Soul Sisters: Five Divine Qualities of a Woman's Soul

by Pythia Peay

Book Overview

A unique workbook to help women cultivate their full potential through the lives and lessons of the heroines of world spiritual traditions.

Filled with exercises, anecdotes, quotes, and inspiration, Pythia Peay's Soul Sisters is designed to help women foster the traits that can be found in the great spiritual traditions of the world, and that are most needed in contemporary life. Each chapter shows how to cultivate the five "divine qualities" Courage,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585421626
• ISBN13: 9781585421626
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A GIFT FROM THE GODDESS

This is a remarkable book. Well-thought out, inspirational and well-researched. The stories of the author, her "soul sisters" and figures from her-story are clean and clear and relevant. The exercises are simple and thought provoking. A wonderful gift to re-ignite the feminist spirit in any woman and to compliment traditional and non-traditional religious paths! Get one for all your soul sisters and form a circle as suggested-I sense it will focus your life and change the face of women in the world!

A Spiritual and Creative Awakening

In August, I found myself creatively blocked. At the time, I was unable to move forward on four projects due in November. One day, my frustration level hit the roof. I could not see past the list of things to do and the shrinking timeline. I questioned whether I had the courage and faith to serve as a vessel for each project's creative expression. I left my day job in a daze. As I walked up Massachusetts Avenue, Spirit guided me to Kramer's Books on Dupont Circle. I wasn't sure what I would find, but my soul knew there was something wonderful waiting for me on Kramer's bookshelf. Within twenty minutes of perusing the women's book section, my eyes fell upon Pythia's book. I opened it and read the introduction. One passage captured my attention: "Indeed, the gift of the women's liberation movement has been to show that the talents of women do not just shine in marriage and in child-raising, but in all spheres of life, from politics and sports to art, science, religion, journalism, medicine, and business. Thus, in the last decades of the twentieth century, women's wide ranging creativity has flourished as never before. This historic watershed has opened up endless vistas of possibility for women, allowing them an unprecedented opportunity to experience precious freedoms so long enjoyed by men." Pythia's words described the essence of who I was as a child born in the sixties ... a beneficiary of the women's liberation movement. She reminded me that my creative projects were a blessing despite the temporary appearance of any blocks. Unable to put the book down, I continued reading the introduction, savoring each word ... each insight ... each revelation that Pythia shared from her own experience. Her reflections on "growing up in the Catholic Church and as a student in a spiritual organization headed by a man" resonated within my soul. Like her, I grew up Catholic and always felt that the religion diminished my ability to serve as an altar girl and worship fully as a whole spirit. Her comments on the power of the goddess movement affirmed my unique spiritual path and creative expression. She helped me see that they were "a beautiful quilt made from discarded fabrics." By the time I finished the introduction, a light had reappeared in my spirit and a bond between a reader and an author was solidified. So I did what any smart person would do ... I purchased the book. In the weeks following my purchase, the book became the magical elixir I was seeking to awaken my spirit and unblock my creativity. The first chapter on courage introduced me to Judith Jordan's concept of "supporting courage in others." It reminded me of how my mother has been a never-ending source of support. As I have matured, I have been able to return the gift. Together, we share a "courage connection." This insight guided me in completing my short story about a mother-daughter relationship. I greatly appreciate Pythia's selection of stories t

Soul Sisters - Pythia Peay

This amazing book is so beautifully written and deeply researched that one will come back to it over and over again. It is full of inspirational stories of women past and present, renowned and ordinary, as well as the authors personal stories. I have given copies to friends who all feel the urge to share it with others.

intriguing journey into my own soul

As a born-again Christian, I wasn't sure I would enjoy the variety of feminist, mystical, Sufi, Buddhist, etc. experiences this book explores, but I found it fascinating and enriching. Peay is incredibly well-informed, serious, caring, and thoughtful.I have purchased this book as a gift for many friends of different religious backgrounds, and all have treasured it.

A WONDERFUL BOOK!!!! DELICIOUS AND DELIGHTFUL!!!!!!!

Reading this book is a soul-nourishing experience. The stories, principles, examples.... it's very inspiring and affirming, and is absolutely beautifully written!!!!! Many delightful surprises on each page. Loved it.