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The Uncommon Book of Prayer

Prayer is an ancient practice—one that has been utilized and embraced by cultures around the world and across time. There is not one correct way to pray, and no tradition holds a monopoly on what prayer is or means. The Uncommon Book of Prayer reveals that prayer does not even need to be practiced within a religious tradition, though it can be. Instead, it reintroduces readers to the idea of prayer as a highly personal practice that can bring joy and enlightenment, heal deeply felt trauma, and work toward planetary healing. 

In inviting chapters grounded with historical context, sample prayers, and stunning illustrations by Chelsea Granger inspired by illuminated manuscripts, readers will learn to:  

✷ Refine a prayer practice. 

✷ Explore ambivalence around prayer and some of its difficult associations. 

✷ Integrate a prayer practice into co-creative and healing work.  

✷ Facilitate prayer circles in your community.

✷ Open and strengthen communication with the heart, our most potent tool of resonance and the seat of true wisdom in the body. 

✷ Create space and possibility for hope and dreaming (which are not frivolous, but instead life-sustaining and changing practices).

✷ Create vital and creative solutions for your life and our world.  

 There are many ways in to healing. A conscious prayer practice formed by reading The Uncommon Book of Prayer is a way into co-creating with the universe and accessing all the gifts that lie therein.