Anatomy of the Spirit

It is fitting that I read this book by Carolyn Myss as I recover from this flu-like illness, one of the worse bouts I've had in a while. It is uncanny sometimes, that we know exactly what ails us or causes us sickness, and yet we find the road to healing so difficult to begin, or even to continue.

I now know, halfway or so in this life journey, that there are no shortcuts to solving our Rubik's cube selves. Our organs, chakras, mental and emotional issues, spiritual and personal beliefs, physical strengths and dysfunctions are interrelated, part of our whole. This is one of many books that illustrate the connections, written in a way that is accessible from many view points.

At the end of each chapter (chakra), there are questions for self-examination that require a few moments of silent introspection (It took me a long time to finish this book!).

The book is helpful whether the reference point is the Chakra system, Sacraments or Sefirot.

I will end with the "seven sacred truths of the body and spirit:

1. All is One
2. Honor One Another
3. Honor Oneself
4. Love is Divine Power
5. Surrender Personal Will to Divine Will
6. Seek Only The Truth
7. Live in the Present Moment"