Linda Leonard Pořadí knih

Jungiánská terapeutka Linda Schierse Leonard píše s hlubokým porozuměním a praktickou moudrostí o touze po skutečné svatbě, takové, která spojí dvě bytosti v posvátném hledání smyslu života. U mnoha lidí se tato touha soustředí na hledání závazného vztahu se spřízněnou duší. U jiných se zaměřuje na vztah s jejich tvůrčí múzou, na jednotu s božským či na svatbu protikladných sil v rámci duše. Autorka zkoumá sny, osobní zážitky, mýty a pohádky i náměty z filmů a literatury a odkrývá vnitřní překážky lásky a tvořivosti u mužů i žen. Význam tradičních rituálů, jako je nasazení závoje, slib a výměna prstenů, je prezentován prostřednictvím rozjímavé poezie i života Rainera Marii Rilkeho. Linda Schierse Leonard ukazuje, že ať již hledáme vnitřní nebo vnější svatbu, k jejímu dosažení vždy vede cesta práce na transformaci osobnosti. Kniha Na cestě ke svatbě je o tom, jak žít opravdový život, který s láskou a úžasem vzdává čest tajemství celistvého bytí.

The author delves into the profound desire for a meaningful union, emphasizing the sacred journey of love and self-discovery. By weaving together dreams, personal narratives, and cultural myths, she reveals the inner barriers to love and creativity faced by individuals. Through a blend of personal experiences and insights drawn from various forms of storytelling, the book offers a rich exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the quest for deeper connections.

In Witness to the Fire, Linda Schierse Leonard, Ph.D., explores the dark and fiery journey of transformation from the bondage of addiction to the freedom of recovery through creativity. A Jungian analyst, Leonard studies the relationship of creativity and addiction in the lives of writers such as Fyodor Dostoevsky, Eugene O'Neill, Jean Rhys, and Jack London, as well as the experiences of ordinary men and women. Leonard holds out the hope that anyone bound by addiction can reclaim the power that fuels dependency for a life of joy and creativity.

The Madwoman embodies a powerful psychological and emotional energy present in everyone, regardless of gender, influencing our dreams and cultural memory. When ignored, she can lead to self-destruction; when acknowledged, she becomes a source of creativity and strength. In this transformative work, Linda Schierse Leonard addresses how to navigate the inner turmoil of modern life—such as unexpressed rage and anxiety—by embracing this primal instinct. The themes of "madness," illustrated through figures like Medea and Ophelia, are timeless, yet we can break the cycle. Leonard advocates for freeing the Madwoman within, allowing her expression to transform into constructive energy. Drawing from a diverse array of sources—myths, fairy tales, films, and the lives of historical and contemporary women—she creates a model of empowerment for today's women. With fresh perspectives and bold insights, this work holds profound cultural significance, promising to resonate for years. Praise highlights its practical insights and engaging nature, with Leonard's exploration seen as both empowering and a spiritual journey, emphasizing the triumph of the feminine spirit.

An invaluable key to self-understanding, The Wounded Woman shows that by understanding the father-daughter wound, it is possible to achieve a fruitful, caring relationship between men and women, between fathers and daughters, a relationship that honors both the mutuality and the uniqueness of the sexes.