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The Spiritual History of English

Author : Andrew Thornton-Norris
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781500559366
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (593 download)

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Download or read book The Spiritual History of English written by Andrew Thornton-Norris and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: extremely perceptive - Edward Norman; absolutely fascinating - Michael Burleigh; absorbing and thought-provoking -Michael Gove an enjoyable, erudite and cohesive journey through the history and philosophy of English literature in 150 pithily written pages. Brilliantly thought out, and painstakingly researched -The Times Modernity might be defined as the age when mankind tried to do without God for the first time. The effect on culture has been extraordinarily stimulating. From the Renaissance and Reformation, through the Baroque reaction, the Enlightenment and Romanticism, and the Modernist reaction, Western culture has flourished. However, now that God has been so effectively removed from our society and culture, the impetus seems to have gone. And the art and culture that is being produced is singularly tired and uninteresting. Postmodernism is the end of the line. What Britain needs now is the religion it tried to bury with King Charles I and II, says Andrew Thornton-Norris in this new book. He says that today's social and cultural decay comes from the death of Protestantism in the 1960s. It was replaced by the social individualism characteristic of that decade, which became the economic individualism of the 1980s. Now, the idea of upholding objective standards in society or culture is derided and, he contends, this is shown in the demise of English literature. Thornton-Norris believes that only the Roman Catholic Church is able to resist what the Pope describes as the 'dictatorship of relativism': to provide once protestant countries such as Britain and America with the underlying sense of values that they have lost. This is the challenge facing the future King Charles III, with his deep concern for spiritual, social and cultural matters.

Journeys to the Spiritual Lands

Author : Wallace Wayne Zane
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195128451
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Journeys to the Spiritual Lands written by Wallace Wayne Zane and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yet, despite all of this, their beliefs are strictly based on a fundamentalist Christianity in which every action is justified by the Bible.".

The Spiritual Journey in History

Author : Rosalind Morland
Publisher : Bookademy
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Spiritual Journey in History written by Rosalind Morland and published by Bookademy. This book was released on with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a captivating exploration of humanity's spiritual odyssey through "The Spiritual Journey in History - Religions, Sects and Spiritual Movements". Delve into the rich tapestry of religious traditions, sects, and spiritual movements that have shaped the course of human history. From ancient mystical practices to modern-day interfaith dialogues, this book navigates the diverse landscapes of spirituality, offering intriguing insights into the evolution of religious thought and the quest for meaning. Discover the profound influence of figures like Carl Jung, the transcendentalists, and existentialist philosophers on our understanding of the spiritual journey. Engaging and enlightening, this comprehensive volume invites readers to discover the timeless wisdom and enduring relevance of spiritual exploration throughout the ages.

A General's Spiritual Journey

Author : Hal Moores
Publisher : Wild Goose Ministries
ISBN 13 : 9780615178714
Total Pages : 55 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (787 download)

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Download or read book A General's Spiritual Journey written by Hal Moores and published by Wild Goose Ministries. This book was released on 2007-12-06 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I just want to be with my God and family --- and my men throughout eternity." Millions were inspired by the stirring, visceral account of Lt. General Hal MooreÂ’s Vietnam War experience, as told in the New York Times #1 bestseller We Were Soldiers OnceÂ… And Young. The major motion picture adaptation, We Were Soldiers, was hailed by many as "one of the best war movies ever made." But there is so much more to the story. What forces shaped the character of this great man, one who still calls each of his fallen soldiers by name, who inspires the respect and awe of both his enemies in war and his friends in life? In A GeneralÂ’s Spiritual Journey, Hal Moore opens his heart and soul about the role of faith through his many life experiences. The book is an evocative collection of his memories, as observed and recorded by his friend and "driver." From his childhood in Kentucky, through West Point, to the bloody battlefields of Korea and Vietnam, in business and family, and into his current days of writing, speaking, and living without his beloved wife, Julia, Hal Moore leaves little doubt as to what he has always valued most in his life Â– his God. "Hal Moore has redefined heroism; his physical courage, his abilities to train and lead even through danger and desperation are only the beginning of character. He believes a leaderÂ’s role is not limited to the battlefield alone: he believes that God has created us to aspire to a different kind of Manhood, a Manhood that extends respect, honor, and compassion to everyone touched by the fires of war: wives, children, parents, siblings, and even those we have met as enemies. His heart is great enough to make Family a matter of choice. I am privileged to call myself a member of Hal MooreÂ’s Chosen Family, and I aspire to live up to that gift." Randall Wallace, director of We Were Soldiers Upon graduating from West Point, Hal Moore chose to spend several days of retreat at the Abby of Gethsemani in Kentucky, to prepare himself spiritually for the challenge of commanding troops in Vietnam. A GeneralÂ’s Spiritual Journey is filled with snapshots of the remarkable experiences that resulted from this attitude of consecrationÂ—his wartime decisions not to attack Buddhist temples, his reunion with former enemy commanders in Vietnam, the deep bond he formed with his We Were Soldiers family. This treatise is about the different journeys we all walk and the immeasurable influence that is possible for each person whose actions are determined by an unbending devotion to Christ.

Spirituality and History

Author : Philip Sheldrake
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781570752032
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Spirituality and History written by Philip Sheldrake and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hollywood to the Himalayas

Author : Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 9393559295
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (935 download)

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Download or read book Hollywood to the Himalayas written by Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Journey of Healing and Transformation An enlightening memoir of a reluctant spiritual seeker who finds much more than she bargained for when she travels to India. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, from Hollywood, California, had a privileged upbringing that hid some dark secrets. She grappled with an eating disorder and trauma from her early childhood for years. But, as a Stanford grad getting her PhD in Psychology, she felt she was successfully navigating adulthood. After getting married, when she agreed to travel to India to appease her husband, little did Sadhviji know a journey of healing and awakening awaited her. She had everything the material world could offer. Soon, she would give it all up to follow the divine path. Hollywood to the Himalayas describes Sadhviji’s odyssey towards divine enlightenment and inspiration through her extraordinary connection with her guru and renewed confidence in the pleasure and joy that life can bring. Now one of the preeminent female spiritual teachers in the world, Sadhviji recounts her journey with wit, honesty, and clarity. Along the way, she offers teachings to help us all step onto our own path of awakening and discover the truth of who we really are—embodiments of the Divine. Americanborn Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, PhD, moved to India in 1996. A graduate of Stanford University, she was ordained by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati, president of one of the largest interfaith institutions in India, into the tradition of sanyas and lives at the Parmarth Niketan ashram in Rishikesh, where she leads a variety of humanitarian projects, teaches meditation, gives spiritual discourses, and counsels individuals and families. Americanborn Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, PhD, moved to India in 1996. A graduate of Stanford University, she was ordained by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati, president of one of the largest interfaith institutions in India, into the tradition of sanyas and lives at the Parmarth Niketan ashram in Rishikesh, where she leads a variety of humanitarian projects, teaches meditation, gives spiritual discourses, and counsels individuals and families.

The Spiritual Journey of George Washington

Author : Janice T. Connell
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781489589668
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (896 download)

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Download or read book The Spiritual Journey of George Washington written by Janice T. Connell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 2007 by Hatherleigh Press.

Two Troubled Souls

Author : Aaron Spencer Fogleman
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469608790
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (696 download)

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Download or read book Two Troubled Souls written by Aaron Spencer Fogleman and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Troubled Souls: An Eighteenth-Century Couple's Spiritual Journey in the Atlantic World

Journey of Awakening

Author : Ram Dass
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0307812480
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Journey of Awakening written by Ram Dass and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2012-01-04 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the practice that’s right for you with this exploration of the many paths of meditation—from mantra, prayer, singing, visualizations, and “just sitting” to movement meditations such as tai chi “Everyone has experienced a moment of pure awareness. A moment without thinking ‘I am aware’ or ‘that is a tree.’ Such moments bring a sense of rightness, of clarity, of being at one. Such moments are the essence of meditation.”—Ram Dass Ram Dass is an American psychologist and spiritual teacher who has studied and practiced meditation for many years. Here he shares his understanding and suggests how you can find methods suitable for you. He illuminates the stages and benefits of meditative practice, and provides wise and often humorous advice on overcoming difficulties along the way.

A Bishop Speaks

Author : Marcel Lefebvre
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780935952162
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book A Bishop Speaks written by Marcel Lefebvre and published by . This book was released on 1991-06-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Sacred Journey

Author : Charles Foster
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1418555312
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book The Sacred Journey written by Charles Foster and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2010-12-27 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “When Yahweh became a man, he was a homeless vagrant. He walked through Palestine proclaiming that a mysterious kingdom had arrived...He called people to follow him, and that meant walking.” — Charles Foster Humans are built to wander. History is crisscrossed by their tracks. Sometimes there are obvious reasons for it: to get better food for themselves or their animals; to escape weather, wars, or plague. But sometimes they go—at great expense and risk—in the name of God, seeking a place that feels sacred, that speaks to the heart. God himself seems to have a bias toward the nomad. The road is a favored place — a place of epiphany. That’s all very well if you are fit and free. But what if you are paralyzed by responsibility or disease? What if the only journey you can make is to the office, the school, or the bathroom? Best-selling English author and adventurer Charles Foster has wandered quite a bit, and he knows what can be found (and lost) on a sacred journey. He knows that pilgrimage involves doing something with whatever faith you have. And faith, like muscle, likes being worked. Exploring the history of pilgrimage across cultures and religions, Foster uses tales of his own travels to examine the idea of approaching each day as a pilgrimage, and he offers encouragement to anyone who wants to experience a sacred journey. The result is an intoxicating, highly readable blend of robust theology and lyrical anecdote — an essential guidebook for every traveler in search of the truth about God, himself, and the world. When Jesus said “Follow me,” he meant us to hit the road with him. The Sacred Journey will show you how. The Ancient Practices There is a hunger in every human heart for connection, primitive and raw, to God. To satisfy it, many are beginning to explore traditional spiritual disciplines used for centuries . . . everything from fixed-hour prayer to fasting to sincere observance of the Sabbath. Compelling and readable, the Ancient Practices series is for every spiritual sojourner, for every Christian seeker who wants more.

How to Write a Good Advertisement

Author : Victor O. Schwab
Publisher : Ravenio Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Write a Good Advertisement written by Victor O. Schwab and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book might well have carried the subtitle Or 44 Years in the Copy Department instead of its present one. Even a copywriter, whose breed is not noteworthy for arithmetical prowess, could not escape arriving at the conclusion that the number of years from 1917 to 1961 totals forty-four. And, Heaven help me!, for that seeming aeon of time the major interest of the author has been advertising copy— good, bad, and indifferent. That a large measure of this past experience has been associated with a particularly demanding kind of advertising copy may, as will be explained, be an advantageous circumstance for the reader of this book, regardless of what type of copywriting job confronts him. For the subject of the book is not the writing of mail-order copy. Its sole purpose is to lend a hand to any copywriter (or student of copy-writing) whose ambition is to create advertisements which are more resultful, no matter what the product is or how and where it is sold. As to why the author’s background of experience may represent an advantageous circumstance for such copywriters, I will leave to an infinitely more capable pen than mine—that of no less an authority than Claude G. Hopkins, one of the greatest copywriters of “general” advertising who ever lived: “Mail-order advertising is difficult. But it is educational. It keeps one on his mettle. It fixes one’s viewpoint on cost and result. The advertising-writer learns more from mail-order advertising than from any other.” Therefore, if you are looking for guidance specifically concerned with the writing of mail-order advertising, this is not your book. On the other hand, if in the writing of any type of advertising you want more of your copy to achieve the selling effectiveness imperative for any mail-order man who wants to continue eating heartily, this book may prove helpful to you. At any rate, you are the person for whom it was written. Much of its information will probably recall to your mind the aphorism, “We need not so much to be instructed as to be reminded.” And that’s all to the good. Finally, and appertaining to the passages which are reminiscent in nature, the author has tried to avoid any necessity for later having to admit, like Mark Twain, that “When I was very young I could remember anything, whether it happened or not. But now I am older and I can only remember the latter.” Victor O. Schwab

The Spiritual Journey of Alejandro Jodorowsky

Author : Alejandro Jodorowsky
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594778817
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book The Spiritual Journey of Alejandro Jodorowsky written by Alejandro Jodorowsky and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-05-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jodorowsky’s memoirs of his experiences with Master Takata and the group of wisewomen--magiciennes--who influenced his spiritual growth • Reveals Jodorowsky turning the same unsparing spiritual vision seen in El Topo to his own spiritual quest • Shows how the author’s spiritual insight and progress was catalyzed repeatedly by wisewoman shamans and healers In 1970, John Lennon introduced to the world Alejandro Jodorowsky and the movie, El Topo, that he wrote, starred in, and directed. The movie and its author instantly became a counterculture icon. The New York Times said the film “demands to be seen,” and Newsweek called it “An Extraordinary Movie!” But that was only the beginning of the story and the controversy of El Topo, and the journey of its brilliant creator. His spiritual quest began with the Japanese master Ejo Takata, the man who introduced him to the practice of meditation, Zen Buddhism, and the wisdom of the koans. Yet in this autobiographical account of his spiritual journey, Jodorowsky reveals that it was a small group of wisewomen, far removed from the world of Buddhism, who initiated him and taught him how to put the wisdom he had learned from his master into practice. At the direction of Takata, Jodorowsky became a student of the surrealist painter Leonora Carrington, thus beginning a journey in which vital spiritual lessons were transmitted to him by various women who were masters of their particular crafts. These women included Doña Magdalena, who taught him “initiatic” or spiritual massage; the powerful Mexican actress known as La Tigresa (the “tigress”); and Reyna D’Assia, daughter of the famed spiritual teacher G. I. Gurdjieff. Other important wisewomen on Jodorowsky’s spiritual path include María Sabina, the priestess of the sacred mushrooms; the healer Pachita; and the Chilean singer Violeta Parra. The teachings of these women enabled him to discard the emotional armor that was hindering his advancement on the path of spiritual awareness and enlightenment.

Sacred Demise

Author : Carolyn Baker, Ph.D.
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1440119732
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Sacred Demise written by Carolyn Baker, Ph.D. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-02-23 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collapse of industrial civilization is rapidly unfolding and offers us an opportunity far beyond mere survival, even as it renders absurd any attempts to “fix” or prevent the end of the world as we have known it. Sacred Demise is about the transformation of human consciousness and the emergence of a new paradigm as a result discovering our purpose in the collapse process, thereby coming home to our ultimate place in the universe. Our willingness to consciously embark on the journey with openness and uncertainty may be advantageous for engendering a quantum evolutionary leap for our species and for the earth community. "We face an awesome internal transition that will take us into very unfamiliar territory and will call upon our deeper resources. Carolyn Baker's Sacred Demise is a courageous, wise, and compassionate guide for us all through this inner journey." Michael Brownlee, Co-founder, Transition Boulder County "Carolyn speaks with a confidence that never flinches from entering into the hardest truths of our times, or from the most difficult truths about the culture we are immersed in, so that we might emerge from the chrysalis of global crisis with open hearts and a renewed way of living on Earth together."--Juan Santos, Fourth World Blogspot

Return to the Sacred

Author : Jonathan Ellerby, Ph.D.
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781401924874
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Return to the Sacred written by Jonathan Ellerby, Ph.D. and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for inner peace? Do you seek a deeper understanding of yourself and the spiritual world? Have you followed the popular prescriptions for enlightenment and still found yourself unsatisfied? Return to The Sacred is a fascinating guide that will help you understand the importance of spiritual practice and the great diversity of paths that are available to you. This is a book that does more than provide philosophy and inspiration; it gives you the freedom to find a path that works for you and the knowledge to experience the answers for yourself. You’ll learn about the time-tested tools of spiritual growth that will help you discover extraordinary depths of wisdom, power, and peace. Return to The Sacred will introduce you to the 12 Master Paths and Practices that have transformed the lives of countless saints, mystics, masters, and sages since the beginning of history. In this book, you’ll find what you need to discover your spiritual personality and choose the path that will lead you toward the realization of boundless joy and a lifelong journey of meaning. Jonathan Ellerby, Ph.D., weaves threads of personal growth and comparative religion into captivating true tales of spiritual adventures with teachers and healers around the world. Through colorful stories and clear reflections, he presents a perspective that reveals the rewards of spiritual practice, and a realistic understanding of the deep commitments and challenging steps along the way. Return to The Sacred is an inspiring journey around the globe and into the furthest reaches of Spirit.

The Path of the Spiritual Sun

Author : Belsebuub
Publisher : Mystical Life Publications Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780992411305
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book The Path of the Spiritual Sun written by Belsebuub and published by Mystical Life Publications Limited. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the Mysteries of the Ancient Religion of the Sun In the cycles of the sun and stars, in the movements of the earth and the cosmos, the message of a journey to enlightenment is written. Many thousands of years ago, ancient seers understood this--revering the sun as the highest symbol of divine consciousness, and its light the spiritual source of creation. Its major stages at the solstices and equinoxes became the dominant alignment of sacred sites all over the world, as well as central events in the lives of many spiritual figures. Today, these ancient remains can still be decoded to reveal their message of spiritual enlightenment. The roots of this knowledge trace to a distant time before a global cataclysm destroyed a prior civilization. After this disaster, mysterious wisdom-bringers are recorded as traveling the world on a divine mission to establish this cosmic knowledge anew and initiate the spiritual beginnings of our current human age. They oversaw the building of some of the most enigmatic sacred sites on the planet, and gave rise to a civilization of the religion of the sun that extended across much of the earth. However, over time, strife and persecution took its toll, and after a while it was lost--left in scattered fragments that echo a bygone era of great spiritual knowledge. The Path of the Spiritual Sun aims to restore this lost knowledge--exploring the sites, symbols, and sacred texts connected to the ancient spirituality of the sun--and provide celebrations and ceremonies to re-enliven its transformative practice once more. About the author Belsebuub is the author of a number of books on spirituality, out-of-body experiences, dreams, self-discovery, and esoteric knowledge. He has appeared on radio and television programs internationally, and writes from decades of spiritual and mystical experience, while his wife Lara Atwood contributes with the research into history, cosmology, ancient sites, and sacred texts.

Signposts of the Spiritual Journey

Author : John Siddique
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
ISBN 13 : 1786786117
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Signposts of the Spiritual Journey written by John Siddique and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Janey Loves 2022 Platinum Award Popular meditation leader and poet John Siddique draws on more than 40 years of practice to offer this uniquely helpful road map to the spiritual journey, highlighting the changes that show us we’re making progress and the obstacles that will certainly come up. This book is a guide to the spiritual path that clearly reveals the signposts of success on the journey, as well as the blockages and traps that hold us back from a life of presence, meaning and enlightenment. By laying out the signs and blockages clearly and honestly and with a lot of love and humour, the book offers a wonderful resource for growth. Whatever level of freedom the reader feels drawn to – basic human freedom, or the great goal of the spiritual life of enlightenment – this roadmap will guide readers to tread the path of their ordinary life and receive the benefit in the here and now. From Signpost 1, The Arising of Questions to, finally, Signpost 16, Giving Everything to Love, the book explores all the indications of progress those who embark on a spiritual journey will encounter, offering reassurance as well as highlighting blocks such as the painbody, object consciousness, spiritual bypassing, the cult of individualism and dualistic thinking, and hard-to-spot cultural, religious and spiritual influences. In addition to sharing encouraging real-life stories, the books also offers a huge range of tools and practices, from using writing and drawing to explore our own teachability to self-reflections designed to expand awareness and let go of ego, to instructions for effective, safe, meditative practices little known in the West.