Living in Process: Basic Truths for
Living the Path of the Soul by Anne
Wilson Schaef
It's Where It's At - Holistic Bible
What is process? It is the way of doing, not what is being done, according
to Anne Wilson Schaef. It is the tone of voice, not what is being said; the
act of parenting, not the 21-year-old child product. In a world that
emphasizes results, control, and material rewards, Schaefs process-
oriented approach is a soothing antidote. We are not static, she writes in
her opening chapter. The planet is not static. Life is not static. Life is
unfolding.... We can participate, that is all. We cannot predict or control.
Chapter by chapter Schaef breaks down the daily situations that beg for
attention to process, including The Family, (which features intelligent
essays on the various styles of parenting, such as Benevolent Dictator
and The Little King/Queen Approach) and Relationships, (which includes
helpful essays on Intimacy and Making Love). Occasionally Schaef
meanders, especially in the beginning of the book, where she delves into
the deep spiritual healing work involved in becoming process-conscious.

However, her overriding voice is authoritative and intelligent, bringing in
indigenous religions, spiritual leaders, and even poets to explain the how-
tos and implications of process thinking. --Gail Hudson
Personal Review: Living in Process: Basic Truths for Living the
Path of the Soul by Anne Wilson Schaef
I loved this book. I've been a fan of Anne Wilson Shaef since "Women's
Reality". What a remarkable mind - and spirit. Her views of living in
process parallel some of Zen teachings of being in the "now" - or fully
present in the moment. The examples and quotes from other people feel
as if you can hear the diversity of the individuals - and the respect for that
diversity. The sense of allowing others to be in their own process while
"being true to yourself" as Jesus, Buddah, and many other spiritual
leaders have professed is honored in a practical way, while not ignoring
the reponsibility of owning one's garbage - "not puking up your process"
on other's (she loves that statement and has used it in other books - I
enjoy it too - so graffic - and makes the point>)
As of all her books - you should get a marker and "own" this one. I highly
recommend it. It reads smoothly and easily. Mental, Spiritual,
Emotional, and Physical areas of your soul will be moved - as they should
with a powerful Holistic healing book. It's "where it's at" today - and she is
there before us again. May be seen as the "bible" of process. I'm right
behind you Ann - keep on - keeping on
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