Living Resistance by Kaitlin B. Curtice Summary
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In "Living Resistance," Kaitlin B. Curtice redefines resistance as daily wholeness-seeking through four interconnected realms. A Foreword INDIES 2023 finalist that transformed readers from burden to liberation - what if Indigenous wisdom holds the key to both personal and societal healing?
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The Sacred Dance of Resistance
Imagine resistance not as a grand political statement, but as the quiet act of remembering who you truly are. This is the heart of "Living Resistance" - a profound invitation to reconnect with ourselves, our communities, our ancestors, and the earth beneath our feet. In a world where many feel spiritually adrift, this perspective offers a radical alternative: You are a human being. You have not yet arrived, but you are continually arriving. This journey of resistance isn't about fighting against something as much as it is about returning to something - a more authentic way of being that honors our interconnectedness and embraces our whole selves. The path unfolds through four interconnected realms, each representing different aspects of our human experience and spiritual growth, creating a fluid map for transformation rather than a rigid framework.
The Personal Realm: Winter's Inward Journey
Art and Embodiment: Medicine for the Soul
Community Care: The Heart of Resistance
Ancestral Wisdom: Reaching Across Time
Integration: Finding Wholeness in the In-Between
The Continuous Arrival: Living Resistance Every Day
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