Rating:  Summary: Nothing has ever touched me such as this! Review: Amazing! As someone who is very skeptical, I find this book to be the most unique, extraordinary piece. I found the book by chance and opened to a random page. The words described my feeling as though Ms. Sams knew my exact thoughts. When I finally sat down to read it, I realized the book can offer up "help" by opening to any page. I choose this route as I am not a ritualistic person so following daily is not for me! If you are soul searching, or if you are a person who enjoys diversity, or just someone who likes great poetry and meaningful words, you must buy this book. The messages may be based on the Native philosophies, but anyone, any age, any ethnicity can find meaning and relation. Not one bit of this book is limiting!
Rating:  Summary: Earth Medicine is Life at it's Best Review: Few words for such a book. It literally changed my life. and have suggested it to all my friends online and off. You know how to live and you do but when you read this book it rekindles the spirit in you and awakens your mind and heal the soul. Never before have i recommended a book except this one.kaT
Rating:  Summary: A book to begin your day with. Review: I have come across many books that include daily devotions, but none that have touched my heart like this one. I have found that I am able to absorb the knowledge I gain from the message as well as apply it to daily living. I share them with those persons that I feel can appreciate and use these words of wisdom. I plan on sharing these teachings with my daughter weekly in the hopes that she will gain the insights that I have, and carry them with her throughout her life. Thank you Jamie Sams I will be forever grateful for your contribution.
Rating:  Summary: Not original enough Review: I practice Earth Spirituality but Ms. Sams' writting left me confused over how to relate to nature. For me, this book was frankly too New Agey for my tastes. Many of the writings seemed to be a rehashing of New Age Indianisms. I prefer a more original approach to Earth Spirituality than simply "Indianisms".
Rating:  Summary: Native American Spirituality for Everyday Use Review: Native American culture respects the earth and the natural realm. This book distills the wisdom and psychology of living close to the earth but from a spiritual and heart-based practice. It provides daily meditations based on a 28 day moon cycle times 13 months to equal meditations for a 364 day calendar year. The titles of some of the meditations are: "Immutable Laws", "Blue Moon", Keepers of the Earth", "Sacred Point of View", "Infinite Creations", "Heartstrings, the Threads of Life", and "Serenity" to name a few ... The meditations are based on Native American beliefs and legends and are tempered with real life experiences. Interspersed are beautiful poems which reveal deep spiritual insights which can also serve as positive affirmations. This book is a gem. It can be a healing force for anyone with an open heart. It is highly recommended. Erika B.
Rating:  Summary: Earth Medicine is Earth Magic Review: Over the years I have read a number of daily devotionals. The originals are still my favorites, with one exception and this is it. If you come from a Program background you will notice the authenticity and impeccability of the author. With clear intent she presents an option for education and enlightenment at one's own pace. The readings are designed to be read by the timing of the 13 original moons that occured within the cycle of the year. They are connected to the Earth's time, not man's time and so being, it seems easier to find our connection with her too. That is the magic we seek. That is the magic we find in Earth medicine
Rating:  Summary: Terrific way to clear the mind Review: This book has 364 poems/short pieces of prose so you can read one per day. I just pick it up and flip to a page when I need to get grounded again. There are lots of life stories, one that sticks out for me is one that talks about remembering to be balanced. Following each poem/short story there's a sentence or two on the learning to take away and reflect on. Its really great - definitely a nice thing to do upon starting the day. Each entry has a connection to the earth, the Great Mystery, and often human behaviors (e.g. kindness, humility, love, qiet mind, etc) that we all can relate to and reflect upon.
Rating:  Summary: Terrific way to clear the mind Review: This book has 364 poems/short pieces of prose so you can read one per day. I just pick it up and flip to a page when I need to get grounded again. There are lots of life stories, one that sticks out for me is one that talks about remembering to be balanced. Following each poem/short story there's a sentence or two on the learning to take away and reflect on. Its really great - definitely a nice thing to do upon starting the day. Each entry has a connection to the earth, the Great Mystery, and often human behaviors (e.g. kindness, humility, love, qiet mind, etc) that we all can relate to and reflect upon.
Rating:  Summary: 364 daily readings Review: This book has a short foreword, then a series of 364 segments to read on a daily basis. Some of these are Indian legnds, some of them are poems, etc. You may like a set of short segments to read on a daily basis, but I prefer to read for pleasure instead of short segments. If you have questions or comments. E-Mail me. Two Bears. Wah doh Ogedoda.
Rating:  Summary: A must Review: This book is great for daily reading before work, school, play. Helps to build good spirit!
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