Care of the Soul Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition

“Thoughtful, eloquent, inspiring.” — San Francisco Chronicle A special 25th anniversary edition of Thomas Moore's #1 New York Times bestseller, with a new introduction by the author. More timely than ever, this classic work on personal growth provides a powerful spiritual message for our troubled times. In Care of the Soul, readers are presented with a revolutionary approach to thinking about daily life—everyday activities, events, problems, and creative opportunities—and a therapeutic lifestyle is proposed that focuses on looking more deeply into emotional problems and learning how to sense sacredness in ordinary things. Basing his writing on the ancient model of “care of the soul”—which provided a religious context for viewing the everyday events of life—Moore brings this practice of self-awareness into the twenty-first century. Promising to deepen and broaden the readers' perspectives on their life experiences, Moore draws on his own life as a therapist practicing “care of the soul,” as well as his studies of the world's religions and his work in music and art, to create this inspirational guide that examines the connections between spirituality and the problems of individuals and society. This inspirational guide offers a path toward a richer, more soulful life: Depth Psychology: Go beyond surface-level solutions and explore the rich, complex landscapes of your inner life using methods grounded in the work of Jung and Hillman. Mindfulness in Daily Life: Learn to sense the sacredness in ordinary things and transform everyday activities—from conversations to housework—into opportunities for spiritual nourishment. Finding Meaning in Melancholy: Reframe emotional difficulties, sadness, and depression not as pathologies to be fixed, but as vital messages from the soul calling for attention and care. A New Therapeutic Lifestyle: Move beyond problem-solving to a continuous process of cultivating a life filled with depth, beauty, and a profound connection to the world around you.