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This impressive book contains almost 200 recipes for herbal remedies that anyone can use, even if you ve never worked with herbs. Popular author Sandra Kynes shows you how herbal remedies can treat everything from the flu to kidney stones, and they can be made from ingredients commonly stocked in your kitchen. Herbal Remedies for Beginners is organized by what part of the body is affected, making it easy to find the remedy you need. You ll discover the equipment for making remedies and a wide variety of application methods from teas and oils to balms and gels. Whether you d like to make a basil and lemongrass salve to soothe insect bites or a ginger and turmeric syrup to alleviate motion sickness, this is the perfect guide to improving your health.

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Based on the fascinating mythology of the Nordic traditions, this 81-card divination deck brings the stories and characters of ancient Scandinavia to life. Artist Haukur "Hawk" Halldorsson's intricate pen and ink drawings are powerful representations of the most important characters and symbols of the Eddas, the ancient writings of the Norse. These cards, along with the convenient guidebook, are designed to be used for divination, guidance, and spiritual connection. Created by one of the greatest living authorities on Nordic spirituality, these cards are a welcome addition to those who desire a deeper relationship with Odin, Freyja, and the rest of the Nordic pantheon.

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Following in the footsteps of Dr. Michael Newton s bestselling books Journey of Souls and Destiny of Souls, this book shares awe-inspiring stories of healing and wisdom experienced by real people just like you. Within these pages, you ll discover what it s like to take an astral journey to the realm of spirit, where loving guides and higher beings of light await to provide instruction and warm encouragement. No matter what kinds of issues you re struggling with in your life, you will be able to relate to the powerful wisdom that is shared in these case studies. Compiled by members of the Newton Institute for Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy, these fascinating stories provide profound spiritual insights and lessons that will help you release past traumas and connect to your own inner wisdom.

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The Book of Hedge Druidry is for those who feel called to explore the magic and mystery of the powerful earth-based spirituality of the British Isles. This tradition will help you look to your ancestors, to the spirits of place, and to the fair folk for the guidance and inspiration they breath into your life. Explore the awen, the gods, the world tree, the four quarters, and much more. Develop your own practice with mystical meditations, prayers, and magical rites that will help you create balance and harmony in all that you do. Learn how to become a "hedge rider" who straddles the boundary between this world and the Otherworld, finding spiritual guides and companions whose insights will alter your own understanding of yourself and the world. Druidry is a powerful tradition that evokes the mystical spirit of times past. This book is a guide to the techniques of Druidry so that you can connect to a higher wisdom for the benefit of all.

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Experience the wonder of spirit communication first hand even if you weren t born a medium. Sharon Farber shares her amazing story of becoming a medium through study, not birthright, and she explains how you can become one, too. Explore what mediumship is and isn t, learn about its roots in Spiritualism, and practice useful techniques such as setting intention, raising your vibration, and smudging. This book shows how to effectively gather information from those you connect with in spirit and how to overcome common fears and challenges. Featuring simple exercises, Q and As with various mediums, and much more, this empowering book demonstrates that anyone can connect with spirits on the other side.

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Papus s Elementary Treatise of Occult Science was one of the most influential books in the modern history of occultism. Never before published in English, this work explores a fascinating interpretation of the history of the world and develops a powerful approach to decoding esoteric symbolism, a crucial skill for contemporary occultists. Papus also provides a stunning analysis of ancient mysteries, including Hermeticism, Kabbalah, theurgy, magic, alchemy, theosophy, sacred geometry, the tetragrammaton, the pyramids, and much more. This premium hardcover edition will open the contemporary occultist s eyes to the ideas of one of history s most profound magical thinkers.

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Originally published in 1909 to little fanfare, the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot went on to become the bestselling tarot deck of all time. This thorough guide shares the fascinating history of this important deck, a complete analysis of what each card means, and 78 spreads to help you integrate each card s unique spiritual energy. Explore Waite and Smith s involvement in the magical order known as the Golden Dawn and discover how they combined their knowledge of astrology, Kabbalah, metaphysics, mythology, and theatre to realize their profound vision. This book delves deeply into the roots of these influential cards, exploring how artist Pamela Colman Smith and occultist Arthur Waite brought together an enchanting and beguiling set of esoteric symbols and formed a magical deck that continues to influence the field of divination today.

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The Orphic hymns are fascinating historical artifacts 87 devotions, invocations, and entreaties to the Greek gods that are as powerful today as they were when they were originally developed thousands of years ago. Designed to be used in contemporary spiritual practice and spellcrafting, this premium hardcover edition features spectacular new English translations by Patrick Dunn along with the original Greek on facing pages. These translations are complete, accurate, and poetic perfect for integrating into rituals and magical workings for every conceivable purpose, from protection to prosperity and everything in between. Written by a poet and occultist specifically for contemporary practitioners of magic, this must-have book also includes detailed notes to help you understand esoteric passages as well as suggestions for incense selection and the practical use of the hymns.

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The Path of Paganism provides practical advice and support for living an authentic Pagan life in our mainstream Western culture. Witches, druids, polytheists, and other Pagans will discover an experiential guide to the foundations and practices of these deeply meaningful traditions. For John Beckett, practicing Paganism means more than adopting a set of books, tools, and holidays. Practicing Paganism means cultivating a way of seeing the world and your place in it. It means challenging the assumptions of mainstream society, keeping those that prove true and helpful while discarding those that show themselves to be false. It means building a solid foundation from which you can explore the nature of the universe, the gods, your self, and your community while learning to strengthen your relationship with all of them.

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In this book, Melissa Cynova shares her down-to earth advice on all things tarot. For years, Melissa has been sitting down with friends and neighbours who are curious about the cards. She s heard all the questions and misconceptions that can confuse newcomers (and sometimes more experienced readers, too). Kitchen Table Tarot was written as a guide for anyone looking for no-nonsense lessons with a warm, friendly, and knowledgeable teacher. Join Melissa as she shares straightforward guidance on decks, spreads, card meanings, and symbols. Get all your questions answered, discover how to have conversations with the cards, and learn to read with your own voice. Filled with real-life examples and personal explanations of what it s like to read the cards, this book tells it like it is and provides the information you need to read with confidence.

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Using energy therapy and emotional healing techniques, How to Heal Yourself When No One Else Can shows you how to love, accept, and be yourself no matter what. Energy therapist Amy B. Scher presents a down-to-earth three-part approach to removing blockages, changing your relationship with stress, and coming into alignment with who you truly are. After overcoming late-stage chronic Lyme disease, Amy came to an important epiphany that healing is much more than just physical. Her dramatic story of healing serves as a powerful example of how beneficial it is to address our emotional energies, particularly when nothing else works. Discover the four main areas of imbalance and the easy ways to address them on your journey to complete and permanent healing. With Amy's guidance, you can get rid of blocks you never knew you had and finally move forward.

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Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials series explores the old and new ways of celebrating the seasonal rites that are the cornerstones in the witch's year. A well-rounded introduction to Ostara, this attractive book features rituals, recipes, lore, and correspondences. It includes hands-on information for modern celebrations, spells and divination, recipes and crafts, invocations and prayers, and more! Ostara-also known as the Spring Equinox-is a time of renewal, a time to plant seeds as the earth once again comes to life. This guide to the history and modern celebration of Ostara shows you how to perform rituals and work magic to energize yourself and renew the power and passion to live and grow.

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Filled with rituals, exercises, and medita-tions, Tending Brigid's Flame shows how to receive Brigid into your home and make sacred all the activities of everyday life, from food magic to hospitality and house-blessing. You'll meet Brigid's allies, sym-bols, and sacred places and learn about the timeless custom of flamekeeping and other ways you can offer devotion to Brigid. Finally, you'll see how Brigid transforms and inspires through craft and creativity, healing of body and spirit, and the power of words.

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The fall equinox, with its trade of light for dark, stirs strong emotions of loss as the ease of summer passes. While harvest celebrations have changed among modern people, the core meaning remains the same: life is precious, and we are lucky to sustain it. This well-rounded introduction to Mabon comes complete with correspondences, rituals, recipes, and lore. Recipes include chili, beetcake, apple chips, walnut butter, fig and pomegranate tapenade, and more; crafts include crop art, scarecrows, apple candle holders, acorn prayer beads, real leaf wreath, and more.

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Powerful centres of subtle energy, the chakras have fascinated humanity for thousands of years. Llewellyn's Complete Book of Chakras is a unique and empowering resource that provides comprehensive insights into these foundational sources of vitality and strength. Discover what chakras are and how they work. Explore how to work with chakras for personal growth and healing. Examine the ways our understanding of chakras has transformed through history and across cultures. Lively and accessible, this definitive reference explores the science, history, practices, and structures of subtle energy systems. With an abundance of illustrations and a wealth of practical exercises, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Chakras shows you how to use subtle energy for healing, attracting what you need, obtaining guidance, and expanding your consciousness.

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Aaron Leitch, author of The Angelical Language, Volumes I and II, has created the first how-to Enochian magick grimoire. This practical instruction manual outlines Enochian cosmology, the angels and the spirits of the system, the temple setup, and the making and usage of tools. It reveals the secrets and power of the classical Enochian system by John Dee, as well as the modern version by the Golden Dawn, and provides rituals for each. All the angels' names are listed along with exact instructions for summoning them and descriptions of how they should appear when summoned. Featuring almost 100 charts and tables for clarity, this is an important resource for both beginner and advanced practitioner alike.

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Renowned tarot author Rachel Pollack presents a new book that shares tarot's vast and wonderful storehouse of wisdom and secrets in a direct, accessible way. Not only will readers learn what each card signifies, but more importantly, they will discover how to look at a tarot card and find their own truth. Using this guide, even complete beginners can immediately begin to do tarot readings - yet the book's richness and depth will invite them back again and again to discover even greater levels of wisdom within its pages.

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Journey into the exciting world of tarot with this comprehensive 78-day course. Uniquely presented in a card-a-day format, this workbook provides a solid foundation in tarot - and offers new ways to enrich your life using the wisdom of the cards. Well-known tarot readers and instructors Marcus Katz and Tali Goodwin take you through the symbolic landscape of tarot card by card. Progress through the exercises in sequence or study the cards in whatever order you'd like. Casting traditional interpretation methods in a fresh and modern light, Katz and Goodwin teach you how to interpret spreads by experiencing them as meditations, activities, affirmations, and oracles. You can discover the keywords of each card and how to use them. You can delve even deeper with gated spreads - a series of spreads guiding you toward a powerful experience - and integrative lessons on magick and kabbalistic correspondences.

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This book has everything a teen Witch could want and need between two covers: a magical cookbook, encyclopaedia, dictionary, and grimoire. It relates specifically to today's young adults and their concerns, yet is grounded in the magical work of centuries past. It is organised so that readers can skip over the parts they already know, or read each section in alphabetical order.

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Today the Golden Dawn is one of the most sought-after and respected systems of magic in the world. Over a century old, it is considered the capstone of the Western Esoteric Tradition. Yet many of the available books on the subject are too complex or overwhelming for readers just beginning to explore alternative spiritual paths. The Essential Golden Dawn is for those who simply want to find out what the Golden Dawn is and what it has to offer.

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Tracing Hoodoo s magical roots back to West Africa, Stephanie Rose Bird teaches how to practice Hoodoo-based magic in the twenty-first century. Learn how sticks, stones, roots, and bones the basic ingredients of a Hoodoo mojo bag can be used to bless the home, find a mate, invoke wealth, offer protection, improve health and happiness, and much more.

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Enhance Your Craft, Community & Quality of Life. Keep up to date on the latest witchy trends, unique insights from your favorite authors, and hands-on practices that help contemporary Witches like you stay magically inspired and strong. Providing more than two dozen articles, Llewellyn's 2024 Witches' Companion showcases exciting Pagan topics and amplifies the voices of some of today's most powerful practitioners. Post-Pandemic Witchcraft Clear Inner Clutter Practicing Magick as a Neurodivergent Magical Self-Care for Breakups Balancing Your Throat Chakra Practical Divination Journaling Channeling with Cannabis Untangling Magical Misfires Animism in the Elements Witchcraft While on Vacation. This year's edition includes spells, rituals, projects, and advice from some of the best Witch and Pagan writers: Autumn Damiana Lupa Ari & Jason Mankey Susan Pesznecker Melanie Marquis Elizabeth Barrette Deborah Castellano Monica Crosson Awyn Dawn Blake Octavian Blair Durgadas Allon Duriel Alise Marie Tudorbeth Diana Rajchel Melissa Tipton Madame Pamita

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Get the most out of any relationship-based reading with this practical guide. Love is the most common topic in tarot, and Elliot Adam takes the fear out of romance questions. He helps you identify issues and uncover solutions, guiding you in not only finding a partner, but also in healing and improving current relationships. In addition to interpreting tarot symbolism for matters of the heart, Tarot in Love provides a safe, compassionate space to explore some of your deepest vulnerabilities and learn more about yourself. Eliot presents all seventy-eight cards as love-based archetypes, explains what each one may be teaching you, and offers a variety of relationship-themed spreads. Filled with deep wisdom on reversals, significators, and more, this book gives you power and confidence in both your readings and love.

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Written as a unification of Eastern and Western approaches, Astrology by Moonlight presents a fresh look at the Moon and how its eight phases interact with every sign and planetary body. Tara Aal and Aswin Subramanyan help you get more in touch with yourself and the cycles of nature through a deep exploration of the Moon's phases. This groundbreaking book takes you beyond the static chart analysis of signs, houses, and aspects. You'll learn how to make the most of each Moon phase's energy, such as starting a project during the New Moon and letting go of the old during the Balsamic Moon. Beginners and experienced astrologers will find compelling psychological and spiritual insights.

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Discover how to fully unite your hidden spiritual life with your everyday reality using this book's exercises and insights. Author Angela A. Wix answers your burning questions around what it means to be a secret psychic, how to overcome common challenges, and how to integrate your experience so you don't feel like you're caught between two worlds.The Secret Psychic is a unique resource designed to help you explore and practice your abilities when you can't yet open up to those around you. Learn how to fully connect with and use your subtle intuition, how to recognize and receive spirit communication, and how to eventually reveal your true self to others. Featuring enlightening wisdom from professional psychics, mediums, and intuition experts, this book helps you fully embrace your personal energetic power.

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There s a pressing need in the Pagan community for strong, aware, responsible, and accountable leaders. This book provides a down-to-earth perspective on what it means to be a priestess or priest and explores the duties, responsibilities, challenges, and benefits of stepping into such a role. Whether you are currently a priest or priestess, are considering becoming one, or would like to be more informed about Pagan leadership so you can better support your community, this book helps you learn about the practical skills required and provides ideas on how you can acquire or improve them. As Paganism continues to grow and new generations become leaders, this guide shares a practical picture of what the Pagan clergy can be.

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The American Southwest is home to dozens of ghost towns with fascinating histories and active spirits. This book shares the captivating spirit communications conducted by Dan Baldwin and Dwight and Rhonda Hull, who use pendulums and psychic abilities to help ghosts pass to the other side. Discover the secret spirits of the Courtland Jail in Cochise County, Arizona. Learn about the tragic fate of the miners in the Santa Rita Mountains. Feel the thrill of the investigators conversation with the ghost of Mattie Earp, the common-law wife of the famous Tombstone lawman. Speaking with the Spirits of the Old Southwest is filled with spine-tingling stories and fascinating historical insights into one of the most spiritually active regions of the world.

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Make cozy your way of life with this guide for connecting to the positive energy of simple, everyday moments. Known around the world as hygge, lagom, and other similar terms, cozy and balanced living helps you improve your health, happiness, and spirituality by understanding and feeling the frequency of people, animals, places, and situations. The Simplicity of Cozy explores a variety of topics, including mindfulness, simple ritual, self-care, home environment, relationship connections, and being in nature. Using easy techniques and exercises, you can tune into and practice the energy of coziness.

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A fun, practical, easy-to-use deck for every witch. Charming images pair with simple explanations to make this the go-to deck for anyone seeking to learn or practice the tarot. Based on the classic Rider-Waite deck but updated for the busy modern witch, this tarot has a whimsical air while still being dedicated to the serious job of providing answers to life's tough questions. Author Deborah Blake brings her practical, down-to-earth style to create a deck that is simple to use and focused on the positive.

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Green witchcraft is central to Earth magic, the craft of the natural witch, the kitchen witch and the cottage witch. It is herbal, attuned to nature and the foundation upon which any Craft tradition may stand. This guide presents the Craft as a course of instruction, based on the author's classes.

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The rites, rituals and spells provided in this book will give you a starting point in the development of your own Wiccan practice, building a solid foundation of understanding. Written by the High Priest of a Wiccan coven, WICCAN BELIEFS & PRACTICES also contains a considerable amount of information regarding the definition of Wicca and the ethics of the Craft.

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Every letter and number has a particular power or vibration. For centuries, people have read these vibrations through the practice of numerology. This easy-to-use reference lets readers find their personal vibrations, based on the numbers associated with birthdates and names.

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Discusses traditions and rituals of "magick" for the different seasons and days of the year, and describes a wide range of spells and charms.

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Empowers readers to take control of their mental health and wellness by conducting self-assessments and formulating a strategy that addresses their individual needs.

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Kundalini can transform your mind, body, and soul and help you find true happiness. With this book, you will learn how to awaken your kundalini, let go of fear, and cultivate pure contentment. Join Kundalini expert Shannon Yrizarry as she shares tips and techniques for breathwork, meditation, incantations, mantras, mudras, working with herbs, spiritual nutrition, chakras, crystals, essential oils, incense, astrology, and dream work. Kundalini Energy teaches you how to strip away your burdensome material attachments while providing simple techniques to harmonize the energy of your body and connect to the power of universal consciousness. These amazing spiritual practices support your efforts to clear negative karma, strengthen your immune system, work through anxiety and depression, and improve your vitality.

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Become a priestess of the Morrigan and build a personalized devotional practice with this profound book on deepening your connection to her. Through stories, prayers, and rituals for groups and solitaries, Priestess of the Morrigan shows you how to serve the Great Queen and enhance your spiritual journey. Explore the true nature of the Morrigan, discover what it means to channel her voice, and learn about her role in prophecies and curse work. Create your own unique tradition with this book s ritual-building advice and guidelines for developing a yearly cycle of celebrations. Stephanie Woodfield, a devotee to the Great Queen for over twenty years, uses her personal triumphs and challenges as beacons for your path to becoming a priestess of the Morrigan.

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The Call of Intuition shows how integrating and balancing your three inner guides intuition, instinct, and insight helps you unleash your deepest creative wisdom and move forward with a renewed zest for life. You will discover how to work with chakras, crystals, mindfulness, spirit guides, prayers, and more as you become attuned to the natural flow of universal energy. Author Kris Franken teaches you how to consciously connect to intuition through six steps: breathe, surrender, connect, trust, honour, and nourish. Filled with practical, hands-on techniques and playful exercises, this book is all about embracing life as an act of co-creation and learning to let go of the compulsive desire for total control.

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Filled with dozens of magical exercises, tips, recipes, crafts, spells, and rituals, Llewellyn s Little Book of Yule shares everything you need to make your Yuletide memorable and enchanting. Learn how to honour the fairy folk of Yuletide, make a batch of Saturnalia wine, and discover tips for hosting a solstice vigil. Explore traditional activities like wassailing and chalking the door. Discover the Italian holiday witch known as La Befana and the true meaning of Krampus. From mistletoe to marzipan, this book delves into familiar traditions as well as observances that may be brand-new to you making it an invaluable resource for bringing a deep sense of meaning and magic to your holiday season.

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Renowned palm reader and author Richard Webster shares the deep wisdom he's gained through his decades-long career. Potential in the Palm of Your Hand guides you through the beginning principles of palm reading and provides detailed descriptions of more than forty lines and features of the hand that every reader needs to know in order to achieve success. This book shows you how to help those for whom you are reading to recognize their hidden talents and reach for their dreams. By learning to read the textures, quadrants, mounts, prints, and other aspects of the hand, you will uncover artistic abilities, leadership traits, and personality characteristics that people never even knew they had. When you develop your own talent for palm reading, you will be amazed at how much you are able to bring joy and happiness to the friends, family, or clients that you read for.

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Enrich your understanding of empathy and improve your empathic abilities with this captivating, easy-to-use guide. The Everyday Empath offers a well-rounded view of what it means to experience high levels of empathy in daily life. Featuring exercises, examples, and insights, it s an essential resource to have on your shelf. Explore empathic self-care and how to spiritualise your empathy through daily meditation, prayer, shrines, vision boards, and more. Discover the importance of creative expression and astrological shifts. Learn how to share your gifts with friends, family, and your community. From science to spirituality, this book shows you how to achieve personal balance and reveals new ideas that will help you thrive in your empathic life.

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Connect with your family and friends in a meaningful way through the forever letter, a message to impart your values, articulate your feelings, and deepen relationships. Elana Zaiman transforms the little known Jewish tradition of writing an ethical will into an important tool for anyone to use. This simple and engaging book shows you not only the origins of this tradition, but also gives specific, practical guidance and encouragement on writing your own letter. You ll discover the author s personal stories; examples from her forever letter workshops; and related wisdom from literature, philosophy, and psychology. This book will lead you on the path to profound change in how you see yourself and others.

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