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By LeRhonda S. Manigault-Bryant. 2014
Talking to the Dead is an ethnography of seven Gullah/Geechee women from the South Carolina lowcountry. These women communicate with…
their ancestors through dreams, prayer, and visions and traditional crafts and customs, such as storytelling, basket making, and ecstatic singing in their churches. Like other Gullah/Geechee women of the South Carolina and Georgia coasts, these women, through their active communication with the deceased, make choices and receive guidance about how to live out their faith and engage with the living. LeRhonda S. Manigault-Bryant emphasizes that this communication affirms the women's spiritual faith--which seamlessly integrates Christian and folk traditions--and reinforces their position as powerful culture keepers within Gullah/Geechee society. By looking in depth at this long-standing spiritual practice, Manigault-Bryant highlights the subversive ingenuity that lowcountry inhabitants use to thrive spiritually and to maintain a sense of continuity with the past.By Victoria Price. 2018
After a tumultuous period of crisis, Victoria Price rebuilt her life by embracing a daily practice of joy, healing childhood…
wounds and reconnecting to the example set by her father Vincent, the famed actor. Her journey involved stepping away from externalities and into her father's legacy — his love for people and compassion for others, his generosity of spirit and simple kindnesses, his enthusiasm for new experiences, and his love of life. "As I've gotten older, I've come to understand that every day, in everything we do, we have a choice — between expanding into our lives or contracting into our fears, into saying Yes! to life … or saying No," Victoria observes. This intimate and inspiring book shares the lessons learned from a powerful family heritage of remaining curious, giving back, and saying Yes. Join her as she shares the stories, experiences, and lessons that led her back to her truest self, including her lifesaving daily practice of joy."A brilliant account of finding and following one's inner light by a true pioneer that will help every reader do the same." — Mike Dooley, New York Times bestselling author of Infinite Possibilities and Notes from the Universe"In The Way of Being Lost, Victoria does what all of us wish to do — seek out her own relationship with spirituality and make the sacred a part of her everyday life, merely by observing the world around us in all its glory. Her writing shows the struggles of this way of being, but also its rewards." — Miranda McPherson, author of Meditations on Boundless Love "Too often we think that to lead a spiritual life requires doing everything right. That is not just a tall order, it is an erroneous one. Spirituality is about a quest for a home in love, which we will find when we finally listen to the call of our truest selves. As Victoria Price knows, this journey may come later than we hoped, but it bears the fruit of our life experience, and takes its own time to ripen. This beautiful recounting of Victoria's voyage shows us a path for discovering the Third Way and living it fully." — Fr. Richard Rohr, Founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation"In her inspiring memoir The Way of Being Lost, Victoria Price walks us all back home. A must read for anyone who dares to live a life of joy." — Rebecca Campbell, bestselling author of Light Is The New Black and Rise Sister Rise"The Way of Being Lost takes us on the most exquisite journey that one can take — the road home to one's true self … told through the particular lens of the author's life. Though it takes great courage to make this trip, the rewards are beyond measure. And in the case of The Way of Being Lost, the journey is beautifully told, universally relevant, and deeply meaningful." — Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Goddesses Never Age"Victoria Price's journey is a truly inspiring one. She looks both outward and inward to find joy all around her. She has been a close friend to me for years and I have always been moved by her story and thrilled that she is finally sharing it with the world." — Melissa Etheridge, Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning musician and activist"Victoria Price is a fighter — for her belief in a world that is connected by Love, and for her own connection to Joy. Her commitment to living as her truest self is an inspiration for us all — match point, Ms. Price." — Martina Navratilova, tennis player, activist, wife, parent, and author of Shape Yourself and other books"Heartfelt testimony of an arduous search for self-affirmation that will appeal to fellow seekers." — Kirkus ReviewBy Mary Hayes Grieco. 2013
Filled with timeless insights and poignant personal stories, The New Kitchen Mystic offers healing words of wisdom about enlightenment, fulfillment,…
and hope.Written in the tradition of Rachel Naomi Remen's Kitchen Table Wisdom and Ann Morrow Lindbergh's Gifts from the Sea, The New Kitchen Mystic is the perfect companion for anyone on a journey of self-healing, personal illumination, or purposeful world service. Drawing from real life stories, this instructional collection of essays is part philosophy, part how-to, and part storytelling. You'll learn how to engage spiritually and cultivate love, peace, and creativity. You'll also learn that anything and everything we do in our daily lives can become a spiritual practice. A perennial, inspirational guide for hope and healing, The New Kitchen Mystic is the perfect companion book to Grieco's previous work, Unconditional Forgiveness. Whether it's a gift or for you or someone you love, The New Kitchen Mystic is sure to be a beloved classic for any spiritual seeker.By Philip Goodchild. 2013
What if self-questioning could provoke an extreme attentiveness to a rich inner life? In pursuit of this question, a mixed…
group of highly fallible thinkers gather together in the north of England. Will they be able to respond to the actual events of their lives, and reinvent philosophy as a collective spiritual exercise?By Bernard Levine, Emanuel Guedes Santos. 2017
Tenho certeza que você vai ficar muito surpreso ao saber que na maioria das casas judaicas, você não vai encontrar…
uma Bíblia lá. Mas, não é muito estranho, você pode dizer ... .que por que a nação conhecida como o 'Povo do Livro' não possui uma Bíblia em suas casas? O que é ainda mais surpreendente é que você pensaria que o povo judeu segue e conhece bem as Escrituras, a chocante verdade real é que a maioria dos antigos livros do testamento são um mistério para os judeus porque eles não sabem e nunca viram as profecias Sobre Jesus nos livros como Ezequiel, Isaías, Daniel e Malaquias. E, você sabia que os judeus não sabem o que estão dizendo quando estão orando, como a maioria dos judeus não podem entender o hebraico. Então agora, eu suponho que você deve estar se perguntando como os judeus se livrar de todos os seus pecados se eles não acreditam em Jesus Cristo? ... o que os judeus acreditam ser o caminho para chegar ao céu? Você ficará chocado ao descobrir o que está acontecendo no mundo judaico.By Michael Brodrick. 2015
German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer wrote in 1818 that true happiness is impossible without inner peace. Around a hundred years later,…
after studying Schopenhauer, American philosopher George Santayana explained in detail how we can achieve inner peace through a special activity he called 'spirituality'. While Santayana's theory of spirituality is not well known today, it holds great promise for improving our lives. A form of momentary detachment from ideals and values, spirituality frees us to enjoy what there is, without judging it. Brodrick clarifies and completes Santayana's account of spirituality, while suggesting how spirituality can relieve human suffering, enrich our daily lives, and even make us better human beings. The finitude of the world and our own finitude mean that nothing in this life will ever be perfect, but spirituality reveals that, in a sense, everything is good enough as it is.By Multiple Authors. 2005
Sie haben soeben das literarische Meisterwerk entdeckt, das Ihre Fragen über Gott, das Leben im bewohnten Universum, über die Geschichte…
und Zukunft dieser Welt und zum Leben von Jesus beantwortet. Das Urantia Buch fügt Geschichte, Wissenschaft und Religion zu einem Zusammenklang, zu einer Lebensphilosophie, die neue Bedeutung und Hoffnung in Ihr Leben bringt. Wenn Sie nach Antworten suchen, lesen Sie Das Urantia Buch! Die Welt braucht neue spirituelle Wahrheit, die modernen Männern und Frauen einen intellektuellen Pfad hinein in eine persönliche Beziehung mit Gott bietet. Aufbauend auf dem religiösen Erbe der Welt, beschreibt Das Urantia Buch ein endloses Schicksal für die Menschheit, wobei es lehrt, dass lebendiger Glaube der Schlüssel zu persönlichem geistigen Voranschreiten und ewigem Fortleben ist. Diese Lehren stellen neue Wahrheiten bereit, die kraftvoll genug sind, das menschliche Denken und Glauben für die nächsten 1000 Jahre zu erheben und zu erweitern. Ein Drittel des Urantia Buches umfasst die inspirierende Geschichte von Jesus' ganzem Leben und eine Offenbarung seiner ursprünglichen Lehren. Diese Panorama-Erzählung schließt seinen Geburtstag, seine Jahre als Jugendlicher, die Reisen und Abenteuer der Erwachsenenzeit, sein öffentliches Wirken, seine Kreuzigung und 19 Erscheinungen der Wiederauferstehung ein.By Ruth Frankenberg. 2004
In Living Spirit, Living Practice, the well-known cultural studies scholar Ruth Frankenberg turns her attention to the remarkably diverse nature…
of religious practice within the United States today. Frankenberg provides a nuanced consideration of the making and living of religious lives as well as the mystery and poetry of spiritual practice. She undertakes a subtle sociocultural analysis of compelling in-depth interviews with fifty women and men, diverse in race, ethnicity, national origin, class, age, and sexuality. Tracing the complex interweaving of sacred and secular languages in the way interviewees make sense of the everyday and the extraordinary, Frankenberg explores modes of communication with the Divine, the role of the body, the importance of geography, work for progressive social change, and the relation of sex to spirituality. Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and other practitioners come together here, speaking in terms both familiar and surprising. Whether discussing an Episcopalian deacon, a former Zen Buddhist who is now a rabbi, a Chicano monastic, an immigrant Muslim woman, a Japanese American Tibetan Buddhist, or a gay African American practicing in the Hindu tradition, Frankenberg illuminates the most intimate, local, and singular aspects of individual lives while situating them within the broad, dynamic canvas of the U. S. religious landscape.By Judi Neal. 2013
There is a growing movement to incorporate faith and spirituality in the workplace, to do things better, to utilize all…
the human capabilities of employees, and to truly revolutionize the role of business in the world. Creating Enlightened Organizations is the first book to provide a truly comprehensive approach to creating an organization designed to unleash full human potential in the workplace. Businesses have learned how to involve employees in problem solving, improve the emotional intelligence of their leaders, reengineer the business processes and create customer delight, but they have left out one essential ingredient that makes all the difference - the human spirit. There is a hunger for meaning and purpose in our workplaces and in our institutions. This book simplifies and organizes the best of what is going on in organizations at the individual, team and systems levels and provides guidance for putting it to practical use. It also offers a radically new view of the purpose of business in society and provides examples of leading edge organizations that make a positive difference in the world. Spirituality is the new competitive edge, and enlightened organizations know how to integrate the human spirit and spiritual values into their business practices.By Thomas Merton. 2005
A 365 daily with inspirational and provocative selections from the journals of Thomas Merton combined with drawings and photographs by…
Merton.This volume of daily inspiration from Thomas Merton draws from Merton's journals and papers to present, each day, a seasonally appropriate and thought-provoking insight or observation.Each month will begin with one of Merton's delightful pen-and-ink drawings or one of his elegant black-and-white photographs.By Rohana Ulluwishewa. 2014
Looking beyond the materialistic boundary of the conventional development paradigm, this book identifies our spiritual underdevelopment which is being reflected…
as self-centeredness and greed, as the root cause of conventional development's failure to alleviate poverty and inequality, achieve sustainability and deliver happiness to humanity.By Timothy Keller, Katherine Leary Alsdorf. 2012
New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller shows how God calls each of us to express meaning and purpose through…
our work and careers. In a work world that is increasingly competitive and insecure, people often have nagging questions: Why am I doing this work? Why is it so hard? And is there anything I can do about it? Tim Keller, pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God as well as The Skeptical Student in the Encounters with Jesus ebook series, and many others, has taught and counseled students, young professionals, and senior leaders on the subject of work and calling for more than twenty years. Now he puts his insights into a book for readers everywhere, giving biblical perspectives on such pressing questions as: • What is the purpose of work? • How can I find meaning and serve customers in a cutthroat, bottom-line-oriented workplace? • How can I use my skills in a vocation that has meaning and purpose? • Can I stay true to my values and still advance in my field? • How do I make the difficult choices that must be made in the course of a successful career? With deep insight and often surprising advice, Keller shows readers that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about our work. In fact, the Christian view of work—that we work to serve others, not ourselves—can provide the foundation of a thriving professional and balanced personal life. Keller shows how excellence, integrity, discipline, creativity, and passion in the workplace can help others and even be considered acts of worship—not just of self-interest. .By Frederick Buechner. 1958
An acclaimed author interweaves history and legend to re-create the life of a complex man of faith fifteen hundred years…
ago. Winner of the 1987 Christianity and Literature Book Award for Belles-Lettres.By Dave Ferguson, Jon Ferguson. 2015
Take the Next Step Perfect for individual or group studyThe companion Participant's Guide explores the idea that we all want…
to find our way home - and back to God. The participant's guide offers Bible investigation, life application questions, and prayer exercises help you take positive action on your desire to find God.By Vint Virga. 2013
As profiled in the New York Times Magazine...Based on the author's twenty-five years of experience as a veterinarian and veterinary…
behaviorist, The Soul of All Living Creatures delves into the inner lives of animals - from whales, wolves, and leopards to mice, dogs, and cats - and explores the relationships we forge with them. As an emergency room clinician four years out of veterinary school, Dr. Vint Virga had a life-changing experience: he witnessed the power of simple human contact and compassion to affect the recovery of a dog struggling to survive after being hit by a car. Observing firsthand the remarkably strong connection between humans and animals inspired him to explore the world from the viewpoint of animals and taught him to respect the kinship that connects us.With The Soul of All Living Creatures, Virga draws from his decades in veterinary practice to reveal how, by striving to perceive the world as animals do, we can enrich our own appreciation of life, enhance our character, nurture our relationships, improve our communication with others, reorder our values, and deepen our grasp of spirituality. Virga discerningly illuminates basic traits shared by both humans and animals and makes animal behavior meaningful, relevant, and easy to understand. Insightful and eloquent, The Soul of All Living Creatures offers an intimate journey into the lives of our fellow creatures and a thought-provoking promise of what we can learn from spending time with them.From the Hardcover edition.By Karen Hering. 2013
Through the power of everyday words, find and deepen your connection with faith and self in the spiritual practice of…
writing. Have you ever sought to wake that still, small voice within--the voice that gives expression to your greatest hopes, fears, dreams, and sorrows? Through the intersection of poetry and story, metaphor and mediation, history and culture, you have the power to. Perfect for today's spiritual seeker, Writing to Wake the Soul provides inspiration, practical guidance, and content-rich prompts to help you articulate and explore the difficult questions of our time. Its elegant narrative invites you to use words as a way to journey into a greater intimacy with your faith, your soul, and your relationship to the world. Whether you're a theist or atheist, agnostic or church-goer, accomplished writer or even a non-writer, this guide offers a thoughtful reflection on the enormous transformative power of words in our everyday lives. Featuring exercises for meditation, contemplation, and gentle self-examination, along with writing prompts on a wide spectrum of theological themes and spiritual practices, Writing to Wake the Soul will help you develop a greater connection to that voice, to the inner self, and to the timeless wisdom deep within you.By Richard J. Foster. 1995
Millions have embarked on the path to spiritual growth through Richard Foster s acclaimed Celebration of Discipline For the…
many who are inspired to pursue the disciplines in daily life Foster now offers these devotions for the journey of faith Filled with key passages from many of his bestselling books along with thoughtful reflection Seeking the Kingdom presents Foster s wise counsel and direction concerning the challenges and rewards of the Christian life Covering topics such as stillness and worship corporate guidance and what stops us from praying Foster explores the three movements of the spiritual life the movement inward to personal transformation the movement upward to intimacy with God and the movement outward to minister to othersBy T. Thorn Coyle. 2009
This book was written to be used in concert with whatever pagan tradition you are currently involved in. There are…
at least three levels to it: part one will help you strengthen the foundations of your spiritual practice, part two will ensure that you are sound in body, mind, emotion, sex, and spirit, and have developed will and ethics, and part three will lead you further into connection with your Godhood. . . The tools used to do this are breath work, dream work, pendulum work, aura reading, tarot, meditation, spells, and others. The goal of the book is to help guide you through the stages of personal consciousness that will then enable you to step into inclusive consciousness—a consciousness that encompasses the personal, political, environmental, social, mental, and transpersonal. [It is this] inclusive consciousness [that] enables us to reach the limitless, the divine, Goddess or God.By Paul Wilkes. 1999
With earnest resolve and the vague hope of a deeper spiritual life, Paul Wilkes began his monthly visits to a…
Trappist monastery. His plan was to spend time each month with the monks and take back into his hectic world of family and profession what he had garnered from the cloistered life. But Wilkes naively misjudged how difficult it would be to achieve his seemingly simple good intentions. Monasticism turned out to be far more complex and demanding than he had imagined, calling upon him to look deeply into himself and requiring a bravery he was not sure, at first, that he possessed. A year later, he had not only discovered the simple path of monastic spirituality, but had journeyed to the depths of his soul and realized that the influences on his daily life were truly immense. With the ever-increasing call for access to authentic spiritual traditions, Beyond the Walls breaks new ground. This is a book that points a way for "new monks" to live a rich, challenging life filled with grace and faith. Book jacket. Mr. Wilkes spends a few days each month over a year immersed in the life of Trapist monks in South Carolina. He tells his story offrustrations and failures with a devastating honesty. The chapters are devoted to such themes as detachment, community, prayer, chastity, just to mention a few. His conclusion is that people can live monastic principles in the wold. Perhaps!By Sara Mackian. 2012
This book puts spirit back at the heart of spirituality. By exploring the everyday impacts of alternative spiritual beliefs and…
practices, the book examines contemporary spirituality and how critical social science can map and understand it.