Product Description

In Life's Companion, Christina Baldwin points out that writing is a means of expanding our inner horizons, of relating more meaningfully to the world we live in and to other travelers on the spiritual path. Baldwin, a leader of the renaissance of personal writing, has taught personally more than 30,000 people the joys of journaling.

The book illuminates its text with enlightening quotations, exercises, questions, and techniques to nurture the writer and seeker within. Centered in a broad spiritual philosophy, Life's Companion shows readers how to transform writing into a tool for self-growth, heightened awareness, and personal fulfillment.

The stunning cover and beautiful interior art was designed by renowned spiritual artist Susan Seddon Boulet.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28766 in Books
• Published on: 1990-12-01
• Released on: 1990-12-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780553352023
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Library Journal
Minnesota psychotherapist Baldwin's intent can be grasped from the title of her previous book, One to One: Self-Understanding Through Journal Writing ( LJ 9/1/77); she argues that such understanding leads to empowerment and action. At first this work seems programmatic, combining New Age lingo with vaguely pluralistic beliefs. But, like a spiritual quest, it gradually deepens in tone. Baldwin's thought-provoking and serious topic suggestions assist readers in looking within to discover who they are, and the interspersed writing examples and quotations are also (for the most part) first-rate. Life's Companion encourages reflection, silence, forgiveness, trust, and acceptance--the essential qualities of a spiritual life.
- Carol J. Lichtenberg, Washington State Univ. Lib., Pullman
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Inside Flap
In Life's Companion, Christina Baldwin points out that writing is a means of expanding our inner horizons, of relating more meaningfully to the world we live in and to other travelers on the spiritual path. Baldwin, a leader of the renaissance of personal writing, has taught personally more than 30,000 people the joys of journaling.



The book illuminates its text with enlightening quotations, exercises, questions, and techniques to nurture the writer and seeker within. Centered in a broad spiritual philosophy, Life's Companion shows readers how to transform writing into a tool for self-growth, heightened awareness, and personal fulfillment.



The stunning cover and beautiful interior art was designed by renowned spiritual artist Susan Seddon Boulet.

About the Author
Christina Baldwin is the author of Calling the Circle, Seven Whispers, and most recently Storycatcher, which won a 2006 Books for a Better Life Award. She teaches and lectures extensively through her educational company, PeerSpirit. She lives outside Seattle, Washington, on Whidbey Island.

Customer Reviews

Excellent - jumpstarts a lifetime of spiritual journaling.
My copy of this book is dog-eared and worn, highlighted in pink and feathered with little yellow stickies. I recommend it as one of the best introductory journal writing books around. The format is unique. On the left hand page there are quotes, poems and insights. On the right hand page is the actual book, which combines literary, spiritual and psychological insights. I've been journaling for almost 10 years now and I still go back to this book for more inspiration.

Mesmerizing
I cannot believe I am the first to review this book, and I have already owned it for five years. This book helped me transform my spiritual quest from a meandering walk through the universe, to a path of enrichment and purpose. It gave me a new basis for my personal theology. Additionally, it fueled my creativity in a way I did not expect and my journaling has been much more meaningful and therapeutic since. If you are feeling that itch deep inside, a feeling that SOMETHING inside your soul wants to have its story told, this book will help you more than you can imagine.

A "Must-Have" for Journal Writers
This is the book that got me interested in journal writing. This book helps you use your journal as a tool for self-growth and fulfillment. One of the things that I really liked about it is that the exercises in the book can be used by anyone. It's not just for women, and it's not geared towards a specific religion/spiritual path. The exercises are extremely thought-provoking.

In my opinion, this book is a "must have" for journal writers.