Discover the Four Bodies of Existence—reshape your self-knowledge, empower your story, and embody a happier, healthier life
A revelatory guide and a vital invitation rooted in Indigenous wisdom from author Granddaughter Crow
What if our inner narrative—the conscious and subconscious story we tell ourselves about who we are and what we can accomplish—is wrong? What if we can better understand who we are, by listening more closely to what our entire beings are trying to teach us? And what if that new story can lead us to far more fulfilling futures?
That is the promise of a frame-changing new book from internationally recognized medicine woman and leadership expert Granddaughter Crow (Joy Gray, PhD). Here, Granddaughter Crow teaches us how to examine and then improve our inner narratives by listening more closely to our Four Bodies Of Existence:
Our physical bodies—whose intelligence informs our survival instincts and our reflexesOur hearts—whose emotions, built by our literal hearts and neurons, bond us to (or distance ourselves from) our communitiesOur brains—which control our capacities for mindfulness and store our wisdomOur souls—which represent theour undeniable life-force that guides all we do Granddaughter Crow teaches us to explore how each body shows up in our embodied experiences, works together, and operates on its own. Supplemented with journal prompts, reflections, and exercises, this work invites you into deeper awareness of your authentic story—and offers a lens to live into your most empowered and integrated self.
I have read many “self help” books in my life && while it has been many years-I can confidently say that this one is refreshingly unique.
I’m sure the author would hate to see me label this as self help, but I do think it falls under that description, but in a really great way.
Granddaughter Crow grew up biracial-half Navajo/half Dutch. I thought that brought such a necessary and refreshing point of view when it comes to diving into ourselves.
This book focuses on unlearning problematic/harmful things that were taught to us and really finding our own voice.
As someone who no longer aligns with any religion, this was a great read. I appreciate how thoughtful and understanding the author was, but also made a point to really focus on self.
Thank you North Atlantic books for the copy. All opinions are my own.