Appendix
Indigenous Ways of Knowing:
A beginning list of resources
Mankiller, Wilma. Every Day is a Good Day. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing.
An honest and rare book into the resilience, wisdom, and perseverance of Native American women. Sharing stories about spirituality, traditions and culture, patterns of thought, and shared values, it resounds with humor and strategies for survival in a context where the degradation of indigenous societies has been systematic and virtually unacknowledged.
Wagamese, Richard. Keeper ’n Me. Toronto, Canada: Penguin Random House.
By turns funny, poignant, and mystical, this novel based on historical events casts a fresh and powerful light on the redemptive power of community, tradition, and the process of coming home to self in the deepest sense of these words.
Kimmerer, Robin Wall. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Minneapolis, MN: Milkweed Editions.
A beautiful and wise book filled with an awareness of the connection between living things and of the vibrant world we inhabit. It is written as a celebration of our reciprocal relationship with all creation.
Stan Rushworth Interview
An interview with Native American historian, teacher, and elder Stan Rushworth discussing the schism between Western worldviews and the deep realities of indigenous life. Acknowledging the past, present, and future possibilities of finding our ways toward real and authentic engagement, Stan underscores the need for long-term education and an honest reckoning with our country’s history if we are to come to any kind of a new future together. https://bit.ly/3cM1ZBm
Additional Resources in Each Direction
Above: Trust Life
La Chapelle, David. Hymn of Changes: Contemplations of the I Ching. Princeton, NJ: Ragged Sky Press.
Dening, Sarah. The Everyday I Ching. New York, NY: St. Martin’s Griffin.
The ancient Chinese Book of Changes cultivates a daily experience of the dynamic nature of life and the inherent role of synchronicity. Taken together, these two books are excellent resources for training your heart and mind to relax with the larger order of the universe.
Gratitude
An excellent article on gratitude and the physiological impacts of this practice on the body: https://bit.ly/2GaDvEe
Within: Anchor to the Present
Heider, John. The Tao of Leadership: Leadership Strategies for a New Age. Atlanta, GA: Bantam Books.
An old yet always relevant resource for understanding how to lead from the inside out, letting the natural flow of life—the Tao—be your guide.
Tolle, Eckhart. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Namaste Publishing and Novato, CA: New World Library.
A tried-and-true classic offering guidance and direction on how to stay in the moment and reap the wisdom that comes when this capacity is built.
Below: Respect Creation
Kimmerer, Robin Wall. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Minneapolis, MN: Milkweed Editions.
A beautiful and wise book filled with an awareness of the connection between living things and of the vibrant world we inhabit. It is written as a celebration of our reciprocal relationship with all creation.
East: Become Emotionally Agile
Johnson, Robert A. Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche. New York, NY: Harper One.
Bly, Robert. A Little Book on the Human Shadow. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
These two books are short, poetic reads to open up the landscape of shadow and the importance of owning all aspects of ourselves.
Shadow Work
In-depth opportunities to work with and learn about the hidden gold in those aspects of yourself not fully owned. In addition to experiences and trainings, there is a wealth of valuable articles on this topic under the Features tab. Website: www.shadowwork.com
Sadness
An excellent article on grief and connection: https://bit.ly /2PhZC3e
South: Build Physical Resilience
Rath, Tom. Are You Fully Charged? The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life. US: Silicon Guild, an imprint of Missionday.
Simple, practical exercises, questions, and thoughts on organizing your work and life to ensure your “batteries” are fully charged.
Baumeister, Roy F. & Tierney, John. Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength. New York, NY: Penguin Books.
A thoughtful, well-researched read on why building clear, daily habits makes all the difference in being able to move toward a life well crafted.
West: Cultivate Mental Fluidity
Katie, Byron. Loving What Is: Four Questions that Can Change Your Life. New York, NY: Penguin Random House.
A masterful guide to letting go of the stories you tell and releasing the emotions that accompany them.
Kagge, Erling. Silence: In The Age of Noise. New York, NY: Vintage Books.
Thirty-one vignettes on the power, importance, and practice of silence.
LeClaire, Anne. Listening Below the Noise: The Transformative Power of Silence. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
A personal experience of practicing silence twice a month for two decades, this book makes a profound case for how silence can transform your experience of the world.
Silent Together
A monthly blog on the practice of silence and the opportunity to flex this muscle along with other around the globe during a monthly day of silence: www.silenttogether.com
North: Embrace Your Spiritual Destiny
Cecil, Barbara. Coming Into Your Own: A Woman’s Guide Through Life Transitions. Ashland, OR: White Cloud Press.
Candid stories of women around the world who have successfully navigated significant transitions, this book provides both the theory and the practices to find your way into the next stages of your life.
Baldwin, Christine. Storycatcher: Making Sense of Our Lives Through the Power and Practice of Story. Novato, CA: New World Library.
Filled with powerful and poignant stories of family, community, and self, this book opens the way to reconsider the stories you tell and learn how to write, speak, and recreate the personal narratives of your life.
Klaus Hempfling
Master teacher, coach, and mentor on the art and practice of tracking your destiny and living in accordance with your natural talents and aptitudes: www.hempfling.com