Spiritualism Books

Book SynopsisHatha yoga is one branch of the comprehensive system of yoga, which empowers individuals to optimize body and mind function. Sadhguru shares his transformative journey from a nature-loving boy to an enlightened guru, emphasizing self-transformation as the key to joy and overcoming life's challenges.

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Book SynopsisWhile in deep hypnosis, 29 patients of the author describe their hidden memories of the hereafter, including what has happened to them between their former reincarnations on earth. They reveal how it feels to die, who meets us after death, and what the spirit world is like.

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Book SynopsisIn this gripping story, Paulo Coelho is on a quest for the ultimate in self-knowledge, wisdom and spiritual mastery.Guided by his mysterious companion Petrus, he takes the road to Santiago, going through a series of trials and tests along the way, even coming face to face with someone who may just be the devil himself. Why is the road to the simple life so hard? Will Paulo be strong enough to complete the journey towards humility, belief and faith?The Pilgrimage paved the way to Paulo Coehlo''s international best-selling novel The Alchemist. In many ways, these two volumes are companions to truly comprehend one, you must read the other.Trade Review‘One of the few to deserve the term “publishing phenomenon”’ Independent on Sunday ‘His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.’ The Times ‘His writing is like a path of energy that inadvertently leads readers to themselves, toward their mysterious and faraway souls.’ Le Figaro ‘Coelho’s writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts… he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.’ Daily Express

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Book SynopsisFind inspiration from one of the most important books in the world''s literature . . . __________The I Ching is a book of oracles containing the whole of human experience. Used for divination, it is a method of exploring the unconscious; through the symbolism of its hexagrams we are guided towards the solution of difficult problems and life situations. It can also be read as a book of wisdom revealing the laws of life to which we must all attune ourselves if we are to live in peace and harmony.''The I Ching'', or ''Book of Changes'', a common source for both Confucianist and Taoist philosophy, is one of the first efforts of the human mind to place itself within the universe. It has exerted a living influence in China for 3,000 years, and interest in it has been rapidly spreading in the West.

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Book SynopsisW. A. Mathieu, an accomplished author and recording artist, presents a way of learning music that reconnects modern-day musicians with the source from which music was originally generated. As the author states, The rules of music--including counterpoint and harmony--were not formed in our brains but in the resonance chambers of our bodies. His theory of music reconciles the ancient harmonic system of just intonation with the modern system of twelve-tone temperament. Saying that the way we think music is far from the way we do music, Mathieu explains why certain combinations of sounds are experienced by the listener as harmonious. His prose often resembles the rhythms and cadences of music itself, and his many musical examples allow readers to discover their own musical responses.Trade Review"Mathieu's books are worth reading for anyone in any field of music--jazz, classical, gospel, or any other. He's found the words to tell the power of music." * Pete Seeger, folksinger *"This book goes beyond what most textbooks offer, and its highly original pedagogy deserves the attention of every teacher of harmony. Above all, this is a book for anyone who would like to acquire harmony as a lived experience rather than as mere memorization of unyielding rules on paper." * Chien-Chang Yang, Quarterly Journal of the MLA *"Mathieu is consistently proving himself to be one of the best in musical theory." * John Coltrane in Downbeat Magazine *"This volume offers experiential keys to help unlock the mystery of how music works its deep affect upon us. Harmonic Experience extends any reader's understanding of music and is a user-friendly, elegant and graceful work. It is a technical treatise about the inner workings of music." * Daniel Atesh Sonneborn, Smithsonian Institution *Table of Contents Editor's Preface Introduction Part 1: Harmonic Purity: Feeling the Numbers 1 Seeing Air and Touching Sound 2 Singing Unison with a Drone 3 Singing Octaves 4 Singing Perfect Fifths 5 Singing Major Thirds 6 A Map of Harmonic Relationships 7 The Perfect Fifth Below: Hello Mother 8 The Major Third Below 9 The Central Section of the Map Completed 10 The Five-limit Lattice of Twelve Notes 11 Available Modes: Lydian Through Phrygian 12 Mixed Modes 13 Internalizing the Lattice 14 Numbers and Mysteries 15 Chomatic Pairs 16 Beyond Twelve Notes: The Extended Five-Limit Lattice 17 The Seventh Partial and Beyond 18 The Practice of Pure Harmony Part 2: The Selective Use of Equal Temperament 19 Leaping from Paradise 20 Six Unambiguous Chords 21 Twelve Unambiguous Chords: Tonal Harmony within the Lattice of Twelve Notes 22 Unambiguous Triadic Harmony in the Extended Lattice 23 Dronality in Equal Temperament: Mixed Modes 24 Dronality in Equal Temperament: Mixed Modes 25 Chromatic Pairs and the Magic Mode 26 Pushing the Magic Mode Envelope Part 3: The Function Commas of Equal-Tempered Tonal Harmony 27 Comma Phenomena 28 Didymic Pairs of Tones 29 Didymic Pairs of Triads 30 The Great Diesis: The Beauty of the Beast 31 The Tonal Array of the Great Diesis 32 The Diaschisma 33 Quasi-functional and Nonfunctional Commas 34 The Shape of Tonality Part 4: Harmonic Practice, Analysis, and Review of the Theory 35 Practical Matters 36 A Small Syllabus of Diatonic Sequences 37 Cadential Practices: Parallel Borrowing 38 The Long Cadence: A Comprehensive View of Cadential Energy 39 Tonicization and Modulation 40 Modal Modulation 41 A Syllabus of Cyclic Sequences 42 Symmetrical Harmony and the Dissolution of Tonality 43 The Notation of Positional Analysis 44 Review of the Theory Afterword Glossary of Terms Glossary of Singable Tones in Just Intonation Sources Acknowledgments General Index Index of Ratios Index of Most-Referenced Examples, Figures, and Tables

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Book SynopsisThe first modern, comprehensive resource on spiritual awakenings, this pragmatic, clear guide covers everything from the first step on a spiritual journey to enlightenment, and the different types of spiritual awakenings, from mild to dramatic, we may go through. Using the concept of the twelve layers that cover an awakened state Mary Mueller Shutan addresses every step of the spiritual journey, starting with the Self and showing how family, ancestral, past lives, karmic, archetypal, and other larger layers such as societal, cultural, global, and cosmic energies condition us to sleep and obscure our realization of an awakened state. Instructions for how to navigate through each of these layers and how to recognize where we are in our spiritual journey are included each step of the way along with common physical, emotional, and spiritual symptoms that may be experienced. By addressing post-awakening states, oneness, dark nights of the soul, ego death, near-death and severe illness, psychic abilities, addictions, dietary changes, the God self, personal and collective shadow, and psychosis vs. awakening we understand the experiences we may go through while struggling with spiritual awakenings. This practical book opens new understandings of how to live in the world while going through an awakening process, and offers the revolutionary idea that we are meant to be humans, to have a physical body with physical, sensate experiences and emotions. We are meant to live in the world and be a part of it even as fully awakened individuals. This guide proposes a look at the possibility of leading a grounded, earth-bound life of work, family, friends, and other experiences in an awakened state.

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Book SynopsisThe Foundation for Inner Peace is based in Mill Valley, California, USA. Within the UK, the contact organisation is the Miracle Network, which is based in London.

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Book SynopsisGaur Gopal Das and his friend Harry discuss life's purpose, happiness, relationships, potential, work success, and giving back in Mumbai traffic. Das, a popular monk and life coach, shares his wisdom in his book "Life's Amazing Secrets," offering insights to help align with the desired life.

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Book SynopsisIn an age of political upheaval and economic uncertainty Ricard's quiet and empathetic logic reveals the cultural importance of the contemporary kindness phenomenon.Trade ReviewMatthieu Ricard brings together ancient wisdom and scientific insights to put forth a truly compelling global vision... His voice, his message and his wisdom are greatly needed * Arianna Huffington *Matthieu Ricard is an extraordinary human being, whose luminous presence and gentle voice have a surprising effect: they compel respect for his benign view of life and make routine cynicism impossible. * Daniel Kahneman *Matthieu Ricard is a genius for our times, a rare combination of scientific brilliance with the heart of a saint. * Daniel Goleman *

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom beloved astrologer Chani Nicholas comes an essential guide for radical self-acceptance.Your weekly horoscope is merely one crumb of astrology’s cake. In her first book You Were Born For This, Chani shows how your birth chart—a snapshot of the sky at the moment you took your first breath—reveals your unique talents, challenges, and opportunities. Fortified with this knowledge, you can live out the life you were born to. Marrying the historic traditions of astrology with a modern approach, You Were Born for This explains the key components of your birth chart in an easy to use, choose your own adventure style. With journal prompts, reflection questions, and affirmations personal to your astrological makeup, this book guides you along the path your chart has laid out for you.Chani makes the wisdom of your birth chart a

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsThe Unfolding SelfPreface viiiIntroduction: From Caterpillar to Butterfly 1Symbols and Metaphors of TransformationTheories of Human TransformationVariations on the Theme of Self-Transformation1. Awakening from the Dream of Reality 20Ordinary Awareness as DreamlikeDreaming, Sleeping, and Waking in Everyday LifeTransformation as an Awakening2. Uncovering the Veils of Illusion 36The World Perceived as MayaThe Transformation of VisionUnmasking the Self3. From Captivity to Liberation 54Body and Form as PrisonKnots, Ties, Nets, and Bonds in RelationshipsStrategies of Escape and Liberation4. Purification by Inner Fire 74Fire Deities and the Spirit of FireHell, Purgatory, and the Fire of PurificationKundalini and the Yoga of FireThe Mystical Fire of Union5. From Fragmentation to Wholeness 94Psychic Fragmentation in Ordinary Awareness and in MadnessShamanic Dismemberment: Osiris and DionysusAlchemical Separatio in Meditation and PsychotherapyApproaches to Wholeness6. Reconciling with the Inner Enemy 114On Integrating the ShadowAccepting the UnacceptableFrom Denial to AffirmationPurification and EliminationFrom Inner Warfare to Inner PeaceOn Facing One’s Demons7. On Dying and Being Reborn 136Conscious Death and Intentional “Dying”Nearness to Death as Transformative ExperienceThanatos and Psychic DeathAlchemical MortificatioThe New Birth and the Eternal Child8. From Darkness to Light 159Enlightenment of the Physical BodyThe Illumination of the MindThe Self as a Being of Light9. Integrating the Inner Wild Animal 177Remembering Our Evolutionary AncestryAnimals in Folklore, Mythology and ReligionTales of Animal Transformations10. Unfolding the Tree of Our Life 198The Tree as a Symbol of Self-UnfoldmentClimbing the Tree, Straightening the PillarThe World Tree and the Inverted TreeThe Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge11. Journey to the Place of Vision and Power 223The Myth of the WandererDeparture and Threshold CrossingDescent into the Depths“Flying” and the Upper RealmsJourneys into Nonordinary RealityReturning Home12. Returning to the Source 249Man as Stranger, Life as ExileThe Outgoing Path and the Returning PathThe Homeward JourneyNotes 269Bibliography 301Index 312

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Book SynopsisSpiritual guidance for your life journeySacred Spirit oracle is a deck of 36 cards of visionary artworks that will help you look beyond the physical realm and connect to higher vibrational energies to empower your spirit with confidence and direct you towards positive life paths. A supportive tool for professional therapists, well-being modalities and healing practitioners in all areas of energy medicine, these cards will uplift your spirit and soul and help awaken your higher self so you can create clear celestial connections for inner guidance. Included is a detailed guidebook with affirmations, celestial angels, healing crystals for self-awareness and energy tips to enhance your intuition and self-healing abilities.

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Book SynopsisDraw on the ancient mythology and traditional wisdom of Finland to shine a light on modern-day life.Finnish mythology, the basis for this tarot, is rooted in nature. Mythologia Fennica Tarot includes the traditional 78 cards, but is divided into the four classical elements of nature (fire, water, air and earth) instead of suits. Featuring a range of beings, deities, nature spirits and more, it draws strongly on the traditional wisdom of Finnish folklore. So each card tells a new story yet remains true to the classic Rider Waite Smith tarot. And just as with classic tarot, this deck is about self-knowledge and spiritual growth. Mythological events match contemporary life on a symbolic level and can be used for problem-solving. The stories behind each card are linked to each other and the cards interact with each other. The many layers will help you deepen your tarot practice.

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Book SynopsisAs the great-granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Laura Eisenhower is able to reveal exopolitical information about his administration, that has been largely held in secrecy. The prophetic warning about the future of the military-industrial complex, delivered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Farewell Address in January, 1961, is regarded as one of the most famous speeches in American history. Laura recounts how she was conscripted to join the Mars colony, due to her relationship to Eisenhower bloodline. Fortunately, she was able to avoid her recruitment and was awakened to the false matrix of reality, blinding her from seeing the truth behind the military-industrial complex's hidden agenda. Laura is also a master astronomer, and can derive cosmic truths from the knowledge of celestial movements. For example, the study of the Venus Transit can aide in self-correction, healing and transformation in fighting the global reset. Instead, we're made aware of a great awakening

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Book SynopsisWhat can you do when you carry scars not on your body but within your soul? And what happens when those spiritual wounds exist not just in you but in everyone in your family, community, and even beyond? Spiritual teacher Thomas Hübl has spent years investigating why it is that old and seemingly disconnected traumas can seed their way through communities and across generations. His work culminates in Healing Collective Trauma, a new perspective on trauma that addresses both its visible effects and its most hidden roots. Thomas combines deep knowledge of mystical traditions with the latest scientific research. “In this way,” writes Thomas, “we are weaving a double helix between ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding.” Thomas details the Collective Trauma Integration Process, a group-based modality for evoking and eventually dissolving stuck traumatic energies. Providing structured practices for both students and group facilitators, Healing Collective Trauma is intended to build a practical tool kit for integration. This paperback edition of Healing Collective Trauma offers not just an advanced look at community trauma but also a hopeful glimpse of the future. As Thomas declares, “Together, I believe we can and must heal the ‘soul wound’ that marks us all. In so doing, we will awaken to the luminous possibility and profound potential of our true, mutual nature as humankind.”

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Blossoms and Bones describes what it’s like to have an eating disorder in a way I’ve never seen described before—the sudden, out-of-the-blue obsession with food and the sudden inability to recognize oneself through the obsession. Krans is a powerful storyteller: she is intuitive and direct in her words and drawings. In describing this thing that I’ve never seen described, she's taken the power of shame away from it for me—and, I hope, also for herself.” — Liana Finck, cartoonist and author of Excuse Me “I wish we all could make books like this: like if a wail could be tender, and if a scribble could contain all of humanity’s language. This book amazes.” — Tom Hart, New York Times bestselling author of Rosalie Lightning “Required reading for anyone who needs to move through hard times and find the light within us all.” — Tommy Rosen, author of Recovery 2.0 “Shocking and compassionate images that produce remarkable insights and eventually crack the bones of sorrow to release the eternal buds of renewal.” — Michael Meade, author of The Genius Myth “A revelation...a vast landscape of forgiveness, truth and possibility.” — Elena Brower, bestselling author of Practice You "Kim's message is so moving—and incredibly important at this time, when so many people are struggling with disordered eating, addiction, and limiting beliefs. In Blossoms and Bones, Kim combines honest, vulnerable storytelling with beautiful, arresting artwork to create an inspiring and completely original memoir." — Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back “A combination diary and sketchbook, Krans’s depiction of her 40 days spent at an ashram recovering from an eating disorder, divorce, and multiple miscarriages is raw and, for anyone who’s wrestled the demons of perfectionism, intensely relatable....Krans’s work literally pushes the boundaries of the page. The result is vulnerable and experimental.” — Publishers Weekly “Krans communicates far beyond the text…using drawing and lettering styles that range from precise and elegant to sketchy and unsettling. Readers who surrender to the hallucinatory feel and flow of this will be rewarded.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisDrawing on a wealth of new evidence, pioneering research psychologist David DeSteno shows why religious practices and rituals are so beneficial to those who follow them—and to anyone, regardless of their faith (or lack thereof).Scientists are beginning to discover what believers have known for a long time: the rewards that a religious life can provide. For millennia, people have turned to priests, rabbis, imams, shamans, and others to help them deal with issues of grief and loss, birth and death, morality and meaning. In this absorbing work, DeSteno reveals how numerous religious practices from around the world improve emotional and physical well-being. With empathy and rigor, DeSteno chronicles religious rites and traditions from cradle to grave. He explains how the Japanese rituals surrounding childbirth help strengthen parental bonds with children. He describes how the Apache Sunrise Ceremony makes teenage girls better able to face the rigors of womanhood. He shows how Buddhist meditation reduces hostility and increases compassion. He demonstrates how the Jewish practice of sitting shiva comforts the bereaved. And much more. DeSteno details how belief itself enhances physical and mental health. But you don’t need to be religious to benefit from the trove of wisdom that religion has to offer. Many items in religion’s “toolbox” can help the body and mind whether or not one believes. How God Works offers advice on how to incorporate many of these practices to help all of us live more meaningful, successful, and satisfying lives.

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Book SynopsisGain insight and wisdom from our feathered friends with these 50 bird-inspired oracle cards from the bestselling author of The Green Witch and The Green Witch’s Oracle Deck.Birds can be important messengers—if you know what to look for. Now, gaining the wisdom from these wise creatures is easier than ever with this deck of 50 oracle cards. From the bestselling author of The Green Witch and The Green Witch’s Oracle Deck Arin Murphy-Hiscock comes insight inspired by birds of all shapes and sizes. These are birds you’ll likely find in your very backyard or neighborhood, from the blue jay whose own chattiness reminds you to take a closer look at your own communication, to the gull who suggests that you might be taken as a fool and should think carefully about what you believe to be true. You’ll even find an informational booklet that details how to use the cards, interpret them, and even which spreads to choose. From the energetic hummingbird to the nourishing turkey, these oracle cards are here to help you take a closer look at the birds around you and then message they may be trying to share.

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in French in 1868, this conjuring manual by Robert-Houdin (180571), the best-known stage magician of his time, revealed the secret techniques behind the coin and card tricks popular with Victorian audiences. This English translation by Louis Hoffmann, a barrister and writer on magic tricks, appeared in 1877.Table of ContentsEditor's preface; Author's preface and dedication; The home of Robert-Houdin; Introduction; Conjuring and its professors; The art of conjuring; General principles; The hand; Escamotage, prestidigitation; 1. Coin tricks; 2. Card tricks; 3. Sundry expedients used in conjuring, and tricks of various descriptions; 4. The cups and balls; 5. The birth of flowers, or magical vegetation; Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisRethink your view of the world with The Teachings of Don Juan, the first book in Carlos Castaneda''s spiritual journey into the world of sorcery... The Teachings of don Juan is the story of Carlos Castaneda''s extraordinary experiences. In 1960 Carlos Castaneda was a graduate student when he met Don Juan, a Yaqui Indian feared and shunned by the ordinary folk of the American Southwest because of his unnatural powers. During the next five years don Juan''s arcana knowledge led Castaneda into a world of beauty and terror, ruled by concepts far beyond those of Western civilisation. Using medicinal herbs Castaneda lived through encounters with disembodied spirits, shamans in the form of huge wolves, and death in the shape of silver crows. Finally, after a night of utter terror in which he knew that his life was threatened by forces which he still cannot fully explain, he gave up his struggle to become a ''Man Of Knowledge''. ''It gives a different view of the world and challenges the ideas and beliefs that we have be taught, whilst also providing simple methods to changing the way we interact with the world on a day to day basis.'' - 5* Reader Review

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Book SynopsisHere is the revealing underground classic, a work  that stands beside the 'Seth' books as a  delightful and invaluable guide to our inner  spirit and our outer world. Emmanuel speaks to us  through Pat Rodegast and shares his wisdom and  insights on all aspects of life. Beautifully written and  illustrated, Emmanuel's Book I  is to be treasured, enjoyed and passed on to a  friend. Emmanuel says: 'The gifts I wish to  give you are my deepest love, the safety of truth,  the wisdom of the universe and the reality of God .  . . . The issue of whether there is a Greater  Reality or not, for me at least, has been settled. I  know that there is. So I will speak to you from  the knowing that I possess.' Ram Dass, in the  introduction, says: 'Being with Emmanuel one  comes to appreciate the vast evolutionary context &

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Book Synopsis''This transformational book will help you calm your mind, remove negativity and find inner peace.'' Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk''The perfect manual for the mind, bringing deep insight to today''s world and offering practical tools for transformation'' Gelong Thubten, author of A Monk''s Guide to Happiness _______________________________________________________________________________In this hectic, modern world, the practice of meditation is the greatest way to calm your mind and find peace.A collection of teachings from one of the world''s wisest minds, the lessons in this book have transformed the lives of people across the world and have never been more pertinent. In this book world-renowned meditation master, Lama Yeshe,shares how meditation enabled him to overcome the strains and pressures of modern life and find peace - and reveals how we can all do the same.He teaches us that our minds Trade ReviewThis transformational book will help you calm your mind, remove negativity and find inner peace. * Jay Shetty, bestselling author of THINK LIKE A MONK *The perfect manual for the mind, bringing deep insight to today's world and offering practical tools for transformation * Gelong Thubten, author of A MONK'S GUIDE TO HAPPINESS *Written with real simplicity and compassion. Read this book if you want to learn something practical to find lasting peace and stability, inside, rather than in the paraphernalia of modern life. * Desmond Biddulph, vice-president of the British Buddhist Society *A book to meet the need of the time. Lama Yeshe shares his extensive personal experience in a loving and devoted way that will inspire many to better understand the Buddhist teachings and find more peace in their lives. * Jillian Lavender, co-founder of the London Meditation Centre *'The perfect manual for the mind, bringing deep insight to today's world' * Gelong Thubten, author of A Monk’s Guide to Happiness *

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Book SynopsisAll that is known is experiencing, and experiencing is not divided into one part (an inside self) that experiences and another part (an outside object, other, or world) that is experienced. Experiencing is seamless and intimate, made of "knowing" or awareness alone. This intimacy, in which there is no room for selves, objects, or others, is love itself. It lies at the heart of all experience, completely available under all circumstances.

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Book SynopsisYour self, aware presence, knows no resistance to any appearance and, as such, is happiness itself; like the empty space of a room, it cannot be disturbed and is, therefore, peace itself; like this page, it is intimately one with whatever appears on it and is thus love itself; and like water that is not affected by the shape of a wave, it is pure freedom. Causeless joy, imperturbable peace, love that knows no opposite, and freedom at the heart of all experience...this is your ever-present nature under all circumstances.Our self, aware presence, knows no resistance to any appearance and, as such, is happiness itself; like the empty space of a room, it cannot be disturbed and is, therefore, peace itself; like this page, it is intimately one with whatever appears on it and is thus love itself; and like water that is not affected by the shape of a wave, it is pure freedom. Causeless joy, imperturbable peace, love that knows no opposite, and freedom at the heart of all experience...this is our ever-present nature under all circumstances.

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Book SynopsisThe third and final book in their series contains 132 additional quatrains written and deciphered by Nostradamus himself, plus the exposure of bogus quatrains erroneously attributed to the great psychic Dolores Cannon has pierced the veil of the space/time continuum by her use of regressive hypnosis, to bring us warnings of events to come. This volume continues to work through various subjects and completes the interpretation of all the known prophecies.

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Book SynopsisBritain’s best-loved psychic medium lifts the veil on connecting with hidden higher powers No one knows more about the secrets of the spirit world and the hidden energy that it holds than Britain’s favourite psychic Sally Morgan. And now, for the first time, she shares her knowledge with you. Secret Spirit is Sally’s ground-breaking guide to the power of spirit and how to harness it to improve life, love, health and happiness. She explores the world of spirit, dabbles with the dead and explains how we are all connected to a higher energy that we can plug in to in times of need. She investigates love and loss, recounting some of her most powerful, heart-breaking psychic encounters and reveals how everyone can use their own spiritual capital for better living. At a time when the world craves healing, Sally takes the reader on a journey of discovery to connect with the ancient power of spirit that resides in us all. Drawing on her own amazing encounters with the world of spirit and peppered with anecdotes about her crazy showbiz psychic life, Secret Spirit lifts the veil on life and death and positive spirit power. Sally recounts some of the emotional real-life readings she has had with the spirit world and uses these to tell the hidden story of spirit, providing advice, practical guidance and hope. Part memoir, part self-help guide, this fascinating book takes the reader through the history of spirituality, what it means in the world and how Sally’s version for the modern age can be harnessed in the personal space. Secret Spirit is an uplifting book about hope and happiness, that deals with the dead as well as a brighter way of living – and is told in Sally’s inimitable, lovable, no-nonsense style.Trade Review"The author and medium manages to handle these subjects with a warm and delicate finesse, taking readers on a fascinating spiritual journey using her own insights and experiences. Despite the deeply emotional issues that the book tackles, Secret Spirit manages to be a fun, light and inspirational read. Secret Spirit is a delightful read from beginning to end. Highly recommended. 5/5 stars * * * *" * Fiona Dodwell, journalist *

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Book SynopsisRock On is the crystal healing book for spiritual seekers who love to bend the mainstream rules and walk their own path. Whether you are an energy healer, a crystal lover, or simply a spiritual rebel with an open mind and an open heart, Rock On will teach you how to easily overcome life's everyday hurdles and heal yourself and those around you, using the power of crystals. Covering all aspects of crystal healing, from the scientific to the esoteric, and featuring 40 detailed crystal body layouts, Rock On is the definitive reference guide for those wanting to learn more about the hands-on side of crystal healing from a Master Crystal Healer with a fresh and unique perspective. If you are interested in all the hype about sparkly rocks but aren't sure about spiritual woo-woo, read Rock On's introduction and you won't be able to put the book down!

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Book SynopsisTransform your relationship with yourself, those around you, and the world in 2020_________In this powerful and inspiring book, family therapist and executive coach Rosamund Stone Zander shows us that life is a story we tell ourselves, and so we have the power to change that story.As children, we develop stories about how the world works, most of which are amended over time. But some stay with us, and these stories can be the source of behavioural and emotional patterns that hold us back. When we learn to identify and rewrite these stories, limitless growth becomes possible.By breaking old patterns and telling a new story we can transform not just our own lives, but also our relationships with others whether in a marriage, a classroom, or a business. With this new understanding of ourselves and our place within an interconnected world, we can take powerful action in the collective interest, and gain a sense of deep connection to the universe.Trade Review**A brand new vision for achieving human fulfilment from the NATIONAL BESTSELLING author of The Art of Possibility, Rosamund Stone Zander**Pathways to Possibility shows us that life is a story we tell ourselves, and that we have the power to change that story. * from the publisher's description *Zander introduces readers to an opportunity for transformation via rewriting our old stories, essentially changing the worldview we've gripped onto since childhood. -- Spirituality & HealthFresh, compelling, and uplifting. A well-written and accessible model for self-examination for even the most well-adjusted adult. -- BooklistFilled with fascinating stories illuminating the many challenges to our inner and global well-being, Rosamund Stone Zander has created a narrative to liberate our lives in ways we may have never imagined possible. Pathways to Possibility is a treasure trove of human journeys that reveals the deep nature of who we are and how we can create a more meaningful life and healthier world. -- Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Brainstorm and The Whole Brain ChildRosamund Zander is the best companion to walk you through your next passage. Her words radiate possibility as she leads readers out of the darkness of an old story, showing us how to change it, open up, and move into the lightness of love and gratitude. -- Gail Sheehy, author of Passages and Daring: My PassagesIn this eloquent and elegant book, Rosamund Stone Zander offers us a visionary and practical guide to living fuller, more compassionate lives for ourselves and others. -- Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element and Creative SchoolsRosamund Zander is a miracle. Her generous voice will resonate with you, change you and help you create work that matters. She is helping each of us grow up to become better versions of ourselves. -- Seth Godin, author of The Icarus DeceptionYou must read Pathways to Possibility for it is an extraordinary, unique book. Rosamund Zander helps us to see the connection between our inner selves and the nature of the natural world and the universe. In her gentle and compassionate but powerful voice she shares stories revealing the consciousness and inter connectedness of all living things, from butterflies to dogs, water crystals to ourselves. By the end we have a new understanding of who we are and our individual human responsibilities. -- Jane Goodall, award-winning primatologist and authorPathways to Possibility is a great stepping stone from Rosamund Zander's previous book, The Art of Possibility. I saw myself in this book: my relationship to my childhood, to the past, and to Nature, and the struggle and delight of helping a new self emerge. Zander has a shrewd understanding of human nature and a dispassionate compassion for all the troubled things we do as we get through our lives. She's teaching us all how to be architects of the spirit. -- Richard Preston, author of The Hot Zone

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of The Transparency of Things is to look clearly and simply at the nature of experience, without any attempt to change it. A series of contemplations leads us gently but directly to see that our essential nature is neither a body nor a mind. It is the conscious Presence that is aware of this current experience. As such, it is nothing that can be experienced as an object, and yet it is undeniably present. However, these contemplations go much further than this. As we take our stand knowingly as this conscious Presence that we always already are, and reconsider the objects of the body, mind, and world, we find that they do not simply appear to this Presence; they appear within it. And further exploration reveals that they do not simply appear within this Presence but as this Presence. Finally, we are led to see that it is in fact this very Presence that takes the shape of our experience from moment to moment while always remaining only itself. We see that our experience is and has only ever been one seamless totality, with no separate entities, objects, or parts anywhere to be found.

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Book SynopsisThe simple yet profoundly life changing story for anyone struggling to find their place in life. Gifted by millions to those they love.In a small cafe at a location so remote it stands in the middle of the middle of nowhere, a visitor finds three unusual questions on the back of a menu.Why are you here?Do you fear death?Are you fulfilled?With this food for thought and the guidance of three people at the café, the visitor embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way discovering a new way to look at life, himself and just how much you can learn from a green sea turtle.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to understanding and mastering healing and psychic techniques. Tap into your intuition, heart and soul and be amazed at how your skills unfold and develop in surprising ways.The Spiritual Guidebook includes information about opening the third eye, chakras, tarot, mediumship, crystals, reiki, healing, meditation, channelling, automatic writing, auras, scrying, psychometry, energy, essential oils, yoga, guides, shamanism, numerology, health, quantum physics, sacred geometry, self-hypnosis, mind power, past lives and spirit releasement. Written by Anna Comerford, an award-winning Australian psychic the Spiritual Guidebook will expand your psychic knowledge and intuitive-healing abilities in ways you never imagined.

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Book SynopsisTune into angel messages and experience the power of love and healing. Talk to Your Angels brings you traditional and not-so-traditional ways to meet your angelic guides. Jayne Wallace and Liz Dean unveil the signs of angelic presence and demonstrate the best ways to get closer to these celestial beings, with each tip illustrated by award-winning artist Sarah Perkins. Discover the signs and symbols that let you know your angels are nearby and connect with them using colours, flowers and crystals to strengthen your connection with the angelic realms. Learn, too, how to ask angels for help with everyday needs and personal challenges such as healing a relationship rift, letting go of the past and sending healing to loved ones. Trade ReviewA jewel of a compendium on connecting with angels, [this book] offers advice for both the novice and experienced angel-whisperer… Wallace, an author and professional clairvoyant, and Dean, an author of over 20 books and tarot decks, impart their knowledge in an understandable, approachable manner… beautiful, soothing, images. – Mystical Musings

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully designed, durable planner is filled with practical knowledge distilled from the most popular books in the bestselling Little Bit Of series. Written by expert authors, this series breaks down complex spiritual subjects into bite-size pieces of accessible, actionable information. Covering everything from auras, chakras, and crystals to dreams, palmistry, and tarot, it also includes monthly two-page views, weekly spreads, and note pages help you stay organized through the seasons. It is the perfect planning companion for those seeking metaphysical inspiration throughout the year.

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Book SynopsisA visual journey from the minute to the infinite, exploring the relationships and harmonies between all parts of the universe and inspiring personal contemplation regarding our own place within it. In The Cosmic Dance, renowned image alchemist Stephen Ellcock presents a pan-global collection of remarkable, arresting and surprising images drawn from the entire history of art to explore the ancient belief that the cosmos is reflected in all living things. Organized thematically, the visual journey begins with the microscopic, the particulate and the elemental; then explores the human body as a cosmos in miniature, the beauty of divine proportions and our search for spiritual enlightenment; before finally revelling in the colossal, the celestial and the infinite. An eloquent introduction provides an overview of the central themes and expert commentaries introduce each section. Detailed panels provide bitesize information on key concepts and key thinkers â from the four elements to CosmTrade Review'Visually overwhelming, profoundly uplifting … astonishing … Ellcock’s curation of images is a marvel of sympathy … the book’s accompanying text marches you briskly through a magnificent number of the world’s mythologies, religions, philosophies, arts, and sciences, drawing connections and noting similarities' - Julian Gough, Irish Times'Glorious … there’s great beauty here … The text too is engaging … Only connect, said EM Forster; here’s a mind-blowingly beautiful way to do it' - The Times LUXXTable of ContentsPreface: Regaining Perspective Introduction: As Above, So Below 1. The Infinitesimal Universe 2. God in Miniature 3. Divine Proportions 4. In Search of Nirvana 5. And So On To Infinity Bibliography Sources of Illustrations Sources of Quotations Index Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisThe Big Book of Wisdom is a guide on how to live a meaningful life, how to grow through adversity towards maturity, and making one's contribution, little by little, to a better, safer, cleaner, healthier, much happier world.This book on wisdom is BIG not because of its length, but because it is about everything and for everyone.Combining scientific findings with logical and intuitive reasoning, we are taken on a journey to look into our intellectual and spiritual experiences. Topics such as Capitalism, Education, Religion, Politics, Health, are explored and we look at the imbalance between our aims and values as well as the discovery of intersecting cosmic miracles of existence, life, consciousness, love and unity."An important contribution to the revival of wisdom discourse" David Lorimer, Paradigm Explorer"This book is extremely practical and life-affirming, a must read for anyone on a spiritual journey." Betty Steinhauer, author of In Search of Spiritual Intelligence"During these uncertain times it offers a genuine tonic and encourages us all to reflect on the bigger picture." The British Journal of Psychiatry

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Book SynopsisEven during his lifetime, Ralph Waldo Emerson was called the Sage of Concord, a fitting title for this leader of the American Transcendentalist movement. Everything that Emerson said and wrote directly addressed the conduct of life, and in his view, spiritual truth and understanding were the essence of religion. Unsurprisingly, he sought to rescue spirituality from decay, eschewing dry preaching and rote rituals.Unitarian minister Barry Andrews has spent years studying Emerson, finding wisdom and guidance in his teachings and practices, and witnessing how the spiritual lives of others are enriched when they grasp the many meanings in his work. In American Sage, Andrews explores Emerson's writings, including his journals and letters, and makes them accessible to today's spiritual seekers. Written in everyday language and based on scholarship grounded in historical detail, this enlightening book considers the nineteenth-century religious and intellectual crosscurrents that shaped Emerson's worldview to reveal how his spiritual teachings remain timeless and modern, universal and uniquely American.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth exploration of the practice, relevance, and purpose of spirit marriage around the world• Presents interviews with ten contemporary practitioners of spirit marriage, exploring how the relationship developed and the opportunities and challenges • Discusses the author’s own spirit marriage, including her awakening as an erotic mystic and her encounters with her Faery beloved • Explains how to cultivate a spirit marriage, sharing precautions and practices to spiritually prepare yourself and navigate the potential challenges of spirit marriage Exploring the phenomenon of the spirit spouse or spirit lover--an entity to which a human is psychically bonded--Megan Rose, Ph.D., examines the practice and purpose of spirit marriage around the world, presenting transcultural evidence of this form of sacred union in anthropological research, religious literature, mythology, folklore, and the oral tradition. She shares her in-depth interviews with ten contemporary practitioners of spirit marriage, including a Faery Seer, a Shakta Tantric, a West African Shrine Keeper, a New Orleans Voodoo Mambo, Haitian Vodou practitioners, and a ceremonial magician. Through these respectful interviews, the spirit-marriage practitioners tell their stories of initiation and of having a spouse who is both otherworldly and able to assist in waking- world activities. They offer intimate insight into this growing global practice and its larger evolutionary purpose. We learn about their experiences of first contact, the decision to marry, how the relationship is upheld by their community, and the impact on their other relationships. We also learn about the risks and challenges as well as one example of divorcing a spirit. Sharing her personal experience, the author discusses in detail her own spirit marriage, including the erotic nature of being “spirit filled” and her encounters with her Faery beloved. She explains how to cultivate a spirit marriage, sharing precautions and practices to spiritually prepare yourself, interpret your paranormal encounters, and navigate the potential challenges of spirit marriage. Presenting the first study of the transcultural, shamanistic practice of spirit marriage, this book shows how bonded relationships with spirits are needed now more than ever to assist with spiritual evolution.Trade Review“Until death do us part, we will love Spirit Marriage for expanding the usual ideas of what sex is to cosmic proportions. Anyone interested in romance, the erotic, and/or mysticism will find reading this book a match made in heaven.” * Annie Sprinkle & Beth Stephens, authors of Assuming the Ecosexual Position *“Megan Rose offers a well-researched path to meaningful, long-term relationships in the unseen realm. This is the book to read if you are interested in developing intimacy with spirits close to you and being relationally well about it.” * Pavini Moray, Ph.D., sex and relationship educator, founder of Wellcelium, and host of the Bespoken *“Broadens our usual conceptions about romantic love to include the dimension of the more-than-human. In tending and nourishing these sacred connections we step into traditions long suppressed or ignored but vital to our rounder sense of what it means to love and be loved.” * Craig Chalquist, Ph.D., author of Terrapsychological Inquiry *“An inspired and inspiring exploration of the phenomenon of the Hieros Gamos, and how it can contribute to the spiritual regeneration of human life on Earth. Regardless of whether you think you will ever enter into a spirit marriage-- or are already in one--you will find Rose’s book to be a heartfelt and deeply engaging exploration of this widespread spiritual practice. Read it, and prepare for new and compelling insights into the spiritual destiny of humanity.” * Bruce MacLennan, Ph.D., author of The Wisdom of Hypatia *“Have you heard the call of the Beloved? You are not alone. Megan Rose captures stories of people in loving relationships with spirits and provides a road map to enter into a relationship for those who have heard the call. She combines insights gained from these interviews with her extensive academic and magical training to arrive at a profound and nuanced understanding of the experience. Spirit Marriage is that rare book that grants voice to what has been hidden and encourages those who dare to follow the call to love.” * Brandy Williams, author of Practical Magic for Beginners *“There is a certain amount of intimacy in all forms of spirit contact, but for a small part of the community of practitioners the contact is as deep as that of a beloved spouse. Spirit Marriage is the first book to explore this phenomenon in depth. The book is particularly valuable because it contains stories from the lives of beings engaged in spirit marriages today.” * Ivo Dominguez Jr., author of The Four Elements of the Wise *“Megan Rose’s exploration of this widely practiced but little-known phenomenon is illuminated with impeccable scholarship and a deep intuition born of her own experiences in this area. I know of no finer book on this important topic. It belongs in the library of anyone seeking to understand the emerging possibilities of connection and collaboration with allies in the realms of Spirit.” * David Spangler, spiritual director of the Lorian Association and author of Apprenticed to Spirit *“Spirit Marriage is not only a guidebook to forming bonded relationships with Spirit, it is an invitation to awaken our own spiritual potential.” * Salicrow, psychic medium and author of The Path of Elemental Witchcraft *“Megan Rose takes us on an engaging journey through the history of spirit marriage, from its ancient roots to contemporary accounts of its modern-day practitioners. An important and illuminating study of a fascinating subject!” * Vere Chappell, author of Sexual Outlaw, Erotic Mystic *“It is through her embodiment of the three ‘keys’ of devotion, discernment, and discipline that the book becomes a catalyst for the reader’s own journey of divine or extraordinary embodiment. This book will phenomenologically alter you.” * Monica Mody, Ph.D., poet, author, and adjunct professor at the California Institute of Integral Stud *“This is a book that deserves careful reading with an open mind, not something to dismiss out of hand. It comes from the personal experience of the author and is not a new viewpoint--relationships between humans and other level beings have been recorded down the ages. An interesting and thought-provoking book.” * Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki, author of The Ritual Magic Workbook and The Shining Paths *Table of ContentsForeword by Orion Foxwood Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: Feminizing and Decolonizing Our Perceptions of Reality PART I The Past 1 Hidden in Plain Sight 2 History, Folklore, and Religion 3 The Occult and Psycho-Spiritual PracticePART II The Present 4 Contemporary Stories of Spirit Marriage5 The Faery Seer 6 The Shakta Tantric7 The West African Shrine Keeper 8 The Washington, DC, Witchdoctor 9 The New Orleans Voodoo Mambo10 The Haitian Vodou Practitioners 11 The Ceremonial Magician12 The Erotic Mystic: Journey to My Divine Self 13 The Erotic Mystic: Encounters with My Faery Beloved PART III The Future 14 Cultivating a Spirit Marriage 15 Practices and Precautions Conclusion: Normalizing the Paranormal Glossary Notes BibliographyIndex About the Author

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