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The Fire and the Rose: The Wedding of Spirituality and Sexuality

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Jungian analyst Bud Harris's fifth book focus on the intersection of spirituality and sexuality -- two forces which are often viewed as opposites. Harris encourages a harmonious marriage of the two, leading to consciousness expansion, the discovery of the true self, and spiritual transformation.

The Fire and the Rose is a four-part work reminiscent of a journey. In I. "The Power of Desire," Harris describes our thirst for spirituality, which is often not met by rigid, mainstream religion. The author teaches the reader to know thyself in Part II. "The Depth of the Soul," and then expounds upon the societal benefits of self-knowledge in Part III, "Transforming Lead into Gold." The conclusion of the journey, "The Wedding of Spirituality and Sexuality," demonstrates how all of life's energies can become grounded and magnified.

The text draws on mythologuy, history, psychological research, and anecdotal experience to describe the union of spirituality and sexuality. The appendix includes practical advice for journaling, listening to others, reflecting, and questioning. Includes an index and bibliography.