Starry-Eyed: Seeing Grace in the Unfolding Constellation of Life and Motherhood

I caution if you are going to read this book to do so with a healthy dose of prayer and discernment. Read what God has to say about these ideas while researching the quotes and references. I was given this book as a gift and have only been able to read the first six chapters. So far most of the ideas, references, and quotes are from mysticism, mythology, eastern theology, etc. It seems the author is trying to point to God by embracing other religions and myths. “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” - Colossians 2:6-8 (NASB)

I expected this book to be from a Christian worldview. It is not! The writer includes a lot of Jung self actualization and is heavily influenced by other belief systems and controversial Christian writers who don't believe in inerrancy of scripture, doctrine of salvation, original sin...like J Philip Newell who she mentions in the book. This book is supposed to be about navigating the darkness, but it is void of hope found outside of yourself.

This book is a delight! As a collection of essays, I have been savory get each one throughout the summer. As I reflect and unpack the truths in each essay, it's like I am reading a letter from a dear friend and mentor. Each entry of this thought provoking book has inspired me to dig a little deeper into myself. It has helped me to let go of that which hinders me and embrace the parts that need to be developed and grow. This is a great book for anyone wanting a guide on their life path.