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99 Blessings

An Invitation to Life

By: David Steindl-Rast

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99 Blessings

An Invitation to Life

By: David Steindl-Rast

Source of all blessings, you bless us with dreams-dreams while we sleep and dreams in our most wakeful moments. May I be responsive to both forms of dreams and pass these blessings on by living a life that is faithful to their guidance. From beloved author Brother David Steindl-Rast comes this beautiful collection of original blessings meant to guide readers through each day with wisdom and spirit. This gift book of ninety-nine personal and original blessings from Brother David Steindl-Rast, known for his pioneering work in interfaith dialogue, marks the first time the member of the Benedictine Order of Catholic monks has crafted a series of prayers for the general reader-from Catholics to Protestants, Jews and Muslims, agnostics and uncertain. Blessings are life-giving only as long as we pass them on, so this book is meant to be shared with friends, family, coworkers, strangers, and anyone in need of a few words of inspiration and guidance.

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0385347502

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Deeper Than Words

Living the Apostles' Creed

By: David Steindl-Rast

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Deeper Than Words

Living the Apostles' Creed

By: David Steindl-Rast

Spiritual teacher and bridge-builder Brother David Steindl-Rast translates the Apostles' Creed for today, uncovering the deeper universal truths that can be an inspiration to all people. In Deeper than Words: Living the Apostles’ Creed, Brother David reexamines the words with which the early followers of Jesus summarized their faith. Reading line-by-line with an open perspective, he reveals the often overlooked message of trust, compassion, peace, love, and awareness contained in this widely known but rarely examined statement. Deeper than Words moves beyond ritual and exclusivity and instead finds a deeper faith based in real human experience and the sense of limitless belonging that is shared by all people who seek to understand themselves and the world. The words of the Apostles' Creed are Christian, but its heart is a universal and timeless guide to fullness of life. From this transformation perspective, developed over a lifetime of contemplation, Brother David presents a powerful call to renewal through reconnection with the spiritual and a reawakening to shared sacred truths.

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0307589625

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I Am Through You So I

By: David Steindl-Rast

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I Am Through You So I

By: David Steindl-Rast

Brother David" tells his incomparably rich life story spanning nine decades. Brother David Steindl-Rast, born 1926 in Vienna, studied psychology, art, and anthropology. In 1952, he emigrated to the US, joined a Benedictine monastery, and practiced Zen. He is co-founder of the Center for Spiritual Studies and a recipient of the Martin Buber Award. When not travelling to lectures or as a spiritual teacher, he lives in the US as a hermit.

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0809153947

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Faith Beyond Belief

Spirituality for Our Times

By: Anselm Grün,David Steindl-Rast

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Faith Beyond Belief

Spirituality for Our Times

By: Anselm Grün,David Steindl-Rast

A personal, surprising, and heart-warming book wherein two spiritual masters of our time advance the central questions of life and faith. "Brother David Steindl-Rast and Father Anselm Grün are figures of hope, people who by the power of their example can offer an orientation in a world that has become too complex to comprehend. The spirituality they radiate is an everyday thing that is nevertheless both profound and vivid. . . . "Our conversations, on which this book is based, could be read as a 'crash course' in Christian spirituality. This book will be an inspiration and an aid to spiritual life for many people of our time, whether they are believers or not." Johannes Kaup From the Introduction

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Liturgical Press

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0814647138

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The Ground We Share

Everyday Practice, Buddhist and Christian

By: Robert Aitken,David Steindl-Rast

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The Ground We Share

Everyday Practice, Buddhist and Christian

By: Robert Aitken,David Steindl-Rast

These dialogues between Robert Aitken Roshi, one of the first American-born Zen masters, and Brother David Steindl-Rast, the Roman Catholic monk and hermit, took place during a week-long retreat the two old friends undertook in 1991 in a remote part of the island of Hawaii. Their aim was to approach the dialogue between Buddhism and Christianity in a fresh way, one that takes as its starting point a comparison of the personal experiences of the dialoguers—as a Buddhist and as a Christian, respectively—rather than abstract concepts. The result is the discovery of a surprising amount of common ground—the kind of shared experience that forms a solid foundation for further dialogue.

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Shambhala Publications

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1570622191

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i am through you so i

By: Brother David Steindl-Rast

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i am through you so i

By: Brother David Steindl-Rast

“Brother David,” one of the most significant spiritual teachers and international speakers, tells here his incomparably rich story spanning the nine decades of his life.

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Paulist Press

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1587687658

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Music of Silence

A Sacred Journey Through the Hours of the Day

By: Brother David Steindl-Rast,Sharon Lebell

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Music of Silence

A Sacred Journey Through the Hours of the Day

By: Brother David Steindl-Rast,Sharon Lebell

Music of Silence shows how to incorporate the sacred meaning of monastic living into everyday life by following the natural rhythm of the hours of the day. The book tells how mindfulness and prayer can reconnect us with the sources of joy. “An invitation to join in quiet ecstasy, to rediscover sacred rhythms.” — Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

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Simon and Schuster

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156975120X

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Deeper Than Words

Living the Apostles' Creed

By: David Steindl-Rast

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Living the Apostles' Creed

By: David Steindl-Rast

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Living Yoga

The Value of Yoga in Today's Life

By: Swami Satchidananda,Sant Keshavadas,Rabbi Joseph Gelberman,Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach,Ram Dass,Br. David Steindl-Rast, O.S.B.

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Living Yoga

The Value of Yoga in Today's Life

By: Swami Satchidananda,Sant Keshavadas,Rabbi Joseph Gelberman,Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach,Ram Dass,Br. David Steindl-Rast, O.S.B.

The talks presented in this volume, first published in 1977, were originally delivered during a retreat in New York, in which speakers from a variety of spiritual traditions were represented. It aims to show the value of yoga in everyday life, and its relation to many other religions and philosophies.

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Routledge

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0429676964

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A Good Day

A Gift of Gratitude

By: David Steindl-Rast,Louie Schwartzberg,Patricia Carlson

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A Good Day

A Gift of Gratitude

By: David Steindl-Rast,Louie Schwartzberg,Patricia Carlson

This moving gift book truly stirs gratitude for the blessing of life and the everyday wonder and beauty of nature. It was inspired by the short film Gratitude, a viral video sensation by acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg recently featured on Oprahs Super Soul Sunday. The book and film pair one of todays most uplifting poems—the Internet phenomenon “A Good Day,” written by revered spiritual leader Brother David Steindl-Rast—with stunning images by Schwartzberg. Perfect for graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays—or just as a gift for someone you love—this inspirational package includes not just the book but a DVD with two short films by Schwartzberg (including Gratitude) and Brother Davids own A Good Day video. The last page has a link to the “A Good Day” audio track, which you can use to create your own video or slide show on what you are grateful for.

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Union Square & Co.

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1454907991

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A Bridge of Dreams

The Story of Paramananda, a Modern Mystic

By: Sara A. Levinsky,David Steindl-Rast

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A Bridge of Dreams

The Story of Paramananda, a Modern Mystic

By: Sara A. Levinsky,David Steindl-Rast

Paramananda (1884-1940), a disciple of Vivekananda in the Ramakrishna lineage, came to the United States in 1906. He was one of the first Eastern teachers to come to the United States and was a pioneer in opening up a hostile Christian establish-ment to Indian religion and philosophy. A Bridge of Dreams tells the story of his life and community.

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SteinerBooks

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0940262126

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99 Names of God

By: Steindl-Rast, David

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99 Names of God

By: Steindl-Rast, David

99 Names of God offers a meditation on each of the 99 names of God that are found in the Islamic creed"--

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Orbis Books

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1608338851

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The Way of Silence

Engaging the Sacred in Everyday Life

By: David Steindl-Rast

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The Way of Silence

Engaging the Sacred in Everyday Life

By: David Steindl-Rast

The tranquility of order is a dynamic tranquility, the stillness of a flame burning in perfect calm, of a wheel spinning so fast that it seems to stand still. Silence in this sense is not only a quality of the environment, but primarily an attitude, an attitude of listening. " Let us give to one another that gift of silence, so that we can listen together and listen to one another. Only in this silence will we be able to hear that gentle breath of peace, that music to which the spheres dance, that universal harmony to which we, too, hope to dance." Austrian-born Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast is one of the most influential and beloved spiritual teachers of our time. For decades, Brother David has divided his time between periods of monastic life at the Mount Saviour Monastery in New York and extensive lecture tours on five continents. He has brought spiritual depth into the lives of countless people, whom he touches through his lectures, his workshops and his writings. Brother David was one of the first Roman Catholics to participate in Buddhist-Christian dialogue, studying under Zen teachers and building bridges between religious traditions. His newest book, The Way of Silence, draws heavily on Buddhist teachings to cultivate the practice of “deep” listening: turning away from noise and distraction, paying attention, and embracing quiet. The Way of Silence embraces paradox: absence versus presence in silence. Dynamic tranquility. The all-oneness of aloneness. Humbly, trusting in God, you’ll practice emptying your mind in order to receive wisdom, insight, and understanding. You’ll learn to listen deeply, with a trusting heart—and you’ll joyously discover a new, interior freedom that will make you feel more vibrant, and more fully alive.

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Franciscan Media

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1632530171

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Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer

An Approach to Life in Fullness

By: David Steindl-Rast

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Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer

An Approach to Life in Fullness

By: David Steindl-Rast

A monk reflects on the many aspects of the spiritual life with the basic attitude of gratefulness. "A true delight." --Henri J. M. Nouwen +

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0809126281

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Words Of Common Sense

By: Brother David Steindl-Rast

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Words Of Common Sense

By: Brother David Steindl-Rast

Brother David Steindl-Rast takes us on a journey of discovery by identifying the wonder of the ordinary found in common sense. In a humble and insightful way he illuminates the teachings that are passed from one generation to the next. These words of common sense bring to light the important virtues and ethics that are valued by human beings worldwide. "When you drink from a stream, remember the spring," says a wise Chinese proverb that evokes thanksgiving and reflection. "A contented heart is a continual feast" directs a person to look within for their happiness rather than without.By becoming aware of the proverbs of the world and by honoring the thread of human experience as expressed in wise sayings, the reader becomes transported to a feeling of connection with other religions and cultures. Inspiring and optimistic, Words of Common Sense helps to make a rewarding life possible within the trials of everyday living as one discovers that within the ordinary can be found the keys to living a life of meaning. When we look to the words of common sense that are around us, we can begin to make sense of things for ourselves. These words can guide, illuminate, and inspire us.

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Templeton Foundation Press

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193203143X

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The Source Field Investigations

The Hidden Science and Lost Civilizations Behind the 2012 Prophecies

By: David Wilcock

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The Source Field Investigations

The Hidden Science and Lost Civilizations Behind the 2012 Prophecies

By: David Wilcock

Prepare yourself for a revealing tour through the most incredible scientific mysteries of the world with your guide David Wilcock, the New York Times bestselling author of Awakening in the Dream. More than two million people have seen David Wilcock’s incredible tour of the 2012 prophecies in his Internet documentary, The 2012 Enigma. Now, he expands his vision with a cutting-edge investigation into alternative sciences with deep insights into what is coming in our immediate future. A stunning synthesis of hidden science and lost prophecies, The Source Field Investigations exposes DNA transformation, wormholes, ancient conspiracies, the Maya calendar, and a new model of galactic energy fields triggering mental, biological, and spiritual evolution. Unlike the apocalyptic viewpoints depicted in big-budget disaster films, Wilcock believes that 2012 will be a watermark for widespread acceptance of a greater reality—and here, he lays out the blueprints for such a Golden Age.

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Penguin

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0452297974

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Words Of Common Sense

By: Brother David Steindl-Rast

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The Music of Silence

Entering the Sacred Space of Monastic Experience

By: David Steindl-Rast

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The Music of Silence

Entering the Sacred Space of Monastic Experience

By: David Steindl-Rast

This beautifully packaged edition offers the chart-topping CD by the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos with a series of inspiring meditations by Brother David Steindl-Rast. Arranged according to the eight hours of the Divine Office that the monks chant, these meditations will transport readers to a sacred place, adding a new dimension of spiritual insight to the listening experience.

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0060674512

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Down to the Wire

Confronting Climate Collapse

By: David W. Orr

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Down to the Wire

Confronting Climate Collapse

By: David W. Orr

The real fault line in American politics is not between liberals and conservatives.... It is, rather, in how we orient ourselves to the generations to come who will bear the consequences, for better and for worse, of our actions." So writes David Orr in Down to the Wire, a sober and eloquent assessment of climate destabilization and an urgent call to action. Orr describes how political negligence, an economy based on the insatiable consumption of trivial goods, and a disdain for the well-being of future generations have brought us to the tipping point that biologist Edward O. Wilson calls "the bottleneck." Due to our refusal to live within natural limits, we now face a long emergency of rising temperatures, rising sea-levels, and a host of other related problems that will increasingly undermine human civilization. Climate destabilization to which we are already committed will change everything, and to those betting on quick technological fixes or minor adjustments to the way we live now, Down to the Wire is a major wake-up call. But this is not a doomsday book. Orr offers a wide range of pragmatic, far-reaching proposals--some of which have already been adopted by the Obama administration--for how we might reconnect public policy with rigorous science, bring our economy into alignment with ecological realities, and begin to regard ourselves as planetary trustees for future generations. He offers inspiring real-life examples of people already responding to the major threat to our future. An exacting analysis of where we are in terms of climate change, how we got here, and what we must now do, Down to the Wire is essential reading for those wanting to join in the Great Work of our generation.

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Oxford University Press

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0199736839

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When the Great Abyss Opened

Classic and Contemporary Readings of Noah's Flood

By: J. David Pleins

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When the Great Abyss Opened

Classic and Contemporary Readings of Noah's Flood

By: J. David Pleins

The story of Noah's flood is one of the best-loved and most often retold biblical tales, the inspiration for numerous children's books and toys, novels, and even films. Whether as allusion, archetype, or literal presence--the American landscape is peppered with "recreations" of the ark--the story of Noah's animals and the ark resonates throughout American culture and the world. While most think of Noah's ark as a dramatic myth, others are consumed by the quest for geological and archeological proof that the flood really occurred. Persistent rumors of a large vessel on the mountain of Ararat in Turkey, for instance, have led many pilgrims and explorers over the centuries to visit that fabled peak. Recent finds suggest that there may have been a catastrophic flood on the shores of the Black Sea some 7,600 years ago. Is this then the reality behind the ancient tale of Noah? More to the point, why does it matter? What does the story of the Flood mean to us and why does it so stir the collective imagination? When the Great Abyss Opened examines the history of our attempts to understand the Flood, from medieval Jewish and Christian speculation about the physical details of the ark to contemporary efforts to link it to scientific findings. Unraveling the mythical dimensions of the parallel Mesopotamian flood stories and their deeper social and psychological significance, J. David Pleins also considers the story's positive uses in theology and moral instruction. Noah's tale, however, has also been invoked as a means of justifying exclusion, racism, and anti-homosexual views. Pro-slavery advocates, for example, used the story of Noah's Curse on Ham's son Canaan to rationalize the enslavement of Africans. Throughout this expansive and lively book, Pleins sheds new light on our continuing attempts to understand this ancient primal myth. Noah's Flood, he contends, offers a unique case study that illuminates the timeless and timely question of how fact and faith relate.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195156080

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Jung and the New Age

By: David John Tacey

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Jung and the New Age

By: David John Tacey

David Tacey offers a theoretical and philosophical account of the New Age phenomenon and the archetypal imperatives that have brought it about.

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Psychology Press

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158391160X

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Hope Is an Imperative

The Essential David Orr

By: David W. Orr

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Hope Is an Imperative

The Essential David Orr

By: David W. Orr

The author has championed the cause of ecological literacy in higher education, helping to establish and shape the field of ecological design, and working to raise awareness of the threats to future generations posed by humanity's current unsustainable trajectory.This volume brings together his most important works.

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Island Press

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1597267007

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Mindful Dreaming

A Practical Guide for Emotional Healing Through Transformative Mythic Journeys

By: David Gordon

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Mindful Dreaming

A Practical Guide for Emotional Healing Through Transformative Mythic Journeys

By: David Gordon

“To merge a deep understanding of dream work with the mindfulness techniques of Buddhist practice brings a new light to bear on each of these subjects.” —Jean Campbell, president, International Association for the Study of Dreams In Mindful Dreaming, psychologist David Gordon shows how every dream corresponds to one of the four universal stages of healing and growth that Joseph Campbell called the Mythic “search for bliss.” Dreams teach us to recognize the spiritual lessons of each phase of the Journey and urge us to learn ten perennial steps to mindfulness taught by spiritual traditions throughout the millennia. A breakthrough in the field of mindfulness practice and dreamwork, Mindful Dreaming teaches you the simple language of dreams and how they promote mindfulness in our everyday lives. Relaxing our grip on control, our dreams open us to guidance from the Source. Helping us see through the illusion of permanence, they teach us to release attachments and grieve the limitations and losses that life imposes. Mindful of our destructive rush to judgment, our dreams move us to embrace compassion for our own suffering—not just that of others. Finally, dreams teach us mindfulness of our impatience so that we may live more consciously and awake in the present moment. Relying on thought-provoking exercises and abundant examples from the life-changing dreams of the author, his clients and friends, Mindful Dreaming demonstrates how dreams provide a non-judgmental and compassionate mirror that reflect our ongoing progress on the Journey to mindfulness. Mindful dreaming leads us to overcome the emotional blocks that keep us feeling stuck and conflicted in love relationships, frustrated in work, or stagnating in our creative goals.

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Red Wheel/Weiser

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1601633998

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99 Blessings

An Invitation to Life

By: David Steindl-Rast

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99 Blessings

An Invitation to Life

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The Way of Silence

Engaging the Sacred in Everyday Life

By: David Steindl-Rast

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Engaging the Sacred in Everyday Life

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The Music of Silence

Entering the Sacred Space of Monastic Experience

By: David Steindl-Rast,Sharon Lebell

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The Music of Silence

Entering the Sacred Space of Monastic Experience

By: David Steindl-Rast,Sharon Lebell

This series of inspiring meditations is by Brother David Steindl-Rast, renowned for making the special gifts of monastic experience accessible to all. He explains the sacred nature of the chant, the self-transcendence of faith and the wonder of an inner peace possible through silence and listening.

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