Journal of a Steadfast Fence

$19.95

Journal of a Steadfast Fence

Description

Spiritual Reflections on Aging – A Collection of Poetry and Photographs

What does an old fence in a California field have in common with the poetry of Rilke’s Ninth Duino Elegy?

In Journal of a Steadfast Fence, Seena Frost’s early morning walks through orchards and fields are transformed by an unexpected “conversation” with an old fence who becomes her spiritual companion along the way.

It all began as Seena was reciting a line of Rilke poetry on her daily walk.

“…Perhaps we are here in order to say: house, bridge, fountain, gate, pitcher, fruit-tree, window — At most: column, tower… But to say them, you must understand, Oh to say them more intensely than the Things themselves ever dreamed of existing…”

Immediately she “heard” a startling reply from a fence (who became known as “The Mystic”) beside her who “chimed in with the word “fence” as an addition to Rilke’s list. “How about praising us? How about noticing us?”

So began a creative process of journaling and photography that gave birth to Seena’s new book celebrating the unity of the sacred and the ordinary in our lives. Seena’s poetry speaks in turn with the voices of many parts of this fence about the experience of aging. Each poem is illustrated with a photo of that part of the fence.

Journal of a Steadfast Fence distills big concepts, such as spirituality and aging, into an “experiential essence” of poetic, visual and soulful reflection, spiced lightly with a dash of whimsy and delight. Frost’s creative imagination sparks insight and revelation. This small gem belongs in the category of special, unique books — the ones that we keep next to our beds and give as gifts to our friends and family as a reminder of how to live and age with grace.

“Listen with your heart; that’s the only way to know an aging fence.”

Seena talks about her book on YouTube.

** Seena Frost on Aging
** Seena walks the Strawberry Fields that inspired this book.

Author

“A National Treasure!” – After experiencing the founder of SoulCollage®, Seena Frost, at a SoulCollage® Facilitator Training, a newly trained SoulCollage® Facilitator exclaimed, “Seena is a national treasure!” Seena’s love of play, creativity, and Spirit is contagious. Her wisdom and compassion offer an easy and enjoyable gateway for many people into self-discovery and self-cherishing.

Seena B. Frost, M. Div., M.A. studied theology at Yale Divinity School, married, raised four children, and then received a Master’s degree in psychology from Santa Clara University. She is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Special trainings with Jean Houston and Robin Van Doren inspired the combining of three of her life passions: spirituality, psychotherapy, and creativity. The SoulCollage® process and book have issued from this magical mix. Seena is the founder of a world-wide, rapidly growing, intuitive collage movement called SoulCollage®, a collage method incorporating images, imagination, and intuition.

“The intention of SoulCollage®: to offer a creative practice for exploring, healing and evolving our many-faceted Souls so every Soul is able to manifest its unique SoulEssence in increasingly balanced and joy-filled forms.” ~ Seena Frost

Seena Frost is the author of the book, SoulCollage® Evolving, 8 CDs, and Journal of a Steadfast Fence. Her first book was a finalist in 2002 Nautilus Book Awards. Her book SoulCollage® Evolving is a finalist in the 2010 ForeWord Review’s Book of the Year Awards. Learn more about Seena and SoulCollage® at soulcollage.com

Additional information

Weight 0.5 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 8 × 0.3 in