Dear readers, My land here in Hawaii is bordered by a guava thicket. The first year I lived here, I gathered entire buckets of the round, fleshy fruit, and spent many happy afternoons making juice and jelly. The following year, I eagerly awaited the return of guava season, only to discover that the harvest […]
Hello dear readers! As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter (which you can read here if you missed it), I am the new senior editor at Hierophant Publishing. One of my first tasks in this role has been to familiarize myself with our catalogue by reading as many Hierophant books as possible (which gives new […]
Dear readers, Hello! My name is Hilary, and I’m the newest editor at Hierophant Publishing. Over the coming months, I’ll be working behind the scenes to bring you fantastic books from some of your favorite Hierophant authors. You’ll also be hearing from me in our new monthly newsletter. I am thrilled to join such […]
Cultivating the Art of Aliveness by Flora Bowley I often say that creativity is an essential part of being human. To understand this, quickly take a moment to imagine life without it. We would miss out on things like music, poetry, dance, literature, theater, new inventions, and so much else! However, there are also […]
These are unprecedented times. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are far reaching and complex, and no matter what your personal circumstances may be, it is easy to become overwhelmed by it all. As always, but especially now, we encourage you to treat yourself with gentleness, compassion, and care. Take time to rest […]
February, despite its chilly weather, is the season in which we take some time as a culture to celebrate love…but what about the love of self? Much of the time it feels like the hardest person to love is the one we live with every second of every day of our lives…ourselves. Below, two leading […]
(An excerpt from The Medicine Bag, a new book by bestselling author Don Jose Ruiz) Every spring my father, my brother, Miguel Jr., and I travel to Sedona, Arizona, for an annual event called the Gathering of the Shamans. Just a short distance from the Grand Canyon, the area that is now called […]
(An excerpt from Think Like a Publisher by Randy Davila) Writing a book will change you. As a matter of personal accomplishment, it is unparalleled. My friend and fellow author Jacob Nordby says, “Holding up your completed book to the world is a watershed moment in your life.” I couldn’t agree more. Creating a good […]
What’s the difference between a friend and a lover? Sex. The distinction is so simple, yet we often don’t consider all that it entails. Past lovers, whether they were with you for a night or for decades, leave impressions that can linger long after the relationship is over—and in many cases dramatically affect your […]
Stop thinking, and end your problems. -Lao Tzu, The Tao Te Ching (Stephen Mitchell translation) Who are we? Why are we here? Why do we suffer? Humans have grappled with these questions since time immemorial. Philosophers, spiritual leaders, scientists, and artists have all weighed in on them. In Western philosophy, the best answer to […]
