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lhendrickson's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
katie_thrives's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A practical and insightful look at wellness and health through the Native lens. It was such an important time for me to read we this, in the midst of New Year/Jan health messaging. This book is kind, takes into context privilege, different abilities and bandwidths, as well as social context and historical effects. I listened to the audiobook, read by the authors, and would recommend doing so.
The hallmark of a good nonfiction audiobook for me is if I want to buy a physical copy to keep. This is one I will purchase.
The hallmark of a good nonfiction audiobook for me is if I want to buy a physical copy to keep. This is one I will purchase.
100pagesaday's review against another edition
5.0
The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well is a guide to begin bringing the practice of balance and healing into your life using Indigenous knowledge. The authors, an Indigenous couple who bring together their mixed Indigenous heritages encourage you to change your mindset by using a template they devised, the interconnected Seven Circles of Wellness to guide your day. The seven circles connect mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The categories are movement, land, community, ceremony, sacred space, sleep and food. Each chapter guides you through Indigenous knowledge and practices for the category, the author’s personal stories and journeys, the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual connections and how to learn, engage and optimize your own practice within the circle.
The Seven Circles is an amazing resource for improving your overall wellbeing. I felt a strong tie to the themes of the book and was happy to learn I was already engaging in some of the practices. I enjoyed that the practices were accessible and really getting back to basics, no special materials or equipment are needed, you don’t need to buy anything to incorporate the practices into your everyday life. I was able to find simple ways to incorporate actions and practices into each circle. Some things I already practice, but I am able to see their full worth and value in my life through the lens of the Seven Circles. I enjoyed reading about the author’s personal struggles and victories within each circle and how they currently practice each circle as a family with two young children.
The Seven Circles is an amazing resource for improving your overall wellbeing. I felt a strong tie to the themes of the book and was happy to learn I was already engaging in some of the practices. I enjoyed that the practices were accessible and really getting back to basics, no special materials or equipment are needed, you don’t need to buy anything to incorporate the practices into your everyday life. I was able to find simple ways to incorporate actions and practices into each circle. Some things I already practice, but I am able to see their full worth and value in my life through the lens of the Seven Circles. I enjoyed reading about the author’s personal struggles and victories within each circle and how they currently practice each circle as a family with two young children.
1courtcourt's review against another edition
5.0
An incredibly simple and detailed framework for adjusting modern life with traditional teachings. Many Natives call it "walking in two worlds," and have been trying to figure out the balance of this for many years, or dare I say, generations. So eloquently put, Chelsey and Thosh state facts about the history of colonialism and its effects on traditional lifestyles while being genuine and open about their shortcomings in each of these areas. Their transparency is refreshing as they invite all, Indigenous and non, to find wellness in ever aspect of life. The amount of storytelling that directly links their research to real life situations is astounding. One-hundred percent, understood every teaching and even learned how I could incorporate new techniques to my traditional practices already being utilized.
Two. I read this book twice this year. First listened to the audiobook, read by the authors themselves, just to listen to the words that I knew were going to be the most comforting words to hear as I traveled and did chores around my home. It in fact, was exactly that. I was laughing and crying and became incredibly homesick as they spoke about elements of life that were so familiar. I was reminded and deeply felt within my soul every circle of wellness. Some of the suggestions and exercises were ones that I had forgotten about or found to be new. For that, I decided to reread and annotate the physical copy. Each time I read, I knew I needed to have some reverence. With a good heart and head, I took my time and it filled my heart with incredible warmth. I never want to forget this feeling.
Two. I read this book twice this year. First listened to the audiobook, read by the authors themselves, just to listen to the words that I knew were going to be the most comforting words to hear as I traveled and did chores around my home. It in fact, was exactly that. I was laughing and crying and became incredibly homesick as they spoke about elements of life that were so familiar. I was reminded and deeply felt within my soul every circle of wellness. Some of the suggestions and exercises were ones that I had forgotten about or found to be new. For that, I decided to reread and annotate the physical copy. Each time I read, I knew I needed to have some reverence. With a good heart and head, I took my time and it filled my heart with incredible warmth. I never want to forget this feeling.
justaprilann's review against another edition
5.0
ALL THE STARS. I have so much to reflect on after reading this. I love their radically inclusive approach and invitation to not just adopt Indigenous practices because they say so, but to start at a place of learning and exploring our own ancestral ways. Two points that deeply resonate: 1) keep an open heart to learn from babies/children and elders because they are closest to the creator and 2) children do not have certain “expectations” for behavior, but rather adults and their caregivers do and should model appropriate behavior.