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PublisherInner Traditions International, The Limited

ISBN-101844095606

ISBN-139781844095605

eBay Product ID (ePID)103071794

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Book TitleSpiritual Hunger : Integrating Myth and Ritual Into Daily Life

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2012

TopicSpirituality, Personal Growth / Happiness, Inspiration & Personal Growth, Folklore & Mythology, General, Motivational & Inspirational

GenreReligion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science, Self-Help

AuthorAllan G. Hunter

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight10.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

ReviewsThere is nothing new in pointing to the overwhelming and negative effects of materialism in our culture and there is nothing new in suggesting that we need to find meaning with spiritual depth somewhere in all of this. But how and where to find it? That is the question and answer that author Dr Allan G. Hunter deals in. He discusses the myths and rituals of our society which on their surface lack any real meaning or depth, leading to self-destruction, and balances this with explaining how these same myths, if connected to their true inner purpose and significance, can lead to self-healing and a strong sense of purpose., "Once upon a time an insightful author called Hunter took it upon himself to slay the dragon called 'Disney.' In doing so, he brought the magic of truth to the stories we thought we knew like Cinderella and Little Snow-White. With a light heart and the sword of perception, Hunter frees the wisdom of Grimm's Fairy Tales . It is these ancient stories that teach us about humanity and reveal ways in which we can live in fullness and fulfillment. Hunter's journey takes Grimm's tales and brings them back home to us where they belong." —M. Nora Klaver, author, Mayday! , on Princes, Frogs, and Ugly Sisters, "Dr Hunter isn't offering readers a prescription for dealing with the absence of relevant myth and ritual in our current times, he is opening the door for discussion and providing well-thought-out guidance for making the exploration personal." - Insight (January 16, 2012), Allan Hunter gets to the heart of personal transformation in this timely and groundbreaking guide to personal authenticity and living a life in accord with the energies of the universe., "Allan Hunter gets to the heart of personal transformation in this timely and groundbreaking guide to personal authenticity and living a life in accord with the energies of the universe." —Julie Clayton, New Consciousness Review, "Once upon a time an insightful author called Hunter took it upon himself to slay the dragon called 'Disney.' In doing so, he brought the magic of truth to the stories we thought we knew like Cinderella and Little Snow-White. With a light heart and the sword of perception, Hunter frees the wisdom of Grimm's Fairy Tales . It is these ancient stories that teach us about humanity and reveal ways in which we can live in fullness and fulfillment. Hunter's journey takes Grimm's tales and brings them back home to us where they belong." --M. Nora Klaver, author, Mayday! , on Princes, Frogs, and Ugly Sisters, "Allan Hunter gets to the heart of personal transformation in this timely and groundbreaking guide to personal authenticity and living a life in accord with the energies of the universe." --Julie Clayton, New Consciousness Review, "Dr Hunter isn't offering readers a prescription for dealing with the absence of relevant myth and ritual in our current times, he is opening the door for discussion and providing well-thought-out guidance for making the exploration personal." Insight (January 16, 2012)

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal204.46

Table Of ContentChapter 1 Myth as a way of Growing Courage Chapter 2 Rituals an Myths that have Lost their Power Chapter 3 Myths: One Size Does Not Fit All Chapter 4 The Nature of Ritual and Myth Chapter 5 Myth doesn't have to be True to Reveal Truth Chapter 6 How Ritual Can Put us in Touch with the Present Chapter 7 The Mythic Landscape Chapter 8 The Palio di Siena; a Ritual of Social Competition Chapter 9 The Myths of Gun Ownership, and War Chapter 10 Ritual Occasions that have Changed their Emphasis: Childbirth Chapter 11 Myth is Everywhere - If You Look for it Chapter 12 Bogus Myths And How to Identify Them Chapter 13 What Do Myth and Ritual Supply? Chapter 14 Some Devalued Myths; Jury Duty, the Drinking Age Chapter 15 A Familiar Ritual; Graduation Chapter 16 A Second Familiar Ritual: Marriage Chapter 17 Work as Ritual Chapter 18 Rituals of Food and Diet Chapter 19 A World of Weak Myths Chapter 20 Under-Appreciated Rituals; Housework, Cars, and Kitchens Chapter 21 The Way Ahead Chapter 22 The Cost of a World Without Ritual and Myth Chapter 23 A Theory of Ritual and Myth: A Future of Our Own Creation

SynopsisFrom daily activities such as work and eating to milestones such as graduation and marriage, this discussion debates the myths that guide lifestyles and questions why they exist in the first place. Each belief is broken down and examined in terms of how it works, exposing its true nature so that its value and necessity in culture as well as the way it operates can be determined. This unique self-help guide demonstrates how to reinvent old, outdated rituals; get rid of those rites that are entirely ineffective; and create new habits that provide a deeper meaning to everyday life. A gateway to finding a better understanding of what contributes to healthier relationships, this guide to rituals paves the way to sustaining a fulfilling and happy life., Why we live the way we live--and what needs to change. From daily activities such as work and eating to milestones such as graduation and marriage, this discussion debates the myths that guide lifestyles and questions why they exist in the first place. Each belief is broken down and examined in terms of how it works, exposing its true nature so that its value and necessity in culture as well as the way it operates can be determined. This unique self-help guide demonstrates how to reinvent old, outdated rituals; get rid of those rites that are entirely ineffective; and create new habits that provide a deeper meaning to everyday life. A gateway to finding a better understanding of what contributes to healthier relationships, this guide to rituals paves the way to sustaining a fulfilling and happy life.

LC Classification NumberBL624