Unity

[close] A book club of women, by women. We are here to learn more about the world and ourselves through reading. Keiana and I loved the idea of a book club, but we live too far apart to meet in person. We also know that the commitment can be too much at times, so OUR book club has no requirements. Read at your own pace and chime in as it's convenient for you! This is just the beginning and all ideas and suggestions are welcome!

[close] Conversation this November 24, 5-8 p.m., on why we write and why we read, facilitated by author Sharman Apt Russell. Writing is discovery of the self, a kind of archaeology, going into the unconscious, bringing up feelings and ideas into the light—the nature of insight. In sight. Writing is motion, action, throwing words on the page and being part of how they interact and resonate and attract and repel. Thinking really does come out of language. And writing is about being actively engaged in language. Writing is play. Writing is theater. We get to be everything in the stories we write--a different sex, a different age, a different culture, a different species. We are a king and a fox and a leaf in the wind. We are the wind. And I believe this reflects a basic truth. I believe we are, in fact, part of everything. Science tells us that. The mystics tell us that. Writing is a kind of experiential mysticism in which we try to mimic the unity of the universe. In which every sound, every syllable, every word, every idea, every image is part of a larger whole. Reading is a dialogue with someone engaged in this process. Like a good conversation with a friend, we are fully participatory. There is a back and forth. We bring our own ideas. We are part of the theater—we are also everything in the story. A king, a fox, a leaf. The wind. We experience the unity. These are my thoughts. I’d like to know yours.

[close] Welcome to Celestial Sisters Book Club, a sacred haven delving into the Divine Feminine through thought-provoking literature. Discover mystique, strength, and wisdom in feminine spirituality. Our nurturing community celebrates the multifaceted Divine Feminine. Virtually, we traverse cultures, histories, honoring sacred feminine energy within and around us. Monthly, we select books exploring goddess mythology, empowerment, intuition, nature's rhythms, fostering interconnectedness. Fiction and non-fiction ensure rich exploration. Seasoned priestesses and curious seekers find a welcoming atmosphere for treasured insights. Discussion is core. We reflect on resonances, sharing personal connections to the Divine Feminine, integrating her wisdom into modern life. Conversations blend introspection, discourse, celebrating unity among like-minded souls. Beyond discussions, enjoy Q&A sessions, virtual retreats, creative workshops expressing Divine Feminine connection. Explore ancient goddesses, contemporary heroines, and spiritual natural world. Join us in this transformative journey embracing the Divine Feminine's magic within and around us. In this sacred circle, every voice, experience, and soul shines. Blessings and divine love, Seraphynaia Founder, Celestial Sisters Book Club

[close] Allah-u-Abhá! This group collects book recommendations from the Facebook group Bahá’í Mommies and provides a space for more focused discussion around specific books. Books shelved in this group include children’s books and adult books, books for all ages of children, books with Bahá'í content as well as books from the wider world. All titles recommended *personally* by any member of the Facebook group in response to any post are welcome to be shelved here (as opposed to books mentioned in articles or lists shared by members of the FB group, which are *not* shelved here since they have not been personally vouched for). In cases when a series has been recommended, only the first book in the series is shelved here (to prevent the shelves from becoming unwieldy)—unless a specific title from the series that isn’t the first book has been recommended. Members of the FB group and of this Goodreads group are left to their own discretion about which books are worth their time; there has been no effort to gate-keep or discriminate here, simply to gather all the recs in one place. Further discernment is left to each reader.