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The Smell Of Rain On Dust: Grief And Praise
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Beautifully Written And Wise [Martin Prechtel] Offers Stories That Are Precious And Lifesustaining. Read Carefully, And Listen Deeply.Mary Oliver, National Book Award And Pulitzer Prize Winnerinspiring Hope, Solace, And Courage In Living Through Our Losses, Author Martn Prechtel, Trained In The Tzutujil Maya Shamanic Tradition, Shares Profound Insights On The Relationship Between Grief And Praise In Our Culturehow The Inability That Many Of Us Have To Grieve And Weep Properly For The Dead Is Deeply Linked With The Inability To Give Praise For Living. In Modern Society, Grief Is Something That We Usually Experience In Private, Alone, And Without The Support Of A Community. Yet, As Prechtel Says, Grief Expressed Out Loud For Someone We Have Lost, Or A Country Or Home We Have Lost, Is In Itself The Greatest Praise We Could Ever Give Them. Grief Is Praise, Because It Is The Natural Way Love Honors What It Misses.Prechtel Explains That The Unexpressed Grief Prevalent In Our Society Today Is The Reason For Many Of The Social, Cultural, And Individual Maladies That We Are Currently Experiencing. According To Prechtel, When You Have Two Centuries Of People Who Have Not Properly Grieved The Things That They Have Lost, The Grief Shows Up As Ghosts That Inhabit Their Grandchildren. These Ghosts, He Says, Can Also Manifest As Disease In The Form Of Tumors, Which The Maya Refer To As Solidified Tears, Or In The Form Of Behavioral Issues And Depression. He Goes On To Show How This Collective, Unexpressed Energy Is The Longheld Grief Of Our Ancestors Manifesting Itself, And The Work That Can Be Done To Liberate This Energy So We Can Heal From The Trauma Of Loss, War, And Suffering.At Base, This Little Book, As The Author Calls It, Can Be Seen As A Companion Of Encouragement, A Little Extra Light For Those Deep And Noble Parts In All Of Us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Smell of Rain on Dust'? A: The main theme of 'The Smell of Rain on Dust' revolves around the relationship between grief and praise. Author Martín Prechtel emphasizes how unexpressed grief is linked to societal issues and highlights the importance of expressing grief as a form of honoring what we have lost.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Smell of Rain on Dust' is Martín Prechtel, who is trained in the Tzutujil Maya shamanic tradition.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Smell of Rain on Dust' have? A: 'The Smell of Rain on Dust' contains 184 pages, making it a concise read that delivers profound insights.
- Q: When was 'The Smell of Rain on Dust' published? A: 'The Smell of Rain on Dust' was published on April 14, 2015.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers who are dealing with grief, loss, or those interested in understanding the cultural aspects of grief and praise will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this book is an illustrated edition, which may include visuals that complement the text.
- Q: What are some key insights provided by the author? A: The author discusses how collective, unexpressed grief can manifest as social and individual issues, and he offers insights on how to process grief and honor lost loved ones through expression.
- Q: Can this book be a companion for healing? A: Yes, Prechtel describes the book as a companion of encouragement, offering light for those navigating their own grief and loss.
- Q: What are the benefits of reading this book? A: Reading 'The Smell of Rain on Dust' can inspire hope, solace, and courage in dealing with loss, and it provides a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of grief.