Second Wave Spirituality

Second Wave Spirituality
Author: Chris Saade
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2014-05-20
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1583947663

In his work as a spiritual teacher interacting with seekers and activists from around the world, Chris Saade has witnessed a remarkable recent phenomenon: an emerging wave of spirituality that is socially and globally engaged in the pursuit of justice, earth care, and solidarity. Saade calls this movement "second wave spirituality," and in this book he maps out the cutting-edge ideas that are fueling this burgeoning wave of engaged spirituality. He challenges us to rise to our spiritual task and join the millions of all faiths who are awakening to the suffering and social struggles of all living beings. According to Saade, second wave spirituality holds a vision of the intrinsic values of love: justice, global peace, solidarity, inclusion, democratic freedom, compassion, and reconciliation. Saade explores current trends of thought that are shaking the foundations of our belief systems and propelling us toward an evolutionary leap. We are in the midst of a spiritual renaissance, Saade asserts, a universal reawakening that will steer us away from the abysmal global dangers we are facing. The book also includes a collection of quotations as a resource for those working for peace, justice, and inclusion. By dividing the selections into theme-specific chapters, Saade helps us easily access the wisdom and companionship of other souls committed to our diversity, our oneness, and our pursuit of justice. Contents Foreword by Andrew Harvey Introduction 1. The Emergence of Second Wave Spirituality 2. A Brief Historical Overview of "First Wave" Spirituality 3. Crossing the Threshold 4. The Flowering of the Feminine in Theological and Spiritual Thinking 5. The Great Convergence of Spiritual Development and Action for Peace and Justice 6. The Six Crucial Ideas that Converged and Generated the Global Awakening of Second Wave Spirituality 7. Fourteen Additional Characteristics Essential to Second Wave Spirituality 8. A Response to the Escalating Global Crisis: Love in Action 9. Implications of Second Wave Spirituality for the Individual 10. Practical Suggestions for Spiritual Activism 11. Summary and A Blessing for the Reader 12. Engaged Spirituality and Sacred Activism: Writings and Quotes

Second Wave Positive Psychology

Second Wave Positive Psychology
Author: Itai Ivtzan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2015-10-23
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317578724

Positive psychology is currently equated with theory and research on the positive aspects of life. The reality could not be further from the truth. Positive psychology investigates and researches some of the most difficult and painful experiences. Second Wave Positive Psychology: Embracing the Dark Side of Life is an innovative and groundbreaking textbook that explores a variety of topics we consider to be part of the ‘dark’ side of life while emphasising their role in our positive functioning and transformation as human beings. This more nuanced approach to the notions of ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ can be described as the ‘second wave' of Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is one of the fastest growing and least understood branches of psychology. Exploring topics at the heart of Positive Psychology, such as meaning, resilience, human development, mortality, change, suffering, and spirituality, this book engages with so-called ‘negative’ matters from a Positive Psychology angle, showing how the path of personal development can involve experiences which, while challenging, can lead to growth, insight, healing and transformation. Containing useful resources, case studies, practical exercises and chapter summaries, Second Wave Positive Psychology is an essential guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying positive psychology, as well as clinicians wanting to know more about the subject. It will also be relevant to the layperson who is interested in positive psychology.

Through Wind and Waves

Through Wind and Waves
Author: Francis Fernandez-Carvajal
Publisher: Scepter Publishers
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2017-03-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1594171777

A guide is a welcome addition on most any journey. So it is with the greatest of all journeys: the journey to God. One of the Church’s most long-standing and fruitful traditions, spiritual direction is an instrument of God’s glory in the world. The act of clearing the way for the Holy Spirit is a delicate yet challenging matter, and one that requires humility, patience, and charity, among other virtues. Through Wind and Waves is a guidebook for those undertaking this important work. It offers wisdom for both the supernatural and the practical elements of spiritual direction. It shows that being a spiritual guide is not simply a matter of prayer and meditation, but one of a firm interior life, genuine friendship, and the daily realities of living one’s life for the Lord. That life will be marked by adventure, since every soul is unique and is led by the Spirit to blaze new paths to holiness. Filled with wisdom from the saints, as well as Jesus’ words in the Gospels, Through Wind and Waves is a valuable resource for those called to lead others into the safe harbor of God’s love. Rev. Francis Fernández-Carvajal holds graduate degrees in both History and Canon Law. Ordained in 1964, he is a priest of the Opus Dei Prelature and the author of many popular spiritual works. His seven-volume series In Conversation with God provides over 500 meditations to be used throughout the liturgical year. It has sold over 2 million copies and has been translated into many languages.

Feminist Spirituality

Feminist Spirituality
Author: Chris A. Klassen
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2009
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780739127940

This anthology addresses the experiences of third-wave feminists in the construction and reformulation of spirituality. It is a useful resource for any course on women and/or feminism and religion.

Reading, Feminism, and Spirituality

Reading, Feminism, and Spirituality
Author: Dawn Llewellyn
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2016-01-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1137522879

Through original interviews and research, Llewellyn uses spirituality to uncover new commonalities between the second and third feminist waves, and sacred and secular experiences. Her lively approach highlights the importance of reading cultures in feminist studies, connecting women's voices across generations, literary practices, and religions.

Beyond Religion

Beyond Religion
Author: David N Elkins
Publisher: Quest Books
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2013-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0835630587

Let David Elkins, psychologist and former minister, show you how to find authentic, soul-nurturing spirituality outside church or temple walls. Discover your personal path to the sacred and explore new ways to bring nonreligious spirituality into your life.

The Spirituality of Happiness

The Spirituality of Happiness
Author: Denny JA
Publisher: Cerah Budaya Indonesia
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2020-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 623620408X

This compact book encapsulates the essence of my own 40-year spiritual and intellectual journey. Since my years as a young college student in the 1980s, I have been a spiritual voyager. I have studied the doctrines of various major religions, such as Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. In addition, I have studied the religious concepts of Theosophy, Krishnamurti, Perennial Philosophy, Swami Vivekanada, Osho, Subud, and Ki Ageng Surya Mentaram. Since the 2000s, I have been focusing mainly on the research findings of positive psychology. I have meditated on findings from many research studies regarding how to lead a happy and meaningful life. Ultimately, the United Nations began compiling the World Happiness Index as an annual measure of each country's progress in that effort. Thus, a country is only considered to be an advanced society if it succeeds in providing the basic systems for making its citizens happy. I have also immersed myself in the meeting of two oceans: the Sea of Spirituality and the Sea of Scientific Inquiry. I have both contemplated the essence of these two oceans and encapsulated these key ideas in my guide to leading a happy and meaningful life.

Situating Spirituality

Situating Spirituality
Author: Brian Steensland
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2021
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 019756500X

"Spirituality is in the spotlight. While levels of religious belief and observance are declining in much of the Western world, interest in spirituality is surging. This volume advances our understanding of contemporary spirituality by highlighting its profoundly social dimensions. It demonstrates how spirituality is shaped by its religious, cultural, and political contexts; how embodied and collective spiritual practices undergird spiritual life and intersect with social characteristics (e.g., race, gender, and sexuality); and how spirituality is impacted by power relations and institutional arrangements. The contributors are leading international scholars and their chapters address spirituality in a wide range of religious and global contexts"--

Women and Gender Issues in British Paganism, 1945–1990

Women and Gender Issues in British Paganism, 1945–1990
Author: Shai Feraro
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2020-06-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 3030466957

This book explores the ways in which changing views on gender and the place of women in society during the latter half of the twentieth century affected women’s participation and standing within British Paganism. More specifically, it examines how British Wiccans and Wiccan-derived Pagans reacted to the rise of 'second-wave' feminism and the Women's Liberation Movement in the UK – with a special emphasis on the reception of feminist theory hailing from the USA – and to the emergence of feminist branches of Witchcraft and Goddess Spirituality during the 1970s and 1980s. The book draws on primary sources never before analyzed in an academic context and makes a valuable contribution to the growing body of knowledge on gender and religion during the twentieth century, as very little research has been conducted on the relations between the history of modern Paganism and that of second-wave feminism in the UK.

Handbook of Clinical Issues in Couple Therapy

Handbook of Clinical Issues in Couple Therapy
Author: Joseph L. Wetchler
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1136837418

Now updated in its second edition, Handbook of Clinical Issues in Couple Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of emerging issues that impact couple therapy. Unlike other guides that concentrate more on theoretical approaches, this invaluable resource contains the latest research and perspectives that every clinician needs when dealing with the challenging issues often found in practice. Carefully referenced, it explores a range of issues that include intimate partner violence, posttraumatic stress disorder and its effect on couple relationships, divorce therapy, remarriage and cohabitation issues, cultural issues, and couple therapist training. This insightful edited volume is suitable for a wide spectrum of readers, including couple and family therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, pastoral counselors, educators, and graduate students.