The reader may open to any section and receive helpful insights. All aspects of our lives are involved with our healing, yet healing truly comes from the inside out. In The Circle of Healing, Cathy Holt explains that the circle of healing is a metaphor for the interconnectedness and unity of our inner and outer selves, other people, and nature. Holt is a holistic-health educator, a biofeedback therapist, and an ecological activist. Holt argues the most important part of healing is to listen to our bodies to determine what they need.
Healing involves mind, body, and spirit.
Her intelligent, delightful book is accordingly chock-full of steps to change and heal virtually every aspect of our lives, through support groups, inner dialogues, rituals, mantras, and use of sacred space. Suggestions are drawn from many different cultures, religions, and ages. Holt presents so many appealing ideas that the book can be overwhelming if read straight through. I found it better to read the book daily, one topic at a time, learning nuggets of wisdom and inspiration for healing and changing my life, step by step. Holt also stresses the importance of relationships with other people and with nature.