Literature Link for March 20, 2022 — Yin and Yang
• Living in Balance: A Mindful Guide for Thriving in a Complex World by Joel Levey. “ Based on the ancient wisdom traditions, contemporary neuroscience research, and the insights of indigenous cultures throughout our world, Living in Balance shows that, in each moment, we have the capacity to be mindful of whether our thoughts and actions are moving toward harmony and balance or away from it.” [non-fiction] Click on the “Look Inside” to see some important reviews. https://www.amazon.com/Living-Balance-Mindful-Thriving-Complex/dp/1611250293
• “Yin-Yang” by C. J. Krieger [short poem] “ The back is bad/ But the heart is good”
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14861314-Yin-Yang-by-C.-J.-Krieger
• Yin and Yang by Mark Cartwright. [brief article explanation] “ In Chinese mythology, Yin and Yang were born from chaos when the universe was first created and they are believed to exist in harmony at the centre of the Earth. During the creation, their achievement of balance in the cosmic egg allowed for the birth of Pangu (or P’an ku), the first human.” Interesting, includes option of listening to an audio. https://www.worldhistory.org/Yin_and_Yang/
• “Harmony” by Sri Chinmoy. [poem] “ If you can create harmony/ In your own life,
This harmony will enter/ Into the vast world. . . As millions of stars/ Sing and dance together
In harmony, / Even so, our body, / Vital, mind and heart/ Must sing and dance/ In harmony.”
https://www.srichinmoypoetry.com/selected-poems/poems-about-harmony/
• The Medicine Wheel or Sacred Hoop [non-fiction article] Here is an explanation of the Indigenous medicine wheel: “Medicine wheels represent the alignment and continuous interaction of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual realities. The circle shape represents the interconnectivity of all aspects of one’s being, including the connection with the natural world. . .and how it remind us of the importance of balance in all aspects of life.” https://us.tribaltradeco.com/blogs/medicine-wheel/medicine-wheel-practices-for-spiritual-health
In faith,
Dale Dunnigan