The remarkable story of one man's rediscovery of his primordial mandate and of the strange journey that took him there. Explores the innate knowledge that exists within us all, a "primal awar
"Life," said George Bernard Shaw, "does not cease to be funny when someone dies, any more than it ceases to be serious when someone laughs." With heartening and amusing examples from a world in which
A book that belongs in every seeker's home, Spiritual Literacy answers the universal question, "How can I live a spiritual life every day?" Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat reveal a way to read the text
What does it mean to feel at home, truly present with ourselves, comfortable with our choices, and alive to the possibilities of conscious change? How can we develop inner balance and connection, kee
In a groundbreaking book that interweaves twenty years of case studies and research in the field of aging with an exhaustive knowledge of psychology, religion, and literature, Harry R. Moody, cofounde
Proposes a new paradigm for interdisciplinary studies by applying the thought of Bernard Lonergan to define spirituality as the missing link between religion and theology.
Living from the Heart introduces an innovative, Sufi-based meditation method for improving daily life. Through becoming mindful of the heartbeat readers will be able to create a deep state of stillnes
Love, like chocolate, comes to us in many varieties -- pure and simple, rich and complicated, sweet and bittersweet, and always memorable. Now the creator of the bestselling Chocolate for a Woman's S
Small Graces is a journey into the sacred moments that illuminate our everyday lives. In twenty pieces, writer, sculptor, and theologian Kent Nerburn celebrates the daily rituals that reveal our deep
More and more, we are coming to realize that, along with our bodies, we have souls -- eternal, immaterial essences that accompany us throughout life. From birth to death, while our bodies drive thems
Essence has been combined with The Elixir of Enlightenment, a short introductory text directed toward students on the path who are frustrated by either the spiritual or psychological barriers that Wes
Through her workshops and writings (including her bestseller The Artist's Way), Julia Cameron has inspired millions to pursue their dreams. In the tradition of Heart Steps, Blessings reveals the keys
From Jewish to Christian, Mormon and Pagan, women's sacred circles are sprouting up everywhere, in astonishing variety providing a haven where essential female values can be discussed and embraced.Thi
A seminal study of the psychology and circumstances of conversion from about 500 BC to about 400 AD, originally published in 1933 by Clarendon Press. Discusses early Christianity and its converts, and
A complete program explains how and why meditation is an effective healing tool, and guides readers through techniques such as deep breathing and the laying-on-of-hands to relieve self-pain, or the pa
Change your life using Wayne W. Dyer's astonishing Nine Spiritual Principles:Are the decisions and actions in your life controlled by your ego?Do you have an ever-present need to defend yourself? See
Iyanla Vanzant is the award-winning and bestselling author of Acts of Faith, The Value in the Valley, Faith in the Valley, and In the Meantime. As an empowerment specialist, Spiritual Life Counselor,
A humorous companion to the author's groundbreaking book Notes to Myself provides inspirational advice on initiating and maintaining spirituality, which will ultimately satisfy the soul and provide pe
A practical guide to the wisdom of the East that shows how we can apply it to our pragmatic Western view of the world to achieve inner peace.In Life Without Stress, Arthur Sokoloff demystifies Eastern
This book is the sequel to Robert Forman's well-received collection, The Problem of Pure Consciousness (Oxford, 1990). The essays in the earlier volume argued that some mystical experiences do not see