Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Minds

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern life? Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Minds offers a lifeline. Discover nine ancient spiritual practices that can restore your mental well-being and deepen your connection with God. Let Sacred Balance guide you towards a balanced and peaceful life.

Are you struggling to find peace and balance in today’s fast-paced world? Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Minds offers a solution rooted in centuries-old spiritual traditions. Written by chaplain and mental health expert Miriam Diephouse-McMillan, this guide introduces nine transformative practices — Contemplation (Centering Prayer), Discernment (Daily Examen), Compassion (Loving Kindness Prayer), Mindfulness (Practicing the Presence of God), Rest (Sabbath), Grounding (Breath prayer), Activation (Walking Prayer), Gratitude (Savoring), and Accountability (Soul Friend)–to help you reclaim your mental well-being. Each chapter provides a clear path, drawing from scripture and Christian heritage, to integrate these practices into your daily life. Whether you’re a clergy member, a layperson, or simply seeking deeper spiritual growth, Sacred Balance equips you with the tools to find rest, grounding, and activation in God’s presence.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chalice Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0827235674
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0827235670
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.43 x 0.55 x 8.43 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #695,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,898 in Spiritual Self-Help (Books) #5,574 in Christian Self Help #10,460 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books)
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