The Alchemy of Inner Work: A Guide for Turning Illness and Suffering into True Health and Well-being - Softcover

&;My sincere hope is that everyone will read this treasure trove of essential inner knowledge. This book is a magnificent accomplishment."
-- Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit

Alchemy is the science of transformation&;how to change one thing into something else. In The Alchemy of Inner Work, Dechar and Fox examine how illness, suffering, and dis-ease&;the &;lead&; of our lives&;can become the &;gold&; of our authentic selves, and the key to good health and well-being.

Drawing on traditional Chinese medicine, Eastern and Western alchemical traditions, Kabbalah, and Jungian psychology&;plus case studies from working with patients&;the authors provide hands-on insights for bringing &;the soul of medicine&; back into our lives.

The book includes:

• A simple introduction to the ancient practices and principles alchemy
• How the alchemical model offers a profoundly new path to true health and well-being
• An array of practices for removing the barriers that block our own healing energy
• An invitation to alchemical &;dream work&; as a support on the path of healing