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For Centuries, these and other practices have helped people become calmer, happier, and more focused. Christian saints such as John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila encouraged habits of the heart and soul. Now we know that such habits benefit the whole person. In Spiritual Practices for the Brain, Anne Kertz Kernion relies on current research to link spiritual practices to improved health, whether it's the development of a teenager's reasoning processes or the lowering of risk for heart disease and dementia in older adults. Kernion's presentation is friendly and readable, and each chapter includes simple practices for readers to try. As an artist and a fitness instructor, Kernion exudes encouragement and hope for the person learning a new practice or revisiting a familiar one.

ISBN-13: 9780829450439

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Loyola Press

Publication Date: 10-15-2020

Pages: 144

Product Dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

Anne Kertz Kernion, founder of the inspirational greeting card company Cards by Anne, is an international lecturer and retreat leader and holds an MA in Theology from Duquesne University. She is a former adjunct faculty member at Carlow University and author of A Year of Spiritual Companionship. Anne teaches yoga and enjoys biking and hiking. She and her husband Jack have three grown children and six grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Introduction xiii

1 Taking a Breath, Paying Attention 1

2 Understanding Meditation 15

3 Living with Gratitude 29

4 Learning Compassion and Service 43

5 Nurturing Community and Relationships 59

6 Developing Empathy and Kindness 71

7 Discovering Self-Compassion 85

8 Enjoying Nature and Awe 97

9 Engaging Creativity and Solitude 105

10 Dealing with Distraction and Technology 119

11 Allowing Leisure and Play 137

12 Exercises for Brain Health 145

Acknowledgments 153

Endnotes 155

About the Author 165