{"product_id":"9781594734458","title":"Earth, Water, Fire \u0026 Air: Essential Ways of Connecting to Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Discover the elemental approach to                 spirituality—keys to self-healing and re-connection                 to the earth.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"When we explore and savor and                 interact with these elements, we are both remembering a primal                 connection and forging it anew. Welcome, then, to this travel                 guide for a journey with a particular purpose: connecting with                 the elements that are so basic and universal to all of us. We                 will look at the many ways that different faiths have danced                 with earth, water, fire, and air throughout history, coming to                 a deeper appreciation of each way’s uniqueness and a                 greater respect for one another’s paths, at the same time                 remembering the commonality of our human beginnings.\"\u003cbr\u003e            —from the Preface \u003c\/p\u003e            \u003cp\u003e The root of human spirituality is grounded                 in four elements—earth, water, fire, and air. They are                 common to all people and almost every spiritual path; they are                 the keys to our understanding of Spirit; and they can help you                 achieve personal fulfillment and re-connection with others. \u003c\/p\u003e            \u003cp\u003e This inspiring guidebook explains the role                 of the elements in different faith traditions and how                 they’ve been incorporated into religious practices and                 ceremonies. You will be encouraged to explore your own                 spiritual connection to the elements through engaging                 activities, enlightening meditations, and evocative poems and                 prayers. \u003c\/p\u003e            \u003cp\u003e Earth, Water, Fire, and Airis a celebration of how all people are                 connected by the elements. You will come away with a deeper                 relationship to others, your own spirit, and this sacred                 planet. \u003c\/p\u003e            \u003cp\u003e You can’t help but be drawn into the                 elemental approach to spirituality detailed in these pages.                 Identifying the four basic elements as humanity’s first                 ways of knowing Spirit and reminding us of their value for                 spiritual nourishment, Earth, Water, Fire, and Air reveals our                 human interconnectedness and offers a fascinating look at                 element-based symbols, traditions, and ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e            \u003cp\u003eExplore the spiritual traditions that have                 incorporated the elements into their practices, including: \u003c\/p\u003e            \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Buddhism • Christianity •                 Earth-honoring paths • Hinduism • Islam •                 Judaism \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e            \u003cp\u003eCreative activity suggestions serve to                 enrich our spiritual relationship with each element—both                 individually and in community with others—and to help us                 discover how deeply nourishing it can be to live in an                 elemental way. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turner Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47174766297328,"sku":"9781594734458","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781594734458_p0.jpg?v=1763811420","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781594734458","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}