White Fire

WhiteFire Woman

This is a collection of deeply felt and insightful poetry and thoughts. It is organized into thirteen sections, and reveals a map of emotions. Self-awareness is explored in "In The Mirror" and "Deeper Seeing." A glimpse into the pain of an abusive childhood is explored in "Child's Woe." "The Harsh Rub" gives reactions to basically having a bad day. "Loves Lost" are about the ones that got away, including two selections about loss through death. "Toil's Trouble" is some views of the difficulty of the need to work for a living. "The Body Clock" is a poem in this section that I've dedicated to all those who work graveyard shift out of necessity. "Out of Touch" portrays feelings of alienation. Each section has poems and insights that everyone can identify with. When you take a moment to reflect on your own life, you will find a poem or thought offered in this book to help define your feelings. These offerings can be a source of comfort during trying times and a validation of your own experience.

The Wisdom of Not Knowing

Indie Book Awards Winner A deeply affirming exploration of the unknown—with meditations and exercises for transforming the fear and uncertainty of ‘not knowing’ into a sense of openness, curiosity, and bravery For most of us, the unknown is both friend and foe. At times, it can be a source of paralyzing fear and uncertainty. At other times, it can be a starting point for transformation, creativity, and growth. The unknown is a deep current that runs throughout all religions and mystical traditions, plays an important role in contemporary psychotheraputic thought and practice, and is essential to personal growth and healing. In The Wisdom of Not Knowing, psychotherapist Estelle Frankel shows us that our psychological, emotional, and spiritual health is radically influenced by how comfortable we are with navigating the unknown and uncertain dimensions of our lives. Drawing on insights from Kabbalah, depth psychology, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and ancient myth, Frankel explores how we can grow our souls by tapping into the wisdom of not knowing. She also includes case studies of individuals who have grappled with fears of the unknown and, as a result, come out wiser, stronger, and more resilient. Each chapter includes experiential exercises and meditations for befriending the unknown, conveying how embracing a state of "not knowing" is the key to gaining new knowledge, learning to bear uncertainty, and enjoying a healthy sense of adventure and curiosity.

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