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CNS5349

Week 3 Required Resources

Textbook

Wilber, K., & Patten, T. (2008). Integral life practice. Integral Books. (ILP)

Chapter 4: The Shadow Module provides background on the nature of shadow work, and instruction on a simplified version of shadow work practice that one may do as part of ILP.

Walsh, R. (2000). Essential Spirituality: The 7 Central Practices to Awaken Heart and Mind. Trade Paper Press.

Chapters 5-14 in this text, broken into two sections (“Transform Your Motivation” and “Cultivate Emotional Wisdom”), discuss principles of emotional health and well-being from multiple world cultural and religious traditions, and explore how emotional intelligence connects to maintaining motivation for self-care and developmental practices.

Your course textbook can be accessed via the eDART link in the Getting Started module.

Handouts

Meditating on the Shadows of Your Practice
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Practice the 3-2-1 Process
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Lesson 3 Optional Resources

The Well of Grief by David Whyte
The well of grief by David Whyte. (n.d.). Famous Poems, Famous Poets. - All Poetry. https://allpoetry.com/poem/15379848-The-well-of-grief-by-David-Whyte