contents
introduction
prologue
the universal path
the language of the spirit
self, world and spirit
chaos and meaning
exercise 1: making sense of seashells
perception and reality
exercise 2: windows on wonder
the four pillars
creativity and spirit
exercise 3: fresh perspectives
reason and intuition
emotion and feeling
putting time in perspective
exercise 4: the clockless day
change
self and other people
limitless energy
exercise 5: detecting the life-force
source of the spirit
exercise 6: the ultimate reunion
seasons of the spirit
spring
summer
exercise 7: the power of light
autumn
exercise 8: fruits of promise
winter
the inner temple
defining identity
exercise 9: the wheel of self
sovereignty of the self
our uniqueness
responsibility
values
ego and humility
truth and honesty
letting go
putting things in their place
putting emotions in their place
exercise 10: the witness and the whirlwind
finding non-attachment
exercise 11: the garden of the world
the way of least resistance
exercise 12: flowing uphill
the gifts of the world
landscape and the senses
exercise 13: a country walk
finding richness in the moment
exercise 14: a“mindful” adventure
moon and stars
wonders of nature’s workings
the visual imagination
exercise 15: the spiritual gallery
the spirit of music
inner silence
already always
exercise 16: the hidden garden
a quieter world
exercise 17: the oasis of peace
breath of the spirit
exercise 18: the blissful fisherman
the meditator’s path
exercise 19: inward signposts
yoga and the art of union
prayer and affirmation
exercise 20: safety from the flood
on retreat
sleep and spirit
energies of love
the art of selflessness
exercise 21: learning to give
through fear to love
exercise 22: the enchanted forest
passion and enthusiasm
empathy and understanding
karma
family and spirit
friendship and spirit
exercise 23: circles of love
forgiveness and reconciliation
a world without strangers
inner strength
living with loss
exercise 24: a ship sails away
beyond pain
exercise 25: mastering the dragon
life’s trajectories
journey’s end
conclusion
a new way of grace
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