Introducing my most recent book O My Soul: Bringing the Psalmist’s Cry to My Movement, My Meditation & My Mat, which reached #1 New Release in Old Testament Meditations during the first two weeks of its release ! A BIG SHOUT OUT to all my readers and supporters — YOU did this, not me!
In O My Soul, we bring the psalmist’s cry to our practices of movement, breath and stillness. This cry of the various writers of the Psalms is a specific cry — one that includes the phrase “my soul.” Over and over throughout the Psalms we hear the cry of “my soul” — we will explore 44 of those in this book. Like my previous release Jesus In My Practice, each passage is explored through a brief summary and explanation of its context, relevant cultural notes, thoughts to ruminate as you consider the psalm, ideas for your practice of mindful movement, a short breath prayer and poem, and songs to accompany your movement practice, if desired. Also includes white space and journal prompts to write about your experience with the material.
This is a great resource for anyone who is interested in bringing their bodies to their study and experience of scripture. It can be used individually or in groups and is also a useful resource for teachers of movement, dance, meditation and breathwork, as well as somatic workers and body-based therapists. Available in hardback and softcover editions.
Check out this and all my other resources on Amazon today! All my resources are designed as explorations of discovery… of scripture… of our BEaUtiful embodied selves… of all we were created to be! Come explore what it means to live a whole-hearted, fully-embodied life… the kardia καρδία life!
If you’d like to learn more about embodying your spiritual life consider joining me at Rooted & Reaching Lakeside studio on the shores of Pleasant Hill Lake in North Central Ohio for a Rooted & Reaching Embodied Care (RREC) REtreat or the RREC Certificate Training Program.
Blessings of Artistry, BEaUty & Creativity, Jody
Jody Thomae is a graduate of Ashland Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a doctorate in spiritual formation and relational neuroscience at Western Theological Seminary. Her passion is for the person of Jesus Christ to be made more real through the revelation of creativity, embodiment and worship. Find individual examples of her Bible studies at www.jodythomae.com. She is an embodied spiritual director and hosts retreats through her ministry Rooted & Reaching Embodied Care. Sign up here to be notified of retreats, trainings and workshops geared towards creativity, embodiment and spirituality.
We are nearing the end of our Create-A-Day 2015 posts. As we wind down, I want to leave you with a shadow dance to “O Magnum Mysterium” sung live for CHRISTmas Eve 2013 at Northland Church in Longwood, Florida. Such BEaUty!!
Nurturing the Creative Spirit Within 