Advance praise for SPIRITUAL REBEL
Spiritual Rebel makes discovering spirituality fun! In this modern-day approach, Sarahs wisdom, wit, and knowledge take us on an illuminating journey of discovery. A must-read for anyone seeking to find or deepen their spiritual path.
Francesco Mastalia, author of Yoga: The Secret of Life
Spiritual Rebel is a fresh and timely take on religion and spirituality, particularly appealing to those who have outgrown more traditional approaches to finding God. Sarah Bowen is a remarkably engaging writer, using pop culture references in an inviting, highly personal approach that from the first page invites you to join her in the exploration of the diverse teachings that many of the worlds religions and spiritual teachers provide. She weaves together the parallels and archetypal characteristics of these teachings that are both provocative and sensible, appealing to the deepest sense of ones involvement and participation in the Great Mystery. I highly recommend this for anyone who is exploring new avenues for their spiritual discoveries.
Dr. Steven Farmer, author of several best-selling books and oracle cards, including Animal Spirit Guides and Healing Ancestral Karma
Part interfaith instigator, part spiritual sister, Sarah Bowen will kindly and impishly guide you to the next step of your journey to your own true heart.
Barbara Becker, blogger All Beings Everywhere
Sarah Bowens Spiritual Rebel is a Jedi-infused, interspiritual smorgasbord of personal/universally attuned stories and activities that can be tried out, tossed out, worked through, and which will awaken and encourage the depth and breadth of ourselves to flourish, even in the chaos of our times. Approachable, a little snarky, a little sweet, Sarah brings us along on a great journey of larger-Self discovery!
Leslie Reambeault, LCSW, eco-spiritual psychotherapist and author of the forthcoming Meeting Death: Mapping the Territory for Therapists and Spiritual Companions
Spiritual Rebel will become a must-read. Sarahs experience with her religious heritage and her spiritual path will resonate with so many who, like me, have experienced religious trauma and yet still yearn for a deeper connection. The daily practices are practical, powerful, and enlightening. Sarah has a gift of writing, is a gift in spirit, and this book is sacred.
Rev. Karla Kamstra, owner and founder of The Bridge Spiritual Center
Sarah is a skillful writer who weaves her spiritual knowledge throughout this book while providing simple and practical advice on ways to deepen your own personal spiritual journey. You will want to keep this book within arms reach so that you can refer to it often.
Reverend Joie Barry, founder of The Gathering of One
With humor, wit, and authenticity Sarah Bowen provides a simple and easy roadmap for strengthening your spiritual muscles and living with a greater sense of wonder, freedom, and satisfaction.
Bianca Lynn, transformational workshop leader and contributing author to the bestselling 365 Book Series
In sum, I found Spiritual Rebel to be a humorous, slightly irreverent, concise guide for people who are searching for meaningand arent we all?
Judy Ranniger-Meza, LCSW
With humor, occasional irreverence, and wisdom from life and study, Sarah Bowen offers an excellent book for the Spiritual-but-not-Religious person to explore and deepen what exactly that means to them personally. Through a series of very approachable and effective exercises, her readers are challenged to look at their preconceptions and their experiences to determine what being a spiritual rebel means for themand how to use this new understanding to define their path in a way that is personally authentic and effective.
AnnE ONeil, author of If You Want the Rainbow, Welcome the Rain: A Memoir of Grief and Recovery
Spiritual Rebel is a practical guide for personal growth and spiritual evolution. Those new to spirituality will find Sarahs casual, honest communication inspiring. Likewise, those who have been spiritual rebels for a long time will discover (or rediscover) ways to grow deeper into God and Spirit. Spiritual Rebel reminded me to appreciate my personal rebellion and embrace it as a valuable part of my own spiritual growth. May you find peace and friendship in these pages, fellow rebel. Welcome to the sangha.
Rev. Nicole Losie, founder of Presence Yoga
Sarah Bowen is a bookworm who cant stop reading, an unrelenting researcher, and a humble, nerdy rebel. As a result, Spiritual Rebel is an overflowing treasure trove of practices and resources that will inspire the Force within you.
Sandy Fischman, interfaith/interspiritual minister
Sarah Bowen writes in bold prose with vivid imagery compliments of precise vocabulary. Her tongue-in-cheek style conveys humor and an upbeat colloquial tone, which draws the reader into friendly intimacy, while her spicy language preserves her reputation as a spiritual rebel.
Reverend Cheryl Trenholme, founder of One World Family
Spiritual Rebel: A Positively Addictive Guide to Finding Deeper Perspective & Higher Purpose 2019 by Sarah Bowen. All rights reserved.
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The information contained in this book is not medical, religious, or psychological advice. The ideas, suggestions, techniques, and activities are not intended to be used to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or psychological issue. If you have a serious health imbalance, please see a doctor or other appropriate professional. Remember, your health and mental wellbeing are your responsibility and are essential parts of a spiritual lifestyle. Proceed at your own pace and with self-care.
12 Essential Reasons to Yawn Each Day from How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Dr. Andrew Newberg and Mark Waldman. Copyright 2009 by Andrew Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman. (Ballantine Books). Reprinted by authors permission.
Affirmation of the Eight Rooms from Integral Church: A Handbook for New Spiritual Communities by Joran Slane Oppelt. Copyright 2018 by Joran Slane Oppelt. Reprinted by authors permission.
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Cover illustration 2019 by Sarah Bowen & Renewed Creative LLC. All rights reserved. Author photo 2018 Francesco Mastalia Book design by Colin Rolfe
Paperback ISBN 978-1-948626-04-0
eBook ISBN 978-1-948626-05-7
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Bowen, Sarah, 1971- author.
Title: Spiritual rebel : a positively addictive guide to finding deeper perspective & higher purpose / Sarah Bowen.
Description: Rhinebeck, N.Y. : Monkfish Book Publishing Company, [2019]
Identifiers: LCCN 2019004966 (print) | LCCN 2019014493 (ebook) | ISBN 9781948626057 (eBook) | ISBN 9781948626040 (pbk. : alk. paper)
