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Sacred Practices for Conscious Living

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This book contains much of the same information as that included in Napier's earlier title, Recreating Your Self. What makes this book different from the other is its Buddhist, rather than psychological, bent. Depending on your knowledge of Buddhist principles, this book may be of use; it seems most suited for those with only a sketchy background in the Buddhist tradition. For someone well-versed in that tradition, this book may well be a disappointment, for it does justice to neither the spiritual tradition it espouses nor the psychological underpinnings of its content. If you are interested in a more forthright treatment of meditative practices that encourage healing, get the earlier title.

As someone who has 'rebuilt her sense of self' after a difficult marriage breakdown, Nancy's book came into my life at precisely the right moment. It is brimming with energy and ideas to assist one on the path to self-realization. Even if you've read through it in its entirety, you'll find you turn to it again and again and find something new each time you do.

I am truly blessed to get to work with Nancy in person. However, I have read this book and given it to friends who've had nothing but the highest praise for it. One friend in particular announced that upon meeting a potential therapist, he would insist on having the doctor read it. The exercises within the book have helped me tremendously. I think so many of us are trying to be more aware of the grace within day to day life, Nancy's book is a beautiful tool for anyone on this path.

I was disappointed in the first chapter when the author concentrated on the shadow part of the personality. I think this should be done in psychotherapy, and doesn't help a person to concentrate on being happy. I was turned off by the exercises and the meditations, but this is only my opinion. Other people in my group seem to like Napier's approach.