Prologue A Spiritual Guide Through the Third Millennium with Hildegard of Bingen xi Do We Need a New Medicine? Introduction The Power of Spiritual Fitness 1(251) Virtues and Vices Turning the Evil into the Virtuous The Healing Power of Precious Stones and Crystals Principles of Hildegard's Psychotherapy 12(26) The Cosmic and Divine Forces of the Human Soul Vision: The Cosmic Dimension of Humanity Vision: Humanity in the Rhythm of the Four Elements Vision: Relationship between Body and Soul Vision: The Trinity in the Unity Spirituality and Healing 38(22) Is There a World Ethos? Discovery of Cosmic Psychosomatic Values Practical Application of Hildegard's Psychotherapy Liber Vitae Meritorum (The Book of Virtues and Vices) Our Social Relationship Self-analysis Rediscovery of Hildegard's Psychotherapy Healing Is a Multidimensional Process Friendship with the Angels The Cosmic Christ and the Power of Love Anatomy of the Human Body and Soul The Language of the Soul The Autonomic Nervous System: Bridge between Body and Soul Ordo Virtutum: The Dance of Life with Virtues and Vices The Eastman 60(47) The First Seven Powers and the Seven Senses Amor saeculi and Amor caelestis Material Love and Heavenly Love Petulantia and Disciplina Petulance and Discipline Joculatrix and Verecundia Love of Entertainment and Love of Simplicity Obduratio and Misericordia Hard-heartedness and Compassion Ignavia and Divina victoria Cowardice and God's Victory Ira and Patientia Anger and Tranquillity Inepta laetitia and Gemitus ad Deum Inappropriate Mirth and Yearning for God The Westman 107(30) Ingluvies ventri and Abstinentia Gluttony and Abstinence Acerbitas and Vera largitas Bitterness of Heart and Generosity Impietas and Pietas Wickedness and Devotion Fallacitas and Veritas Lying and Truth Contentio and Pax Contention and Peace Infelicitas and Beatitudo Unhappiness and Blessedness Immoderatio and Discretio Immoderation and Discretion Perditio animarum and Salvatio animarum Lost Soul and Saved Soul The Northman 137(31) Infancy: The Third Section from Hip to Knee The Acquired Virtues of Childhood Superbia and Humilitas Arrogance and Humility Invidia and Charitas Envy and Charity Inanis gloria and Timor Domini Thirst for Glory and Reverence for God Inobedientia and Obedientia Disobedience and Obedience Infidelitas and Fides Lack of Faith and Faith Desperatio and Spes Despair and Hope Luxuria and Castitas Obscenity and Chastity The Southman 168(40) Injustitia and Justitia Injustice and Justice Torpor and Fortitudo Lethargy and Fortitude Oblivio and Sanctitas Oblivion and Holiness Inconstantia and Constantia Instability and Stability Cura terrenorum and Caeleste desiderium Concern for Worldly Goods and Heavenly Desire Obstinatio and Compunctio cordis Obstinacy and Remorse Cupiditas and Contemptus mundi Craving and Letting Go Discordia and Concordia Discord and Concord The New Elders Ascend to the Summit 208(36) The Supreme Allroundman Scurrilitas and Reverentia Scurrility and Reverence Vagatio and Stabilitas Vagabondage and Stability Maleficium and Cultus Dei Occultism and Dedication to God Avaritia and Sufficientia Avarice and Satisfaction Tristitia and Caeleste gaudium Melancholy and Heavenly Joy Fasting: Discover Your Real Personality 244(8) Long-term Fasting Bread Fasting Hard-core Fasting Bibliography 252(1) Index 253(5) About Hildegard of Bingen 258