Download or read book More Spiritual Tales written by ANITA PUNYANITYA and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are tales from some of mum's and some of my former lifetimes, sometimes relating to each other. There are also specail tales of Jim, one who knows how to love people, and knows spiritual love and how to greatly Bless people, in its great form.

Download or read book Stories of the Spirit Stories of the Heart written by Christina Feldman and published by Harper San Francisco. This book was released on 1991 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Not All Who Wander Spiritually Are Lost written by Traci Rhoades and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightfully-written exploration of faith for those who are searching and for those who are settled What if we stopped trying to find the perfect church in the right Christian tradition and intentionally explored our faith with all our Christian brothers and sisters? Can Christians embrace God fully by exploring other faith traditions? In Not All Who Wander, we discover that we do indeed find Jesus in a church, and traces of him in our everyday lives as well. Not All Who Wander walks readers through the author’s faith journey, and how her experience with churches in a number of traditions has left her longing for more of Jesus than any one church offers. It also presents stories from other believers to give readers a sense of how alike, and different, our spiritual experiences can be. Rhoades has developed a passion for discovering all the ways we worship Jesus and invites readers to join her. With utter delight, she’s discovered no matter which traditions she worships with, Jesus meets her there.

Download or read book Swinging on the Garden Gate written by Elizabeth Andrew and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2000 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman's coming-of-age journey through the rugged landscape of Wales to the reflective quiet of a retreat center. Along the way she questions and explores the depth of her Methodist faith as she comes to terms with her bisexual identity.

Download or read book Denial Is My Spiritual Practice written by Rachel G. Hackenberg and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two ministers share their own stories about struggling to live out their faith. It’s the sort of experience familiar to many: Somewhere between illness and divorce, abusive relationships and brushes with death, faith failed to provide answers . . . or we failed to live as though we believed faith held answers. But surely, it’s different for clergy, the ones who preach and practice faith? But faith requires more, and authors Martha Spong and Rachel G. Hackenberg, who grew up in the church and became ordained ministers, know first-hand about coming to terms with God and life, the need to search for answers . . . or at least assurance we are not alone in struggling for renewed hope. Denial is My Spiritual Practice is a companion for the wondering and struggling. The authors offer their own stories as evidence that God remains, both when faith fails and when faith finds new understanding. They combine stark life experiences, offbeat spiritual perspectives, and Scripture to offer comfort, grace, laughter, and a few tears along the way.

Download or read book Sacred Stories Spiritual Tribes written by Nancy Tatom Ammerman and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nancy Tatom Ammerman examines the stories Americans tell of their everyday lives, from dinner table to office and shopping mall to doctor's office, about the things that matter most to them and the routines they take for granted, and the times and places where the everyday and ordinary meet the spiritual. In addition to interviews and observation, Ammerman bases her findings on a photo elicitation exercise and oral diaries, offering a window into the presence and absence of religion and spirituality in ordinary lives and in ordinary physical and social spaces. The stories come from a diverse array of ninety-five Americans — both conservative and liberal Protestants, African American Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Mormons, Wiccans, and people who claim no religious or spiritual proclivities — across a range that stretches from committed religious believers to the spiritually neutral. Ammerman surveys how these people talk about what spirituality is, how they seek and find experiences they deem spiritual, and whether and how religious traditions and institutions are part of their spiritual lives.

Download or read book Healing Tales written by Michael Bova and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, edited by Stanley Krippner, Michael Bova, Leslie Gray and Adam Kay, brings together spiritual narratives from a wide variety of psychotherapeutic, religious and cultural traditions to illustrate the healing power of personal narrative, cultural narrative, art and theater, spirituality and prayer. Authors span a variety of traditions and cultural experiences among them Asian, European, Native American, New Age, to contemporary American, and more.

Download or read book Searching for Your Soul written by Katherine Kurs and published by Schocken. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful and inspirational anthology of first-person accounts brings together--for the first time--the stories of more than 50 writers, who have eloquently explored the spiritual impulses that have significantly informed their lives.

Download or read book Wisdom of the East written by Susan Suntree and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty authors, among them leading teachers, writers, and practitioners of the major spiritual traditions rooted in Asia ... share their favorite teaching stories and poems, along with the wisdom they gained from them. ... [A] combination of ancient text and contemporary memoir.

Download or read book Enlightenment Through Motherhood written by Astra Niedra and published by Voice Dialogue in Daily Life. This book was released on 2013-12-13 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motherhood is misunderstood. Since time immemorial we've believed that when women become mothers they are taking time out from real work and serious personal growth, especially spiritual development. But we've got it all wrong. While heavily pregnant with her third child, personal growth writer Astra Niedra attempted a holiday in the tropical paradise of Australia's Far North with her husband and two young daughters in tow. During this ‘holiday’ (we need another word to describe 'an extended overnight excursion with young children) she discovered that the skills and abilities mothers are required to use each day as part of their job are the same as the practices prescribed for enlightenment seekers. Join Astra on her journey of discovery and feel inspired, entertained and spiritually uplifted, all the while becoming increasingly grounded in the unshakeable truth that there is far more to being a mother and raising children than conventional wisdom would have us believe. “Absolutely brilliant! This book is just what the world needs now as our planet continues to move towards political and ecological disaster while the patriarchal systems that still dominate our thinking continue to devalue everything traditionally – and biologically – female.” "In a most perfect balance of yin and yang, of logic and feeling, of humor and gravity, Astra Niedra reclaims for all human beings – not just women – a precious element of that which is truly sacred in life." “Her simple spellbinding stories, her keen intellect, and her unfailing humour make this book a pleasure to read. Here is a new way of thinking of spirituality, of valuing our humanity while living a spirit-infused life, and a fascinating (and novel) path to enlightenment! It's a consciousness changer and I loved it." – Dr Sidra Stone, author of Embracing Our Selves, Partnering, Embracing Your Inner Critic, and The Shadow King "I enjoyed this immensely... Definitely a fun and entertaining book while sharing a bit of spiritual goodness as well." – Katie "This book put into words just what, and how, I was feeling about my own spiritual journey. Women and men have such different experiences and this book beautifully articulates them." – Amanda "A great read for all mothers, I loved this book!" – Ann Shepich “Enlightenment indeed! I hope many women have the opportunity to read Astra’s book. Being pregnant, birthing and mothering are the most important jobs on earth. Honouring these roles is important for governments and society to appreciate and elevate to a much higher status. Astra’s journey is familiar, delightfully written and inspiring.” – Susan Ross, Midwife, Birth Educator and author of Birth Right

Download or read book A Woman s Path written by Lucy McCauley and published by Travelers' Tales. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Buddhist nun goes AWOL to roam the French countryside and discovers a wild spirituality. A hellish trip through the mountains of Peru turns mystical and offers a vision. More than just adventure, the writing in A Woman's Path shares the unforgettable moments when a journey opens a traveler's eyes and profoundly alters who she is. Around the globe and across all religions, these tales of discovery offer an uncommon look at personal transformation, whether by the trials of stolen luggage and harrowing rides or the joys of seeking out extraordinary people, places, and experiences. Inspiring and insightful, this illustrated collection invites all women to step outside their everyday lives and welcome an awakening. Contributors include Anne Lamott, Maya Angelou, Linda Ellerbee, Kim Chernin, and Natalie Goldberg, among others.

Download or read book Re Storying Your Faith written by Suzanne M. Coyle and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-29 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-Storying Your Faith has caught our culture’s imagination from nouveau experiences of spirituality through channeling and meditation to traditional spiritual practices of personal devotions, scripture reading, and prayer. Building on Christian spirituality, this spiritual practice of re-storying our faith offers people an everyday experience of discovering multiple faith stories to give meaning to their spiritual journey. Built into this process is a way of discovering individual uniqueness as well as sharing discovered stories in faith communities, whether it is a Sunday school class or a group of like-minded friends. ,

Download or read book Stories of the Masters written by Geoffrey Hoppe and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-26 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the joy and relief of spiritual awakening, life can become very "awkward" as the human learns to trust the Master self, integrate the countless aspects and open to the presence of the I Am. Allowing this "holy trinity" of self is the essence of embodied Realization, but coming to this place is usually fraught with doubts, frustrations, apparent dead-ends, and many other challenges. You will certainly find your own experiences reflected in these inspiring, touching and often humorous stories. The sweet reminders of how go beyond limitation into trust and allowing provide practical inspiration for your daily life.Adamus Saint-Germain often tells stories of the Master and the student, using these parables to illustrate the principles and essence of coming into mastery. His book, Memoirs of a Master published in 2016, contains 20 "Master and student" stories ranging from humorous to insightful and profound.During Keahak VII, his annual year-long intensive, Adamus said it was time for the human Masters to write these stories. With more than 100 wonderful stories submitted, these 40 stories represent the best of the best. Stories of the Masters is a 300-page story book for who are allowing their spiritual maturity.Contributing Authors: Ingrid Aldendorff - Bremen, GermanyBianca Anghel - Toronto, OT, CanadaAntje Arenz - Krefeld, GermanyJaynne Aster - Abbotsford, BC, CanadaNancy Botti - Ashland, OR, United StatesMikaela Christi - Vesenaz, SwitzerlandSilvana Corti - Spiegel bei Bern, SwitzerlandRegina Dickmann - Detmold, GermanyDouglas Edgar - Pasadena, SA, AustraliaDebra Ford - Bartlett, TN, United StatesJoan Giambrone - Corona, NY, United StatesBirgit Gottas - Salzburg, AustriaKristine Grikis - Kimberley, BC, CanadaTania Hess - Hillsboro, OR, United StatesKathrin Hug - Birmensdorf, SwitzerlandCatherine Hurst - Raymond Terrace, NSW, AustraliaAleisha Klein - Kuranda, QLD, AustraliaCathy Kumnick - Grovedale, VIC, AustraliaSuzanne Lebek - Unterfoehring, GermanyKeiko Niwa - South Orange, NJ, United StatesTammie O'Rielly - Kelowna, BC, CanadaKristina Peters - Wetter, GermanyAlex Quici - Lyon, FranceYan Raux - Poissy, FrancePradeep RC - Bangalore, IndiaHeidi Rimald - Bad Nauheim, GermanyKatharine Roberts - Concord, MA, United StatesJames J Sacco - Niles, Ohio, United StatesLaura Schaefli - Kingston, OT, CanadaSophie Seyer - Roxton Falls, QC, CanadaIzabela Suska - Warsaw, PolandJean Tinder - Golden, CO, United StatesÁlvaro Trujillo Ayerbe - Ibagué, ColombiaDonna Van Keuren - Evergreen, CO, United StatesAd Voermans - s-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsAngelika Ziegler - Rodgau, GermanyRebecca Zuh - Adelaide, SA, Australia

Download or read book WARRIOR SPIRIT RISING written by Dianna Good Sky and published by GOOD SKY GLOBAL ENTERPRISES. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up, I knew two things to be true: My dad was a drunk. Being an Indian was complicated. When I joined the Navy, these two ideas were cemented when my fellow sailors, after finding out that I was an American Indian, would ask me if I drank a lot or if I still lived in a TeePee. They were asking questions because that’s what they knew and I couldn’t blame them. I could only answer “no” to both. These questions, posed by my curious new friends, made me wish that I knew more about my background, about me. Dad tried to teach us the language, the culture, what it meant to be Ojibwe. But no one wants to learn from a drunken Indian, least of all, me. Then, in the winter of 1980, my dad nearly died. When he awoke, everything changed. This is his story. Warrior Spirit Rising is the inspiring true account of Gene Goodsky, as told through the eyes of his oldest daughter, Dianna. Gene was raised in the North Woods of Minnesota, on the tribal lands of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. Surviving years of cultural genocide, racism, and the Vietnam War left him broken—battling severe PTSD and alcohol abuse. In this stunning tale of Native American perseverance, Good Sky unravels the history of her father, her family, and her people, and the near-death experience that would change their lives forever. With both wit and honesty, she explores the devastating loss of heritage that has impacted generations of Native Americans, and how the powerful choice to forgive can leave a legacy.

Download or read book Spirit Stories written by Leahsandra Powell and published by . This book was released on 2008-11-27 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have followed a spiritual life-path with many twists and turns, and took a consciously chosen detour or two, which led me into some challenging events.This small book highlights some of the peak experiences of my life, recounting the miracles I've been blessed with and profound insights into nature. It tells when Spirit intervened and saved my sweet cheeks from a few of my huger errors in judgment.I dedicate this book to the Creator, with humble awe and deepest gratitude.

Download or read book The Laws of Spirit written by Millman Dan and published by Dan Millman. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the most important section in Dan Millman's best-selling book, The Life You Were Born to Live was titled Laws that Change Lives. These laws, as described, were key to overcoming the specific hurdles on a given individual's life path. Different laws played critical roles for different paths. But the author considers these laws so central to all our lives that they needed a book of their own, and a more universal treatment, since anyone could benefit from applying any of these laws. As he writes: "Within the mystery of our existence, the universe operates according to spiritual laws as real as the law of gravity and as constant as the turning of the heavens. Aligning our lives to these laws can transform our relationships, careers, finances, and health. Simply put, they make life work better." The Laws of Spirit, Dan Millman's "little book of big wisdom," offers a teaching tale in which he encounters an ageless woman sage while on a mountain hike. There, in the wilderness, she takes Dan and his readers through experiences and tests in the natural world that demonstrate the power of spiritual laws of balance, choice, process, presence, compassion, faith, action, patience, , surrender, and unity. As the sage relates, "These laws belong to all of us. They rest within our hearts and at the heart of every religion and spiritual tradition." As you make your own journey through the pages of this book, you will find universal solutions to the varied challenges of our lives, leading to perspective and wisdom about the meaning and purpose of our lives here, and our connection with all of creation It begins with a single step: Open the first page of a book you will refer to again and again for inspiration and guidance on life’s journey, up the mountain path.

Download or read book Prophet Against Slavery written by David Lester and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revolutionary life of an 18th-century dwarf activist who was among the first to fight against slavery and animal cruelty. Prophet Against Slavery is an action-packed chronicle of the remarkable and radical Benjamin Lay, based on the award-winning biography by Marcus Rediker that sparked the Quaker community to re-embrace Lay after 280 years of disownment. Graphic novelist David Lester brings the full scope of Lay’s activism and ideas to life. Born in 1682 to a humble Quaker family in Essex, England, Lay was a forceful and prescient visionary. Understanding the fundamental evil that slavery represented, he would unflinchingly use guerrilla theatre tactics and direct action to shame slave owners and traders in his community. The prejudice that Lay suffered as a dwarf and a hunchback, as well as his devout faith, informed his passion for human and animal liberation. Exhibiting stamina, fortitude, and integrity in the face of the cruelties practiced against what he called his “fellow creatures,” he was often a lonely voice that spoke truth to power. Lester’s beautiful imagery and storytelling, accompanied by afterwords from Rediker and Paul Buhle, capture the radicalism, the humor, and the humanity of this truly modern figure. A testament to the impact each of us can make, Prophet Against Slavery brings Lay’s prophetic vision to a new generation of young activists who today echo his call of 300 years ago: “No justice, no peace!”