Thomas Moore (spiritual writer) explained

Thomas Moore
Birth Date:8 October 1940
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan
Nationality:American
Occupation:Psychotherapist
Spouse:Hari Kirin (born Joan Hanley)
Children:2
Notable Works:Care of the Soul (1992)

Thomas Moore (born October 8, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan) is a psychotherapist, former monk, and writer of popular spiritual books, including the New York Times bestseller Care of the Soul (1992), a "guide to cultivating depth and sacredness in everyday life".[1] [2] He writes and lectures in the fields of archetypal psychology, mythology, and imagination.[3] His work is influenced by the writings of Carl Jung and James Hillman.[4]

Early life and education

Moore was born to an Irish Catholic family in Detroit, Michigan. At age 13, he joined the prep seminary of the Servites, a Roman Catholic lay order, where he studied philosophy and music. However, he left the order 13 years later, just before his ordination as a priest.[5] [3]

Moore earned a B.A. from DePaul University in Chicago, an M.A. in musicology from the University of Michigan, an M.A. in theology from the University of Windsor, Ontario, and in 1975, a Ph.D. in religion from Syracuse University.[6] He taught at Glassboro State College and then Southern Methodist University.[7] Denial of tenure at SMU launched Moore's next career.

Career

From 1974 to 1990, Moore practiced as a psychotherapist, first in Dallas, Texas, and later in New England. After the success of Care of the Soul: Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life (1992) and its companion volume Soul Mates: Honoring the Mysteries of Love and Relationship (1994), he became a full-time writer who lectures internationally about spirituality, ecology, psychotherapy, and religion. He is also a columnist with The Huffington Post,[8] and Spirituality & Health Magazine[9] and Beliefnet.[6]

Personal life

He lives in New Hampshire with his wife, the artist Hari Kirin (born Joan Hanley),[10] whom he met at Lesley College, where she was a student in his art therapy class.[11] They have two children.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Theroux . Phyllis . Use It or Lose It . 1 June 2021 . New York Times . 16 August 1992.
  2. Web site: Thomas Moore Biography . Hay House. 2014-08-21 .
  3. Web site: Thomas Moore . Christianity Today. July 1, 2002. 2014-08-21.
  4. Web site: Meet Thomas . Thomas Moore Soul . 1 June 2021.
  5. Web site: Soul Life: An Interview with Thomas Moore, PhD. Sounds True . 2014-08-21. 2014-08-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20140822123043/http://www.soundstrue.com/shop/articles/Soul_Life-An_Interview_with_Thomas_Moore_PhD?component=authorcontent. dead.
  6. Web site: Teachers Project: Thomas Moore . Spirituality & Practice. 2014-08-21 .
  7. Book: Seeking the Sacred: Leading a Spiritual Life in a Secular World. Moore. Thomas. Dallaire. Roméo. Rutte. Martin. Woodman. Marion. 2006. ECW Press. 9781550227246. en.
  8. Web site: Thomas Moore columns. Huffington Post. 2014-08-21 .
  9. Web site: Thomas Moore columns. Spirituality & Health. 2015-08-14 .
  10. Web site: Biography: Hari Kirin . Art & Yoga . 1 June 2021.
  11. News: Brown . Joe . Celebrations . 1 June 2021 . Washington Post . 14 February 1994.
  12. Web site: Thomas Moore Preacher and Teacher Bio Page . Beliefnet.com . 2014-08-21 .
  13. Spirituality & Health often changes the title of a print article when it is published online. This article is titled "Are You the Author of Your Life's Story?" online.

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