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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice > Mysticism & self-awareness
"Character" has become a front-and-center topic in contemporary
discourse, but this term does not have a fixed meaning. Character
may be simply defined by what someone does not do, but a more
active and thorough definition is necessary, one that addresses
certain vital questions. Is character a singular characteristic of
an individual, or is it composed of different aspects? Does
character--however we define it--exist in degrees, or is it simply
something one happens to have? How can character be developed? Can
it be learned? Relatedly, can it be taught, and who might be the
most effective teacher? What roles are played by family, schools,
the media, religion, and the larger culture? This groundbreaking
handbook of character strengths and virtues is the first progress
report from a prestigious group of researchers who have undertaken
the systematic classification and measurement of widely valued
positive traits. They approach good character in terms of separate
strengths-authenticity, persistence, kindness, gratitude, hope,
humor, and so on-each of which exists in degrees.
What is the relationship between those who have died and those who remain alive on earth? Can we help those now in the spiritual world? Can they help us? In these talks, Rudolf Steiner deals with the spiritual relationships that the living can have with those who have crossed over the threshold between life and death. In a realistic, practical way, he shows how an understanding of our spiritual nature reveals ways of knowing a world undreamed of by materialists. The tone of these talks is warm and moving, clearly drawn from Steiner's own experience and the lives of those who had died and who were personally known to him -- Robert Hamerling, Christian Morgenstern, and others. This is an important work for those who are coming to terms with the death of a love one. 7 lectures, various cities, April 17 - May 26, 1914.
True Stories That Transform Lives Writing with profound psychological and spiritual insight, prize-winning author Gary Zukav has had a major impact on the consciousness of millions. In his New York Times number-one bestseller, The Seat of the Soul, he explained how the expansion of human perception beyond the five senses leads to a new understanding of power -- the alignment of the personality with the soul -- which in turn leads to an awareness of our extraordinary creative abilities. Now, in one of the most important and useful books you will ever read, Soul Stories, Zukav shows how this new understanding of power -- authentic power -- transforms lives in countless ways. Soul Stories is filled with marvelous stories that show how concepts such as intuition, harmony, cooperation, sharing, and reverence for life actually express themselves in people's lives. Best of all, the stories lead to practical advice on how you can discover your own Soul Stories and the truths they reveal about the deepest sources of your being. Wonderfully readable, Soul Stories is a wise and inspirational book.
First published in 1901, this work is an investigation of the development of man's mystic relation to the infinite. In reviewing the mental and spiritual activity of the human race, Dr Bucke postulates that at intervals, certain individuals have appeared who are gifted with the powers of transcendent realization, or illumination. He proposes that these experiences are on the increase and gives details of all the cases on record at the time of writing.
A selection of excerpts from Sufi masters clarifying the philosophy of Sufism. |
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