The Art of Ritual [Paperback]

Renee Beck (Author), Sydney Barbara Metrick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1995

Rituals mark life'¬?s momentous and symbolic events: from special birthdays and holidays to personal affairs such as a child'¬?s first day of school or the death of a beloved pet. Over time, and as people and circumstances change, some rituals become merely habitual, losing their significance and creating a hunger for more meaningful methods of celebration. In THE ART OF RITUAL, Renee Beck and Sydney Barbara Metrick explain the power, relevance, and need for ritual, describing the various types of rituals and their myths, symbols, and history, as well as how to:Prepare, perform, and complete rituals.Integrate the five elements into ritual practice.Craft and consecrate ritual tools.Make and use altars.This revised and updated edition also includes a new healing ritual for small groups and a series of self-exploration exercises that assist with the integration of ritual into daily life. Presenting a multitude of ways to create ceremonies for healing, growth, and change, Beck and Metrick will inspire you to honor each rite of passage in a truly personal way.A guide to creating rituals, vows, and affirmations to celebrate important events, promote healing and growth, or affect change.Includes guidelines for creating personal, family, or group rituals as well as advice for crafting and consecrating tools, making an altar, and using the five elements to balance your rites.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Beck and Metrick remind us that human beings have used ritual for centuries as an important buffer to change, and as a way of consciously recognizing and supporting a life event rather than denying or indulging in it. The end result of all ritual is increased balance, strength, energy, and comfort. This is an important book whose time has come. -Angeles Arrien, from the Foreword

About the Author

SYDNEY BARBARA METRICK is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with a Ph.D. in expressive arts therapy. She is the author of I DO and CROSSING THE BRIDGE, and co-author of Art from Ashes. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
RENEE BECK is co-director at the Contra Costa Alternative School and a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist with master’s degrees in transpersonal counseling and clinical psychology. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890875820
• ISBN-13: 978-0890875827
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,074,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good, July 11, 2011

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Angelica O - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Ritual (Paperback)

I saw this book at the book store several times before Bunin it, and boy was I glad I bought it.

The book goes through all the steps to have a successful ritual and brings to light why rituals are needed in our modern society.

Very recommended.

12 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent primer for creating your own rituals, February 20, 1998

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Rebecca Scarborough "rebscar" (Red Bank, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Ritual (Paperback)

The authors use a step-by-step approach for forcusing on the creation of meaningful ritual in modern life. A must read for all those interested in crafting their own spirituality.