title: Dancing with Your Dragon: The Art of Loving Your Unlovable Self
author:  Shaeri Richards 
description: <b> ADVANCED PRAISE FOR "DANCING with your DRAGON." </b><BR> <P><BR> <P><i> "Shaeri Richards has written a remarkable book and we are very pleased to recommend it to anyone who is engaged in personal growth work. <BR> <P>She has first of all provided us with a basic introduction to, and understanding of psycho-spiritual reality. She gives here a clear exposition of many of Jung's basic ideas as well as her own integration of other systems of thought. <BR> <P>Secondly she tells us her own story, which deals with learning to handle the way her mother betrayed her. Shaeri used the betrayal as fuel for her own transformational journey and the reader comes away much the better for it. <BR> <P>The third gift she brings us is her own very original and creative journey that teaches us how to "dance with our dragon." This refers to learning about the inner system of selves, energies and archetypes that are within each of us and also learning to live and work with them as though one was learning how to become a master dancer. <BR> <P>This book comes from many years of personal and professional experience andit will speak to a large reading public. We congratulate her on her work." </i> <BR> <P><b> HAL STONE, Ph.D AND SIDRA STONE, Ph.D</b> - Creators of the <b>"Voice Dialogue Method"</b> and Authors of <b>"Embracing Our Selves: The Voice Dialogue Manual"</b><BR><BR> <P><i> "Shaeri Richard's book "Dancing with your Dragon: The Art of Loving your Unlovable Self" is brilliant, deeply profound and yet easy to understand with many helpful images, stories and practices designed to support our understanding and experience of the paradox of our humanity and divinity. Self-love is not something you can teach and yet Shaeri does an excellent job of providing the tools that will help you to discover how to truly "love yourself like you have never been loved before." Self-love is an inside job and yet many have no idea where to begin. This book guides the way, the rest is up to you." </i> <BR> <P><b> CAYELIN K CASTELL</b> - co-author of <b>"The Shamanic Astrology Handbook,"</b> co-founder of <b>The Shamanic Astrology Mystery School</b> and creator/author of the <b>"Celestial Timings e-zine"</b><BR><BR> <P><i> "Blending wisdom from the mystery traditions with clear and understandable psychology, Shaeri Richards has created a self-help book that transcends the genre, offering a wealth of practical advice which will greatly help others in their personal and spiritual development." </i> <BR> <P><b> WILL PARFITT</b> - Kabbalist, Psychotherapist and author of <b>"The Complete Guide to the Kabbalah"</b> and <b>"Psychosynthesis: The Elements and Beyond"</b><BR><BR> <P><i> "I remember once hearing that the secret to life is to accept the unacceptable with grace. Shaeri has shown how her own inner journey has led to a deep understanding and acceptance of what we are handed in life and ways to deal with it. This book offers many enlightened ways and methods to heal and love ourselves." </i> <BR> <b> ANDREA SMITH</b> - Author of <b>"Enlighten up: Easy Ways to Rise Above Whatever It Is"</b><BR><BR> <P><i> "Dancing with your Dragon" is an intriguing personal journey filled with life experiences, life wisdom, and spiritual truths that will deepen your love of Self and illuminate light into any darkness that lies within your shadow self." </i> <BR> <P><b> RHONDA PALLASDOWNEY</b>, author of <b>"The Healing Power of Flowers"</b> and <b>"Voices of Flowers"</b><BR><BR> <P><i> "Utilizing ancient wisdom, powerful perception and a dose of wry humor, Shaeri Richards' book "Dancing with your Dragon" translates the esoteric into the understandable. For anyone seeking the Mystic's Path, "Dancing with your Dragon" guides the seeker's feet to the true beginning of any quest: the center of one's own heart". </i><BR> <P><b> LANE LAMBERT</b>, Creator of <b>"Tristan and Iseult, a Celtic Love Story,"</b> co-author of <b>"Adventures in the Vortex"</b><BR><BR> <P><i> "This book contains bountiful servings of "ah-ha" moments and delicious insights. It reminds you to dance to the music of life, even during discordant moments when you lose the beat. "Dancing with your Dragon" reminds you that everyday, rain or shine, there's always a reason to dance." </i><BR> <P><b> JOAN GALE FRANK</b> - Author of <b>"Home Seller's Blues"</b> & <b>"Instant Guts"</b><BR><BR> <P><i> "Dancing with your Dragon" provides ancient wisdom for a modern world. It is an inspirational companion that nurtures and guides one through everyday life experiences. I recommend it." </i> <BR> <P><b> KO CHOHAN</b> - Co-author of<b> "Detox for Life: The 28 day Detox Diet and Beyond"</b><BR><BR> <P><i> "The greatest gift of "Dancing with your Dragon" is the simple understanding that "it's ok to be `not ok'!" Self-Acceptance is the key and trust is the doorway into a whole new way of being. This book shows us the path." </i> <BR> <P><b> CONNIE BAXTER MARLOW</b>-Visionary Filmmaker and Photographer <BR><BR> <P><i> "Reading this book has changed my life. Since I began dancing with my dragon the dark drama that used to surround me has disappeared. I highly recommend it." </i> <BR> <b> KARYN VASS</b>, Teacher <BR><BR> <P><i> "As I read each chapter, I felt I was starting to think of new ways to be positive in myself. Although it is a book that challenges a person to come face-to-face with oneself in the mirror (which isn't always easy to do) I found this book very accepting. In a world that isn't very kind, I appreciated the comfort." </i> <BR> <P><b> MARY HOLLAN</b>, Singer/Songwriter/Musician<BR><BR> <P><i> "Dancing with your Dragon" is not a theory; it comes directly from Shaeri's rich life experiences and she has obviously spent much time researching her subject. It is well written, clear and articulate, with a good balance of light-heartedness and humor. Thanks for making this available to everyone!" </i> <BR> <P><b> JYOTI RAWLINSON</b>- Owner Sedona massage Therapy<BR><BR> <P><i> "Reading this book was like sitting down with a trusted friend and learning from her personal experiences and insight. Shaeri has transformed her life -- and you can transform yours, rising above pain, trauma and past disappointments. Dancing with dragons is liberating!" </i> <BR> <b>JILL GITTLEMAN</b> - Playwright<BR><BR>
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  # INT. – SILVER CITY COLLEGE – NIGHT
  
  
    
  
  
  He had a love/hate relationship with
  
  
  parties. Naturally, he was the focus of attention, as it should be.
  
  
  After all, he was the rich, famous star of the show, was he not?
  
  
  Women lusted after him, everyone wanted to be him. He caught his
  
  
  reflection in the long, tall mirror next to the piano, admired his
  
  
  dashing figure. Sucked in his protruding gut a moment before saying
  
  
  fuck it and taking another long pull from his glass of
  
  
  scotch.
  
  
  “I’ve never met a famous
  
  
  writer before.”
  
  
  She was just like all the others,
  
  
  hanging off his arm, tall and skinny wearing too much makeup and
  
  
  refusing to eat anything. She drank enough for both of them,
  
  
  though. Which meant he’d probably end up on his office couch with
  
  
  her at some point. But, first things first.
  
  
  Time to drain the dragon before slaying
  
  
  fair maidens.
  
  
  “Profe