A Little Book on Big Freedom: Discover the Four Elements of Transformation

by HeatherAsh Amara

Air. Fire. Water. Earth.

The four primordial elements not only inform our physical lives, they are potent symbols for aspects of our inner selves. When we learn to harness their power correctly, they can lead us toward radical personal transformation, or what best-selling author HeatherAsh Amara refers to as Big Freedom.

Drawing on her extensive background in European and Toltec shamanism, Amara deftly explores each of the four elements and explains how they relate to your inner

The art of seeing yourself and the world with The art of cleansing what no longer serves The art of being open and creating space for The art of nourishment and self-care Packed with exercises and meditations at the end of each chapter, this book offers a clear path to finding your own Big Freedom, one that involves tearing down any inner walls made of fear, judgment, or regret, and building a profound friendship with your truest self.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Self Help

158 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 9, 2019

About the author

Amara has spent the last three decades weaving together earth-based wisdom, mindfulness, and practical strategies for creative, courageous, and compassionate individual and community change. She is the author of 9 books, including the bestselling Warrior Goddess Training series and The Seven Secrets of Happy and Healthy Relationships with don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

Her newest book, Wild, Willing, and Wise: An Interactive Guide for When to Paddle, When to Rest, and When to Jump Naked into the River of Life will be released July 30th through St. Martin's Essentials.

When she’s home, HeatherAsh plants her feet in New Mexico but as a lifelong nomad, she spends most of her time traveling, teaching, and writing in cafes around the world.

Reviews

[Freesiab BookishReview · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought there were some very interesting highlights in this book. I think it’s more for beginners of certain philosophy or therapy but I enjoyed looking at things from another perspective

[Liliana Boar · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The four elements are powerful guides for how to live in alignment with your true self. Every breath of air can bring more spaciousness into your being. Fire invites you to burn away what no longer serves you. Water shows you how to be fluid and open to what life brings. The earth beneath your feet reminds you to nourish and sustain yourself always and in all ways. Each element offers a tool for transformation, and together they represent a path to Big Freedom."

[Rogue Blackwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great beginner's guide to shadow work. It is gentle and lovely and an easy read.

Is recommend is to baby witches trying to figure out where to begin with shadow work!

But for me most of it was repetitive as I've been on this path for quite a while. The meditations are wonderful though and I think most of us can benefit from those!

[Heather Roman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, easy read. Lots of great information/reminders for dealing with emotions and perceptions. I really enjoyed the connection she makes with the 4 earthly elements. See. Cleanse. Open. Nourish. Includes practices for implementing these changes in your life.

[Ingrid Mangiagalli]

An incredible read. Easy to digest and you're able to easily incorporate the practices into your daily routine. No fluff. Highly recommend for anyone that has trouble switching of their disaster mind as HeatherAsh calls it.

[Bea · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was my first book jumping into Shamanism. It was helpful to put things into perspective and I enjoyed the rituals and practices included in the chapters. Really helped me to understand what the elements are all about.

[Paris Abell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed her previous books and was looking forward to this one but it didn't resonate as strongly with me as her other stuff has. Still, it was good.

[Mandi Tweedie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elemental

I appreciate the respect shown for the elements. This book helps you work with the elements in a beautiful way.

[Austėja Žvaginytė · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not too many insights but given I am looking for all possible information on the 4 elements, I am still glad I read it.

[Elaine · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this series because it was recommended, but I've been incredibly disappointed. There was nothing in any of the books that was truly groundbreaking. Worse, the ideas were so vague at times that it felt like a waste of words. Sorry I spent the time reading this.