Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Minds
by Miriam Diephouse-McMillan
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Are you feeling weary and carrying heavy burdens in today's fast-paced world? Do you long for deeper spirituality alongside your search for mental well-being?
You're not alone. Our culture is facing a mental health crisis, with many seeking resources to restore balance. Sacred Balance: How Ancient Spiritual Practices Can Refresh Modern Minds is your guide to finding peace and meaning through time-tested wisdom.
In Sacred Balance, Miriam Diephouse-McMillan, a board-certified chaplain, offers a practical toolbox of nine ancient spiritual practices that can help you refresh your mind and deepen your connection to the sacred. This book isn't about simply believing; it's about engaging in your own search for meaning through experiential practices.
Drawing on Christian heritage while recognizing the shared wisdom of contemplative and mystical branches across many religions, Sacred Balance offers a clear and intentional path to cultivate inner peace and mental well-being. Discover nine powerful practices introduced by each chapter:
- Contemplation: Centering Prayer,
- Discernment: Daily Examen,
- Compassion: Loving Kindness Prayer,
- Mindfulness: Practicing the Presence of God,
- Rest: Sabbath,
- Grounding: Breath Prayer,
- Activation: Pilgrimage,
- Gratitude: Prayerful Savoring, and
- Intimacy: Soul Friends.
You will learn the roots of each practice in Christian scripture and tradition and explore the increasing evidence of their benefits for maintaining mental health, and get clear guidance on how to try each practice yourself, with tips for getting started and adapting them to your lifestyle. Use the reflection questions at the end of each chapter to consider how the practice is working for you.
Don't let weariness and disconnection define your life.
- What you'll find inside:
- Clear explanations of nine distinct spiritual practices.
- Historical context rooted in Christian tradition.
- Evidence-based insights on the mental health benefits of each practice.
- Practical, step-by-step instructions for implementation.
- Tips for adapting the practices to your unique life.
- Thought-provoking reflection questions for personal growth.
- An appendix with detailed suggestions for using the book individually or in a group.
Take the first step towards a more balanced and meaningful life.