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Review Quotes: "Vardey combines a wealth of scientific evidence with decades of deep spiritual reflection to give us one of the most inspiring, persuasive and urgent arguments I have ever come across for the consciousness of nonhuman life--both plant and animal--and how reverential engagement with this consciousness is fundamental not only to our day-to-day well-being, but indeed to the well-being of Earth itself. The Green Soul is beautiful, wise, comforting, life-altering." - Barbara Gowdy, bestselling author of The White Bone "A superb achievement, enriched by an astonishingly wide range of sources, The Green Soul engages us by in turn scholarly analysis, spiritual wisdom and exquisite descriptions. This hugely important book should be read by anyone who cares about the life of the Spirit and the future of the planet." - Jennifer Kavanagh, author of Heart of Oneness "Beautifully written and essentially hopeful, a loving trust in God, in Life, in humanity pours out of its pages. The Green Soul invites us, in a deeply grounded and practical way, to join with others in a heartfelt transformation, to be fully human' in the communion of existence' . . . An environmental and spiritual guide, an invitation exquisitely expressed, this is a book that deserves to be read and acted upon." - Rev. Prof. Stephen G. Wright, MBE, director of Sacred Space Foundation and author of Fugue: Climate, Collapse and Contemplation Publisher Marketing: This capstone work of bestselling spiritual writer Lucinda M. Vardey reveals itself as an unforgettable field guide to the wisdom of the wild, and our place in its superabundance. Nature invites all to receive the grand inheritance of the great outdoors, yet modern life estranges us from many of its greatest gifts: sanctuary, superabundance, peace, and belonging. It's time to end our exile from true flourishing, and take our place in the wisdom of the wild. Modern mystic and pilgrimage guide Lucinda M. Vardey calls what we hunger for the Green Soul--the active participation of one's being with the larger, living being of all creation. The greening of the soul promises:
Lucinda's field notes emerge from her own environment: a 500-year-old farmhouse in an ancient valley in Tuscany, neighboring fields of wildflowers, a mountain stream, and an ancient stone barn now dedicated as a chapel for climate care. Saint Francis of Assisi once walked in this very place, calling the earth Mother and praising all its creation. But you don't have to live on sacred lands to experience the full gifts of the Green Soul. Drawing upon ecological research, awe-evoking narratives of sacred encounter in nature, and spiritual teachers of the ages, Lucinda reveals the modern problem of our exile from spiritual belonging with the earth, as well as a field map for renewing this sacred contact. Consider this your invitation to walk among the wildflowers, rewilding your spirituality and renewing your life. Review Citations:
Contributor Bio:Vardey, Lucinda M Lucinda M. Vardey is a writer and editor whose work focuses on faith, ecology, and the inspirations for spiritual wisdom. She has authored several books, including the bestselling Mother Teresa: A Simple Path. Trained as an experiential teacher, gestalt practitioner, and retreat guide, she now lives with her husband in an ancient valley in Tuscany that borders the pilgrimage path of the Way of Saint Francis of Assisi, where she personally experiences the wonders of the green soul. |
