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by Keith H. Johnson (Illustrator), Karen Kiester (Author)
At a time when the patriarchy is diminishing and goddesses abound, what of the sacred masculine for a simple yet profound tool to offer some assistance: a contemplation card deck (sold separately) and guide book. These images and words are a gift from Josef, the earthly father of the Christ. You know, the Josef and Mary, Josef, betrothed of Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. That man who clearly played a major role in the life of an extraordinary being, offering wisdom and guidance to this child who would grow to be a man and have a profound effect on the world. Who better to offer information and guidance about the Sacred Masculine than Josef? The purpose of this book, which supports the contemplation card deck (sold separately), is to offer the opportunity to reflect upon and embrace the sacred masculine. It is my hope that the cards and book will be used to affirm what is wonderful and needed from the sacred masculine, as well as to offer guidance to broaden ones view of the sacred masculine. If you are looking for an "answer" book, this is not it This book and separate card deck are meant to be a guide to help you find your own answers. You are the expert All of the answers you seek are within you. The core premise is that the sacred masculine is energy rather than gender. It is not about having answers, or being the "expert." It is about posing questions that will lead one to self-discovery. It encourages you to question your perceptions and your belief systems and to be open to new possibilities. The book is aimed towards men, yet women will also find value in its pages and images for we all have both masculine and feminine energy and tendencies. The cards (sold separately) are tools to bring balance into one's life. May this book assist you on your journey.
Author Biography
Sometime in early 2006 I attended a prayer service. That night after the service I had a dream about Josef, the Earthly Father of the Christ, which is the name I know him by. You know, the Josef and Mary Josef. I was puzzled by the dream and it stuck with me. Weeks later I "saw" a biblical dressed male figure in my living room. Needless to say, that was unsettling and I told the figure to leave, which he did. A few days later the figure was once again in my living room. This time I asked him who he was and why he was there. He replied he was Josef and wanted to talk to me. I told him that having him appear to me was very unsettling but he could "talk" to me in my head and I would listen. This started my re-connection with Josef. After a few days I remembered that I was fascinated by Josef as a child. And when in utero my nickname was "Josephine Elizabeth Bridget." The connection had been established even before I was born. So began my journey with Josef. I received information from him that has become a book and contemplation card deck Path of the Sacred Masculine. And recently I have felt the nudge from him to create a blog and share his wisdoms (JosefSpeaks.com). I have had to work through my reluctance to share his wisdom as there is a part of me that would have preferred to have the calling of being a fashion designer or even an architect! I have felt a lot of concern about how others will react to me being a channel for Josef. Yet, with the encouragement of dear friends I know that my connection is my calling and to serve that calling I need to share the wisdom of Josef. Quite a difference, though, from my years of being a computer programmer analyst! I now understanding that those years allowed me to raise my daughters and that time needed to pass until now, when Josef's words are needed.
