The Alchemy of Inner Work: A Guide for Turning Illness and Suffering Into True Health and Well-Being

ISBN: 1578636868

Author: Dechar, Lorie Eve

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My sincere hope is that everyone will read this treasure trove of essential inner knowledge. This book is a magnificent accomplishment."-- Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the SpiritAlchemy is the science of transformation-how to change one thing into something else. In The Alchemy of Inner Work, Dechar and Fox examine how illness, suffering, and dis-ease-the lead of our lives-can become the gold of our authentic selves, and the key to good health and well-being.Drawing on traditional Chinese medicine, Eastern and Western alchemical traditions, Kabbalah, and Jungian psychology-plus case studies from working with patients-the authors provide hands-on insights for bringing the soul of medicine back into our lives.The book includes: A simple introduction to the ancient practices and principles alchemy How the alchemical model offers a profoundly new path to true health and well-being An array of practices for removing the barriers that block our own healing energy An invitation to alchemical dream work as a support on the path of healing