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Spirituality and Religion January 2026 |
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Living Folk Magic: Crafting Your Own Magical Life
by Mary-Grace Fahrun
Living Folk Magic emphasizes that folk magic is something alive, vital, and modern. Discover practical and helpful information, regardless of your ethnic or spiritual background, to create a fulfilling and successful folk magic practice
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Now Departing: A Small-Town Mortician on Death, Life, and the Moments in Between
by Victor M. Sweeney
Now Departing explores the science, craft, and mindfulness behind Victor M. Sweeney's very peculiar skill set. Working in the funeral business since he was eighteen years old, Sweeney astutely shares the powerful and moving lessons of how we can exist and be remembered with intention and meaning. Each page is filled with reflective observations and true stories from the lives and deaths that Sweeney has come to know through his work in a small Minnesota town. With grace and understanding, he also explores the rituals around preparing and saying goodbye to those we mourn; the love and forgiveness that arises in the face of grief; the universal interplay of walking between the chasm of the mundanity of a required business practice that touches on humanity's deepest metaphysical realities; and ultimately, how loss gives us the opportunity to focus on and celebrate the elements we have gained.--
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The Complete Smudging Handbook: 67 Herbs, Woods, and Resins for Clearing and Emotional Balance
by Markus Schirner
A comprehensive guide to smudging with full-color illustrations - Describes 34 spiritual and physical smudging protocols for divination, grounding, improving health, confidence, and dreaming - Offers smudging methods for ritual practice and explains how to properly collect, store, and prepare smudging ingredients - Includes an A-Z catalog of 67 herbs, resins, and woods for smudging, exploring their history and traditional as well as contemporary uses Discover the wonderful world of smudging and burning incense in this invaluable guide, which welcomes both beginners and advanced users. Embark on a fascinating journey on which you will learn about the traditional uses of smudging for protection and energetic cleansing with sage, sweetgrass, or frankincense, and discover new and surprising applications. Did you know that you can smudge rose petals for acceptance or elder to work with the ancestors? Learn how to prepare mixtures of herbs, resins, and woods to use in rituals and for a wide range of purposes such as divination, grounding, women's health, love and sensuality, and courage and confidence. Markus Schirner is your expert guide as you prepare for a smudging ritual, choose the correct method, and find the appropriate ingredients. He describes 34 different applications for smudging, including the relevant rituals, herbs, and mixtures. An A-Z of 67 herbs, resins, and woods for smudging completes the book, with detailed information on the history, effect, and uses of each entry, making it a valuable tool for a modern interpretation of this practice deeply anchored in our human history. Immerse yourself in the world of incense, learn about the various applications and effects, and experience the pleasure of burning incense for yourself, your family, and friends.
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Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life
by Gabrielle Cerberville
An illustrated guide to foraging and the bounties to be had, both personal and edible, in exploring the world around us and using the gifts it has to offer in our lives-- Provided by publisher.
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Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships
by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Every family has a story. For some of us, our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life's challenges. For others, it's a source of pain, hurt, and conflict that can feel like a lifelong burden. In this empowering guide, licensed therapist and bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward. Covering topics ranging from the trauma of emotional neglect, to the legacy of addicted or absent parents, to mental health struggles in siblings and other relatives, and more, this clear and compassionate guide will help you take control of your own life-and honor the person you truly are--
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Notes on Being a Man
by Scott Galloway
Bestselling author, NYU professor, and cohost of the Pivot podcast, Scott Galloway offers a path forward for men and parents of boys--
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The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path
by Emma Heming Willis
The day Emma Heming Willis's husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), all they were given was a pamphlet and told to check back in a few months. With no hope or direction, Emma walked out of that doctor's appointment frozen with fear, confusion, and a sense that her world had just fallen apart. In fact, it had. Bruce and Emma had their story written, their future mapped out. Yet all those dreams crumbled with that diagnosis, and Emma felt alone and more isolated than ever. How would she care for her husband while parenting their young daughters?--
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