Book description
Casper ter Kuile, a Harvard Divinity School fellow and cohost of the popular Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast, explores how we can nourish our souls by transforming common, everyday practices--yoga, reading, walking the dog--into sacred rituals that can heal our crisis of social isolation and struggle to find purpose--a message we need more than ever for our spiritual and emotional well-being in the age of COVID-19."After half a decade of research and hundreds of conversations with people around the country, I am convinced we are in the midst of a paradigm shift. That what used to hold us in community no longer works, and that the spiritual offerings of yesteryear no longer help us thrive."-Casper ter KuileWhat do Soul Cycle, gratitude journals, and tech breaks have in common? For ter Kuile they offer rituals that create the foundation for our modern spiritual lives. We are in crisis today. Our modern technological society has left too many of us--no matter our ages--feeling isolated and bereft of purpose. Previous frameworks for building community and finding meaning no longer support us. Yet ter Kuile reveals a hopeful new message: we might not be religious, but that doesn't mean we are any less spiritual. Instead, we are in the midst of a paradigm shift in which we seek belonging and meaning in secular practices. Today, we find connection in: CrossFit and SoulCycle, which offer a sense of belonging rooted in accountability and support much like church groups Harry Potter and other beloved books that offer universal lessons Gratitude journals, which have replaced traditional prayer Tech breaks, which provide mindful moments of calm In The Power of Ritual, ter Kuile invites us to deepen these ordinary practices as intentional rituals that nurture connection and wellbeing. With wisdom and endearing wit, ter Kuile's call for ritual is ultimately a call to heal our loss of connection to ourselves, to others, and to our spiritual identities.The Power of Ritual reminds us that what we already do every day matters--and has the potential to become a powerful experience of reflection, sanctuary, and meaning.
Sass Burst
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LunaStar
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Fl00d
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Mad Kid
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Mad Viral
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Cuff Queen
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Pistol Hydro
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PixelPathfinder
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HolyCombo
I appreciate the minimal ads β it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
CuriousCraft
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QuestWeaver
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Murder Cherry
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Boo
Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend!
X-Dew
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Digger
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Noise Toy
ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. The unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment.
Digital Moonshine
No more straining my eyes to read β now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app β it's revitalizing. The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh.
Plum Moon
I appreciate the minimal ads β it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
Sky Trinity
ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime β I'm truly grateful. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience