Kate Osborne - The Goddess Resolution: Restoring Harmony and Emotional Wellbeing Through Spiritual Connection

Llewellyn Publications

Woodbury, Minnesota

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The Goddess Resolution: Restoring Harmony and Emotional Wellbeing Through
Spiritual Connection 2022 by Kate Osborne.

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First e-book edition 2022

E-book ISBN: 9780738763576

Book design by Christine Ha

Cover design by Shannon McKuhen

Editing by Holly Vanderhaar

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Osborne, Kate, author.

Title: The goddess resolution : restoring harmony and emotional wellbeing

through spiritual connection / Kate Osborne.

Description: First edition. | Woodbury, Minnesota : Llewellyn Publications,

2022. | Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021050974 (print) | LCCN 2021050975 (ebook) | ISBN

9780738763347 | ISBN 9780738763576 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: WomenReligious life. | Goddess religion.

Classification: LCC BL625.7 .O83 2022 (print) | LCC BL625.7 (ebook) | DDC

200.82dc23/eng/20211201

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Disclaimer

This book and its exercises, rituals, and workings are intended for spiritual and emotional guidance only. They are not intended to replace medical assistance or treatments.

Dedication

For those who resolve to learn from their experiences of this life to achieve a greater sense of peace, or who simply care enough for themselves and others, to reclaim unity of mind, body, and spirit and live a life that is both manageable and fulfilling.

And to my husband Phil, son Kieran, and daughter Shana: you are my most precious teachers, and for all you are, I thank you.

Contents

by Eliana Harvey

: The Power to Create

: The Relationship Ripple

: Tackling Temptation

: Facing Fallout

: Shut Up or Put Up

: Sitting in Judgement

: Becoming the Fortress

: Picking Your Battles

: Death Becomes You

: Born-Again Creators

Exercises

Foreword

W omen know how to weave. Since time immemorial, we have sat together to weave not only cloth but the beautiful web of life as we share our stories, wisdom, knowledge, nurturing and our womens magic. My name is Elaina Harvey, and in 1990 I established Shamanka, now recognised as the only internationally-known school dedicated uniquely to womens shamanism. My medicine name is Shadow Walker, which is where I travel and explore, and my lifes work is the quest of the deep, ancient, and potent feminine essence, and to help and support women in this quest, especially in these difficult times. And so it gives me the greatest pleasure to contribute to this remarkable book to aid our journey in these times that are often far detached from our shamanic past.

Contemporary life holds challenges for us; in many cases, we find no answers but may prompt deeper questions about our feelings, reactions, and purpose. The answers may often feel overwhelming, but they can lead us on a quest to find a feminine Being of Light, one who knows the feminine perspective and our purpose. When we meet them, many of these goddesses may seem to hold reflections of ourselves, giving us visions of our own possibilities of being, seeing, reacting, and choice, including the confidence to take on new challenges, embrace new ways, and say no. As strong women, we do not need to copy external male attitudes to attain a result.

When we discover the source of any wounding or disempowerment, we can heal and reclaim our core integrity. Practical healing methods are essential, and many can be found in this book, which connects us to ourselves and to nature. The elements play an indispensable role, and as this book demonstrates, the goddesses often are power conduits for our connection to water or fire, for example. A lot of healing and forgiveness may be sought when reclaiming our power to create, and so we turn to the light: the sacred flame, our passion and our spark.