the daily mindfulness ritual of Marielle Smith's 365 Days Of Gratitude Journal. That these linked ideas keep being returned to my attention can't be simply coincidental. I have chosen the two of Heartsong's meditations that seemed the most accessible for a newbie - opening my heart space and sensing chi - and have set aside time these past few days for them, alternating between the two. I understand that it will take time to become proficient, but I am already encouraged by my attempts.