How to Nourish Your Inner Life with Dr. Jan Lundy

In 'Women Who Run With the Wolves,' Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés uses rich intercultural myths, fairy tales, and stories to help women reconnect with the fierce, healthy, visionary attributes of the Wild Woman archetype. The book draws heavily on folk tales and mythology from around the world to explore themes of female self-awareness, the forces that stand in the way of this awareness, and the necessary growth cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Estés guides the reader through various stories and commentaries to retrieve, examine, love, and understand the Wild Woman, emphasizing her natural affiliation with the wolf and highlighting the importance of intuition, resilience, and adaptability in reclaiming one's instinctual self.

The book is divided into two parts. The first part recounts Frankl's harrowing experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz, between 1942 and 1945. He describes the inhumane conditions and the psychological and emotional struggles of the prisoners. The second part introduces Frankl's theory of logotherapy, which posits that the primary human drive is the search for meaning, rather than pleasure. Frankl argues that meaning can be found through three main avenues: work (doing something significant), love (caring for another), and suffering (finding meaning in one's own suffering). The book emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life, even in the most adverse conditions, as a key factor in survival and personal growth.

In 'Peace Is Every Step,' Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that peace and happiness can be achieved in the present moment through mindfulness. The book highlights the importance of being awake and alive in the current moment, using mindfulness of breathing and awareness of daily acts to transform and heal difficult psychological states. It connects personal inner peace with peace on Earth, offering practical advice on creating an atmosphere of peace and harmony that can extend from the individual to the community and the world.

My Deepest Me offers a powerful path for spiritual seekers to forge a deeper connection with their inner selves and the divine. It is designed as a 30-day retreat, making it an ideal guidebook for those from all spiritual traditions and a useful tool for spiritual directors.

In 'One River, Many Wells', Matthew Fox explores the shared wisdom of the world's spiritual traditions, advocating for a deep ecumenism that transcends religious boundaries. The book highlights 18 themes common to various faiths, encouraging readers to seek the divine within each tradition. Fox draws on diverse sources, including mystics and sacred scriptures, to illuminate the interconnectedness of spiritual practices.