The Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries, and Revolutionaries

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Soul initiation is an essential spiritual adventure that most of the world has forgotten — or not yet discovered. Here, visionary ecopsychologist Bill Plotkin maps this journey, one that has not been previously illuminated in the contemporary Western world and yet is vital for the future of our species and our planet. Based on the experiences of thousands of people, this book provides phase-by-phase guidance for the descent to soul — the dissolution of current identity; the encounter with the mythopoetic mysteries of soul; and the metamorphosis of the ego into a cocreator of life-enhancing culture. Plotkin illustrates each phase of this riveting and sometimes hazardous odyssey with fascinating stories from many people, including those he has guided. Throughout he weaves an in-depth exploration of Carl Jung’s Red Book — and an innovative framework for understanding it.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ New World Library
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2021
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1608687015
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1608687015
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.1 x 8.9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #88,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #140 in Ecology (Books) #173 in Popular Psychology Personality Study #879 in Spiritual Self-Help (Books)
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Customers find the book deeply insightful, with one noting how it lays out the four facets of human wholeness. Moreover, the content is profoundly detailed, with one customer highlighting the extensive guide illustrated with powerful case histories. The writing style is erudite and poetic, and customers consider it a priceless treasure. However, the book is not an easy read and customers have mixed opinions about its engagement level.