Mary Harrell unflinchingly greets a cast of imaginal figures who inhabit her life,
and encourages all of us to welcome their wisdom into our own inner
landscapes. These very real beings dwell in a realm between matter (nature)
and mind (reason), appearing in dreams, intuitive callings, visions, feelings,
and sometimes frightening events. Mary offers her own intimate experiences
through which she explores and engages these figures, showing her readers
how to host these beings as one would host invited guests. From the work of
philosopher Henry Corbin,...

Mary Harrell unflinchingly greets a cast of imaginal figures who inhabit her life,
and encourages all of us to welcome their wisdom into our own inner
landscapes. These very real beings dwell in a realm between matter (nature)
and mind (reason), appearing in dreams, intuitive callings, visions, feelings,
and sometimes frightening events. Mary offers her own intimate experiences
through which she explores and engages these figures, showing her readers
how to host these beings as one would host invited guests. From the work of
philosopher Henry Corbin,...