Spirited Ageing: cultivating the art of renewal

Preparing for ageing is as important as preparing for childbirth, yet most people enter into it without a clear intention. In this book you will learn how to embrace your ageing so that it lifts you into a whole new stage of growth. Instead of it being a descent, you will discover how it can be a path of joy and inspiration. Your will learn about * The three practical supports for each aspect of ageing * The energy of the inner body and its power of renewal * The 'Star' model of spirited ageing * How to shift to an energy source that is fuelled by passing, creativity, optimism and love

Touching Snow: A Taranaki Memoir

A memoir of childhood that evokes how the author developed a spiritual connection with the land during her early years growing up in Taranaki, New Zealand. A Maori teacher played an important role, as did a river and a mountain. The story tells of the child’s struggle to overcome bullying at school and home, and to reach the seemingly unattainable snow-capped mountain peak. It’s a story that will inspire many, and also create a vivid sense of a passing era.

Dancing with the Seasons: inspiration and resilience through times of change

A rich collection of practical ideas, insights, myths, rituals and other resources for anyone seeking contentment and strength in times of change, and inspiration for living with nature as a great and constant teacher. This book is a sequel to the well-known and popular title, Celebrating the Southern Seasons.

Celebrating the Southern Seasons: Rituals for Aotearoa

Celebrating the Southern Seasons brings together Maori, Celtic, Ancient European and Christian traditions for the eight seasonal transitions of the year. This book has become a classic text and is used in schools, theological colleges, by celebrants and any reader who wishes to create meaningful celebrations through the seasons of the year. It was originally published by Tandem Press in 1995 and reprinted by Random House in a revised edition in 2005.

A Cup of Sunlight: discovering the sacred in everyday life

Find guidance and practical help for discovering a sense of the sacred in the midst of daily life. ‘A Cup of Sunlight’ will open you up to creative renewal, better relationships, improved health, spiritual growth and a deeper sense of meaning. The author relates her personal quest for the sacred, as well as bringing in examples from many other people. She covers subjects as diverse as how to create sanctuary, connection with others, and ways to restore hope when catastrophe strikes. A Cup of Sunlight won the Ashton Wylie award for the body-mind-spirit genre in 2005.

Growing into Wisdom: Change and Transformation at Midlife

Growing into Wisdom explores important questions regarding midlife and discusses the many aspects of ageing from the physical to the psychological and spiritual. It provides guidance and direction for the challenges that midlife brings. Published by Tandem Press in 2000. Reprinted a number of times and still selling well. Clearly a book with a long life.

A Bach for All Seasons: a love story

The author's answer to a challenging request leads to a year of surprises as a dying bach is transformed, memories loosened, and the pattern of a life revealed. This is a memoir rich with reflections on youth and maturity, nature and survival, creativity and resilience.

Sun, Moon, and Stars: seasonal celebrations for children and families, tamariki and whānau

A guide to creating seasonal rituals for your young ones and growing earth connection in their lives.

The book that parents, grandparents and educators have been waiting for!

• Stories to inspire
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