Author: Steve Taylor
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1786781921
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 307
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A mindfulness expert whose work has been hailed by Eckhart Tolle as “an important contribution to the shift in consciousness” offers a new vision of reality—one that is compatible with modern science and ancient spirituality. “With elegance and lucidity, Steve Taylor explains why spiritual science is the only hope for humanity.” —Deepak Chopra It is often assumed that there are two ways of interpreting the world: a rational scientific way, or an irrational religious way. Mindfulness expert, Steve Taylor, shows that there is a third possibility—a spiritual, or “panspiritist”, view of reality that transcends both conventional science and religion, recognizes spirit or consciousness as fundamental, and answers many of the riddles that neither can explain. Here, Taylor puts forward the evidence for a spiritual view of reality and examines the development and consequences of the materialist model. Drawing on the insights of philosophers, physicists, mystics, as well as spiritual traditions and indigenous cultures, he also systematically shows how a ‘panspiritist’ view can explain many puzzling aspects of science and the world such as: • human consciousness • altruism • near-death experiences • telepathy and pre-cognition • quantum physics • the placebo effect • neuroplasticity A compelling argument for a new vision of reality, Spiritual Science offers a bright vision of the world as sacred and interconnected, and of human life as meaningful and purposeful.
Author: Marcelle Martin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997060409
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Our Life is Love describes the transformational spiritual journey of the first Quakers, who turned to the Light of Christ within and allowed it to be their guide. Many Friends today use different language, but are still called to make the same journey. In our time people seeking deeper access to the profound teachings of Christianity want more than just beliefs, they want direct experience. Focusing on ten elements of the spiritual journey, this book is a guide to a Spirit-filled life that affects this world. Quakers in the seventeenth century and today provide examples of people and communities living in the midst of the world whose radical understanding of Christ's teachings led them to become powerful agents of social change. The book offers a simple, clear explanation of the spiritual journey that is suitable not only for Quakers, but for all Christians, and for seekers wanting to better understand our spiritual experience and the fullness of God's call to us. The book would make an excellent focus for study groups. Marcelle Martin has led workshops at retreat centers and Quaker meetings across the United States. She served for four years as the resident Quaker Studies teacher at Pendle Hill and was a core teacher in the School of the Spirit program, The Way of Ministry. She is the author of the Pendle Hill pamphlets Invitation to a Deeper Communion and Holding One Another in the Light. In 2013 she was the Mullen Writing Fellow at Earlham School of Religion while working on this book.
Author: Ira Progoff
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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Author: Ahmed Musa
Publisher: Recorded Books
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 165
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Meditation is often seen as a solitary practice, but when shared with others, it becomes a powerful tool for building connections and fostering a sense of belonging. The Benefits of Group Meditation: Community and Connection explores how meditating together amplifies the benefits of mindfulness and creates meaningful bonds in a world that often feels disconnected. This book dives into the transformative power of collective stillness, showing how group meditation can deepen your practice, strengthen relationships, and bring a sense of unity to your life. Whether you’re new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, you’ll learn how joining others in this shared experience can enrich your mind, body, and spirit. Inside, you’ll discover: Why Meditating Together Works: The science behind how group energy and shared intention enhance the benefits of meditation. Building a Supportive Community: Tips for finding or creating a meditation group that aligns with your values and goals. Strengthening Relationships: How meditating with family, friends, or colleagues can improve communication, empathy, and connection. Healing Through Unity: Stories of how group meditation has brought peace and transformation to individuals and communities. Techniques for Group Practice: Guided meditations and exercises specifically designed for small and large groups. Incorporating Ritual and Intention: Creating a sense of purpose and togetherness through collective mindfulness practices. By meditating as a group, you’re not only enhancing your personal growth but also contributing to a ripple effect of positivity and connection in the world around you. Discover the joy of meditating together and experience the strength of community through mindfulness.
Author: Ahmad Musa
Publisher: Recorded Books
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 165
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The Benefits of Group Meditation: Community and Connection explores the transformative power of meditating together as a community. This insightful book delves into the profound effects that group meditation can have on individuals, from fostering a deep sense of connection to enhancing emotional well-being. By examining the science behind collective mindfulness, the book highlights how shared practice can amplify the benefits of meditation, creating a powerful space for healing, growth, and collective energy. Through compelling stories and practical tips, readers will discover how group meditation nurtures a sense of belonging, reduces stress, and strengthens social bonds. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this book will guide you in unlocking the full potential of meditating in a group setting. From improving mental clarity to cultivating compassion, The Benefits of Group Meditation will inspire you to embrace the power of community and connection on your spiritual journey.
Author: Matthew Fox
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1591438179
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 138
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Meister Eckhart was a 13th-century mystic, prophet, feminist, declared heretic, and an early advocate of creation-centered spirituality. This tradition affirms humanity’s potential to act divinely, and it embraces life--living and dying, growing old and sinning, groaning and celebrating--as the creative energy of God in motion. For Eckhart, to be spiritual is to be awake and alive; creation itself was for him the primary sacrament that begins from “the spring of life” or the heart. Eckhart’s pathway and that of the creation tradition is a simple way. It demands no gurus, no fanciful methods, no protracted exercises or retreats. This is why he called it a “wayless way” that is available to everyone, and why he points out that the person “who has found this way needs no other.”
Author: Steve Taylor
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401929486
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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How much of your waking time are you fully awake? On the other hand, how often do you stumble through the day on autopilot, half-asleep and out of contact with yourself, instead of feeling connected and alive? In this astounding book, Steve Taylor suggests that our normal consciousness is really a kind of "sleep" from which we sometimes "wake up" into a more intense and complete reality. He provides what is perhaps the first-ever clear explanation of higher states of consciousness, or "awakening experiences." This work delves into: • the methods we human beings have used throughout history to induce awakening experiences, including meditation, sex, sports, psychedelic drugs, and sleep deprivation • how higher states of consciousness were normal and natural to some of the world’s peoples (and still are, in some cases) • and how we can make "wakefulness" our normal state again. By fully explaining awakening experiences, the author makes them much more accessible, which may lead to a revolution in our psychological development as human beings!
Author: Andrew Newberg, M.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345512790
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 369
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God is great—for your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Based on new evidence culled from brain-scan studies, a wide-reaching survey of people’s religious and spiritual experiences, and the authors’ analyses of adult drawings of God, neuroscientist Andrew Newberg and therapist Mark Robert Waldman offer the following breakthrough discoveries: • Not only do prayer and spiritual practice reduce stress, but just twelve minutes of meditation per day may slow down the aging process. • Contemplating a loving God rather than a punitive God reduces anxiety and depression and increases feelings of security, compassion, and love. • Fundamentalism, in and of itself, can be personally beneficial, but the prejudice generated by extreme beliefs can permanently damage your brain. • Intense prayer and meditation permanently change numerous structures and functions in the brain, altering your values and the way you perceive reality. Both a revelatory work of modern science and a practical guide for readers to enhance their physical and emotional health, How God Changes Your Brain is a first-of-a-kind book about faith that is as credible as it is inspiring.
Author: Linda Johnsen
Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press
ISBN: 9780893891794
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Linda Johnsen combines an engaging writing style with her own amazing experiences to show that meditation is not boring -- it is an experience of intense mental absorption that makes all of life more engaging and clear. In this book she offers guidance on meditation and discusses selfless service, the role of spiritual teachers, and general principles of living a spiritual life.
Author: Richard Rohr
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781632532923
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This perennial book features daily meditations, each written by Rohr and adapted or excerpted from his many written and recorded works. The meditations are arranged around seven themes: Methodology: Scripture as validated by experience, and experience as validated by tradition, are good scales for one's spiritual worldview Foundation: If God is Trinity and Jesus is the face of God, then it is a benevolent universe. God is not someone to be afraid of, but is the Ground of Being and on our side. Frame: There is only one Reality. Any distinction between natural and supernatural, sacred and profane is a bogus one. Ecumenical: Everything belongs and no one needs to be scapegoated or excluded. Evil and illusion only need to be named and exposed truthfully, and they die in exposure to the light. Transformation: The separate self is the problem, whereas most religion and most people make the "shadow self" the problem. This leads to denial, pretending, and projecting instead of real transformation into the Divine. Process: The path of descent is the path of transformation. Darkness, failure, relapse, death, and woundedness are our primary teachers, rather than ideas or doctrines. Goal: Reality is paradoxical and complementary. Non-dual thinking is the highest level of consciousness. Divine union, not private perfection, is the goal of all religion. Yes, and...is an excellent daily prayer resource for fans of Richard Rohr's work, and those who are looking for an alternate way to live out their faith--a way centered in the open-minded search for spiritual relevance of a transforming nature.
