The Spirit of Harriet Tubman:
Awakening from the Underground
by Spring Washam
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GENRE: Non-Fiction: African American History
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BLURB:
The
Spirit of Harriet Tubman, who was called the Moses of her people, is rising
again, and we can call forth her spirit to embody incredible strength and
unwavering courage. Combining direct transmissions of Harriet's message with
insightful explorations of her life and legacy, this extraordinary book gives
us support and inspiration to deepen our roots of resilience and become
powerful conductors of love and truth in our own lives.
We can learn how to remain fearless in the face of hatred and confusion. And
through Harriet Tubman's guidance, we will learn how to meet the challenges of
this moment with a compassionate heart.
Spring's previous works have been praised by Publishers Weekly as
"bring[ing] considerable gifts for conveying her vision of personal change
and offer[ing] vivid, inspiring testimony to the power of Buddhism." And
now, she inspires a new generation of activists to carry her message and her
work forward.
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Excerpt One:
One day while meditating in my tree house, it dawned on me
that others might be interested in Harriet and maybe others were having a
similar experience to mine. As I shared my story, my friend Joselyn encouraged
me to teach a class on the Dharma of Harriet Tubman and the Underground
Railroad. So, I did. I organized a Zoom class to meet on five straight Sunday
mornings. I had no idea if this would interest anyone, but I felt it was
important for me to share Harriet’s courageous spirit with others. I posted a
flyer on the Internet and sent it to my mailing list, and within a week and a half,
hundreds of people had registered. These people were clearly interested in
Harriet Tubman’s life and how it intersected with the Dharma; my beloved
assistant and I were flooded with e-mails from all over the world. I was
awestruck and excited. Who would have imagined there were so many people as
passionate about Harriet as I was!
Our Sunday online classes were overflowing with spiritual
teachings, guided meditations, and gospel music. I shared the inspiring stories
I was learning about Harriet and her Underground Railroad allies. I was
bringing hope and inspiration to others, and to myself. I got to speak a lot,
but so did others. There were so many wise people present, and I called on many
of them to share their wisdom and experiences. What started out as a five-week
class became a five-month “Church of Harriet Tubman” journey, and it carried us
through the presidential election of 2020. Hundreds of people from all around
the world brought their open hearts to our Sunday services, and during those
two hours together, we laughed, cried, prayed up a storm, and then we danced.
So many of us felt this deep connection with Harriet and were also feeling her
magic and her power in our daily lives. We uplifted one another so much that we
all cried when it ended. It was a multicultural, interfaith, intergenerational,
international community. Those two hours each week for five months were
beautiful, and downright holy.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Spring Washam is a well-known meditation and dharma teacher
based in Oakland, California. She is a founding member and core teacher at the
East Bay Meditation Center located in downtown Oakland. She is the founder of
Lotus Vine Journeys, an organization that blends indigenous healing practices
with Buddhist wisdom. She was trained by Jack Kornfield and has studied
numerous meditation practices and Buddhist philosophy since 1997. She is a
member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council. In addition to being a teacher, she
is also a healer, facilitator, spiritual activist, and writer. Spring is
considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices into
diverse communities. She has studied indigenous healing practices and shamanic
practices for over a decade. She has practiced and studied under some of the
most preeminent meditation masters in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of
Buddhism. She currently travels and teaches workshops, classes, and retreats
worldwide.
For more information on Spring Washam, or to follow her social
media for event updates, inspiring quotes, and images:
Website: http://www.springwasham.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spring.washam
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/teacher.springwasham/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvoIv70jZKKXT2-ctKGhr7A
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpringWasham
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springwasham/
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Harriet-Tubman-Awakening-Underground-ebook/dp/B09YQZ79C5/
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GIVEAWAY :
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday! I hope that you have enjoyed your book tour as much as I have enjoyed reading about you and your work throughout this tour. The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground is a must read for me and I am looking forward to sharing the book with my teen-aged grandchildren. Have a great weekend!
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