Earth Spirit Living : Bringing Heaven and Nature into Your Home

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-01-02
Publisher(s): Atria Books/Beyond Words
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Summary

Earth Spirit Livingis a revolutionary approach to lifestyle design and personal space. Author Ann Marie Holmes, an expert on earth energy systems, reveals that by picking up subtle cues from the natural world, we can create healthy, enjoyable, and sustainable living spaces. She shows how we can effectively incorporate principles of sacred geometry, human intuition, and the power of space, shape, and layout to become aware of -- and collaborate with -- the earth's energies.Perfect for homeowners, renters, business owners, professional designers, and builders,Earth Spirit Livingilluminates the benefits of living in cooperation with our environment, including:* a more comfortable home * increased effectiveness in your work* healthier, calmer living conditions * enhanced work and personal relationships* improved prosperity * smoother construction or remodeling processInsightful illustrations, ceremonies, cures, attunements, and visualizations will help you hone your natural instincts and strengthen your connection to your physical space. With client stories and personal anecdotes, Holmes guides you on the journey toward a balanced life and living space that harnesses the energy and wisdom of nature.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction: How I Discovered the Invisible Side of Nature xv
PART ONE The Big Picture: Getting the Lay of the Land
Earth Partnership
3(12)
The Earth Energy Web
15(18)
Nature Beings: Earth's Energy Managers
33(14)
Water, Trees, Fire, and Stones
47(16)
Activating Your Partnership with Nature
63(22)
PART TWO Living with Grace in Your Home or Office
Vibrant Design: Ancient Principles in Modern Times
85(22)
Restoring Balance and Vitality
107(10)
Everyday Solutions When Things Don't Feel Right
117(22)
PART THREE Moving, Remodeling, and Building: Bringing Ease to Every Stage
Choosing and Developing a Site
139(24)
Building Design, Construction, and Remodeling
163(80)
PART FOUR Attunements, Body Radar Workouts, Cures, Ceremonies, and Conscious Practices
Attunements
Attuning to Nature Beings
181(4)
Attuning to Water and Trees
185(4)
Body Radar Workouts
Recognizing Thought Fields and Emotional Fields
189(1)
Taking A Time-Out in Nature
190(2)
Paying Attention to First Impressions
192(1)
Detecting Power Points, Ley Lines, and Vortexes
193(4)
Cures
List of Cures
197(2)
Remedies for an Overactive Center
199(1)
Aspects of the Perfect Cure
200(2)
Three Secret Reinforcements
202(1)
Red Envelopes
203(2)
Ceremonies
Initiating a Ceremony
205(1)
Ceremonial Ingredients
206(1)
The Golden Cicada Ceremony
207(2)
Sure-Fire Cleanse
209(1)
Exchanging the Chi Ceremony
210(1)
Tracing the Nine Stars Ceremony
211(3)
Giveaway Ceremony
214(1)
The Exterior Chi Ceremony
214(4)
Ground-Breaking Ceremony
218(2)
Blessing Feast to Raise the First Beam
220(1)
Little Buddha Door Protection
221(1)
Completion Ceremony
222(1)
Earth Steward Transfer Ceremony
223(2)
Conscious Practices
Finding Your Natural Water Source
225(2)
Choosing a House to Rent or Buy
227(1)
Listening to Nature on a New Site
228(2)
Laying Out a New Site
230(3)
Preparation for Tree Cutting
233(1)
Tips for Conscious Building
234(1)
Connecting to the Center
234(1)
Creating the Ideal Water Feature
235(3)
What to Do When Things Feel Stuck
238(1)
Silent at-Home Retreat
239(4)
Notes 243(6)
Resources 249

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