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Healing Words for the Body, Mind, and Spirit: 101 Words to Inspire and Affirm
Easy to use in a variety of ways, Healing Words is complementary medicine for the mind, body, and spirit that has a history of proven efficacy for people of all faiths on their journeys to healing and wholeness.
Every two-page spread is a chapter headlined by one of 101 words that relate to healing the mind, body, and spirit as a process or event. The word is followed by a definition, a personal reflection or a story that relates to the healing power of the word, quotes, and an affirmation for the reader to use on his or her healing journey. The quotes include contemporary excerpts as well as words from the sages, plus proverbs, psalms, and more.
Every two-page spread is a chapter headlined by one of 101 words that relate to healing the mind, body, and spirit as a process or event. The word is followed by a definition, a personal reflection or a story that relates to the healing power of the word, quotes, and an affirmation for the reader to use on his or her healing journey. The quotes include contemporary excerpts as well as words from the sages, plus proverbs, psalms, and more.
214 pages, Paperback
First published June 9, 2001
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April 18, 2011
I am the author of this book. Below is a description and reviews:
Easy to use in a variety of ways, Healing Words is complementary medicine for the mind, body, and spirit that has a history of proven efficacy for people of all faiths on their journeys to healing and wholeness. Every two-page spread is a chapter headlined by one of 101 words that relate to healing the mind, body, and spirit as a process or event. The word is followed by a definition, a personal reflection or a story that relates to the healing power of the word, quotes, and an affirmation for the reader to use on his or her healing journey. The quotes include contemporary excerpts as well as words from the sages, plus proverbs, psalms, and more. What others are saying: "In Healing Words, Caren Goldman shows us how to find the profound healing hidden in words that we use every day. A wise and helpful book, based on human experience and transparent to eternal light. In a word: WONDERFUL!" --Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D., best-selling author of Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings.
"Goldman shines a healing light...on how we can approach language with intention and transform our bodies and spirits in the process."--Jennifer Louden, author of The Comfort Queens Guide to Life and The Woman's Retreat Book.
"Healing Words illuminates the power of words to touch places where our healing happens - and we are healed." --Donald P. Braun, PhD.,Vice President of Clinical Research, Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
"Healing Words is incredibly inspiring and incredibly practical. Whatever your stage of healing, you'll want to refer to this book regularly. It's destined to become a classic in the field of body, mind and soul health and healing." --Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause.
"Healing Words offers a wealth of anecdotes, reflections, and stories that give fresh energy and insight for the spiritual journey." --Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, author of Holy Hunger: A Woman's Journey from Food Addiction to Spiritual Fulfillment.
"I am sure everyone...will find Caren's sense of wisdom and humor a refreshing tonic and a graceful companion." --Elizabeth Lesser, Cofounder of the Omega Institute and author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow.
"This inspiring book offers a path that patients can follow to help transform helpless and hapless feelings into hopeful ones." --Barbara Dossey, author of Florence Nightingale: Mystic, Visionary, Healer; Rituals of Healing; and Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice.
"This is an inspirational, enriching, sensitive guide for anyone facing a difficult time." --Elise NeeDell Babcock, author of When Life Becomes Precious.
Easy to use in a variety of ways, Healing Words is complementary medicine for the mind, body, and spirit that has a history of proven efficacy for people of all faiths on their journeys to healing and wholeness. Every two-page spread is a chapter headlined by one of 101 words that relate to healing the mind, body, and spirit as a process or event. The word is followed by a definition, a personal reflection or a story that relates to the healing power of the word, quotes, and an affirmation for the reader to use on his or her healing journey. The quotes include contemporary excerpts as well as words from the sages, plus proverbs, psalms, and more. What others are saying: "In Healing Words, Caren Goldman shows us how to find the profound healing hidden in words that we use every day. A wise and helpful book, based on human experience and transparent to eternal light. In a word: WONDERFUL!" --Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D., best-selling author of Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings.
"Goldman shines a healing light...on how we can approach language with intention and transform our bodies and spirits in the process."--Jennifer Louden, author of The Comfort Queens Guide to Life and The Woman's Retreat Book.
"Healing Words illuminates the power of words to touch places where our healing happens - and we are healed." --Donald P. Braun, PhD.,Vice President of Clinical Research, Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
"Healing Words is incredibly inspiring and incredibly practical. Whatever your stage of healing, you'll want to refer to this book regularly. It's destined to become a classic in the field of body, mind and soul health and healing." --Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause.
"Healing Words offers a wealth of anecdotes, reflections, and stories that give fresh energy and insight for the spiritual journey." --Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, author of Holy Hunger: A Woman's Journey from Food Addiction to Spiritual Fulfillment.
"I am sure everyone...will find Caren's sense of wisdom and humor a refreshing tonic and a graceful companion." --Elizabeth Lesser, Cofounder of the Omega Institute and author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow.
"This inspiring book offers a path that patients can follow to help transform helpless and hapless feelings into hopeful ones." --Barbara Dossey, author of Florence Nightingale: Mystic, Visionary, Healer; Rituals of Healing; and Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice.
"This is an inspirational, enriching, sensitive guide for anyone facing a difficult time." --Elise NeeDell Babcock, author of When Life Becomes Precious.
August 29, 2012
Okay - it's my book - but what a book. It's being used by patients, their families, physicians, hospitals, hospices, clergy, prisons, support groups, and people like you and me. Please check it out on my website: www.carengoldman.com
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