Shelter for the Spirit: Create Your Own Haven in a Hectic World (Paperback)

~ (Author) "A house can reveal the extent of your assets, but a home reveals the expanse of your heart..." (more)
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""Shelter for the Spirit, " is filled with wonderful warmth and creative insights. Read this book, and neither your home nor your spirit will ever be the same." -- Richard Carlson, Ph.D., author of "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff""Victoria Moran has put her finger on the collective pulse -- who among us doesn't need more comfort and peace? This is a very good book to read and savor" -- Marianne Williamson, author of "A Return to Love" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Even though Americans spend thousands on furniture, appliances and interior decoration, many of our homes have become little more than drop-off zones where we collapse after work, glued to the TV while gulping down a microwave dinner.

The home can be so much more than that, says Victoria Moran. It can be a haven in which people can revitalize mind, body and soul. That's what Shelter for the Spirit is all about. Merging Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with a sensitivity to the demands of modern life, it provides people with usable directions for bringing a sense of peace and renewal to their homes. Whether addressing how to get rid of clutter, decorate in a way that respects your personality, clean house as a spiritual exercise or celebrate special days (and ordinary ones too), Shelter for the Spirit shows how the quality of attention we give to everyday acts can transform our lives. The only book of its kind, it helps all readers make their homes places in which they and their guests enjoy spending their moments.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (May 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060929227
• ISBN-13: 978-0060929220
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #233,560 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is amazing...., February 2, 2000

By	T. Reinhardt "olivia lee" (east coast) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

i bought this book thinking this was, yet another, organization book that would turn me from disorganized to organized. .....but it wasn't....it was truly inspiring! no it did not tell me how to organize specific things...like other books. it told me how to make a "home". it told me how to separate the necessary from the unessary belongings in my life. there were spiritual messages but not from one dogma. the author uses suggstions from many cultures for u to choose what works for you. its a truly beautiful book with many beautiful ideas. just reading it made me feel good.

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem -- Wisdom and Insight for the Frazzled Masses, May 11, 1999

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I stumbled onto this book during a search for, of all things, some decorating tips! What a fantastic and fortunate accident. The author delivers warm and wonderful suggestions for simplifying your life, finding joy in your surroundings and remaking your home into a spiritual and supportive environment. Check this out--and share it with others!

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Amazing Book I've Ever Read!, November 20, 2000

By	Kelly "kelly-lcce" (Kennesaw, GA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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I feel like this book has changed me and changed my life - for the better! This book is exactly what I needed in my life at this moment. Victoria Moran has written more than a "how to keep house" book here - she has written a book that can help each of us fully enjoy our lives. She gives wonderful insight on things we can do to change our lives from hectic, frantic, and stressed out to serene and full of joy. Her suggestions are all "DO-able" suggestions - requiring nothing more major than a change of attitude. I am so grateful to Ms. Moran for writing this book - it has touched me deeply and I feel that my life will be much more appreciated from now on. I plan to sit down and re-read this book every year or so from now on to remind myself of what is REALLY important and to keep my priorities in line.

I loved this book so much that I just purchased eight copies to give every single one of my best girlfriends & treasured family members - I wish I could buy a copy for everyone in the whole world!