num_pages: 176
description: Birth, puberty, marriage, death... down the centuries civilizations have used the power and vitality of rituals to celebrate primal events in life. Yet today, in our material world, we have forgotten the value of rituals to mark significant rites of passage such as these. Drawing on moving accounts from participants in his workshops throughout the UK and USA, James Roose-Evans argues passionately that we must rediscover rituals if we wish to enjoy balanced, meaningful lives. In this profound, inspiring and highly readable book, he shows you how you can revive the rituals of the past as well as create new meaningful rituals for your life in the busy modern world - whatever your culture or religion Rediscover spiritual rituals Create rituals appropriate to your life Read moving accounts by participants in rituals conducted by the author James Roose-Evans is a distinguished theatre director and writer. He founded the Hampstead Theatre in London as a centre for new drama, and is the founde
language: English
title: Passages of the Soul: Rediscovering the Importance of Rituals in Everyday Life
titlecomplete: Passages of the Soul: Rediscovering the Importance of Rituals in Everyday Life
ratings_count: 5
publisher: Element Books Ltd