The wild edge of sorrow : rituals of renewal and the sacred work of grief

The wild edge of sorrow Rituals of renewal and the sacred work of grief

Francis Weller, 1956-

Book - 2015

""Through story, poetry, and insightful reflections, reveals how ritual, community, and the sacred restore the original context of grief."--Provided by publisher"--

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Subjects
Grief.
Rites and ceremonies.
Mourning customs.
Spiritual life.
Published
Berkeley, California : North Atlantic Books [2015]
Language
English
Main Author
Francis Weller, 1956- (-)
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Physical Description
xxiii, 200 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781583949764
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • 1. An Apprenticeship with Sorrow
  • 2. To and from the Soul's Hall
  • 3. The Five Gates of Grief
  • 4. Stories of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal
  • 5. Silence and Solitude: The House of Our Aloneness
  • 6. Pushing through Solid Rock
  • 7. Drinking the Tears of the World
  • 8. Entering the Healing Ground: The Sacred Work of Grief
  • 9. Becoming Ancestors
  • Resources
  • Some Thoughts on Practice
  • The Generous Heart: The Gift of Self-Compassion
  • A Loving Kindness Meditation
  • Freedom and Choice: Working with the Complex
  • Rituals for You and Your Community
  • Resources for Working with Grief
  • Notes
  • Permissions
  • Index
  • About the Author

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