Compass of the Heart: Embodying Medicine Wheel Teachings

by Loren Cruden

Arranged in the form of a medicine wheel, Compass of the Heart uses the teachings of the six directions-East, South, West, North, Sky, and Earth-as it explores what it means to be consciously engaged in the life that swirls around us each and every moment. Cruden discusses daily spiritual practices-meditation, work with chakras, even teaching children or gardening-as ways of maintaining a connectedness to truth through the ups and downs of experience. These practices deepen one's relationship with the Earth so that spiritual awareness occurs not just in rare moments of inspiration but as an integral and ongoing part of life itself. More than a guide, this is the perfect companion to those following the compass of their hearts toward a union of body, earth, and spirit.
For those who feel a desire for a natural spirituality in their lives, Compass of the Heart offers insights and suggestions based on Loren Cruden's lifetime of work with Native American and other Earth-oriented traditions.

Further develops the ideas and practices set forth in the author's previous work, The Spirit of Place .

Genres: Indigenous, Native American

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1996

Reviews

[Kaycee Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book comforted me after a tragic event. I always keep it handy to review in different seasons of my life and I like to lend it out to friends in their time of need as well. Such wonderful words that remind us of the healing of nature and our own emotional capacity.

[Falcon · Rating 5 out of 5]

respectfully informative and at times beautifully poetic,
Thank u Loren Cruden

[Britt · Rating 3 out of 5]

The teachings of the six directions East, South, West, North, Earth, and Sky are used to illustrate daily practices that deepen ones relationship with the Earth until spiritual enlightenment becomes a way of life. For the most part, this book went into detail on developing greater awareness of the presence of the divine.