Download or read book Available Light Awakening Spirituality through Photography written by Rev. David Tinney and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available Light: Awakening Spirituality Through Photography By: Rev. David Tinney and Rev. Denise McGuiness May this book bless you on your spiritual journey. Denise and David

Download or read book Landscapes of the Spirit written by William Neill and published by Bulfinch Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant photographic account of the wonders of nature details the splendor, magic, and subtle, spiritual beauty of earthly creations and features sections accompanied by literary samplings from Ralph Waldo Emerson, Rachel Carson, Annie Dillard, and other notable writers.

Download or read book The Zen of Creativity written by John Daido Loori and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many of us, the return of Zen conjures up images of rock gardens and gently flowing waterfalls. We think of mindfulness and meditation, immersion in a state of being where meaning is found through simplicity. Zen lore has been absorbed by Western practitioners and pop culture alike, yet there is a specific area of this ancient tradition that hasn’t been fully explored in the West. Now, in The Zen of Creativity, American Zen master John Daido Loori presents a book that taps the principles of the Zen arts and aesthetic as a means to unlock creativity and find freedom in the various dimensions of our existence. Loori dissolves the barriers between art and spirituality, opening up the possibility of meeting life with spontaneity, grace, and peace. Zen Buddhism is steeped in the arts. In spiritual ways, calligraphy, poetry, painting, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging can point us toward our essential, boundless nature. Brilliantly interpreting the teachings of the artless arts, Loori illuminates various elements that awaken our creativity, among them still point, the center of each moment that focuses on the tranquility within; simplicity, in which the creative process is uncluttered and unlimited, like a cloudless sky; spontaneity, a way to navigate through life without preconceptions, with a freshness in which everything becomes new; mystery, a sense of trust in the unknown; creative feedback, the systematic use of an audience to receive noncritical input about our art; art koans, exercises based on paradoxical questions that can be resolved only through artistic expression. Loori shows how these elements interpenetrate and function not only in art, but in all our endeavors. Beautifully illustrated and punctuated with poems and reflections from Loori’s own spiritual journey, The Zen of Creativity presents a multilayered, bottomless source of insight into our creativity. Appealing equally to spiritual seekers, artists, and veteran Buddhist practitioners, this book is perfect for those wishing to discover new means of self-awareness and expression—and to restore equanimity and freedom amid the vicissitudes of our lives.

Download or read book Little Book of Contemplative Photography written by Howard Zehr and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr is also an accomplished photographer. He begins his latest book with a confession—"I have written this book in part to encourage myself to slow down, to heighten my imagination, to renew myself while I gain a new view of the creation and the creator." With this book, Zehr makes a gift to anyone who would like to couple photography with seeing and thinking more deeply. In each chapter he offers a Purpose, a Problem, and an Activity with a camera in order to "practice mindfulness." You'll not need a fancy camera, but if you have one it won't hurt. Zehr's chapter-by-chapter exercises are aimed at heightening visual awareness and imagination—all while doing good and working for justice. A title in The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series.

Download or read book God Is at Eye Level written by Jan Phillips and published by Quest Books. This book was released on 2000-05-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For amateurs and professionals alike, this book is the story of photography's power to renew the spirit. Jan Phillips helps us transform sight into vision, leading us to see that images can be mirrors for our deepest truths, even in our simple snapshots. "The real thing about photography," Jan says, "is that it brings you home to yourself, connects you to what fulfills your deepest longings. Every step in the process is a step toward the light, an encounter with the God who is at eye level, whose image I see wherever I look. There's something holy about this work. Like the pilgrim's journey; it's heaven all the way."

Download or read book Awakening from Anxiety written by Connie L. Habash and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use this spiritual guide to equip yourself with the tools needed to tear down anxiety and build inner peace. Spiritual people often find that their own expectations of living a life dedicated to a higher power makes them more susceptible to high-functioning anxiety. Sometimes, traditional relaxation techniques either do not work, don’t last, or, in some cases, actually increase their anxiety. Psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and interfaith minister Rev. Connie L. Habash has helped hundreds of spiritual people overcome fear and anxiety, regain happiness, and feel calmer. In over twenty-five years as a counselor helping spiritual people overcome anxiety, Rev. Connie has taught that it takes more than chanting mantras, stretching, or relaxation techniques to calm anxiety. It requires a transformation in perception, moment-to-moment body awareness, and a conscious response to thoughts and emotions. Awakening from Anxiety provides valuable psycho-spiritual tools to deepen spiritual awakening and calm fears:Learn what anxiety is and when it becomes a problemUnderstand the six mistakes spiritual people make that increase anxietyDiscover the seven keys to a more calm, confident, courageous lifeKnow how to break through the old patterns of stress, worry, and fear into a new perception of your true selfExplore spiritual principles and yoga philosophy to cultivate inner peace If you enjoyed Stop Anxiety from Stopping You and First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, Awakening from Anxiety will take your healing and renewal from anxiety to the next level. “A book I will recommend to many for both practical advice and spiritual insights for handling stress, worry, and anxiety.”?Becca Anderson, author of Prayers for Calm

Download or read book Awakening the Soul written by Bill Missett and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2004-12-14 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advance praise for Awakening The Soul: I am absolutely in awe of your book. It is an extraordinarily important work. It will, I humbly suggest, change many lives. -- Joseph W. Dunn, Jr., Editor, A.R.E. Press ********************************************************************** I believe Awakening The Soul is the key to the 12th Step (of Alcoholics Anonymous) Susana K., Oregon ********************************************************************** We all agree on the brilliance of this work. -- Lisa Hagan, literary agent, Paraview, Inc., New York City ********************************************************************** What a contribution Awakening The Soul is going to make! Your technique for communicating with higher consciousness is a must read for every professional in the field and every person interested in spiritual advancement. Your technique is clear, simple and can be used by a broad spectrum of people. As a psychologist, I can see it filling the needs of sophisticated clients in my Wall Street practice as well as the common man. Get this to a publisher ASAP! -- Dr. Garnet Beach, Ph.D., Psychotherapist ***********************************************************************

Download or read book Soul Fire written by Rev. Thomas Ryan, CSP and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trust the Creativity within You—Then Get Out of Its Way “[This] is the invitation of the inner creative spirit: you are created to create. The creative potential within you is one of the things that makes you ‘in the image and likeness of God.’ Whether your medium be music, watercolors, clay, gardening, woodworking, writing, cooking, dance or voice, the Creator has gifted you with creativity. Your gift in return is to use it.” —from the Conclusion This inspiring guide shows you how to cultivate your creative spirit, particularly in the second half of life, as a way to encourage personal growth, enrich your spiritual life and deepen your communion with God. Each chapter provides questions for reflection to help you identify your creative energy, overcome your insecurities, and connect with your chosen method of expression. Practical exercises at the end of each chapter help you awaken your creative spirit within. Whether you’re a novice or expert; young adult, middle age or golden age; you will be challenged by this invigorating call to set free your creative potential.

Download or read book Bridge of Light written by LaUna Huffines and published by Hj Kramer. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular guide to expanding consciousness includes practical meditation and visualization techniques and breathing exercises for creating inner peace. Shows how to overcome unhealthy patterns from the past, deal with job and relationship changes, and accept the challenge of creating a personal role in transforming the world. National TV programs.

Download or read book Tao Te Ching written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The enduring wisdom of the Tao Te Ching can become a companion for your own spiritual journey. Reportedly written by a sage named Lao Tzu over 2,500 years ago, the Tao Te Ching is one of the most succinct—and yet among the most profound—spiritual texts ever written. Short enough to read in an afternoon, subtle enough to study for a lifetime, the Tao Te Ching distills into razor-sharp poetry centuries of spiritual inquiry into the Tao—the "Way" of the natural world around us that reveals the ultimate organizing principle of the universe. Derek Lin's insightful commentary, along with his new translation from the original Chinese—a translation that sets a whole new standard for accuracy—will inspire your spiritual journey and enrich your everyday life. It highlights the Tao Te Ching’s insights on simplicity, balance, and learning from the paradoxical truths you can see all around you: finding strength through flexibility (because bamboo bends, it is tough to break); achieving goals by transcending obstacles (water simply flows around rocks on its way to the sea); believing that small changes bring powerful results (a sapling, in time, grows into a towering tree). Now you can experience the wisdom and power of Lao Tzu’s words even if you have no previous knowledge of the Tao Te Ching. SkyLight Illuminations provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that describes helpful historical background, explains the Tao Te Ching’s poetic imagery, and elucidates the ancient Taoist wisdom that will speak to your life today and energize your spiritual quest.

Download or read book Spiritual Nutrition written by Gabriel Cousens and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Offers a spiritual, scientific, and intuitive blueprint for creating a diet that completely supports a person's spiritual life" --Provided by the publisher.

Download or read book Honoring Motherhood written by Lynn L. Caruso and published by SkyLight Paths Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect with the birth, growth, change, joy, love and inner strength of mothering. Take a spiritual voyage through blessings, prayers, anecdotes and meditations about the sacred undertaking that is motherhood. These words of hope and healing, pain and promise, are for all mothers--traditional, single, adoptive, foster, step and bereaved--and are drawn from many faith traditions, including Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Native American. Special multifaith ceremonies offer ways to honor many aspects of motherhood, such as: becoming a new mother, either through birth or adoption; welcoming children into the larger community; and acknowledging the experience of weaning a child. Insightful and wise, the expressions in this soulful collection illustrate the paradox of motherhood and will speak to your heart as you see motherhood in a whole new--and holy--way. Contributions stem from both ancient and contemporary sources, and many contributions were written specifically for this book. Contributors: Maya Angelou * Dev Arjan *Isaac Babel * 'Abdu'l-Bahá * Sarah K. Bain * Winona L. Baker * Ellen Bass * Rev. Susie Crawford Beil * Big Thunder * Kathryn Black * Johanna Bodenstab * Emily Brontë * Martin Buber * DeLona Campos-Davis * Jane Welsh Carlyle * Gilbert Keith Chesterton * Rev. Linda Morgan Clark * Fr. Robert DeGrandis * Anita Diamant * Mary Douthitt *George Eliot * Saint Ephrem * Euripides * Kathleen Finley * Saint Francis of Assisi * Erich Fromm * Robert Frost * Saint Gertrude the Great * Kahlil Gibran * Maria Mazziotti Gillan * Stacey Goldblatt * Grace of Monaco * Hafiz * Leigh Hancock * Hanh, Thich Nhat * Fr. Edward Hays * Margaret Hebblethwaite * Jackie Heil * Sibilla Hershey * Lauri Hewitt * Rev. Gina Hilton-VanOsdall * Alicia Hokanson * Gerard Manley Hopkins * Jill E.Hopkins * Margaret Anne Huffman * Linda Lawrence Hunt * Crystal Hurdle * Jane Richardson Jensen * Saint John of the Cross * Julian of Norwich * Kabir * Hazrat Inayat Khan * Charles Kingsley * Laurie Klein * Jacqueline Kramer * Jean Baptiste Lacordaire * Fiona Tinwei Lam * Anne Lamott * Lao-Tzu * D. H. Lawrence * Dr. Donald Liebert * Rev. Lauren J. McFeaters * Rev. Dr. Henry McKeating * Lauren McLaughlin * Rosemary Bray McNatt * Maude Meehan * Amy Klauke Minato *Mirabai *Gabriela Mistral (pseudonym for Lucila Godoy y Alcayaga) * Janet Morley * Claire Rudolf Murphy * Sarah Napthali * Sister Nivedita (Margaret E. Noble) * Gunilla Norris * Theodore Parker * Christine Ryan Paulus * Margaret G. Payne * William Penn * Petronius * Po Chü-i * Jan Reynolds * Rivage (pseudonym for Mary Newman) * William H. Robinson * Christina Rossetti * George William Russell * Sappho * Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso * Meghan Nuttall Sayres * Edythe Haendel Schwartz * Ramprasad Sen * William Shakespeare * Trish Shields * Masaoka Shiki * Sadhu Sundar Singh * Mirabai Starr * Janeen Steer * Jonathan Swift * Rabindranath Tagore * Henry David Thoreau * Tukaram * Mark Twain * Miguel de Unamuno * Swami Vivekananda * Gloria Waggoner * Sophia Waldenberg * Jeanne Murray Walker * Robert E.Webber * John Woodroffe * Virginia Woolf

Download or read book Awakening to Kabbalah written by Michael Laitman and published by Laitman Kabbalah Publishers. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An awe-filled introduction to an ancient wisdom tradition. Provides you with a deeper understanding of the fundamental teachings of Kaballah, and how you can use this wisdom the clarify your relationship with others and the world around you.

Download or read book Pathways Into the Jungian World written by Roger Brooke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Pathways into the Jungian World contributors from the disciplines of medicine, psychology and philosophy look at the central issues of commonality and difference between phenomenology and analytical psychology. The major theme of the book is how existential phenomenology and analytical psychology have been involved in the same fundamental cultural and therapeutic project - both legitimize the subtlety, complexity and depth of experience in an age when the meaning of experience has been abandoned to the dictates of pharmaceutical technology, economics and medical psychiatry. The contributors reveal how Jung's relationship to the phenomenological tradition can be, and is being, developed, and rigorously show that the psychological resonance of the world is immediately available for phenomenological description.

Download or read book Spirituality Psychology written by Dr. Sam Youssef Ph.D. and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a thinker and a researcher, I have always been pulled deeper into the spiritual dimension of healing over my many years of clinical practice in the field of therapy. Had many questions about an inner power inside us as humans that is waiting to be called out. This power was simply our spiritual power. Adding spirituality to the counseling psychology process would lead to a greater sense of humility, compassion, and forgiveness, as well as divine healing. In this book, I will examine the developing role of spirituality in counseling psychology by analyzing several counseling programs that used the combination of spiritual and psychological/ mental counseling methods in counseling clients. In addition, this book asserts that this integrated approach to counseling psychology causes momentous changes in the human subconscious mind. Human souls co-exist with the human body, and so, must be nurtured. The psycho-spiritual approach touches on the spiritual part of man to sort things out. We shall uncover a hidden healing pattern throughout human history and the development of world faiths that demands humans to acknowledge that they are inadequate and insufficient without the spiritual link. Researchers have shown that those who are more spiritually linked and interested in connecting to their higher mind are healthier, less sad, and more confident than their counterparts who are not connected spiritually. Studying counseling psychology programs in depth was a wonderful way for me to prove that incorporating the spiritual aspect into the counseling process can help people achieve their ultimate full mental health by connecting them to the divine higher intelligence both consciously and subconsciously, and by learning that healing faith teaches us who we are and what our true meaning in this world is.

Download or read book American Directory of Writer s Guidelines written by and published by Quill Driver Books. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 942 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the best-kept secret in the publishing industry is that many publishers--both periodical publishers and book publishers--make available writer's guidelines to assist would-be contributors. Written by the staff at each publishing house, these guidelines help writers target their submissions to the exact needs of the individual publisher. ""The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines"" is a compilation of the actual writer's guidelines for more than 1,700 publishers. A one-of-a-kind source to browse for article, short story, poetry and book ideas.

Download or read book A Call to Spiritual Awakening written by Uchenna Mezue and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To understand ourselves, and fulfill our roles on earth we need to look into the records of time for our origin and purpose. Not in history books but in life itself! Each individual human spirit carries within its personality, as a totality of its identity, all the experiences and the level of maturity it has achieved since its first incarnation in the Worlds of Matter. Although we do not often tap into these for our path in life, it is these unique experiences that make us who we are. The capacity to weigh every experience, written and unwritten exists within us and we have only ourselves to blame if we fail to recognize the Truth in any given experience. This book discusses the path of development for the human spirit in the Material spheres and draws attention to the paths in the Will of God we must follow if we are to fulfill the purpose of our existence.