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Daily Excerpt: The Rose and the Sword (Bach and Hucknall) - Introduction

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  excerpt from The Rose and the Sword (Bach & Hucknall) Introduction                  The popular ideal of finding one’s “soul mate” in a partner stems from the relationship between the two basic energies that exist, beyond gender and sexual identity, in each of us. We all possess a mix of these energies. When the inner feminine energy is weak and the inner masculine energy is dominant, a person loses his or her inner direction, for feminine energy is like a guiding system; without its guidance, actions can lead to unchecked aggression. When the inner masculine energy is undeveloped and the inner feminine energy is strong, swirls of inspired thought dissolve like mist, ungrounded in the action needed for manifestation. When these two energies are equally developed, the individual is richly endowed with inspiration and intuition (the feminine) as well as the ability to express these riches in the world (the masculine).              In The Rose and the Sword: How to Balance Your Fem

Daily Excerpt: The Rose and the Sword (Hucknall)

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  Excerpt from The Rose and the Sword by Nanette Hucknall -- Tend the Light One of the positive qualities of the feminine is beauty in all its forms. The experience of beauty opens one’s heart, and also changes relationships with others. People often think of beauty in a superficial way and fail to appreciate its impact on their lives. The sheer numbers of people who frequent art museums always strikes us: although some may be drawn to a particular artist, or are knowledgeable about art, it is the beauty that draws, and beauty that is the magnet.             A similar experience can occur with all the arts: listening to a concert, watching dance, absorbing great writing – all can touch our hearts, as can, also, nature. Why are we so drawn to beautiful sunsets and sunrises? When nature paints glorious images on the sky canvas, are we not reborn in some way? The following tale illustrates the transformative power of beauty:   Robert sat at his desk with the bile of anger rising in him.

Excerpt from The Rose and the Sword: How to Balance Your Feminine and Masculine Energies (Back & Hucknall): Final Chapter, Authors' Commentary

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Commentary There is no ending to this story or to this book.  We could have wrapped it up like a nice neat package, but that would be totally unreal.  The underlying message of this book is that the integration of the positive masculine and feminine must begin first in each of us as individuals and then spread outward into our relationships and social structures, such as our organizations and communities and ultimately into our national and international relations.  If we look at the chaos that exists in our present world, we can only see the rising tide of conflict in the Middle East and in other corners of the planet where the social systems are still in the Dark Ages in terms of balance of the masculine and feminine.  In this country, we surely have a long way to go, but, at least, over the last century, we have seen movement.  If we look around the world, there are pockets of integration slowly emerging.      Clearly, the evolution of humanity into a futuristic world a

Introducing Dr. Judith Bach, MSI Press Author

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Dr. Bach, seated on the left, is a psychotherapist, writer and artist. She co-founded the Berkshire Center for Psychosynthesis in Massachusetts, and, later, the Psychosynthesis Institute of New York and for many years was a Psychosynthesis trainer, a therapeutic approach that recognizes and works with the creative and spiritual dimension of an individual. In addition to her long-time private practice and her work as a trainer, Dr. Bach has presented seminars in the United States, Austria, Switzerland and Germany.  She is the co-author, with Nanette Hucknall (seated on the right), of   The Rose and the Sword: Balancing Your Feminine and Masculine Energies . It is with sadness that we note that Judith Bach passed away March 3, 2019. Her co-author is alive and well and involved -- and we anticipate that readers will continue to enjoy The Rose and the Sword for years to come!

From the Blog Posts of MSI Press Author, Nanette Hucknall: Joy As a Practice of Opening Your World

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  The following post, appearing last year on Nanette Hucknall's blog, is timeless. The topic is joy -- as an antidote to a world filled with fear. Nanette writes: Joy is often portrayed as a grandiose and euphoric emotion, but a touch of joy can be uncovered in many simple, small encounters of our daily lives. Being enchanted by a piece of music, glimpsing a shifting sunset or catching the sound of children laughing as you pass them playing on the sidewalk –  to name a few. It is felt in any relationship where love, or even a gentle, respectful kinship is present. Joy abounds in nature – the hearty resilience of a stretching flower, a chilly breeze on your warm face or the scent of a nearby body of water and all its brisk beauty.  Read the rest of the post HERE . Nanette co-authored The Rose and the Sword . She also wrote How to Live from Your Heart . Book of the Year Award 2016 finalist Kops-Fetherling Legacy Award in Self-Help Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Book Excellence Award

Introducing Nanette Hucknall, MSI Press Author

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Nanette is a psychotherapist, career therapist, writer, and artist. She is available for lectures and workshops and has designed and facilitated workshops on “Karma, Destiny and Your Career,”and “Living From Your Heart,” which she has presented in the United States and in Canada. Nanette has a BA from Cooper Union and is trained in Psychosynthesis. She is a co-founder of The Center for Peace Through Culture, and is the founder and President of Higher Self Yoga. She has published several books on yoga, karma, and better self-understanding. She co-authored the popular MSI book, The Rose and the Sword: How to Balance Your Feminine and Masculine Energies , with the late Dr. Judith Bach.  Her latest MSI Press release is   How to Live from Your Heart: Deepen Relationships, Develop Creativity, and Discover Inner Wisdom ,  This book has won many awards, including  Book of the Year finalist American Book Fest Best Book Award Book Excellence Awar d Pinnacle Book Achieve me

From the Blog Posts of MSI Press Author, Nanette Hucknall: Using the Heart to Access the Peace and Power of Stillness

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  (photo from Nanette Hucknall's blog) Nanette, author of How to Live form Your Heart and co-author of The Rose and the Sword , writes: "As the seasons change around us, times of transition may help us be a bit more open to the moments of stillness that arrive on the cusp of breezes, lingering sunsets, and walks that are a bit more meandering than usual." Read the rest of Nanette's powerful article on her blog HERE . For more posts about Nanette and her books, click HERE Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a writte

Meet MSI Press Authors: Hucknall Siblings

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                             One of the fun things that a publisher (or at least, an acquisitions editor) gets to experience is meeting more than one member of a family -- as an author whose work we publish. Today, we introduce the Hucknall sisters, Janice and Nanette.  Janice Hucknall Snyder's book, Survival of the Caregiver , is an older book, but it is a good one, and one that does not really have a parallel for caregivers. The paperback edition is available at the MSI Press webstore on significant discount. Nanette's books have been published before and after Janice (Hucknall) Snyder's book. Nanette's books include The Rose and the Sword (co-authored with Judith Bach) and How to Live from Your Heart   (currently on deep discount on Amazon). How to Live from Your Heart has earned multiple awards:  Pinnacle Achievement Book Award Book of the Year Award finalist Best Books Award finalist Book Excellence Award Readers’ Favorite Book Award finalist Kops-Fetherling Le

From the Blog Posts of MSI Press Author, Nanette Huckall: "Overcoming Difficulties That Come with Change"

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  Nanette Hucknall, author of How to Live from Your Heart and co-author of The Rose and the Sword . provokes some timely thinking on the topic of change as the year turns from 2022 to 2023 in a blog post earlier this year, "Overcoming difficulties that come with change." As a therapist, she says, she encounters the greatest difficulties among her clients not in a willingness to make a change or a recognition for the need for change but in the implementation of change, Read all of what she says HERE . For more posts about Nanette and her books, click HERE . For more posts on the topic of change, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com

Book Review: The Rose and the Sword (Bach & Hucknall)

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"an exceptional piece of literature" "enlightening and entertaining" "one of my favorite books" "immensely inspired" "meaningful" Read more reviews from Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18654889-the-rose-and-the-sword

Author in the News: Nanette Hucknall Interviewed on Loud Whisper Reignite Your Voice

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Listen to Nanette Hucknall (author of  How to Live from Your Heart  and co-author of  The Rose and the Sword ) talk about the art of being and hearing your inner guidance on Isabel Draughon's podcast, " Loud Whisper Reignite Your Voice ."                                    How to Live from Your Heart  has won the following awards: Book of the Year finalist Best Books Award finalist Book Excellence Award Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Readers' Favorites Book Award finalist Kops-Fetherling International Books Legacy Award: Self/Help For more posts about Nanette and her books, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  au

Off to the ALA

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  Well, we just sent our babies (books) off to the American Library Association Annual Convention. If you go, look for them at the Combined Book Exhibit. A Theology for the Rest of Us //Yavelberg An Afternoon's Dictation /Greenebaum Choice and Structure for Children with Autism /McNeil Entienda el Desafio del -No- en los Ninos con Autismo /McNeil How to Live from Your Heart /Hucknall Learning to Feel /Kris Girrell Spunky Grandmas /Ken Mogren The Rose and the Sword /Bach & Hucknall Understanding the Challenge of No for Children with Autism /McNeil Women, We're Only Old Once /Cooper Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed co