Dare to Take Ownership of the Wildness and
Wonder of Your Truest Self
“Nature is there for you, waiting to
reflect your deepest self back to you and to teach you the
Creator’s wisdom. A step into nature’s embrace is
always a step into a richer, fuller life. The door is wide
open; come on out!”
—from
“Beginning””
This book is your invitation to experience
the life-energizing process of reclaiming your spiritual roots
through nature—be it your backyard or the wilds of the
forest.
Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, a twenty-year
veteran leading women’s retreats, guides you on a journey
into nature to reconnect with your senses—what you see,
hear, touch, taste and smell—in order to reactivate your
ability for personal discovery. Combining creativity,
playfulness and spiritual depth, she poses eight life-changing
questions that help you explore ways to awaken, transform and
nurture your spirit. Practical exercises for individual or
group use encourage you to let go of self-judgment and seek
balance in your everyday life, empowering you to find your own
path to spiritual growth.
Whether you have picked up this book out
of curiosity, longing—even skepticism—you will be
inspired to get out there into nature to reclaim the person you
were created to be.
“Beautiful and playful, simple yet
revelatory, here’s an invitation to change your life.
Gently entices us into the natural world, where we find the
deepest parts of our own selves reflected back with love and
meaning.”
—Margaret
D. McGee, author, Sacred Attention:
A Spiritual Practice for
Finding God in the Moment
“A beautifully spiritual book,
with great depth and lessons for all who seek
meaning.”
—Rabbi
Karyn D. Kedar, author, The Bridge to Forgiveness: Stories and
Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness
“An extraordinary guide on the
journey into wholeness…. Bridges the natural world to the
realm of the imagination. It’s a wonderful treat for the
soul!”
—Jan
Phillips, author, Divining the Body: Reclaim the Holiness of Your
Physical Self and The Art of Original Thinking
“Passionate, compassionate,
beautifully written … this is more than a book for women;
it’s a book for everyone and anyone searching for a
deeper relationship with God than they’ve been able to
find in a more civilized setting.”
—John
Lionberger, author, Renewal in the Wilderness: A Spiritual Guide
to Connecting with God in the Natural World
“Good luck sitting still as
you read this book! A creative and inspiring resource,
it’s a beautiful synthesis of healing wisdom, reverence
for creation, art, personal stories, and proven practices for
deepening your spiritual journey.”
—The Rt.
Rev. Chilton Knudsen, Episcopal
Bishop of Maine
Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD, is director of SPA Sisters: Spirit, Place and
Authentic Self®, a non-profit organization whose mission is
to inspire, educate, and awaken women to their true selves
through interaction with nature, creative expression, and
connection with other women. A licensed clinical professional
counselor and registered art therapist, Nancy is also a
professional watercolor artist. One of her greatest passions is
helping women come to wholeness and she enjoys joining
creativity and spirituality in the workshops and retreats she
leads.
Eileen Fisher is
a well-known designer of women’s clothing, and Chief
Creative Officer of Eileen Fisher, Inc., which is committed to
supporting women in many ways.
