
Secrets of the Eternal Moon Phase Goddesses: Meditations on Desire, Relationships and the Art of Being Broken
Wholeness Is Limiting—Possibilities Emerge When We're in Pieces
Everyone experiences brokenness at some point in their lives—a romantic relationship fails, a job ends, a dream dies, an illness emerges. During these times it is easy to focus on our human frailty and to want nothing more than to be whole again. But what are we missing when we overlook the ugliness, fear, anger and vulnerability of being in pieces? The Nityas, or the Eternal Moon Phase Goddesses of Tantric philosophy, teach us that we miss the empowerment of the full human experience and the growth that comes from renewing ourselves again and again.
This introduction to Tantric mythology as a contemporary resource for personal and spiritual growth guides you to reach into your pain and ask the larger questions about your relationships, not only with your lover but also with your community and with yourself. Each goddess prompts you to explore some aspect of relationship, such as loneliness, true love, equality, instinct, learning from the other, and learning to be alone. In seeking answers to these questions—supported by yogic wisdom, modern research into psychology and sociology, and nightly meditation and journaling practices—you will find empowerment in discovering who you are and what you truly desire.
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Book details
- Author
- Julie Peters
- Imprint
- SkyLight Paths, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Self-Help › Spiritual
Mind, Body, Spirit › Mindfulness & Meditation - Topics
- tantric philosophy · moon phases · goddess mythology · spiritual self-help · desire and relationships · personal growth · mindfulness
- ISBN-13
- 9781594736186 (Paperback)9781683362821 (Hardcover)
About the author
JULIE PETERS is a yoga teacher, studio owner, and writer with over 20 years of practice in yoga, movement, and mindfulness. She is the author of Secrets of the Eternal Moon Phase Goddesses: Meditations on Desire, Relationships, and the Art of Being Broken.
Peters holds an MA in English Literature from McGill University. Her essay "Why Lying Broken in a Pile on Your Bedroom Floor is a Good Idea" reached 504,641 views and 25,033 shares on Facebook in 2017 alone.
When she’s not writing, Peters performs as a spoken word poet, having twice represented Vancouver in the Women of the World Poetry Slam and served on the Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. She frequently collaborates with dance artist Olivia C. Davies on poetry and dance projects exploring love, connection, heartbreak, and the stories that live in our bodies.
Julie lives in Vancouver, BC.
