Jane Bailey Bain - SoulWorks: Living Your Soul Story

What makes SoulWorks such a useful book is that it deals in terms of themes that run through peoples lives rather than simply the narratives. Lives do have patterns, there is a direction and when we tune into these deeper structures, we get a sense of meaning which can then inform everything we do. The result is often a profound shift rather than a superficial change.

Jane also has the gift for expressing complex truths simply, for making the abstruse accessible. This is a must read for anyone interested in self-development, the mind and the way we function as human beings in the world.

Dr Shomit Mitter, M.Phil (Oxon), PhD (Cantab), www.shomitmitter.com

SoulWorks is about rediscovering your personal potential to the absolute best of your ability. It combines Western and Eastern approaches to psychology and philosophy which inspire you to create your very own life story. There are plenty of practical exercises to help readers apply their new-found wisdom to everyday situations. Jane writes with empathy and insight, and this book makes an original contribution to the popular field of spiritual development.

If youre at a crossroads in your life looking for a new approach, SoulWorks provides both inspiration and practical guidance.

Anna Cherry, The Habitat Affect

If youve fallen foul of the Western dilemma of disillusionment with what you have, then this is surely the antidote. Practical, pragmatic and concise, this book is backed by science, anecdote and experience. Janes work cleverly weaves together nuggets of wisdom from sources as wide-ranging as Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell and Buddhism. Discover what matters to you; whats truly important; what brings you joy and nourishment. Live passionately. Live purposefully. Live your Soul Story.

Bridget Finklaire, Consultant Therapist

Using tried and tested exercises and her in-depth understanding of myth and traditional tales, Jane Bailey Bain offers you a simple yet profound way to explore your own soul story.

John Kent, Director, Voice Dialogue UK

This is a beautiful book which can really help people. It has a wealth of interesting connections about the mind, body, soul and makes fascinating links with music and myth, interwoven with the authors personal reflection. The book provides practical steps and visualisations to engage the reader in doing the work, moving them forward to having more agency in their life experience.

Miranda Kersley, Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Life Coach

The theme of the soul story in which associations between people, places and events bring deep and multifaceted meaning to our lives is very important to good mental health. Often people in crisis are poor historians of their own lives. Recovery comes when they are able to explore their past, the influences and experiences that have shaped them: in other words, to first discover and then narrate their own stories. Jane provides inspiration for us all, as well as practical resources to guide us through the hurly-burly of everyday life.

Gillian Wood, MBPsS

A fresh and accessible perspective upon an important topic for an age of seismic changes. Right now, identity and purpose are centrally important to personal evolution and success in self-discovery and development. Jane provides a fresh approach for seekers of meaning.

Peter Urey, Director, Find Your Path In Life

Other Books by Jane Bailey Bain

LifeWorks

Why did your life turn out this way? Who are the most important people in your world? What would you do differently, if you had the chance? Ever since you were a child, you have been composing your own life script. You use fragments of story from books, films and magazines to weave your personal narrative. The characters in your script are acted by people around you, and you can choose who has a significant role. LifeWorks is a practical handbook which combines insights from psychology and anthropology. It shows you how to identify relationship patterns and life themes. You are the author of your story, and play the principal part. Once you are aware of this, you can start to direct your own life script.

978-1-78099-038-5 (Paperback)

978-1-78099-039-2 (e-book)

StoryWorks

StoryWorks is a practical handbook on how to tell stories. It ranges from classic tools like the Rule of Threes to the new mnemonic Five Finger Technique. There are creative exercises, applied resources, and many stories to expand your narrative repertoire. When you have something to say, the best way to communicate is by telling a story. This book shows you how to do that effectively. Great writers know the power of narrative. Teachers and trainers use words as a tool for transformation. If youre a writer wanting to improve your skills, a coach or leader looking for new ideas, a teacher working with young people this book will help you tell better stories.

978-1-78279-986-3 (Paperback)

978-1-78279-987-0 (e-book)

First published by O-Books, 2018

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Text copyright: Jane Bailey Bain 2017

ISBN: 978 1 78535 713 8

978 1 78535 714 5 (ebook)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2017936417

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Design: Stuart Davies

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Also by Jane Bailey Bain:

LifeWorks: Using myth and archetype to develop your life story (2012)

StoryWorks: A Handbook for Leaders, Writers and Speakers (2015)

For Kyrian, Wulfie and Annapurna

Your life has a thread. It tells where youve been and what youve done. It shows how one incident led to another. It explains how things turned out this way.

But your life has a deeper story. This one links the people, places and events that matter to you. It shows how your encounters follow patterns. It relates your actions to your inner values.

This story emphasizes themes and motifs. It lets you see connections between things. It shows how early experiences link to later ones. It helps you understand what really matters.

Once you see this, youll start to live quite differently. Youll spend more time on things that are important. Youll become aware of themes and patterns in your life. Youll want to focus on learning and giving, experiences and relationships.

This deeper narrative is your soul story.