Guest guest Posted October 11, 2000 Report Share Posted October 11, 2000 Jo: Since the avid popularity of Oprah's Book Club quite a few book groups have sprung up or been revitalized; that is an excellent idea. I used to belong to one for particular kinds of titles (we did books such as " Celestine Prophecy " , " A Circle of Stones " and " Mutant Messages Down Under " for instance). I have a book <LOL> that can help with the process of developing and managing a reading group and the discussions: " The Reading Group Handbook " by Rachel W. Jacobsohn Hope this is helpful! Crow PS: No, I don't squint back... like Marianne Williamson says, who am I not to be fabulous? :-) ----Original Message Follows---- " Jo Rudd " <jorudd Re: Pat's reply to Recluse Sun, 8 Oct 2000 13:30:10 +1000 >and don't quite know how to > take my somewhat overwhelmingly assertive, earth mother, larger than life > being. I imagine I can actually see people squint when they look at me <LOL> How wonderful! Do you squint back?? > Community is very important. I do not know or do I intend to meddle in your > spiritual life, but if you have a religious practice, the community of a > group can be valuable, whether it is a church, a synagogue, a temple, an > ashram, a prayer or meditation group, or a drumming circle. One of my > friends in Louisiana is an art therapist who has arthritis, and is limited > in her activities away from home, but developed a unique way to get around > that by inviting her friends over for tea and play on a regular basis. Some > of the best times I can remember are sitting on Betsy's floor, trying to > glue feathers to something, surrounded by other laughing, talkative women . Your friend has the right idea. I'm not that outgoing, but I have thought of getting a few people together and starting a book group. I belonged to one for a while but couldn't get myself to go regularly. I thought if I started my own, held at my house, I would *have* to turn up! I'm not attached to a religious group, but I envy those who are. I know it can be the basis of a very strong community bond. And it can solve the problem of what to do at Christmas.... _______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Share Posted October 12, 2000 Crow, Many thanks for your comments on book groups. I know 'Celestine Prophecy' (very interesting) but can you remember who wrote 'A Circle of Stones'? I'm very partial to stone circles <g>. Love, Jo, in Sydney - Caroline Abreu <nrgbalance Wednesday, October 11, 2000 8:20 PM Re: Book Groups > Jo: > > Since the avid popularity of Oprah's Book Club quite a few book groups have > sprung up or been revitalized; that is an excellent idea. I used to belong > to one for particular kinds of titles (we did books such as " Celestine > Prophecy " , " A Circle of Stones " and " Mutant Messages Down Under " for > instance). I have a book <LOL> that can help with the process of developing > and managing a reading group and the discussions: " The Reading Group > Handbook " by Rachel W. Jacobsohn > > Hope this is helpful! > Crow > > PS: No, I don't squint back... like Marianne Williamson says, who am I not > to be fabulous? :-) > > > ----Original Message Follows---- > " Jo Rudd " <jorudd > > > Re: Pat's reply to Recluse > Sun, 8 Oct 2000 13:30:10 +1000 > > >and don't quite know how to > take my somewhat overwhelmingly assertive, > earth mother, larger than life > > being. I imagine I can actually see people squint when they look at me > <LOL> > > How wonderful! Do you squint back?? > > > > Community is very important. I do not know or do I intend to meddle in > your > spiritual life, but if you have a religious practice, the community > of a > group can be valuable, whether it is a church, a synagogue, a temple, > an > ashram, a prayer or meditation group, or a drumming circle. One of my > > friends in Louisiana is an art therapist who has arthritis, and is > limited > > in her activities away from home, but developed a unique way to get > around > > that by inviting her friends over for tea and play on a regular basis. > Some > of the best times I can remember are sitting on Betsy's floor, trying > to > glue feathers to something, surrounded by other laughing, talkative > women . > > Your friend has the right idea. I'm not that outgoing, but I have thought of > getting a few people together and starting a book group. I belonged to one > for a while but couldn't get myself to go regularly. I thought if I started > my own, held at my house, I would *have* to turn up! I'm not attached to > a religious group, but I envy those who are. I know it can be the basis of a > very strong community bond. And it can solve the problem of what to do at > Christmas.... > > > _______________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. > > > > **************************************** > Visit the community page: > For administrative problems -owner > To , - > > All messages, files and archives of this forum are copyright of the group and the individual authors. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Share Posted October 12, 2000 Hi Jo: " A Circle of Stones " (subtitled A Woman's Journey to Herself) was written by Judith Duerk. It is a small book, but every chapter is a jewel in and of itself. After the discussion of the book was over we still used the book as an occasional focus reading in our women's group because the meditations and imagery were so beautiful. It's about the sacred being and connections of women and I know you will enjoy it. She also has another book, " I Sit Listening to the Wind " , that discusses how women in modern times are in danger of losing their yin. Blessings, Crow " Look for Rainbows in the Darkness " ----Original Message Follows---- " Jo Rudd " <jorudd Re: Book Groups Thu, 12 Oct 2000 08:04:44 +1000 Crow, Many thanks for your comments on book groups. I know 'Celestine Prophecy' (very interesting) but can you remember who wrote 'A Circle of Stones'? I'm very partial to stone circles <g>. Love, Jo, in Sydney ---- Rev. R. C. Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT, CH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Subtle Energy Techniques to Support Growth & Healing ~~~~~~http://www.geocities.com/nrgbalance~~~~~~ ~~~SomaChi...the Balance you've been looking for...~~~ _______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Share Posted October 12, 2000 " women who run with the wolves " would be an excellent book to use for such gatherings, if you all haven't read it yet. - Caroline Abreu <nrgbalance Wednesday, October 11, 2000 8:26 PM Re: Book Groups > Hi Jo: > > " A Circle of Stones " (subtitled A Woman's Journey to Herself) was written by > Judith Duerk. It is a small book, but every chapter is a jewel in and of > itself. After the discussion of the book was over we still used the book as > an occasional focus reading in our women's group because the meditations and > imagery were so beautiful. It's about the sacred being and connections of > women and I know you will enjoy it. > > She also has another book, " I Sit Listening to the Wind " , that discusses how > women in modern times are in danger of losing their yin. > > Blessings, > Crow > " Look for Rainbows in the Darkness " > > > ----Original Message Follows---- > " Jo Rudd " <jorudd > > > Re: Book Groups > Thu, 12 Oct 2000 08:04:44 +1000 > > Crow, > > Many thanks for your comments on book groups. I know 'Celestine Prophecy' > (very interesting) but can you remember who wrote 'A Circle of Stones'? I'm > very partial to stone circles <g>. > > Love, > Jo, in Sydney > ---- > > Rev. R. C. Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT, CH > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Subtle Energy Techniques to Support Growth & Healing > ~~~~~~http://www.geocities.com/nrgbalance~~~~~~ > ~~~SomaChi...the Balance you've been looking for...~~~ _______________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. > > > > **************************************** > Visit the community page: > For administrative problems -owner > To , - > > All messages, files and archives of this forum are copyright of the group and the individual authors. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Share Posted October 12, 2000 May I ask who wrote the book " Women Who Run With the Wolves? " Thanks, Ellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Share Posted October 12, 2000 Clarissa Pinkola Estes, a Jungian storyteller, wrote this book. She is of Mexican extraction and the book reflects her analysis of several world tales related to the wild woman archetype. One of my favorite stories in the book is her rendering of the Inuit tale of Skeleton Woman, and how love and nurturing can bring us back to life. She also has some tapes in which she reads and analyzes stories; I love her voice and her insights. Blessings, Crow " Look for Rainbows in the Darkness " ----Original Message Follows---- GRANDMABEAR712 Re: Book Groups Thu, 12 Oct 2000 13:44:54 EDT May I ask who wrote the book " Women Who Run With the Wolves? " Thanks, Ellie _______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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