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By Nancy Barrett Chickerneo
SkyLight Paths Publishing

Available Now at Amazon.com

Helps reconnect women with

their authentic self through the

exploration of nature & the

nurture of Spirit.

A joyful, welcoming book developed out of the author’s twenty year experience of leading women’s retreats and groups. It invites women to go out into nature and look for the metaphors that have meaning for them, offering a path for a woman’s journey, through nature, to her authentic, spiritual self. Combining creativity, playfulness, and spiritual depth, Dr. Chickerneo poses eight life changing questions that use the image of a clear flowing "wellspring" as a personal symbol of wholeness:

1. Self: What in nature do you see as valuable and what does that tell you about yourself?

2. Awareness: What in nature is a metaphor for who you are and who you want to become?

3. Memories: Who were you before your wellspring became unclear?

4. Possibilities: How do you feel about transforming the condition of your wellspring?

5. Letting Go: What do you need to let go in order to clear your wellspring?

6. Needs: What does your wellspring need to flow again?

7. Harmony: Are you in harmony with a clear wellspring?

8. Balance: How can you maintain a clear flowing wellspring while giving to others?

Author Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. In addition to her 22 years working as a psychotherapist, she is founder and director of the SPA Sisters Program.

“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