Julia Pierce, MPH, M.Div.
Imagine if, as a child, you were taught age-appropriate information about your body, including the reproductive system, accompanied by the wisdom that your body is holy. Imagine that during each phase of your physical development, you were reminded of your preciousness and dignity and that your body, mind, heart, and spirit are connected to a source of Divine Love that is always accessible. Your whole being can grow and develop, accompanied by Divine Love and Wisdom. From this foundation, healthy communication, respect, honesty, and compassion thrive in your relationship with yourself and others.
My Body is Holy
is a groundbreaking and enlightening series designed to educate and empower girls and women, guiding them to embrace and cherish their body, mind, and spirit at every stage of life. This five-part series takes a unique approach by integrating health education and spiritual wisdom, providing a transformative perspective that highlights the presence of Divine Love within the female body. Accompanying a girl throughout her journey into womanhood, each book in the series equips her with essential health information, spiritual insights, and practical tools to foster self-discovery and deepen her connection with the Divine. The first book, “My Body is Holy,” establishes a solid foundation of health literacy and spiritual wisdom for girls from birth to age seven. It creates a safe space for open conversations about puberty, embracing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual changes she will experience during her growth into womanhood.
This book emphasizes the profound truth that each reader is a unique creation of God, and the loving light of the Divine resides within every aspect of her being. To accommodate diverse beliefs, the book provides stickers with alternative names for God, allowing families to personalize the content according to their specific faith. It also explores the significance of prayer and meditation, highlighting the concept of continuous communication with God as an open and accessible avenue.
Furthermore, the book covers essential anatomical knowledge, including discussions about the vulva and vagina, while instilling the understanding that every part of a girl’s body is sacred and holy. It addresses foundational health behaviors such as hygiene practices, maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular exercise, fostering healthy relationships, and effective communication. Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of establishing healthy boundaries and ensuring personal safety.
“My Body is Holy” is a vital resource for young girls, empowering them with knowledge, nurturing their spiritual connection, and providing guidance on fundamental aspects of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Through this series, girls will embark on a lifelong journey of self-discovery and divine understanding, allowing them to navigate womanhood with confidence, wisdom, and a deep sense of the sacred within.
Book 1, recommended for children aged from birth to 7 years old, Foundational knowledge about anatomy, establishing positive physical, emotional, and mental health behaviors in addition to prayer and body positivity.
Book 2 suggested ages 8-14, anatomy, physiology, healthy relationships, unhealthy relationships, God, puberty, prayer, body-positivity through the lens of Love, understanding the role of social media, Divine and human beauty, healthy habits, exercise, and menstruation.
Book 3 suggested ages 15-24, anatomy, physiology, healthy relationships, unhealthy relationships, God, puberty, prayer, body-positivity through the lens of Love, understanding the role of social media, Divine and human beauty, healthy habits, exercise, spiritual practice, meditation, exercise, pleasure, sex, and sexuality, preventing STIs, preventing pregnancy, contraception, healthy habits for menstrual health, how to cultivate and sustain a joyful and healthy life inspired by Divine Love.
Book 4 Pregnancy, labor, and delivery, post-partum, motherhood
Book 5 Perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause
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