Download or read book The Democratic Soul written by Aaron L. Herold and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2021-08-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Democratic Soul, Aaron L. Herold argues that liberal democracy's current crisis—of extreme polarization, rising populism, and disillusionment with political institutions—must be understood as the culmination of a deeper dissatisfaction with the liberal Enlightenment. Major elements of both the Left and the Right now reject the Enlightenment's emphasis on rights as theoretically unfounded and morally undesirable and have sought to recover a contrasting politics of obligation. But this has re-opened questions about the relationship between politics and religion long thought settled. To address our situation, Herold examines the political thought of Spinoza and Tocqueville, two authors united in support of liberal democracy but with differing assessments of the Enlightenment. Through an original reading of Spinoza's Theologico-Political Treatise, Herold uncovers the theological foundation of liberal democracy: a comprehensive moral teaching rehabilitating human self-interest, denigrating "devotion" as a relic of "superstition," and cultivating a pride in living, acting, and thinking for oneself. In his political vision, Spinoza articulates our highest hopes for liberalism, for he is confident such an outlook will produce both intellectual flourishing and a paradoxical recovery of community. But Spinoza's project contains tensions which continue to trouble democracy today. As Herold shows via a new interpretation of Tocqueville's Democracy in America, the dissatisfactions now destabilizing democracy can be traced to the Enlightenment's failure to find a place for religious longings whose existence it largely denied. In particular, Tocqueville described a natural human desire for a kind of happiness found, at least partly, in self-sacrifice. Because modernity weakens religion precisely as it makes democracy stronger than liberalism, it permits this desire to find new and dangerous outlets. Tocqueville thus sought to design a "new political science" which could rectify this problem and which therefore remains indispensable today in recovering the moderation lacking in contemporary politics.
Download or read book Soul Murmurs written by Anita Neilson and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Acts of Kindness from your Armchair and the uplifting Healing Words blog, comes this new offering for those seeking deeper meaning to life. Soul Murmurs is a must-have collection of poetry and prose imbued with spiritual wisdom from east and west. Each page, resonating with peace and calm, offers comfort and moments of reflection in a fast-moving world. In this compilation you will discover: meditative verses which speak to the heart and soul; silent cries of longing for meaning; joyful searching for the Divine within and in the wider world; autobiographical vignettes offering insight on aspects of human life that we all experience. Gathered under seasonal headings to echo the eternal cycle of life, each page reverberates with inspiration, spiritual encouragement and suggested action points to uplift the reader throughout the year.
Download or read book 7 Ahas Of Highly Enlightened Souls written by Mike George and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little book strips away the illusions which surround the modern malaise we call stress. Then, in seven insights, it reminds us of the essence of all the different paths of spiritual wisdom.
Download or read book Bodies of Thought written by Ann Thomson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008-07-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `The church in danger' : latitudinarians, socinians, and hobbists -- Animal spirits and living fibres -- Mortalists and materialists -- Journalism, exile, and clandestinity -- Mid-eighteenth-century materialism -- Epilogue: Some consequences.
Download or read book The Enlightened Soul written by Robert Goodwin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Enlightened Knowledge written by Sohan Raj Tater and published by Readworthy Publications. This book was released on with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge is specific to human beings and self-reflection is an important step towards self realization. Such reflection or knowledge is enlightenment. Various philosophical traditions of the world have tried to understand the nature of knowledge and its power of enlightenment. This book discusses at length the nature of knowledge and its enlightening power as explained by different schools of Indian philosophy, with special reference to the tenets and teachings of Jainism.
Download or read book Your Enlightened Soul written by Paul Breau and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Soul Solution written by Jonathan Parker and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2011 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines a process for tapping the power of the soul for positive change, providing meditations and self-guided practices for exploring subjects ranging from fear and the ego to love and healing.
Download or read book The Enlightened written by Linda Nera and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Source chose a slightly withdrawn but impeccably devoted ten-year old orphaned boy to carry on the fight against the evil rebel angel Ladimer and his league of dark creatures from the doomed planet of Askaran. With help from both holy citizens of the Perfect Place and the Earth Dominion, the young warrior with his assistant Modesto, anonymously goes through every encounter, each one becoming more challenging as his resolve to fulfill his destiny as the Enlightened is constantly tested. The story though steeped with obvious references to Biblical characters and settings derived from several local folklore, skillfully integrates the thrill of adventure with lessons from commonly held religious values. The result is an atypical spiritual journey that promises to inspire even the unreligious.
Download or read book Enlightened Ish written by Gail Dickert and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enlightened-ish is one of the most approachable, down-to-Earth books for anyone seeking a self-guided spiritual awakening. Gails work is honest, inspiring and undoubtedly a refreshing read in a market of deeply esoteric and trite testimonies about spiritual enlightenment and self-empowerment. Gails story begins with the unexpected death of her father. She dedicates herself to writing Enlightened-ish and the belief that this event will guide her to confront death and loss in a way that few have had the courage to do. She comes forward with experiences from childhood and adulthood with an outrageous audacity and authenticity. She confronts the death of her father, the loss of a spiritual community and the effects of witnessing a violent suicide, a health crisis and a break-up - all events which occurred in an 10-month period! Her ability to use storytelling as a means of identifying the universal truths that she calls the Twelve Freedoms of Enlightened-ish Living keeps the reader engaged in a polite spiritual voyeurism that has not been matched. Without exception, her tenacity about being fully human and fully enlightened-ish will change the trajectory of spiritualists in every religion. Never before has a memoir been written with so much conviction and humility, then packaged so powerfully that readers everywhere will be awakened to the power of storytelling. Enlightened-ish is raw, conversational and unforgettable!
Download or read book Inspire Your Mind To Enlighten Your Soul written by Stephen Bradley-Waters and published by Stephen Bradley-Waters. This book was released on 2023-07-29 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring life, spirituality, and the pursuit of happiness whilst confronting poor working conditions, the cancel culture, sensationalist news media, and a women’s right to abortions, amongst other topics. “We don’t experience life to live in misery, but lessons exist to teach us what we need and don’t need and how to make better decisions. Looking back at every moment, there’s beauty in how things happen, even if those moments broke us. The transformation was worth the experience.”
Download or read book Revealed in Ephesians written by Briana Nei and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a long-time lover of the Word of God, hungering for a deeper walk with Christ, or a new Christian and reading the Bible seems overwhelming, Revealed in Ephesians: The Mystery of Who I am in Christ is an exhilarating in-depth, inductive study to reveal the hope of your calling in Christ Jesus. This 12 week study equips women to grow in confidence in prayer, and to read the scriptures through the revelation of the Holy Spirit in 5 days a week personal study. Learn to seek the Lord for personal intimacy through his Spirit, to find spiritual and emotional health in relationships, to overcome obstacles like bitterness, fear and depression through God’s truth, to understand your position in Christ, and to be empowered in spiritual warfare with a study of the armor of God. Each day of study begins by teaching you to personalize Paul’s prayers for the Ephesians. There is a daily focus on committing these prayers — and other key scriptures — to memory. Briana teaches women to use Bible study tools and apps to bring everyday study to life. This is not just a fill in the blank study, but includes commentary and a “bringing it home” challenge for life-changing personal and family application. Revealed in Ephesians can be used as a group study, with free online teachings, or a personal, daily Bible study. You will have free access to podcasts and videos of Briana’s teaching on the overarching principles and challenging parts of the daily studies at briananei.com
Download or read book 88 Keys to Unlocking the Enlightened Soul written by Torrey James Lystra and published by Red Hawk Books. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "88 Keys To Unlocking The Enlightened Soul" is the third book in Torrey James Lystra's "Sacred Earth Series." The second book in the series was a Nautilus Award winner for 2016. In this volume the author has selected 88 questions he has responded to over the last 28 years of his practice as a healer and seer. In a clear and concise manner he illuminates such topics as the sevenfold nature of being human, supernatural talent, fire, life, death, soul, spiritual enlightenment, karma, cause and effect, angels, Great Spirit, astral travel, life force, and so much more. His responses are born from the enlightened states described in the true stories he shared in the first two volumes of this series. You are each invited to join him on this journey of the soul.
Download or read book Spiritual Enlightenment The Damnedest Thing written by Jed McKenna and published by Wisefool Press. This book was released on 2009-11-25 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A MASTERPIECE of illuminative writing, Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing is mandatory reading for anyone following a spiritual path. Part exposé and part how-to manual, this is the first book to explain why failure seems to be the rule in the search for enlightenment, and how the rule can be broken. :: Book One of Jed McKenna's Enlightenment Trilogy. Contains Bonus Material.
Download or read book The Power of Soul written by Zhi Gang Sha and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, Dr Sha teaches readers how to increase their longevity, attain wealth and prevent illness through a fusion of Eastern and Western medicine and philosophy that will revolutionize their understanding of healing. Through his internationally acclaimed principles and techniques, Dr Sha provides a simple answer to the age-old question: what is the real secret to healing? Heal the soul first, and the mind and body will follow. This third book in his bestselling Soul Power series dives deep into spiritual mysteries and reveals ancient secrets and lessons that readers can apply to every area of the daily routine, clearing up negative energy, blockages and discovering their capacity for unconditional love and forgiveness.
Download or read book There s No Business Like Soul Business written by Derek Rydall and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Marketing: A step-by-step guide, filled with in-depth exercises and breakthrough processes, this book will equip artists and entertainment professionals with the spiritual tools and techniques to make their everyday walk in the business a more purposeful and prosperous adventure. Rydall empowers readers to achieve their dreams and create material that has a postive impact on the planet.
Download or read book Buddha s Soul Invaluable Insights from an Enlightened Master written by Dr. King and published by Dr. King's Books. This book was released on with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains some of the key ideas propounded by Buddha that makes us rethink on several things we take for granted. The way these ideas are presented is as if Buddha is sitting just in front of us and talking to us. They are invaluable! Unlike other ancient Indian philosophies like the Upanishads, Buddha’s words are simple, direct and delivered with full authority. They are like a handholding experience to an ardent practitioner who wants to make progress in the spiritual path. Whatever Buddha said more than 2500 years ago is relevant even today. In a world where commercialization of spiritual practices is becoming rampant, Buddha’s original messages dispel lot of misconception and provide a guiding light for right way of propagating spirituality. In this marvelous collection of short articles, Dr. King presents some of the key ideas from ancient Tipitakas – Buddhist source for everything. The focus is on core principles carved out from otherwise difficult to understand and voluminous, original Pali scriptures.
