Spirit Animals and the Wheel of Life: Earth-Centered Practices for Daily Living. This item is unavailable.Spirit Animals and the Wheel of Life: Earth-Centered Practices for Daily Living

Though our ancient ancestors had a deep spiritual connection to the natural world, most modern humans have lost that connection, resulting in ever-increasing ecological assaults on our planet. As environmental quality continues to worsen, we must find a way to spiritually reconnect with Mother Earth--before it is too late.

"Ecospiritualism" is a form of spirituality that embraces, and takes responsibility for, the natural world we live in. One of the most practical, enjoyable, and simple ways of reclaiming our ecospiritual connection with Mother Earth is journeying with the spirits of animals just as our ancestors did thousands of years ago.

Animals, most intimately connect with Mother Earth, are the perfect guides to the ancient wisdom we have lost. Mole, eagle, badger, wolf, bear, mountain lion--each animal has its place on the sacred medicine wheel; each has knowledge vital to the future of our Earth and to rediscovering our rightful place in it.

In Spirit Animals, author Hal Zina Bennett offers an accessible form of "spiritual orienteering" in which personal power animals are the guides and teachers, and shamanism is the means by which we work with and learn from them.

Many thousands of years ago our ancestors observed and recorded in detail the comlpex inter-workings of their natural world. The problems created by a burgeoning population, and environmental destruction have caused many to seek a return to Earth-wise spirituality. The author believes that animals are the perfectguides to the understanding we need to restore health and balance within ourselves in our relationship to the planet. This book reflects a continued interest in shamanic wisdom that predates organized religion by thousands of years.