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Finding Balance and Forgiveness through Chakras and Art Paperback – October 27, 2017

by Teresa McCallum (Author)
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Using chakras and art is like having a template to achieve balance, forgiveness, and peace. Life is challenging; our world often seems chaotic and tumultuous. Learning to assess and treat your chakra imbalances helps you to cope with these challenges and to find inner peace. Through the use of true stories, both her own and those of others, Teresa McCallum provides examples of balanced and imbalanced chakras. She offers simple activities, methods, and art suggestions to help others achieve personal growth and inner balance. Teresa's background as a nurse working in mental health, as well as being a visual artist, lead her to develop a unique way of looking at spirituality, self-healing, and use of the ancient chakra system. Regardless of whether the chakra system is new to you or you are an experienced yogini (or yogi), Finding Balance and Forgiveness Through Chakras and Art will provide artistic insight and guidance. In creating this book, I surveyed hundreds of people to discover their secrets of success and resilience. I was overwhelmed with the honesty and meaningful responses I received, but until I had fully explored and become engaged in the chakra system, I didn't have a cohesive method to assist people in overcoming their challenges. There are seven chakras, and my seven categories mirrored them perfectly. After exploring and experiencing the energetic transformative power of working with chakras, I realized what the focus of my book would be because art had provided therapy for both me and my patients. So, I was able to unleash my inspired voice which allowed me to complete the book I had conceived many years ago. My personal experiences and the experiences of others have allowed me to create this introduction to healing your chakras by using art therapeutically to find your balance and learn how to let go and forgive.
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True knowledge is the one that comes through direct experience. Teresa, has done an amazing job to reflect how life experiences are the best teachers for us to learn, grow and succeed. Teresa has an incredible understanding of the chakras and energy systems and she knows how to pass it along to others to reflect upon and initiate their own journey in the world of energy. I am proud of having her as my student. ~ Mirta Romberg, Registered Yoga Teacher and Therapist

"Finding balance is something that we all need a little bit more of in our lives. Teresa uses her creative mind and incredible life experiences to guide us through the world of chakras, engaging even those who are new to the concept of wellness through energy. Her stories can stand on their own but are threaded together with insight and tieback to finding balance in the face of the emotions and stress that challenge us all. Thank you, Teresa, for opening your heart to us." ~Carie Stock Executive Director, Helping Families Handle Cancer

"Teresa McCallum's book, Finding Balance, is so cleverly and intuitively written on explaining the chakra system. Teresa uncovers these, perhaps new, ideas for us to use in our everyday lives and the stories she uses as examples hit the reader to the core. Teresa creatively offers insight, meaning, and compassion for the unbalanced chakra as well as insight on how to heal, create, and find balance. I loved it!" ~Candace McKim, Author of Yogini's Guide - Intuition Is a Choice and Yogini's Guide To Intuition Oracle Cards: Author, TEDx Speaker, Intuitive Coach, Yoga/Chakra Therapist, Workshop/Retreat/Seminar/Training Facilitator

"What I absolutely love about Teresa's book (masterpiece) is not just the research, the easy to read style, the stories that make these healing virtues real and achievable... is... Teresa lives and breathes what she writes. She is not just a writer or professional, but a long-time PRACTITIONER, and this gives the message such validity."
~Rev. Guy Scholz, minister, three-time bestselling author, and skate sharpener who divides his time between Saskatchewan and Tennessee

"Brilliant expository writing and crystal-clear descriptions on the memoirs sections. I have never seen the chakra system explained as well as it is here: both clearly and succinctly. I've been trying to understand the chakra system for years... this brought it all home to me. A very exciting and informative book that was a joy to read... and the paintings are gorgeous. Technical writing made for humans... a really classy book!" ~Idony Lisle, Style Editor

About the Author

Teresa McCallum is a registered nurse who has been working in mental health in Alberta for over thirty years. She focuses on developing therapeutic relationships; creating therapeutic environments; healing through the use of art, group therapy, and family-systems nursing. Teresa has been involved in developing new therapeutic programs in forensic psychiatry, and she believes in a holistic approach that recognizes the physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of people. She feels honoured and privileged to have worked with such a resilient group of clients and families over the years.

Teresa is also a visual artist, and she believes that appreciating and creating art are therapeutic activities. Teresa uses her art in her mental health practice, and she has also always explored alternative methods of healing. Teresa is fascinated by resilience, forgiveness, and balance, and while exploring these issues, she discovered her passion for the chakra system. She has an active chakra healing practice, which includes workshops, individual counselling, and speaking engagements.

Family is very important to Teresa, and she finds balance by spending quality time with her husband, her adult children, and her dog and walking buddy, Luna. Teresa believes that forgiveness, of others and of ourselves, is both an art and a necessary ingredient in finding balance and peace.

Books, Chakra Oracle Cards, Art, and information about workshops, chakra healing, and speaking engagements are available on Teresa's website teresamccallumauthor.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sojourn Publishing, LLC (October 27, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1627472339
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1627472333
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches
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Teresa McCallum is a registered nurse who has been working in mental health in Alberta for over thirty years. She focuses on developing therapeutic relationships; creating therapeutic environments; healing through the use of art, group therapy, and family-systems nursing. Teresa has been involved in developing new therapeutic programs in forensic psychiatry, and she believes in a holistic approach that recognizes the physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of people. She feels honoured and privileged to have worked with such a resilient group of clients and families over the years.

Teresa is also a visual artist, and she believes that appreciating and creating art are therapeutic activities. Teresa uses her art in her mental health practice, and she has also always explored alternative methods of healing. Teresa is fascinated by resilience, forgiveness, and balance, and while exploring these issues, she discovered her passion for the chakra system. She has an active chakra healing practice, which includes workshops, individual counselling, and speaking engagements.

Family is very important to Teresa, and she finds balance by spending quality time with her husband, her adult children, and her dog and walking buddy, Luna. Teresa believes that forgiveness, of others and of ourselves, is both an art and a necessary ingredient in finding balance and peace.

Books, Chakra Oracle Cards, Art, and information about workshops, chakra healing, and speaking engagements are available on Teresa’s website www.teresamccallumauthor.com

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Karen A.
5.0 out of 5 stars What is a Chakra and why do you need them balanced?
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2018
What is a Chakra and why do you need them balanced? This must be some new age idea that has no basis in real medical science; except it does. Teresa McCallum is a registered nurse that works in the field of mental health. She has spent many years following traditional practices and incorporating the healing work of Chakra balancing to discover great results both in herself and her patients. Teresa’s knowledge comes from years of research both in the medical field and with experts in healing Chakras, Yoga in a variety of forms, and therapeutic methods of art. You will discover in this book what and where the seven Chakras are in the body, why they matter, and what you can do to heal and balance them. All of this information comes with antidotes from her own life and experiences.

Finding Balance and Forgiveness Through Chakras and Art is more than just a traditional self-help book or dry and bland guide to Chakras filled with useless facts that are meaningless. Teresa uses her own life stories to make the information relevant to readers. As you read through her book you get relevant real-life examples of how each Chakra was out of balance in herself or someone she worked with. She explains how this imbalance impacts the persons health both physically and mentally. One of the ways to balance the chakra’s that Teresa promotes is through art in all forms. Depending on what is out of line, she may suggest performing arts and drama, writing poetry or journaling, working with clay or painting. She spends a lot of time explaining why each art form is good for balancing each area.

The book has easy to follow tables for each Chakra to explain, where it is, what element in life resonates with it, different elements like stones, crystals, sounds that will help. There are identifying factors to determine if you have a blocked/deficient or excess of energy in that Chakra. Following this are yoga poses to help with the healing process. They are explained in step by step detail that even the novice can understand and include black silhouettes of the poses. I personally prefer this method opposed to actually photos of people in the poses because that distracts me. I like the simplistic approach and it makes it more approachable as someone that doesn’t have the “perfect yoga body.”

This is a good introduction without being overwhelming to those new to Chakras. The personal touch of tying things back to her own life and experiences makes it relatable and more open to accepting the information than if it was just presented in fact-based book. The other key benefit I found from this book is that it is not presented as a quick fix for all that ails you in life. Teresa emphasizes that this is not a replacement for medical intervention in some cases, but it is an added support to help heal the whole body. Through her own journey she expresses that this process takes time and you shouldn’t expect it all to happen quickly, it is a process, one you have to keep revaluating and tweaking as your body and mind grow and change.
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Emerson
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018
Finding Balance and Forgiveness Through Chakras and Art is a book by Teresa McCallum . This book is a journey to find balance using the Chakra system. The book begins with … telling us her own story about why she went looking for this balance and how she came to it. I really liked starting the book this way because it helped me feel connected to the author from the very beginning. It also let me know that this subject was both important and personal to the author and that passion shows through in the writing. Next Chakras are explained. I really appreciated this section because while I had heard of Chakras I had not researched it enough to have a full understanding. The book covers a vast expanse of information on each of the seven Chakras from explanations of the paintings to yoga poses. The book also ends with a list of resources which I always love because it makes it easy to continue your research if you feel connected to the material of the book.
I really like the balance this book had in personal stories, factual information, and exercises and examples for the reader. These pieces fit together really well in the book so that I felt I had a well-rounded understanding of the topic and how I could enter it into my own life. The occasional charts, pictures, and diagrams were also very helpful to my understanding of the subjects throughout the book. I especially liked the section that explained yoga possess relating to each Chakra and the history of Chakras, especially in the introduction.
Overall the book is well organized and well written. It is a fairly easy read as the tone is casual but there is a lot of great information presented in numerous ways. This book does not just tell you about the system, but really explains how you can start actively putting the system into your life. If you have any interest in Chakras or are simply looking for new ways to bring balance into the way you live, then I would definitely recommend reading this book.
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michelle shiers
5.0 out of 5 stars Needing balance in your life...look no further.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018
Loved this book! Real life stories made it so relatable. An important read for anyone searching for more balance and numerous ways to achieve balance.
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Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!!
Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2018
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This is one of those refreshing well researched 'lived out' books. Teresa is clearly a practitioner of what she teaches. As I was reading this book it hit me how she backs up every life lesson with a story. This is truly a book where the 'orthodoxy' meets 'orthopraxy' dead on. Her incredible honesty and transparency gives the reader hope that we don't have to be perfect in our quest for spiritual, mental, emotional and physical growth. Reading this book reinforced to me that if one commits to the path of growth healing can occur, but even more, healthy maintenance can be achieved along life's journey. Teresa is brutally honest about her own journey, warts and all, and gives terrific examples from her vocation. She reinforces what many of the great artists she quotes, that as we follow our creative passions the great universal truths are revealed and take deeper root in our souls. Brilliant!!!!
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Laurence Mac
5.0 out of 5 stars The chakra system is very well explained and easy to understand
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2018
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This book is very informative, enlightening, and assists the reader to open their mind and find balance and forgiveness in their life. The chakra system is very well explained and easy to understand. Love the art.
A highly recommended read!
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Mirta Romberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2018
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Great book
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