{"product_id":"meeting-the-shadow-on-the-spiritual-path-the-dance-of-darkness-and-light-in-our-search-for-awakening-9781644117224","title":"Meeting the Shadow on the Spiritual Path: The","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin each of us is a spiritual longing that prompts us to unite with something greater than ourselves, to awaken to our unity with all of life. Yet, no matter the spiritual path we choose, we inevitably encounter our own shadow, those unconscious aspects of ourselves that we suppress or deny, or the shadows of our teachers and their secret desires about money, sex, and power. Meeting the shadow can derail the journey but, according to Connie Zweig, Ph.D., we can recover from loss of faith and move from spiritual naiveté to spiritual maturity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Zweig examines the yearning that sets us on the path, showing how it can lead to ecstatic, transcendent experiences or to terrible suffering by projecting it onto an authoritarian teacher, priest, or guru who abuses power. She tells the stories of renowned teachers--Sufi poet Rumi, Hindu master Ramakrishna, and Christian saint Catherine of Siena--whose lives unfolded as they followed their spiritual yearning. And she tells the cautionary tales of contemporary teachers of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Catholicism, who acted out their shadows in devastating ways, leaving their followers traumatized and lost. She explains how meeting the shadow is a painful but inevitable stage on the path to a more mature spirituality. She describes how to use shadow-work to separate from abusive teachers, reclaim spiritual authority, and heal from betrayal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With guidance for both inspired seekers and disillusioned seekers, the author explores how to navigate the narrow path through the darkness toward the light, rekindle the flame of longing, and once again engage spiritual practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In my half a century of spiritual practice, I’ve seen countless examples of teachers and students becoming seriously waylaid because of a failure to meet the shadow. This book is a must-read for anyone wishing to accelerate and safeguard their spiritual progress.” * Rick Archer, creator and host of Buddha at the Gas Pump and cofounder of the Association for Spiritu *\u003cbr\u003e“A mature, sophisticated reflection on yearning, religion, and the shadow. Connie Zweig recognizes the power of going deep into darkness in order to find our way toward the light.” * Lama Willa Blythe Baker, Ph.D., founder of Natural Dharma Fellowship *\u003cbr\u003e“Many of us fondly imagined that spiritual practice would do it all: with enough meditation or yoga we would swiftly awaken to abiding love and light. But then we ran into problems: ourselves and our shadows— those powerful inner dimensions and dynamics that remain unconscious but can overwhelm and humble us. These shadow dynamics are best recognized and healed with the help of wise friends, counselors, and guides, people like Connie Zweig—a master guide and illuminator of the shadow, our inner world, and the spiritual path.” * Roger Walsh, M.D., Ph.D., professor of psychiatry at the University of California at Irvine *\u003cbr\u003e“This book is vital for anyone who yearns to fully awaken. Skillfully drawing upon her hard-won contemplative insights and expertise as a depth psychotherapist, Connie Zweig offers us a brilliant road map for navigating the inevitable peaks and valleys of the Great Way. I highly recommend this book to new seekers and seasoned spiritual veterans alike.” * David Chernikoff, M.Div., LCSW, author of Life, Part Two *\u003cbr\u003e“If consciousness is a sea of limitless depth, Connie Zweig is a deep sea diver who brings back treasures for us. By examining the spiritual, psychological, and emotional dynamics between mentors and students, she demonstrates how shadow-work can help us move into deeper self-awareness and wholeness. This book is a compelling read—I couldn’t put it down!” * Robert A. Jonas, Ed.D., author of My Dear Far-Nearness *\u003cbr\u003e“The shadow has emerged as a key concept in contemporary spirituality as communities wrestle with the recurrence of sexual violence and various forms of abuse across traditions. Rooted in depth psychology, Meeting the Shadow on the Spiritual Path offers a comprehensive, much-needed treatment of how the shadow and spiritual abuse operate. Updated with attention to the impact of the #MeToo movement, this new edition provides practitioners with the tools for both understanding and transforming abuse dynamics in a spiritual context.” * Ann Gleig, associate professor of religion and cultural studies at the University of Central Florida *\u003cbr\u003e“Most spiritual traditions have a dirty little secret: when you surrender to an authority, you will face the dark side of human nature. At last, this book explains why and how to recover.” * Aaron Kipnis, Ph.D., author, psychotherapist, and professor emeritus of psychology at Pacifica Gradu *\u003cbr\u003e“True spiritual wisdom invites all the energies within, including the darker ones. Blessings to Connie Zweig for shining a light on our shadows, allowing insight and joy to move our consciousness toward wholeness.” * Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara, cofounder and abbot of the Village Zendo *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE TO THE NEW EDITION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Call for Spiritual Awakening\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Call for Shadow Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROLOGUE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMy Longing for the Light \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Meditation on Up\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1 \u003cbr\u003eBefore the Fall\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Guide for Faithful Believers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Holy Longing \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAwakening to Holy Longing \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGod Longs for Us as We Long for God \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Inner Marriage: A Story of Holy Longing in the Sufi Poet Rumi\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTWO\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLonging for God\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Object of Desire\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Changing God Image: Involution or Down \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Changing God Image: Evolution or Up \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Inner Marriage: A Story of Holy Longing in the Hindu Master Ramakrishna\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHREE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLonging for the Human Beloved \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Search for Romantic Union\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeloved as Parent: The Psychology of Love \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeloved as God: The Archetypes of Love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT\u003ci\u003ehe Inner Marriage: A Story of Holy Longing in the Sufi Lovers Majnun and Layla \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFOUR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLonging for the Divine Human\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Search for Spiritual Communion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePriest or Teacher as Parent: The Psychology of Spirituality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePriest or Teacher as God: The Archetypes of Spirituality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePriest or Teacher as Divine Human: The Teacher\/Student Relationship \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Inner Marriage: A Story of Holy Longing in the Christian Saint Catherine of Siena \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter the Fall \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Guide for Disillusioned Believers\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIVE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMeeting Spiritual Shadow \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarkness on the Path\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEncountering the Spiritual Other: The Breakdown of Communion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTales of Religious and Spiritual Abuse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Spiritual Abuse \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDetecting the Patterns across Denominations \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Consequences of Spiritual Abuse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho Is Susceptible to Spiritual Abuse? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeeting the Shadow of Addiction \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeath and Transcendence \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIDLOGUE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMy Longing for the Dark \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Meditation on Down\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEVEN\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRekindling the Flame \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShadow-Work for Spiritual Abuse and Disillusionment \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommunal Shadow-Work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndividual Shadow-Work \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEPILOGUE TO THE NEW EDITION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrough the Shadow to the Light \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX ONE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Association for Spiritual Integrity (ASI) Code of Ethics and Good Practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX TWO\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Code of Ethics for Insight Meditation Society (IMS) Teachers \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Inner Traditions Bear and Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867940860247,"sku":"9781644117224","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781644117224.jpg?v=1722285705","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/meeting-the-shadow-on-the-spiritual-path-the-dance-of-darkness-and-light-in-our-search-for-awakening-9781644117224","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}