Eating in the Light of the Moon How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling

by Johnston, Ph.D., Anita

• ISBN13: 9780936077369
• ISBN10: 0936077360
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-13
• Publisher: Gurze Designs & Books

Summary

By weaving practical insights and exercises through a rich tapestry of multicultural myths, ancient legends, and folktales, Anita Johnston helps the millions of women preoccupied with their weight discover and address the issues behind their negative attitudes toward food.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Preface	xiii
Woman Spirit The Root of the Hunger	3	(4)
The Buried Moon Rediscovering the Feminine	7	(9)
The Beginning: Revisioning the Struggle	16	(7)
The Red Herring Food is Not the Issue	23	(8)
Addiction Spiritual and Emotional Hunger	31	(10)
Symbolism Hunger as a Metaphor	41	(7)
Feelings Gifts from the Heart	48	(12)
Relationships Singing the Truth	60	(6)
Power Dominion versus Domination	66	(10)
Nurturance Mother as an Archetype	76	(7)
Intuition The Inner Seeing, Hearing, Knowing	83	(11)
Dreamtime The Journey Within	94	(15)
Moontime Reclaiming the Body's Wisdom	109	(9)
Sexuality Embracing the Feminine	118	(12)
The Descent Meeting the Shadow	130	(6)
Assertiveness Speaking the Truth	136	(17)
Nourishment Physical versus Emotional	153	(13)
The Journal Recording the Truth	166	(7)
Recovery Out of the Labyrinth	173	(12)
Storytime The Tales of Three Women	185	(24)
Resources	209	(2)
Suggested Reading	211