Sacred Pampering Principles

by Gandy, Debrena Jackson

• ISBN13: 9780688147518
• ISBN10: 0688147518
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-02-01
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co

Summary

Sacred Pampering Principles is a beautifully written guide to balanced living with hundreds of easy and innovative ways for African-American women to pamper themselves physically and spiritually. With her holistic, self-care approach to filling your life with comfort, joy, and peace, Debrena Jackson Gandy debunks the common belief that doing something for yourself is decadent and selfish. In fact, she says, the joy we gain from nurturing ourselves - whether it's in the form of a luxuriant bath or quiet time alone - is transferred to the people in our lives. When we emerge rejuvenated, others benefit from a more patient mother, a more fulfilled wife, an effective co-worker, a solidly grounded friend. Self-care is empowering, plain and simple. Often, however, today's Black woman gives so much to others that she hardly has time for herself. With her twelve sacred pampering principles for the spirit and twelve for the body. Debrena Jackson Gandy shares her unique, proven method for achieving a balanced, satisfying life.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Get Ready, Get Set	1	(7)
1: The SBW SYNDROME	8	(15)
Setting the Stage	11	(1)
So What Exactly Is Pampering?	12	(11)
2: GIVING YOURSELF THE BEST THAT YOU'VE GOT	23	(22)
How to Get the Most out of This Book	23	(1)
Constructive Coaching	24	(2)
What Brings You Joy?	26	(3)
New Beginnings	29	(4)
Busting the Myths	33	(3)
Pampering Gremlins	36	(1)
Sticks and Stones	37	(2)
Affirmations--Positive Word Power	39	(6)
3: SACRED PAMPERING PRINCIPLES FOR THE SPIRIT	45	(62)
#1 Falling in Love with You	46	(2)
#2 Getting Acquainted with You	48	(2)
#3 Innercise: Toning Up Your Spirit	50	(2)
#4 Spirit-Nourishing Tools	52	(20)
#5 Tuning In	72	(5)
#6 Staying Connected	77	(4)
#7 Sacared Silence	81	(6)
#8 Tapping The Goddess Within	87	(3)
#9 Going with the Flow	90	(4)
Following Your Bliss	94	(3)
#11 An Attitude of Gratitude	97	(4)
#12 Achieving a Balanced Life	101	(6)
4: SACARED PAMPERING PRINCIPLES FOR THE BODY	107	(82)
#1 Your Body Temple	110	(2)
#2 Making Peace with Your Body	112	(13)
#3 Creating Sacared Spaces and Places	125	(2)
#4 Creating Rituals	127	(10)
#5 Creating an In-Home Spa	137	(5)
#6 Freeing Your Self of Dis-ease	142	(11)
#7 Laying On of Hands: The Power of Touch	153	(6)
#8 Pampering Yourself While at Work	159	(3)
#9 Pampering Tools and Supplies for Your Journey	162	(7)
#10 Sensual Layering: Ways to Enhance Your Pampering Experiences	169	(4)
#11 Personal Pampering: Reflections of You	173	(5)
#12 The Magic Touch: The Art of Self-Pleasuring	178	(11)
5: GUILT AND OTHER TRIPS	189	(14)
Overcoming Guilt	190	(1)
Phases of the Transition	191	(7)
"Retraining" Family and Friends	198	(2)
Creating a Support System	200	(3)
6: WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD	203	(24)
Creating a Personal Pampering Plan	203	(6)
Show `n' Tell	209	(2)
Authentic Support	211	(8)
Pampering with a Partner	219	(5)
The Ripple Effect	224	(3)
7: THE NEW YOU	227	(8)
The Proof of the Pudding...	227	(4)
The Pampered Woman's Creed	231	(4)
Epilogue	235	(3)
AfroScentrics Pampering Products	238