Return to the Garden: A Journey of Discovery

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Summary: Autobiography sheds light on the real person
Review: I have almost finished this book and have really enjoyed it. I am a bit disappointed with the quality of the writing, its pretty basic, but the content is very interesting. Shakti Gawain has led a very rich life, one that I relate to in many ways. She has participated in all kinds of spiritual/conciousness-raising practices and discusses many of them here. Her extensive trvaels are fun to read about, too. If you have read any of her other books and are curious about her personal experiences, read this.

Rating:
Summary: Autobiography sheds light on the real person
Review: I have almost finished this book and have really enjoyed it. I am a bit disappointed with the quality of the writing, its pretty basic, but the content is very interesting. Shakti Gawain has led a very rich life, one that I relate to in many ways. She has participated in all kinds of spiritual/conciousness-raising practices and discusses many of them here. Her extensive trvaels are fun to read about, too. If you have read any of her other books and are curious about her personal experiences, read this.

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Summary: Packed with Practical Advice and Wisdom.
Review: Shakti Gawain's intensity of feeling and commitment to truth made me feel as if I'd known her all my life. We were drawn to the same workshops and books and I identified with her experiences both as a child and as an adult.
"Return to the Garden" is packed with practical advice and wisdom. I particularly enjoyed Gawain's insight about our need to make a commitment to our own healing and to the healing of the planet.
The sharing of her life story enables us to learn about different paths and techniques to self healing-discovering our shadow parts and our disowned energies and how to deal with the Earth's light and dark forces.
Gowain is able to explain complex psychological concepts in simple terms- issues such as projection, transference, counter transference, subpersonalities, aware ego, and the difference between consciousness and spirituality.
Gowain's description of channeling a universal power is both validating and helpful.