Care of the Soul : A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in… (1992)

Although a best-seller in its day, time has not been kind to the writing in this book as today the prose sounds preachy, redundant, and too ethereal. It is part of the literary genre of existence as illness. As stated in the first sentence of the Introduction by Thomas Moore, "The great malady of the twentieth century, ... ", sees that century, or probably any century for that matter, and plain existence, as plagued and sick. Well, call me Ishmael too. ( )

In this special twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Thomas Moore’s bestselling Care of the Soul, which includes a new introduction by the author, readers are presented with a revolutionary approach to thinking about daily life—everyday activities, events, problems, and creative opportunities—and a therapeutic lifestyle is proposed that focuses on looking more deeply into emotional problems and learning how to sense sacredness in ordinary things.

Basing his writing on the ancient model of “care of the soul”—which provided a religious context for viewing the everyday events of life—Moore brings “care of the soul” into the twenty-first century. Promising to deepen and broaden the readers’ perspectives on their life experiences, Moore draws on his own life as a therapist practicing “care of the soul,” as well as his studies of the world’s religions and his work in music and art, to create this inspirational guide that examines the connections between spirituality and the problems of individuals and society.

One of my favorites! A beautifully crafted book. One I aspire to live by. ( )

A truly remarkable book! Reading this book can change your life. It can make your life richer, help you remember your dreams, and prepare you to face death. Makes one realize how empty a world can be when one fails to nourish the soul. Along with Victor Frankel's book _Man's Search for Meaning_, this book should be essential reading for everyone who feels overwhelmed by the existential condition. ( )

A good book for anyone involved in personal soul work. ( )