Author: Elizabeth Lesser Publisher: ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 472
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"Elizabeth Lesser offers up a rich cornucopia of lessons for the soul in The New American Spirituality, a warm and fascinating account of a modern pilgrimage." --Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., author of Emotional Intelligence In the crowded field of books dealing with spirituality, psychology, and religion, what has been missing is a comprehensive, authoritative guide to the many choices facing spiritual seekers today.The New American Spiritualityfills that need. This encouraging, empowering "user's manual" for the soul teaches you how to chart a unique and personal path through the diverse landscapes of the American spiritual quest. In 1977, Lesser cofounded the Omega Institute, now America's largest adult-education center focusing on wellness and spirituality. Working with many of the eminent thinkers and practitioners of our times in the fields of religion, psychology, mysticism, science, and healing, Lesser found that the hunger for a spiritual life can be satisfied by a rich blend of the world's wisdom traditions. InThe New American Spiritualityshe synthesizes the lessons she has learned from different belief systems, and intertwines them with illuminating stories from her life as a seeker, teacher, daughter, wife, and mother. She answers pertinent questions--how do you determine what is right for you from the many strains of the modern spiritual search? how do you assess a teacher or practice? how can you gauge your progress?--while warning of the tendency to miss out on real growth by merely dabbling in the latest fads. Recounting her own trials and errors and offering meditative exercises as well as references to some of the world's great spiritual teachers, Lesser provides directions through the four landscapes of the spiritual journey: the mind: developing awareness, learning meditation, easing stress and anxiety the heart: finding what one really loves, dealing with grief and loss, becoming fully alive the body: returning the body to the spiritual fold, healing, coping with aging and the fear of death the soul: naming God for ourselves, exploring other realms of consciousness, trusting the mysterious nature of the universe, developing compassion and forgiveness Warm, accessible, and wise, The New American Spirituality is a cross-disciplinary sourcebook for the millions of Americans who, whether or not they participate in an organized religion, wish to incorporate a more meaningful, joyful, and individualized spirituality into their daily lives.
Author: Sue Fitzmaurice Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781676592389 Category : Languages : en Pages : 102
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Do you roll your eyes at Be positive! Be happy! and Just let it go!? Are you tired of the Universe being responsible for everything? Feel like a failure because you can't manifest everything you want in an afternoon? Don't worry, you're not crazy. You may just be wriggling free from the hypnotic grip of spiritual bullshit. And fair play to you; it can be strangely compelling. The truth is that the spiritual path is as nuanced and frustrating as it is beautiful and fulfilling. The danger is that as we enthusiastically rush to share our new found spiritual wisdom, we unwittingly pass more and more bullshit around. So how do you clear the crap off your spiritual path? Join life-long spiritual seeker (and finder) Sue Fitzmaurice as she wades valiantly through a monumental pile of it in search of answers. Packed with insight and more than a few belly laughs, let The Smart Seeker's Guide to Spiritual Bullshit be your life raft and guide. Dear Seeker, sanity lies within.
Author: Trevarthen Publisher: John Hunt Publishing ISBN: 1846946492 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 259
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Seize this opportunity to look more deeply into the narrative themes, symbols and mythic elements encountered in the Harry Potter books. Drawing from diverse spiritual and scholarly sources, The Seeker's Guide to Harry Potter offers seekers of all kinds an open-minded guide to the rich layers of meaning and symbolism we encounter in all seven of the novels.
Author: Phil Cousineau Publisher: Mango Media Inc. ISBN: 1609258150 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 347
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On Literature, New Places, and the Sacred Sacred travel guide. First published in 1998 and updated with a new preface by the author, The Art of Pilgrimage is a sacred travel guide full of inspiration for the spiritual traveler. Not just for pilgrims. We are descendants of nomads. And although we no longer partake in this nomadic life, the instinct to travel remains. Whether we’re planning a trip or buying a secondhand copy of Siddhartha, we’re always searching for a journey, a pilgrimage. With remarkable stories from famous travelers, poets, and modern-day pilgrims, The Art of Pilgrimage is for the mindful traveler who longs for something more than diversion and escape. Rick Steves with a literary twist. Through literary travel stories and meditations, award-winning writer, filmmaker and host of the acclaimed Global Spirits series, Phil Cousineau, sets out to show readers that travel is worthy of mindfulness and spiritual examination. Learn to approach travel with a desire for spiritual risk and renewal, practicing intentionality and being present. Inside find: • Stories, myths, parables, and quotes from many travelers and many faiths • How to see with the “eyes of the heart” • More than 70 illustrations Spiritual travel for the soul. If you’re looking for reasons to travel, this is it. Whether traveling to Mecca or Memphis, Stonehenge or Cooperstown, one’s journey becomes meaningful when the traveler’s heart and imagination are open to experiencing the sacred. The Art of Pilgrimage shows that there is something sacred waiting to be discovered around us. If you enjoyed books like The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho or Unlikely Pilgrim, Zen on the Trail, and Pilgrimage─The Sacred Art, then The Art of Pilgrimage is a travel companion you’ll love having with you.
Author: Dennis Merritt Jones Publisher: DeVorss & Company ISBN: Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 135
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How to Speak Science of Mind is a useful guide to the concepts and terminology of this dynamic and practical spiritual system. Frequently asked questions are answered along with simple definitions to key terms and phrases. This concise book gives you the basic building blocks of the Science of Mind philosophy. Whether you choose to practice at home or with any number of Religious Science and Science of Mind churches, or Centers for Spiritual Living, you will soon understand the spiritual wonder of Science of Mind.
Author: Temple Hayes Publisher: DeVorss & Company ISBN: Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 151
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Spirituality today has become much more personal than yesterday’s religions. People long to explore, express and empower them-selves, without the traditional outer layers of a defined doctrine or denomination. In this environment, the message becomes peace, love, joy and freedom and resonates as “home.” Unity is a home offering a positive, practical, progressive approach to spirituality, honoring the universal truths in all religions and respecting each individual’s right to choose a spiritual path that fulfills their unique lifestyle. HOW TO SPEAK UNITY is an A-Z guide for living life as it’s meant to be lived, fully and joyfully.
Author: Swami Rama Publisher: Lotus Press ISBN: 9788190100496 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 140
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This concise collection of teachings serves as a practical guide that leads towards inner experiences of divinity that further one towards attaining the goal of life.
Author: Garry D. Poole Publisher: Zondervan ISBN: 0310541743 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 311
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Principles and methods for effectively launching a seeker small group.Best-selling author and evangelism expert Lee Strobel describes seeker small groups as “One of the most powerful and effective tools in evangelism.” A seeker small group is facilitated by a Christian leader, but group members are seekers—non-Christians investigating Christianity. The group provides a safe context for seekers and believers to ask questions and dialogue about faith.This highly transferable model can be implemented by all kinds of ministries with a wide range of evangelistic styles and strategies. As believers complete evangelism courses such as Becoming a Contagious Christian, they are motivated to reach out to others but often feel they lack opportunities to interact with non-Christians. Seeker Small Groups is the missing evangelism tool churches need to fill the gap between evangelism training and real-life opportunities for engaging seekers in life-changing spiritual discussions.The book presents a detailed, step-by-step process for launching seeker small groups strategy in a wide variety of settings. The groups are for seekers whether or not they are attending church. Numerous stories and illustrations provide inspiration and encouragement so readers are not only equipped but also motivated to launch their own seeker groups.
Author: Dennis Waite Publisher: ISBN: Category : Hindu philosophy Languages : en Pages : 232
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An Essential Guide To Sanskrit Provides A Two-Level Introduction To The Sanskrit Language. Level One Introduces The Transliterated (Anglicised) Alphabets Used By Books And The Internet For Reproducing Sanskrit. Level Two Teachers The Devanagari Script Used For The True Language And Describes The Main Rules For Combining Letters And Words. Correct Pronunciation And Writing Are Explained. A Number Of Examples From Hindu Scriptures Are Used To Illustrate Simple Translation. There Is A Comprehensive Glossary Of Commonly Encountered Spiritual Words.
Author: Charles Simpkinson
Author: Elizabeth Lesser
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Author: Dennis Merritt Jones
Author: Temple Hayes
Author: Swami Rama
Author: Garry D. Poole
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