"Written by meditation expert, psychotherapist, and spiritual teacher Stephan Bodian, this ... book takes you beyond the mechanics of mindfulness and offers a direct approach to spiritual awakening that invites you to realize your natural state of inherent wakefulness and peace"--Provided by publisher.

This volume traces the social, historical, and political contexts of those religions of the Caribbean that harken back to African roots. It examines the cultural traditions and transformations of every African-derived religion of the Caribbean, along with its cosmology, beliefs, cultic structures, and ritual practices.

"Whether it happens all at once or gradually over time, spiritual awakening is an experience that may be accompanied by great insight, ecstatic bliss, or a mystical infusion of light, love, and vision. But it can be an overwhelming experience, too, leaving those to whom it's occurred searching for answers and understanding. Written by a transpersonal psychologist and non-dual teacher, this book will help you understand the phenomenon of spiritual...

In this unique book, N.D. Wilson reminds each of us that to truly live we must recognize that we are dying. Every second we create more of our past - more decisions, more breathing, more love, and more loathing. All of it slides by into the gone as we race to grab at more moments, at more memories made and already fading. The author gives a poetic portrait of faith, futility, and the joy of this mortal life. --from inside jacket.

The spiritual teacher offers a hand-selected collection of his favorite pieces to transport you to the space and beauty of the Now. Relaxed listening is one of the most effective ways to realize what Eckhart Tolle calls the "joy of Being."