The Cherokee Full Circle
Subtitle: A Practical Guide to Sacred Ceremonies and Traditions
Publisher: Bear & Company
Published: August 1, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781879181953
Subjects: Alternative belief systems; Customs; Indigenous peoples; Body, Mind & Spirit; Indians of North America; Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Spirituality; Social Science; Sociology; USA; Medicine; Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Tribes; Healing - Prayer & Spiritual; Body, Mind & Spirit / Healing / Prayer & Spiritual; Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies; Cherokee Indians; Religion
First sentence: From the dawn of time, human existence has borne witness to people banding together in the face of adversity for the sake of survival.
Description: "The Cherokee Full Circle gathers techniques representing Native American cultures from across America to teach the inherent dynamics of right relationship and apply them to the healing path. The Four Directions, the four seasons, and the four elements that make up the sacred hoop of the Circle of Life must be in right relationship with one another or disharmony will result. Native American ritual has always emphasized the restoration of balance through ceremonies that provide a forum for learning, transition, and expressions of personal growth. In The Cherokee Full Circle Cherokee authors J.T. and Michael Garrett offer traditional Native American exercises, teaching tales, and rituals that explore interrelationship as a tool for individual and group healing. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of Native American spiritual traditions and demonstrate how these ideas and methods can be applied universally to deal with life's situation - from depression and grieving to finding purpose and establishing positive relationships." -- back cover.