{"id":28950,"date":"2023-08-01T01:10:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T05:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=28950"},"modified":"2023-07-27T04:30:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T08:30:44","slug":"book-review-sacred-actions-journal-a-wheel-of-the-year-for-sustainable-and-spiritual-practices-by-dana-odriscoll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2023\/08\/01\/book-review-sacred-actions-journal-a-wheel-of-the-year-for-sustainable-and-spiritual-practices-by-dana-odriscoll\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review \u2013 Sacred Actions Journal: A Wheel of the Year for Sustainable and Spiritual Practices by Dana O\u2019Driscoll"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b><span lang=\"en-US\">Book <\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">R<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">eview<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1><strong><span style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Liberation Serif, serif; font-size: x-large;\">Sacred Actions Journal:<br \/>\nA Wheel of the Year Journal<br \/>\nfor Sustainable and Spiritual Practices <\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1><strong><span style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Liberation Serif, serif; font-size: x-large;\">by Dana O&#8217;Driscoll\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><b style=\"font-size: x-large; font-family: 'Liberation Serif', serif; color: #111111;\"><\/b><\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b><span lang=\"en-US\">Publisher: REDFeather<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1><b style=\"font-size: x-large; font-family: 'Liberation Serif', serif; color: #111111;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">200 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">P<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">ages<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Release Date: January 24, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28951\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/81YdLBqWq9L._AC_UF10001000_QL80_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/81YdLBqWq9L._AC_UF10001000_QL80_.jpg 678w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/81YdLBqWq9L._AC_UF10001000_QL80_-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Sacred Actions Journal is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to deepen their connection with nature, explore sustainable living practices, and cultivate a more meaningful spiritual practice.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">\u2013 Amazon.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><em>Sacred Actions Journal<\/em> is organized by the Wheel of the Year. Each turn of the wheel has a focal point for deepening your spiritual practice, relationships and self-knowledge. After the introduction the journal is divided into 8 sections for the wheel of the Year and a conclusion.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Content overview is as follows, with each section having a journal focus and technique:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Introduction<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Winter Solstice \u2013 The Ethics of Care<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Imbolc \u2013 Wisdom through Oak Knowledge and Reskilling<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Spring Equinox \u2013 Spring Cleaning and Disposing of the Disposable Mindset<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Beltane \u2013 Sacred Actions in our Homes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Summer Solstice \u2013 Sacred Food and Nourishment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Lughnasadh \u2013 Landscapes, Gardens, Wildtending, and Lawn Liberations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Fall Equinox \u2013 Earth Ambassadorship, Community, and Broader Work in the World<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Samhain \u2013 Sustainable Ritual Tools, Items, and Offerings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The prompts for journaling in each section give the individual the opportunity for personal introspection and connection with reflective prompts. This is followed by prompts for actions. Instead of a to do list it is a list of considerations and ideas that you can follow up with to actionable items. I think this is a great journal for deepening connections to self and the world around us through our spiritual path. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">About the Author: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Dana\u2019O Driscoll is a druid, herbalist, permaculture designer, homesteader, artist, and current Grand Archdruid in the Ancient Order of Druids in America. You can find out more about her art, writing, and more at <a href=\"https:\/\/thedruidsgarden.com\/\">https:\/\/thedruidsgarden.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28951\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/81YdLBqWq9L._AC_UF10001000_QL80_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"102\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/81YdLBqWq9L._AC_UF10001000_QL80_.jpg 678w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/81YdLBqWq9L._AC_UF10001000_QL80_-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0764365630\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0764365630&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=paganpages-20&amp;linkId=b46040d92e1b3405372781c412354bd9\">Sacred Actions Journal on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>**<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27153 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/irisa-mackenzie.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/irisa-mackenzie.png 234w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/irisa-mackenzie-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Irisa MacKenzie <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">can be found on Instagram at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sassyvikingmama\/\">SassyVikingMama<\/a> honestly discussing life, motherhood, meditation, and mindfulness. Her current focus is incorporating farm to table and nature to nurture into her spirituality, business, and daily life. Viking Woman Creations is a woman-owned business that began with creations to nurture your soul, but has also become women artists supporting each other. Viking Woman Creations can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/viking_woman_creations\/\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Vikingwomancreations\">Facebook<\/a>, along with our show schedule.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Book Review Sacred Actions Journal: A Wheel of the Year Journal for Sustainable and Spiritual Practices by Dana O&#8217;Driscoll\u00a0 Publisher: REDFeather 200 Pages Release Date: January 24, 2023 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Sacred Actions Journal is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to deepen their connection with nature, explore sustainable living practices, and cultivate a more meaningful spiritual practice.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 Amazon.com Sacred Actions Journal is organized by the Wheel of the Year. Each turn of the wheel has a focal point for deepening your spiritual practice, relationships and self-knowledge. After the introduction the journal is divided into 8 sections for the wheel of the Year and a conclusion. Content overview is as follows, with each section having a journal focus and technique: Introduction Winter Solstice \u2013 The Ethics of Care Imbolc \u2013 Wisdom through Oak Knowledge and Reskilling Spring Equinox \u2013 Spring Cleaning and Disposing of the Disposable Mindset Beltane \u2013 Sacred Actions in our Homes Summer Solstice \u2013 Sacred Food and Nourishment Lughnasadh \u2013 Landscapes, Gardens, Wildtending, and Lawn Liberations Fall Equinox \u2013 Earth Ambassadorship, Community, and Broader Work in the World Samhain \u2013 Sustainable Ritual Tools, Items, and Offerings The prompts for journaling in each section give the individual the opportunity for personal introspection and connection with reflective prompts. This is followed by prompts for actions. Instead of a to do list it is a list of considerations and ideas that you can follow up with to actionable items. I think this is a great journal for deepening connections to self and the world around us through our spiritual path. &nbsp; About the Author: Dana\u2019O Driscoll is a druid, herbalist, permaculture designer, homesteader, artist, and current Grand Archdruid in the Ancient Order of Druids in America. You can find out more about her art, writing, and more at https:\/\/thedruidsgarden.com\/ &nbsp; Sacred Actions Journal on Amazon &nbsp; ** About the Author: Irisa MacKenzie can be found on Instagram at SassyVikingMama honestly discussing life, motherhood, meditation, and mindfulness. Her current focus is incorporating farm to table and nature to nurture into her spirituality, business, and daily life. Viking Woman Creations is a woman-owned business that began with creations to nurture your soul, but has also become women artists supporting each other. Viking Woman Creations can be found on Instagram and Facebook, along with our show schedule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":278,"featured_media":28951,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":1,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10005],"tags":[14310,10095,10015,14737,10931,11995,10075,14736,12507],"class_list":["post-28950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reviews","tag-14310","tag-book","tag-book-review","tag-dana-odriscoll","tag-journal","tag-journalling","tag-review","tag-sacred-actions-journal","tag-wheel-of-the-year"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28950","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/278"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28950"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28950\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28958,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28950\/revisions\/28958"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28951"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28950"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}