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Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul Paperback – October 15, 2020
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For centuries, spiritual and meditative practices have helped people become more calm, focused, and happy. Christian saints such as John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila encouraged habits of the heart and soul. Now we know that such habits benefit the whole person.
In Spiritual Practices for the Brain, Anne Kertz Kernion (founder of Cards by Anne) relies on the most current research to link spiritual practices to improved health. Relying on her education and experience in brain development, positive psychology, and theology, Anne is able to relate seemingly simple practices such as focused breathing, gardening, practicing kindness, or going for a walk with powerful results for your mind, body, and soul. Her presentation is friendly and readable, and each chapter explores a specific topic such as the Breath, Gratitude, and Self-Compassion, and includes simple practices for readers to try. As an artist and an exercise instructor, she exudes encouragement and hope for the person learning a new practice or revisiting an old one.
- Print length144 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherLoyola Press
- Publication dateOctober 15, 2020
- Dimensions5.7 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches
- ISBN-100829450432
- ISBN-13978-0829450439
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- Publisher : Loyola Press (October 15, 2020)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 144 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0829450432
- ISBN-13 : 978-0829450439
- Item Weight : 8.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.7 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #99,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #37 in Self Help for Catholics
- #762 in Meditation (Books)
- #1,261 in Christian Self Help
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About the author
Anne Kertz Kernion is a dynamic speaker and wellness teacher, drawing from several areas of research to provide tools to help us live healthier, happier lives. Her writings offer simple, practical ways to decrease stress, increase awareness and joy, and boost our physical, mental, and cognitive health. She is an enthusiastic practitioner with a diverse academic background, frequently presenting workshops and weekend retreats on the intersection of neuroscience, positive psychology and spirituality to groups around the United States and Australia.
Anne founded her greeting card company, Cards by Anne, (www.cardsbyanne.com) in 1986, after leaving her engineering job. Cards by Anne, hand-designed in calligraphy and ink and printed on 100% recycled paper, has sold millions of inspirational cards, magnets and bookmarks to customers throughout the English-speaking world. A former Division 1 athlete, she continues to enjoy running, hiking and cycling, while also teaching a weekly yoga class. She and her husband Jack live in Pennsylvania and have three adult children and six grandchildren.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020Thank you NetGalley, Loyola Press and Anne Kertz Kernion for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul is the book I have needed since 2020 started! As a long time fan of Saint John of the Cross and Saint Teresa of Avila, I recognize the value of spiritual and meditative practices. But as it goes in life, I often forget to use the tools and examples I have been given, forgetting is so easy. This book is a fantastic reminder, encourager and set of tools to bring me back to nurturing these all important habits that are salve to my soul.
The book is broken into chapters that focus on intentional steps to take to improve spiritual and physical health. She supports her views and suggestions with current research. As a professor, I always enjoy cited sources. She provides suggestions including focused breathing, gardening, practicing kindness, living in gratitude, exercise and even play as opportunities to improve our lives, mind, body and soul.
I love the practical and friendly style of her writing. I love the quotes she included. Every chapter was so relatable and practical. Beginning the book with the information about the importance of taking a minute to breath is huge. Breath work has such a huge impact on our state of mind, whether we are in fight or flight or using our breath to bring us to the present moment- how we breath influences everything! Anne Kurtz Kernion demonstrated a wealth of knowledge in the topics she discussed, the research she cites and the wisdom she shares.
This book is truly written for everyone. You do not need to belong to a specific faith group to find value in the practices outlined in this book. Given how chaotic 2020 has proven to be, I cannot help but think we all can benefit from tending our mental, spiritual and emotional health. I definitely recommend this one!
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book for everyone!Thank you NetGalley, Loyola Press and Anne Kertz Kernion for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020
Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul is the book I have needed since 2020 started! As a long time fan of Saint John of the Cross and Saint Teresa of Avila, I recognize the value of spiritual and meditative practices. But as it goes in life, I often forget to use the tools and examples I have been given, forgetting is so easy. This book is a fantastic reminder, encourager and set of tools to bring me back to nurturing these all important habits that are salve to my soul.
The book is broken into chapters that focus on intentional steps to take to improve spiritual and physical health. She supports her views and suggestions with current research. As a professor, I always enjoy cited sources. She provides suggestions including focused breathing, gardening, practicing kindness, living in gratitude, exercise and even play as opportunities to improve our lives, mind, body and soul.
I love the practical and friendly style of her writing. I love the quotes she included. Every chapter was so relatable and practical. Beginning the book with the information about the importance of taking a minute to breath is huge. Breath work has such a huge impact on our state of mind, whether we are in fight or flight or using our breath to bring us to the present moment- how we breath influences everything! Anne Kurtz Kernion demonstrated a wealth of knowledge in the topics she discussed, the research she cites and the wisdom she shares.
This book is truly written for everyone. You do not need to belong to a specific faith group to find value in the practices outlined in this book. Given how chaotic 2020 has proven to be, I cannot help but think we all can benefit from tending our mental, spiritual and emotional health. I definitely recommend this one!
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024Good exercise in for positive life
- Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022Great examples of practices and the author makes reference to a lot of fairly current research. I am very satisfied with this purchase, and I am currently using this resource with my women’s group. So happy to have found it!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020Excellent, well-researched book, one I will be re-reading with a highlighter in hand and my journal nearby so I can take notes. Of course, the author is covering some of my favorite topics: gratitude, happiness, creativity and mindfulness. Great ideas for living a healthier, happier life through simple practices.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021Wow. I wish I could order several copies and hand them out to people. Anne Kertz Kernion has written a wonderful concise but oh so thorough and life giving book of spiritual practices. I finished this one in a couple sessions of reading but found myself taking numerous notes. Her book is so timely and she makes it so accessible to her readers with a variety of simple and practical exercises and applications. While Loyola Press is a Catholic publisher - this book would benefit all Christians. As an Anglican spiritual director, I found this book to be a great resource personally as well as a resource I can recommend to my directees as they tend to the care and nurture of their souls. Wholistic, winsome and anchored in scriptural truth - the author has crafted a most valuable resource for personal soul care in a world that is ever moving at a pace that is not sustainable for any human’s. physical, psychological, emotional or spiritual health and well being.
I am grateful to have read this book and grateful to NetGalley and Loyola Press for an advanced reader copy. My honest review is my own personal opinion.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021So impressed with content that I bought a copy for each of my daughters and two of my friends. Author has done much research and backs up practices with scientific research.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021Absolutely love this book, I’ve given it to several friends. A perfect book for lent.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul by Anne Kertz Kernion is a valuable collection of doable ways to infuse our everyday events and activities with Spiritual power. The author delves into common areas such as Taking Deep Breaths and Meditation while also expanding into areas such as Compassion and Service, and Allowing Leisure and Play. While many of the Practices advocated were not new to me, it was helpful and convenient to have so many doable actions compiled in one book for easy and quick reference. I'm looking forward to trying out the Practices that were new to me. What I like best about all of them is that they are simple to implement--no complicated steps to remember.
Each category of Practice includes scientific research and statistics about how that Practice benefits the physical body as well as the spirit. These explanations are sprinkled with quotes from well-known people from Louisa May Alcott to Soren Kierkegaard. The additional data is fascinating and motivating for me. I want what these Spiritual Practices for the Brain can offer me!
I also appreciated the author's list of suggested Apps that can be used to enhance soul care.
Note: A copy of this book was given to me by Loyola Press for my honest review.
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- BeverleyReviewed in Canada on December 11, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A new perprective
This book is really interesting! Science and faith together... who knew!
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational and calming for monkey minds
Gave away copies as gifts to friends.