Download or read book Spiritual Evolution written by George Vaillant and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2009-06-09 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our current era of holy terror, passionate faith has come to seem like a present danger. Writers such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens have been happy to throw the baby out with the bathwater and declare that the danger is in religion itself. God, Hitchens writes, is not great. But man, according to George E. Vaillant, M.D., is great. In Spiritual Evolution, Dr. Vaillant lays out a brilliant defense not of organized religion but of man’s inherent spirituality. Our spirituality, he shows, resides in our uniquely human brain design and in our innate capacity for emotions like love, hope, joy, forgiveness, and compassion, which are selected for by evolution and located in a different part of the brain than dogmatic religious belief. Evolution has made us spiritual creatures over time, he argues, and we are destined to become even more so. Spiritual Evolution makes the scientific case for spirituality as a positive force in human evolution, and he predicts for our species an even more loving future. Vaillant traces this positive force in three different kinds of “evolution”: the natural selection of genes over millennia, of course, but also the cultural evolution within recorded history of ideas about the value of human life, and the development of spirituality within the lifetime of each individual. For thirty-five years, Dr. Vaillant directed Harvard’s famous longitudinal study of adult development, which has followed hundreds of men over seven decades of life. The study has yielded important insights into human spirituality, and Dr. Vaillant has drawn on these and on a range of psychological research, behavioral studies, and neuroscience, and on history, anecdote, and quotation to produce a book that is at once a work of scientific argument and a lyrical meditation on what it means to be human. Spiritual Evolution is a life’s work, and it will restore our belief in faith as an essential human striving.
Download or read book A Spiritual Evolution written by John C. MacMurray, Jr. and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spiritual Evolution written by Nikki Pattillo and published by Ozark Mountain Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nikki Patillo speaks to angels. And, the angels speak to Nikki. In fact, they have hasked her to speak to you. That message from the angels is found in this book. Elements of the message from the angels include: - We are not humans on a spiritual journey, but are spiritual beings on a human journey. - We are in the midst of a spiritual evolution in which our auras and vibrational frequencies are changing for the better. - Life is often filled with pain. Embrace the pain. It is what binds us to one another, helps us to grow, and teaches us spiritual lessons. In a sense, this could be called the Angels' Manifesto. Their message here is everything each of us needs to know about ascension, reincarnation, karma, living in abundance, manifesting our dreams, and waking up. It is a cosmic manifesto filled with practical insights for daily living and cosmic truth for the next evolutionary leap.
Download or read book Spiritual Evolution written by John Marks Templeton and published by Templeton Foundation Press. This book was released on 1998-06 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These personal essays by esteemed scientists worldwide describe the spiritual journeys they have taken. Autohirs share their own experiences of learning to blend an understanding of the Divine with scientific perspectives.
Download or read book Evolutionary Enlightenment written by Andrew Cohen and published by SelectBooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Evolutionary Enlightenment, Andrew Cohen redefines spiritual awakening for our contemporary world—a world characterized by exponential change and an ever-expanding appreciation for the processes of evolution. Cohen’s message is simple, yet profound: Life is evolution, and enlightenment is about waking up to this fundamentally creative impulse as your own deepest, most authentic self. Through five tenets for living an enlightened life, Cohen will empower you to wholeheartedly participate in the process of change as your own spiritual practice. Evolutionary Enlightenment not only makes deep sense of life today; it will show you how to play an active role in shaping the world of tomorrow.
Download or read book When the Soul Awakens written by Nancy Seifer and published by . This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A book for contemporary seekers. It illumines the eternal quest for spiritual truth in the context of our time--a time of crisis and paradox. Even as threats to human civilization intensify, a new wave of universal spirituality is quietly breaking upon the shores of our planet"--P [4] of cover
Download or read book Spirituality Evolution Awakened Consciousness written by Lorraine Nilon and published by Insight & Awareness. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meaningful Answers to Life's Biggest Questions! We live in the era of influencers and filters, which is triggering anxiety and beliefs of not being good enough, leaving us overthinking everything and lost in disillusionment. We want answers and we don’t find them following trends, we need to understand ourselves. But who are we and what are we searching for? We find meaningful answers to the questions we have about ourselves through self-awareness and constructively reflecting on our personal experiences. Developing our understanding of our authenticity, emotional baggage, self-limiting beliefs and soul truth is experienced. This book is an experience, you’ll laugh, cry, get frustrated, feel relieved and celebrate your AHA moments. This inspiring book arms you with the essential tools needed to develop emotional maturity and spiritual growth. Inside this influential guide you will discover: How to expand your awareness and develop a deeper connection with yourself. Ways of engaging in more meaningful relationships with family and loved ones. The complexities of self-opposition, self-responsibility, and your relationship with truth. The true value of spirituality and fundamental differences between spirituality and religion. Powerful exercises for mindful self-reflection and so much more... Packed with wisdom, stories and questions that lead you on a journey of self-discovery, encouraging you to step off the merry-go-round of harsh self-judgement and awaken to your significance. This powerful and timely self-help book differs from many as it takes you on a profound exploration, one that insightfully reveals how to recognize and understand the uniqueness of your soul and life experiences. Then invites you to acknowledge and contemplate what you’ve experienced and presently feel. Sometimes a book finds you, order your copy today!
Download or read book The Spirituality of Imperfection written by Ernest Kurtz and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I Am Not Perfect is a simple statement of profound truth, the first step toward understanding the human condition, for to deny your essential imperfection is to deny yourself and your own humanity. The spirituality of imperfection, steeped in the rich traditions of the Hebrew prophets and Greek thinkers, Buddhist sages and Christian disciples, is a message as timeless as it is timely. This insightful work draws on the wisdom stories of the ages to provide an extraordinary wellspring of hope and inspiration to anyone thirsting for spiritual growth and guidance in these troubled times. Who are we? Why so we so often fall short of our goals for ourselves and others? By seeking to understand our limitations and accept the inevitably of failure and pain, we being to ease the hurt and move toward a greater sense of serenity and self-awareness. The Spirituality Of Imperfection brings together stories from many spiritual and philosophical paths, weaving past traditions into a spirituality and a new way of thinking and living that works today. It speaks so anyone who yearns to find meaning within suffering. Beyond theory and technique, inside this remarkable book you will find a new way of thinking, a way of living that enables a truly human existence.
Download or read book The Divine Providence written by Emanuel Swedenborg and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evolutionaries written by Carter Phipps and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Carter Phipps brilliantly expands our understanding of evolution by showing us that a new science is emerging—one that will holistically integrate our understanding of consciousness, cosmology, and evolution.” —Deepak Chopra Blending cutting-edge ideas with incisive spiritual insights, Evolutionaries is the first popular presentation of an emerging school of thought called “evolutionary spirituality.” Carter Phipps, the former executive editor of EnlightenNext magazine, asserts that evolution is not only a scientific but also a spiritual idea in a book whose message has the power to bring new meaning and purpose to life as we know it. Readers will be fascinated and enlightened by Evolutionaries, a book which Deepak Chopra, the world-renowned author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes, Jesus, and Buddha, says “is going to help create a worldview that will influence our vision of the future direction of evolution and also our role in consciously participating in it.”
Download or read book Evolutionary Faith written by Diarmuid î Murch and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Quantum Theology presents a synthesis of science, theology, and spirituality while exploring the meaning of evolution and the spiritual underpinnings of the new sciences. Original.
Download or read book Spiritual Wisdom written by Ramesh Malhotra and published by . This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most important aspect of our existence is that every living thing is subject to two forms of evolutionary trends. One is physical, which deals with the investigation of nature by means of science and technology. The other is spiritual, which requires an investigation of nature through perceptive power, commonly achieved through meditative practices. In Spiritual Wisdom, author Ramesh Malhotra explores the evolution of the attainment of spiritual knowledge and inner tranquility and peace. Through practical examples of how to apply these spiritual principles to everyday life, he provides insight into the four tenets of eternal wisdom: mythological wisdom, inspirational wisdom, transcendental wisdom, and absolute truth. He provides an overview of the history of spiritual wisdom, the elements of lower and higher knowledge, and the process of self-revitalization. Providing an in-depth investigation and discussion of the spiritual knowledge and guidance found within the Bhagavad Gita, Malhotra encourages further exploration of spiritual wisdom and enlightenment in order to bring peace, tranquility, and happiness to every life journey.
Download or read book 11 Days at the Edge written by Michael Wombacher and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-03-24 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 11 Days at the Edge, the author joins spiritual teacher Andrew Cohena self-described idealist with revolutionary inclinationsin an exploration of an emerging new spiritual paradigm. In this paradigm the traditional revelation of enlightenment is explored in the context of the evolving universe with truly mind-expanding results. Cohen, once a teacher of ""personal enlightenment,"" now teaches enlightenment as a collective emergence the emergence of a ""higher we""which he sees as the ground for the emergence of a new culture of enlightened values. Here we find that place where our spiritual longing intersects with our care for the world, empowering both to levels neither could attain alone. Uncompromising in his call for human transformation, Cohen is presented as an radical spiritual figureunyielding in his demand for integritywhose liberated consciousness and ruthless deconstruction of the cultural and spiritual status quo have kept everyone talking. In recognition of his contribution to the philosophy of religious thought, in 2004 he was invited to address the Parliament of World Religions, an unusual honor for a man backed by no established spiritual tradition.
Download or read book Our Spiritual Evolution written by Mark Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are your thoughts on evolution? Physical evolution is a reality, but have you ever considered that it is only part of the story? "Our Spiritual Evolution: Transcending the Third Dimension" is about looking at life through a spiritual evolutionary lens. More and more spiritual teachers in the 21st century are seeing life in this way! The book helps you easily develop this outlook by offering a concise and accessible description of how all of life and the universe came to be -- and gives meaning to our lives as a part of this process. The book's essential theory is provided in the form of a "dialogue" where we begin to consider how all of the universe sprang forth from one source. Each "part" of the universe--including ourselves--is experiencing life feeling separate and apart from everything else. Yet we also feel that we are connected to something that transcends our individual lives and is calling us forward to a greater life--we are evolving individually and collectively towards some greater expansiveness. Building on this overview, this brief book then offers introductions to the concepts of "big history," the emergence of conscious awareness, our evolution of worldviews and Spiral Dynamics, New Thought and the Science of Mind, where we are on this evolutionary journey and the evolution of our idea of God. The book concludes with considerations of how we might live our lives from this spiritual evolutionary viewpoint. Ultimately, "Our Spiritual Evolution" is about navigating that dynamic tension between being motivated by two worlds simultaneously -- one our physical-animalistic past through which we have evolved; the other our spiritual truth that pulls us towards a higher future. Developing a spiritual evolutionary outlook provides both greater meaning for our individual life and offers guidance on how to live the best life possible. "Our Spiritual Evolution" sets the stage and basic theory that are discussed further in the author's books "Our Spiritual Rights and Responsibilities" where he outlines what it means to be a human being moving through this evolutionary process and "Becoming a Spiritual Change Agent" where he offers guidance on how to assist the evolutionary process.
Download or read book Taking the Leap written by Pema Chodron and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the Buddhist concept of shenpa in order to describe how to become free from the destructive energy experienced during moments of conflict.
Download or read book The Soul Map Seven Divine Levels of Spiritual Evolution written by Paige Bartholomew and published by Love Revolution Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book made its way to you because deep, hidden memories may be bubbling up from within, synchronicities that bring with them a mysterious sense of knowing. You may have an unmistakable sense that a major transformation is happening to the planet. Something is changing within you. This book will help you flesh out the latent memories that have been sleeping in your soul; the hidden wisdom that you possess within. The Soul Map will help you awaken. It will teach you the things you need to know during this very special time for humanity. The entire reason you are here is to remember that you have unlimited power within the creation, and that you are always wholly and exquisitely loved. Subjects and chapters: The Chakra Map, The Seven Levels of Soul Evolution, The Way Your Soul Learns Shifting from one Density to the Next, The Birth of Your Soul, First Level of Soul Evolution, Second Level of Soul Evolution, Third Level of Soul Evolution, Fourth Level of Soul Evolution, Fifth Level of Soul Evolution, Sixth Level of Soul Evolution, Seventh Level of Soul Evolution, Volunteer Souls, If You Want to Shift, You have to Heal, Blocks to Shifting, Are You Ready to Awaken? Surrender, More Practices, The Great Shift
Download or read book The Story of Human Spiritual Evolution written by Richard Ferguson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is one of a kind. It traces the history of human awareness of God and belief back to its earliest roots, long before the Bible, the Koran, the Upanishads and other writings. It shows how the foundation for belief in God was contained within the instant of creation itself. Scientists call this the big bang. It shows that as the universe developed there came a point in human development where we had the capability to begin to be aware of an afterlife. These ideas were primitive by our standards today but they served to create a solid foundation for increasing complex and more thorough understandings of who God is and our relationship with Him. This book covers the well known axial age where there was a watershed or flood of prophets and holy men who advanced understandings of both philosophy and theology and science in the hundreds of years before the coming of Jesus Christ. In a real sense they prepared the way for God’s son and His gospel. It is these men who changed the course of human understanding of God with new revolutionary ideas that advanced the self revelation of God to humankind. The last part of the book looks at religion today and how we got here and ends with God’s view of humanity as we constantly strive toward God on our individual spiritual journeys.
