Standing Stark: The Willingness to Engage
"The gift we have been given is the one called possibility, whose intent offers to tie all together, creating strands of a whole life rather than a disintegrated one."

With these words, Carla Woody sets the stage in this groundbreaking guide toward leading a rich, authentic life. This remarkable book not only offers means to engage the paradoxical nature of spirituality, it suggests pointed questions that accelerate transformation and inner peace.

Through poetic stories and teachings, Woody incorporates her many years of esoteric adventures with Peruvian mystic Don Américo Yábar and shamanism, her intensive work with others incorporating NLP, and learning gained by balancing community and solitude.

Navigating through such diverse geography as healing with energy, bliss states, dark nights and the challenges of personal growth, she presents ways to integrate the compassion of the heart with the clarity of a mind made wise. In this honest, explicit accounting, the committed traveler of the Hero’s Journey is empowered to develop their own capabilities toward nurturing a direct relationship with the Core Self⎯and the mysticism that permeates everything.

The author donates 10% of book proceeds to Kenosis Spirit Keepers, a 501(c)3 nonprofit she founded whose mission is to help preserve Native traditions in danger of decimation.
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Standing Stark: The Willingness to Engage
"The gift we have been given is the one called possibility, whose intent offers to tie all together, creating strands of a whole life rather than a disintegrated one."

With these words, Carla Woody sets the stage in this groundbreaking guide toward leading a rich, authentic life. This remarkable book not only offers means to engage the paradoxical nature of spirituality, it suggests pointed questions that accelerate transformation and inner peace.

Through poetic stories and teachings, Woody incorporates her many years of esoteric adventures with Peruvian mystic Don Américo Yábar and shamanism, her intensive work with others incorporating NLP, and learning gained by balancing community and solitude.

Navigating through such diverse geography as healing with energy, bliss states, dark nights and the challenges of personal growth, she presents ways to integrate the compassion of the heart with the clarity of a mind made wise. In this honest, explicit accounting, the committed traveler of the Hero’s Journey is empowered to develop their own capabilities toward nurturing a direct relationship with the Core Self⎯and the mysticism that permeates everything.

The author donates 10% of book proceeds to Kenosis Spirit Keepers, a 501(c)3 nonprofit she founded whose mission is to help preserve Native traditions in danger of decimation.
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Standing Stark: The Willingness to Engage

Standing Stark: The Willingness to Engage

by Carla Woody
Standing Stark: The Willingness to Engage

Standing Stark: The Willingness to Engage

by Carla Woody

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"The gift we have been given is the one called possibility, whose intent offers to tie all together, creating strands of a whole life rather than a disintegrated one."

With these words, Carla Woody sets the stage in this groundbreaking guide toward leading a rich, authentic life. This remarkable book not only offers means to engage the paradoxical nature of spirituality, it suggests pointed questions that accelerate transformation and inner peace.

Through poetic stories and teachings, Woody incorporates her many years of esoteric adventures with Peruvian mystic Don Américo Yábar and shamanism, her intensive work with others incorporating NLP, and learning gained by balancing community and solitude.

Navigating through such diverse geography as healing with energy, bliss states, dark nights and the challenges of personal growth, she presents ways to integrate the compassion of the heart with the clarity of a mind made wise. In this honest, explicit accounting, the committed traveler of the Hero’s Journey is empowered to develop their own capabilities toward nurturing a direct relationship with the Core Self⎯and the mysticism that permeates everything.

The author donates 10% of book proceeds to Kenosis Spirit Keepers, a 501(c)3 nonprofit she founded whose mission is to help preserve Native traditions in danger of decimation.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781930192065
Publisher: Kenosis Press
Publication date: 09/13/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 204
File size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Author's Notexv
Prefacexix
Chapter 1Origins1
Chapter 2Beyond Words11
Chapter 3The Inner Point23
Chapter 4Intentful Existence39
Chapter 5Connecting With the Cosmos61
Chapter 6What Matters73
Chapter 7The Space of No Need83
Chapter 8Conflicts on the Path93
Chapter 9The Edge of Limitation107
Chapter 10Asking the Answer119
Chapter 11Living With Contrast129
Chapter 12Thresholds143
Chapter 13Unconditional Being161
Appendix171

What People are Saying About This

Kyriacos C. Markides

Writing from direct personal experience, Carla Woody tackles the mystery of life with sensitivity and an open heart. Most importantly, like an experienced teacher, she probes us to search deeply into the wellspring of wisdom buried in the inner recesses of our being.
Author of The Mountain of Silence, Riding with the Lion and others

Suzi Smith

STANDING STARK is a very easy to read, in-depth book about engaging with your soul. The subtitle, THE WILLINGNESS TO ENGAGE, really describes the content of the book. Through an artful weaving of information and storytelling, Carla Woody helps the reader drop inside to reconnect with the unconscious parts of themselves. It's written is such a way that it is easy to experience what she is describing. The suggestions she offers about how to engage are very gentle and easily understood. An excellent book for those seeking to become even more whole and who wish to be guided by someone else on the path.
International NLP Trainer, Co-author of Beliefs: Pathways to Health and Well-Being

John Perkins

Woody teaches us to soar to new heights of consciousness and open magical portals into our Core Selves. Miraculously, she also addresses terrorism, environmental destruction, medical dilemmas and other modern issues that distract so many of us from following our true paths. STANDING STARK is a magnificent adventure, as well as a fascinating read!
Author of Shapeshifting, The World Is As You Dream It, Psychonavigation and Spirit of the Shuar

Stanley Krippner

In STANDING STARK, Carla Woody weaves her personal story into a delightful tapestry of self-growth methods and tales of transformation. In reader-friendly language and with a flair for transforming challenging concepts into understandable ideas, Woody describes her unique path toward wholeness and fulfillment. In so doing, she helps her readers discover their own path through the sacred dimensions of life.
Ph.D., Co-author of Extraordinary Dreams and How to Work with Them

Stephan Rechtschaffen

This book is filled with wonderful stories that help to illustrate with great clarity our under-lying relationship with spirit. I’m sure readers will gain insight from Carla’s writing, as did I.
MD, Co-founder and CEO, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies

Jacquelyn Small

Carla’s easy, honest style of sharing spins us through this story of a willingness to be fully human ¾ the most sacred act we can ever achieve while being here on earth. She opens her heart to us page after page so that we, in turn, can experience feeling that wondrous gift of being wholeheartedly alive ¾ in every moment ¾ no matter what.
Founder, Eupsychia Institute, Author of Awakening in Time and Becoming a Practical Mystic

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