Lois Kellerman, who is a spiritual leader in the Ethical Culture movement, shares stories from her counseling practice and her own experiences in Marriage from the Heart: Eight Commitments of a Spiritually Fulfilling Life Together, written with Nelly Bly. The book centers on eight commitments, or long-term values, that characterize strong and healthy marriages, including placing the marriage at the center of one's life, having reverence for one's partner and oneself and celebrating spiritual values together. The book is well-written, down to the carefully chosen epigraphs that begin many of its sections, and filled with wisdom from many diverse religious traditions.
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Product Description
Americans today have rediscovered a need for safety and belonging. Pastoral counselor Lois Kellerman, many of whose clients' weddings have been covered in The New York Times "Vows" column, has helped hundreds of couples find (or regain) a sense of "home" in their partnership. Marriage from the Heart is her compelling and sensitive blueprint-for readers of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs, and stages of marriage-for building a spiritually fulfilling relationship. At its center are eight commitments, both daily and lifelong, that build a lasting marriage and fortify it against everything from betrayal to "dry spells" to fiscal hard times:
* Centering-the home as a sanctuary
* Choosing-wise decision making
* Honoring-deep, mutual respect
* Caring-nurturing each other
* Abiding-resiliency through life's ups and downs
* Repairing-mending what's broken
* Listening-open communication
* Celebrating-enjoying your marriage
Beautifully designed, Marriage from the Heart is a perfect wedding or anniversary gift. Based on a fourteen-year study of core life values, the book is filled with touching anecdotes, words of encouragement and here-and-now exercises. It offers spiritual guidance that transcends religion and speaks to every season in the life of a marriage.
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