Seven Paths
Book Description
In a world where isolation masquerades as independence, Seven Paths offers a profound alternative to the solitary journey of self-improvement. This contemplative work challenges the prevailing wisdom that fulfillment comes through individual effort alone, instead revealing how genuine healing emerges through connection with others and the natural world.
The narrative follows an ancient Anasazi tribesman who abandons his community in anger and wanders into the desert wilderness. Through his solitary journey, he encounters seven distinct paths that correspond to elements of nature: light, wind, water, stone, plants, animals, and ultimately the sacred unity that binds all beings with the Creator. Each path becomes a teacher, offering wisdom that gradually transforms his understanding of conflict, belonging, and reconciliation.
Drawing from the personal experiences of Good Buffalo Eagle, this poetic meditation presents what the author describes as "a course in healing" using seven natural elements that work together to mend human hearts. The book emerges from the Anasazi Foundation's acclaimed work with troubled youth in wilderness settings, where these ancient principles have proven remarkably effective.
Rather than promoting the path of "Me," Seven Paths guides readers toward the path of "We," reconnecting modern seekers with indigenous wisdom about community, nature, and spiritual wholeness. This gentle yet powerful teaching offers access to healing practices that native peoples have long understood but contemporary culture has largely forgotten.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~3 hours)
📄 Length: 120 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies
- ✓ Explore Indians of north america, religion
- ✓ Explore Spiritual life
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Understand the nature of mind
- ✓ Explore Mind and body
- ✓ Explore Indians of North America
