MUSIC: Keynote of the Human Spirit
Ruth B. Skaggs
The person who knows the mystery of sound knows the mystery of the universe. Throughout human history music has been a healer of physical, emotional and spiritual ills. It connects us to our past and guides us as we face the future. Music expands human consciousness and provides a safe ground when we feel alienated and lost.
In Music: Keynote of the Human Spirit psychotherapist and musician Ruth Skaggs builds a powerful case for these statements, not only from historical and scientific perspectives, but also from her observations as a therapist who has integrated music into her private practice. The author gives concrete examples of how music can expand our consciousness, provide oracular guidance, heal those who are physically ill or experiencing painful emotional problems, fulfill the longing for spiritual awakening and ease the dying process. While the book’s subject matter is profound, it is written in prose that is accessible to the lay reader.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1. Music as Oracle
CHAPTER 2. Expanding Consciousness Through Music
CHAPTER 3. The Archetypal Nature of Music
CHAPTER 4. Music From The Beginning
CHAPTER 5. Music as Healer
CHAPTER 6. Sounding The Body's Tones
CHAPTER 7. Spiritual Awakening
CHAPTER 8. Dying With Grace
CHAPTER 9. Music In Our Survival
References
Appendices
Index
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