Therapeutic Spiritualities

Abstract

My intent through Chapter 5–7 has been to portray and explore the embedded nature of everyday spirituality. Through the personal stories of practitioners, I have shown how this form of spiritual practice opens up a new perception of everyday landscapes for those involved. The world is no longer an isolating, hostile place, but an enchanted, almost magical place, full of opportunities for connection and spiritual sustenance. I have shown how this reveals — like Kathryn’s invisible cloud layer — a new perspective on the world and one’s relationship with it.

When I’m connected it’s as if I’m taller and my head pokes through an invisible cloud layer and above that cloud layer is the same world but with spirit in it. It overlays everything, it’s always there. Sometimes when I don’t feel connected I have to remind myself it’s there. I just need to stretch to find it.

(Kathryn)