{"product_id":"the-sacred-ego-isbn-9781583949436","title":"The Sacred Ego","description":"\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBlending psychological insights with spiritual wisdom, this “brilliant and visionary” guide deconstructs the myth of the ‘selfish’ ego to provide a blueprint for fostering peace (Tara Brach, author of \u003ci\u003eRadical Acceptance\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Why have we failed to create the happy, peaceful world that we all want? And what can we do about it? For more than three decades, Jalaja Bonheim has explored these questions in her work with women leaders, activists, and spiritual seekers from around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Ego\u003c\/i\u003e, she tackles one of the core myths of popular spiritual culture—the myth of the ego, supposedly responsible for our greed, selfishness, and violence. In contrast, Bonheim approaches the ego as a sacred function worthy of honor and gratitude. With riveting stories from her work, she guides us into the depths of our collective psyche to pinpoint the real sources of our problems and illuminate our path to wholeness. Firmly grounded in a lifetime of practical experience, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSacred Ego\u003c\/i\u003e is a visionary, uplifting book that explains why our world is in crisis and how we can support the unprecedented transformational process that’s underway.\u003cp\u003e\"This outstanding feminist guide to fostering peace in communities opens hearts up to facilitating justice in an often violent world.… Bonheim shares powerful stories and practical guidance in a must-read volume that teaches how a continued shift in human consciousness can indeed bring healing to the planet.… ​\u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Ego\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical and compelling guide for conscious living. Through her truth telling, Bonheim leaves us with nothing but hope that peace is achievable—because it is already present within our hearts.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e​\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, \u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Ego\u003c\/i\u003e is an inherently fascinating read that is as informed and informative as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Helen Dumont, \u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Ego\u003c\/i\u003e is a gem—a beautiful and vitally important book. Jalaja Bonheim is the voice of the essential feminine wisdom without which we cannot heal ourselves and our planet. Her work is a rare and wondrous amalgam of earthy pragmatism and visionary inspiration.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Marci Shimoff, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eLove for No Reason\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHappy for No Reason\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Ego\u003c\/i\u003e blends profound spiritual wisdom with exciting new insights into the human psyche. For anyone committed to personal and collective transformation, [it] is a must-read. It sheds new light on our evolutionary journey and offers profound insights into why we're in crisis and where the path to healing and wholeness lies.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Lynne Twist, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of Money\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"This brilliant and visionary book outlines a pathway to peace that is grounded in our collective evolutionary capacity for loving presence and intelligent action. Jalaja Bonheim’s compelling stories of deep transformation in Circlework both inspire and energize … she gives us hope for the healing of our world.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tara Brach, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eRadical Acceptance\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTrue Refuge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With an authority that grows from years of experience, Jalaja Bonheim helps us understand how we can \u003ci\u003ebe\u003c\/i\u003e the change we hope to move toward. Absorbing, inspiring, and practical, her book is grounded in psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD, author of \u003ci\u003eGoddesses in Everywoman\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Millionth Circle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Ego\u003c\/i\u003e is an exciting, compelling, groundbreaking book, and a work of irresistible compassion.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Joan Borysenko, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eIt’s Not the End of the World: Developing Resilience in Times of Change\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Jalaja Bonheim has written a lucid, inspiring vision, based on her direct experience of how to unlock the potential of the human heart for the benefit of all. \u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Ego\u003c\/i\u003e shows how we can awaken the deep wisdom already inside us. A deeply insightful and important work.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—James Baraz, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eAwakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e and cofounding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Ego\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant, wise, profoundly grounded and practical guide to transmuting the selfish ego into one that serves joyfully and humbly the divine truths of love, compassion, and justice. All seekers and sacred activists should read and integrate the wisdom Jalaja Bonheim unfolds here with such seasoned pragmatism and spiritual grace.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Andrew Harvey, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The focus is on collective consciousness and conditioning. Topics  include head-thinking versus heart-thinking, ending the war within,  relational education, belief addiction, control addiction, detachment  from thought, and how greed makes us stupid… Powerful work on the  cutting-edge of a major evolutionary step forward.\u003cb\u003e\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRetailing Insight\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What a powerful book! Revealing a path to peace within and without, \u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Ego\u003c\/i\u003e is a much-needed offering to the world.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dorothy Firman, EdD, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eChicken Soup for the Mother \u0026amp; Daughter Soul\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChicken Soup for the Father \u0026amp; Son Soul\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"This penetrating and deeply kind book, based on Jalaja Bonheim’s invaluable experience of working with circles of people from around the world, shows how we can create a sane and peaceful world for ourselves and the children of the future.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Sherry Ruth Anderson, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Cultural Creatives\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eRipening Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"With beauty, grace and insight, Jalaja Bonheim peels away layers of encrusted cultural conditioning to reveal a shining jewel: the evolutionary potential of the human race when it taps into its own heart. Read this book and it may change your way of thinking.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Liz Walker, cofounder, executive director of EcoVillage at Ithaca and author of \u003ci\u003eChoosing a Sustainable Future\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJalaja Bonheim, PhD, is an inspiring visionary, teacher and speaker who illuminates our path toward peace, wholeness, and joy. Founder and director of the Institute for Circlework, she is one of the world’s foremost experts in the use of circle gatherings as a tool for healing and empowering women. Her workshops and trainings have changed the lives of thousands of women by connecting them in a spirit of true sisterhood, open-heartedness, and authenticity. Jalaja (pronounced Djá-la-dja) has mentored hundreds of leaders from around the world and has gathered international acclaim for her groundbreaking work with Jewish and Palestinian women in the Middle East. Visit her website for more information on her books and workshops as well as free guidelines for study groups.","brand":"North Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302234607845,"sku":"NP9781583949436","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781583949436.jpg?v=1767741310","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-sacred-ego-isbn-9781583949436","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}