 | New book! SOUL VERSES FOR CHILDREN Diane Roman-Goldsberry This new book was inspired by Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul and created for young children. |
Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul contains weekly verses which were written to facilitate a ‘feeling unison with the course of the year’ in the human soul. The annual rhythm that our Earth passes through is a living process in which countless beings are at work for the forward evolution of our physical home. We are called to live consciously into this annual rhythm, and the weekly verses provide a spiritual path of participation.
Through work with Steiner’s book, Soul Verses for Children was created over seven years during painting lessons for children aged six to nine years. These verses were created for the painting lessons and slowly evolved into a complete set of fifty-two verses. These nature-based verses developed in unison with many of the seasonal, nature mood-based painting exercises. (See Painting in Living Color for Grades 1, 2, and 3 also by Diane Roman-Goldsberry.)
Text from Soul Verses for Children:
“The child is a being of body, soul, and spirit, and each of these parts needs nourishment. Poems and verses related to the cycle of the year, such as the Soul Verses for Children, can be especially helpful. These heartfelt words contain nourishment for the soul and spirit of the child. The Soul Verses follow the cycle of the year and were written to bring this rhythm into the hearts of young children.
Each verse has four lines. The first two lines connect with the world outside, and the second two relate to the inner world of the human being. Each verse is followed by a short ‘Spiritual Lesson Thoughts’ for teachers and parents to aid understanding and suggest possible applications of the verses. Included are the four festival verses and verses for the four challenge weeks.
Through work with Steiner’s book, Soul Verses for Children was created over seven years during painting lessons for children aged six to nine years. These verses were created for the painting lessons and slowly evolved into a complete set of fifty-two verses. These nature-based verses developed in unison with many of the seasonal, nature mood-based painting exercises. (See Painting in Living Color for Grades 1, 2, and 3 also by Diane Roman-Goldsberry.)
Text from Soul Verses for Children:
“The child is a being of body, soul, and spirit, and each of these parts needs nourishment. Poems and verses related to the cycle of the year, such as the Soul Verses for Children, can be especially helpful. These heartfelt words contain nourishment for the soul and spirit of the child. The Soul Verses follow the cycle of the year and were written to bring this rhythm into the hearts of young children.
Each verse has four lines. The first two lines connect with the world outside, and the second two relate to the inner world of the human being. Each verse is followed by a short ‘Spiritual Lesson Thoughts’ for teachers and parents to aid understanding and suggest possible applications of the verses. Included are the four festival verses and verses for the four challenge weeks.
| Artwork contained in the booklet is original by Diane Roman-Goldsberry. The goal of Soul Verses for Children is to foster a living feeling for Spirit in nature and develop a relationship to the rhythm of the year for young children. |  |
Example of one of the Soul Verses:
SOUL VERSE FOR CHILDREN 26
MICHAELMAS
Mother Nature’s Peace lives in me.
This Peace like fire lights up in me.
Fiery Peace is strength for my will;
My inner light grows stronger still.
MICHAELMAS
Mother Nature’s Peace lives in me.
This Peace like fire lights up in me.
Fiery Peace is strength for my will;
My inner light grows stronger still.
Spiritual Lesson Thoughts:
In this holy time of Michaelmas deep within Nature’s peaceful womb, the fiery gift of strength is prepared. Inside the human being, strength is growing. Out of the heights, Michael’s flaming sword is streaming light into Nature and into each receptive human being. Celebrate! Celebrate the wonderous gifts of this festival, an awareness of it needs to grow more and more in human consciousness. Michaelmas is the festival of the future, but we are challenged to celebrate it now.
September 29-Oct 5
It is hoped that this 8 1/2” by 11”booklet of 32 pages will bring joy to the children and inspire their creativity. It will be available Fall of 2025.
To purchase, contact Diane Roman-Goldsberry at [email protected].
Price $10 plus shipping.
In this holy time of Michaelmas deep within Nature’s peaceful womb, the fiery gift of strength is prepared. Inside the human being, strength is growing. Out of the heights, Michael’s flaming sword is streaming light into Nature and into each receptive human being. Celebrate! Celebrate the wonderous gifts of this festival, an awareness of it needs to grow more and more in human consciousness. Michaelmas is the festival of the future, but we are challenged to celebrate it now.
September 29-Oct 5
It is hoped that this 8 1/2” by 11”booklet of 32 pages will bring joy to the children and inspire their creativity. It will be available Fall of 2025.
To purchase, contact Diane Roman-Goldsberry at [email protected].
Price $10 plus shipping.
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