The Healing Nature of Earth

What can be more fundamental to our existence than the Earth itself? It''s an integral part of our being, woven from the same essential elements that sustain our bodies. This profound connection echoes through time, encapsulated in the ancient archetype of Earth as the nurturing Great Mother, Gaia - a concept revered by our ancestors who understood the intricate balance between Earth and humanity. The Healing Nature of Earth delves into this timeless relationship, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary insights into Earth''s energies. It explores creation myths and the symbolism of Earth as the benevolent Mother, alongside rituals and beliefs that span across cultures and scientific disciplines. By embracing Earth''s wisdom, this book explains ways to enhance personal well-being -whether mental, physical, or spiritual - and to safeguard the health of our delicate planet. Through a deeper understanding of Earth''s rhythms and our interconnectedness, we embark on a journey of mutual healing and sustainability. Explore Earth''s nurturing embrace, where ancient traditions and modern understanding converge to reveal our role as stewards of both personal and planetary health. The Healing Nature of Earth empowers you to harness Earth''s energies for holistic healing and to forge a harmonious path forward for ourselves and our fragile planet. Chapters include: - Earth science - Sacred Earth - Ancient Practices - You and Your Earth - This Healing Earth

Préface
Explore the healing properties of Earth in this insightful book, part of a series dedicated to nature's restorative power.

Auteur

Liz Simpson is a journalist and author specializing in alternative health and personal development. She writes regularly for many leading national and international magazines and has worked as a producer and presenter on a wide variety of television and radio programmes. She is the author of the highly acclaimed title The Book of Crystal Healing and The Healing Energies of Earth, published by Gaia Books.

Liz Alexander is based in Kent, UK.

Résumé

What can be more fundamental to our existence than the Earth itself? Our connection to the planet is encapsulated in the ancient archetype of Earth as the nurturing Great Mother, Gaia - a concept revered by our ancestors who understood the intricate balance between Earth and humanity.

The Healing Nature of Earth delves into this timeless relationship, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary insights into Earth's energies. It explores creation myths and the symbolism of Earth as the benevolent Mother, alongside rituals and beliefs that span cultures and scientific disciplines.

This book explains ways to enhance personal well-being - whether mental, physical, or spiritual - empowering us to look toward holistic healing and forging a harmonious path forward for both ourselves and to safeguard the health of our fragile planet.

Chapters include:

• Earth science
• Sacred Earth
• Ancient Practices