"Intricately Connected contains academic papers presented by Kim at various international conferences in the fields of biblical studies, literary criticism, and intertextuality. The articles examine the question of how various literatures connect to consciousness and culture at personal and collective levels. The focus is on the functionality of literature across time and space and addresses such questions as: How do later books of the Bible, such as Jeremiah, utilize consciousness and ideas from earlier times, such as those found in the book Deuteronomy? How does Toni Morrison link African-American experience of today with experience of slavery hundreds of years ago? How does the film Da Vinci Code (2006) assess and manipulate the received tradition of the Lord's Supper?"--BOOK JACKET.

The solution to your problems starts with connecting to yourself. An inspirational guide to a powerful meditation method for greater clarity, consciousness, and spiritual growth by New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned meditation teacher Ilchi Lee. Are you feeling stuck in your current situation or your life in general? Are you having trouble managing stress? Have you sought answers at spiritual retreats without getting the clarity you need? Relief can be closer than you think if you reframe how you look at your problems. New York Times bestselling author Ilchi Lee proposes there is one root cause to all the troubles plaguing us—separation. We put up walls in every aspect of our lives, isolating ourselves. Those walls keep us from forming healthy relationships with others, with nature, and even with ourselves. But separation has a simple cure—finding a way to connect. In Connect: How to Find Clarity and Expand Your Consciousness with Pineal Gland Meditation, Lee shows how to connect to your authentic self through the pineal gland in your brain. Activate your pineal gland through the meditations rooted in an ancient Korean tradition that Ilchi Lee describes in this book. You’ll experience clarity instead of emotion, compassion rather than judgment, and wholeness in place of separation. This book will help you find the solutions you seek by opening the inner eye that leads to greater clarity regarding the health of your body, the dreams of your soul, and the wisdom of your spirit. WINNER OF A 2019 LIVING NOW BOOK AWARD

By analysing the European Court of Human Rightsa (TM) jurisprudence and philosophical debates on personal autonomy, identity and integrity, the book offers a critical analysis of the possibility of different versions of personal freedom emerging in the case law which may restrict rather than enhance personal freedom.

Exploring the intricacies of the tongue map reveals valuable insights into the overall health of the human body, shedding light on morphological and physiological issues associated with each body part. Any alterations in these factors serve as interpretable cues, ripe for detailed examination. A pivotal aspect of disease diagnosis through tongue analysis lies in its ability to unveil both the ailments and their underlying causes. This enables practitioners to readily discern the root of the illness. Furthermore, this book delves into the realm of disease prognosis, offering insights into predicting the onset of various conditions. While anchored in the author's proprietary methodology, this book also integrates other reputable and well-documented approaches, making it a comprehensive and authoritative reference for practitioners and enthusiasts alike.

The subject of women’s roles throughout history has been extensively debated, with each era bringing forth its own interpretation of what it means to be a woman. This book, Women Through Time: Re-evaluating Ancient, Traditional, Modern, and Contemporary Feminine Ideals, dares to question the prevailing assumption that the most recent forms of womanhood are necessarily the most liberating or empowered. Instead, this work examines the evolution of women’s roles across four major historical periods—ancient, traditional, modern, and contemporary—and challenges the reader to consider which era truly offered women the greatest sense of fulfillment, purpose, and societal value. The inspiration for this book arose from a growing dissatisfaction with mainstream narratives that often dismiss traditional and ancient forms of womanhood as merely repressive or regressive. Modern discussions of gender equality and empowerment tend to overlook the nuanced ways women have historically wielded power, influenced culture, and shaped their communities. My goal with this book is not to diminish the achievements of modern women’s rights movements, but to reframe the conversation around what it means to live as a "successful" woman in society. Through detailed analysis, this work aims to give fair consideration to each form of womanhood, be it as an ancient priestess, a traditional homemaker, a modern feminist, or a contemporary activist.

Moving back through Dewey, Heidegger, Nietzsche, and Rousseau, the lineage of Western music education finds its origins in Plato and Pythagoras. Yet theories not rooted in the ancient Greek tradition are all but absent. A Way of Music Education provides a much-needed intervention, integrating ancient Chinese thought into the canon of music education in a structured, systematized, and philosophical way. The book's three central sources - the Yijing (The Book of Changes), Confucianism, and Daoism - inform author C. Victor Fung's argument: that the human being exists as an entity at the center of an organismic world in which all things and events, including music and music education, are connected. Fung ultimately proposes a new educational philosophy based on three key ideas in Chinese thought: change, balance, and liberation. A unique work, A Way of Music Education offers a universal approach engrained in a specific and ancient cultural tradition.

Return to the earth with beautiful photographs and inspirational text. “Morning altars” are colorful mandalas that combine nature, art, and meditation. Incorporating the natural world into the everyday encourages positive well- being, even with the simplest of the earth’s gifts, such as leaves, flowers, berries, feathers, and stones. These stunning pieces of art are a peaceful and creative avenue to express gratitude for nature, to practice mindfulness, and to add meaning to daily life. In this book, Day Schildkret guides readers through the creation of morning altars, a seven- step process that includes wondering and wandering, place meditation, clearing space, creating, gifting, walking away, and sharing his art with others. Since his first morning altar, Schildkret has built hundreds more. His work has been warmly received on social media and he teaches workshops on altar building, all with the intention of sharing the positivity and beauty they have brought to his life.