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An inspiring manual for navigating humanity's collective dark night
and enacting personal and planetary transformation * Explores how
Sacred Activism--specifically, creative, wise, sacredly inspired
action--offers an antidote to the crises facing our world * Reveals
how to uncover and sustain joy and how to use it as fuel for
continuing Sacred Activism in dangerous times * Includes practical
maps of the dark night process and of the four-part path to
transfiguration drawn from the secret depths of the mystical
traditions Presenting a manual for navigating humanity's collective
dark night, Andrew Harvey and Carolyn Baker explore potential
antidotes, drawn from mystical traditions and Sacred Activism, to
help us find inspiration and take action in the face of the
daunting challenges to our world. Offering a deep discussion of our
global dark night in terms of the Kali Yuga, the authors examine
the dangers of a growing constellation of intractable
crises--authoritarianism both in America and abroad, climate
change, economic inequality, social upheaval, and spiritual
malaise. They then explore the antidotes to these crises: Sacred
Activism--specifically, creative, wise, sacredly inspired
action--and a profound understanding of our evolutionary ordeal and
its potentialities. Examining the power of joy to help enact
personal and planetary transformation, they explain how joy, or
ananda, is a force all mystical traditions recognize as the essence
of the Divine. They reveal how to uncover and sustain joy in
ourselves and how to use joy as fuel for continuing Sacred Activism
in dangerous times. Drawing on the visionary teachings of mystics
such as Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and Sri Aurobindo, the authors
show how the global dark night is part of an evolutionary mutation
process and how its very intensity makes it the potential seedbed
of a new embodied, divine humanity. They offer practical maps of
the crises, of the shadows that this global dark night is casting,
and of the four-part path to transfiguration drawn from mystical
traditions. Sharing a vision of a new and focused global moment of
love in action, the authors reveal that apocalypse is not
inevitable--if enough people awaken to the extraordinary
possibilities of Sacred Activism.
From a highly popular and respected scholar, poet and lecturer and one of the nation’s most celebrated authorities on mysticism comes the paperback edition of a brilliant introduction to the essential texts and themes of the great mystic visionaries.Whether it’s based on the Buddhist vision of the Bodhisattva or the Christian concept of service, the mystic’s journey is one take on behalf of all humanity – and that journey is the same in all traditions. This wide range of selections brings readers the essential themes and personalities of the mystic experience. Beautifully introduced with practical analysis and vital historical information, The Essential Mystics offers extras from many traditions, including Buddhist, Sikh, Taoist, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Hopi, Aborigine and Kogi.
This 2004 volume offers a broad overview of developments in the
theory and applications of state space modeling. With fourteen
chapters from twenty-three contributors, it offers a unique
synthesis of state space methods and unobserved component models
that are important in a wide range of subjects, including
economics, finance, environmental science, medicine and
engineering. The book is divided into four sections: introductory
papers, testing, Bayesian inference and the bootstrap, and
applications. It will give those unfamiliar with state space models
a flavour of the work being carried out as well as providing
experts with valuable state of the art summaries of different
topics. Offering a useful reference for all, this accessible volume
makes a significant contribution to the literature of this
discipline.
How is it that pets are able to travel thousands of miles through
unknown territory to reunite with their beloved humans? How can
dogs detect cancer with up to a 98 percent accuracy rate, and
foresee epileptic or diabetic seizures in their owners? How do
animals seem to know an earthquake is coming long before the
world's best seismologists?
In "Animal Wisdom, " veterinarian and animal advocate Linda Bender
offers a wealth of amazing stories and research-based evidence
indicating animals have deeply perceptive--even
extrasensory--abilities. She shows us that animals are extremely
perceptive, intuitive, and psychic and provides step-by-step
practices for honing your natural ability to communicate with them,
so that you too can learn to understand their urgent messages about
peace, happiness, and the future of the planet. "Animal Wisdom "is
for animal lovers and anyone who seeks a deeper, more spiritual
connection to these beautiful creatures.
From the table of contents:
Foreword by Linda Tucker
PART I: The Fabric of Creation
Chapter 1: The Ecology of Paradise
Chapter 2: How Can We Know What Animals Are Thinking and Feeling?
PART II: What Animals Want Us to Know
Chapter 3: You Are Loved
Chapter 4: You Are Already Living in Paradise
Chapter 5: You Don't Have to Figure Everything Out
Chapter 6: Dying Isn't Bad
PART III: The Connection of All Creatures
Chapter 7: How to Connect Telepathically with Animals: A Practical
Guide
Chapter 8: The Animals Speak for Themselves
Chapter 9: Heeding the Cries of the Nonhuman World
Afterword by Andrew Harvey
"Every age has its teachers, who keep the eternal truths alive for
all of us," writes Marianne Williamson, the best-selling author of
"The Age of Miracles. ""In the case of Andrew Harvey, the light he
sheds is like a meteor burst across the inner sky."In "The Hope,
"Andrew Harvey offers""not only a guide to discovering your divine
purpose but also the blueprint for a better world. It consists of
the necessary elements that can inspire greatness in each of us.
Based on Harvey's concepts of Sacred Activism, a global initiative
designed to save the world from its downward spiral of greed, pain,
and self-destruction, the book is an enlightening text that
reflects our world today, while in turn, shapes our future.There
are seven laws of Sacred Activism that have the potential to
transform our world. Each law, in its own unique way, promotes love
above all other impulses. Sacred Activism is about finding
gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion; it is about opening
yourself up to the kindness within you, letting go of pain, and
making a conscious choice to help heal the world.Learn how to
incorporate a spiritual practice into your life, transform anger
into positive energy, and take part in a global community. Reclaim
a world that for too long has been driven by selfishness and
hatred. Discover the infinite joy of giving. Turn away from
everything you have been and done and believed, and dive into the
consciousness of a divine love that embraces all beings. While the
future may appear bleak, "The Hope "provides practical advice to
all those who want positive change.
High up in the remote mountain passes on the Indian border with Tibet, China and Pakistan, Ladakh has been a centre for Buddhist meditation since three centuries before Christ and is one of the last places on earth where a Tibetan Buddhist community still survives. Arriving by rickety bus, Andrew Harvey was unprepared for the breathtaking splendour, colour and silence of the landscape, and was entranced by the simple way of life of its people, for whom the sacred and everyday merge into one. Frustrated by the spiritual poverty of his sophisticated, western, intellectual lifestyle, Andrew Harvey finds peace, hope and freedom in the Buddhist teachings of Thuksey Rinpoche at Shey monastery, and discovers spiritual strength.
A powerful interpretation of Rumi and his message of divine love and union. The Way of Passion, a penetrating antidote to today's spiritual crises, presents Rumi's magnificent visions of spiritual surrender and mystical union.
"Galvanizing, beautifully written . . . a powerful expression of faith in the transforming power of Christ's love." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Son of Man is Andrew Harvey's most basic statement on Christ, and it has already become a treasured work to readers interested in Christian mysticism. For the first time in any of his books, Harvey provides spiritual exercises--centuries-old rites previously available only to a few--that allow the reader direct experience with the mystical Christ. Son of Man also includes an easily accessible section of classic readings and meditations on the nature of Christ, making it the comprehensive experience in the Christ of the new millennium.
This emotionally captivating, suspense-filled, spiritually engaged, romantic memoir will appeal to cat lovers of all kinds, as well as conservationists, New Age spiritual seekers, armchair travellers, and vicarious adventurers.
In this captivating, suspenseful memoir, white lion conservationist Linda Tucker describes her perilous struggle to protect the sacred white lion from the merciless and mafia-like trophy-hunting industry, armed only with her indomitable spirit and total devotion.
Compellingly written in the intimate style of a journal, Tucker describes with unflinching honesty her fears, doubts, hopes, and dreams, all the while unfolding for us an unforgettable tale of adventure, romance, spirituality, and most of all, justice.
Three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Scilla Elworthy, a realist
with 40 years' experience at the sharp end of politics and
conflict, presents a bold but realistic vision for the future in
"Pioneering the Possible." Human beings worldwide are anxious,
afraid for their children's futures, dissatisfied by their lives,
but unsure what to do. Our global ecosystems and supply chains are
under threat and our leaders appear to have failed us. "Pioneering
the Possible" addresses these anxieties head-on by envisioning a
future that could work for everyone, rich and poor, demonstrating
with real-life examples how that future is already emerging.
"Pioneering the Possible" tackles the deeply embedded 20th-century
values that get in the way of addressing global problems, and shows
how these destructive values can be--and are being--reversed.
We know the world is in crisis: we are spoiling our planet at such
a rate that soon it may be unable to sustain human life. This
crisis is in fact a vast opportunity, because a secure and
satisfying future for all of humanity is perfectly possible if we
make the right choices. But building such a future will require the
leap in consciousness that Einstein indicated when he said, "No
problem can be solved from the consciousness that created it."
"Pioneering the Possible" investigates what this new consciousness
is and takes us to meet the leaders who have learned to apply it.
With profiles of individuals who exemplify transformative
leadership such as Dr. Desmond Tutu and Aung San Suu Kyi, Dr.
Elworthy demonstrates how anyone can develop the magnificent inner
power to build their own personal contribution to the future and
become a 21st-century pioneer of what's possible. The book then
contrasts the value systems that underpin our current decisions
with the kind of values that would enable us to make better
choices--those that could get us out of the mess we're in. To
envision the kind of future that is possibl--a lift-off into "life
as it could be"--Elworthy calls on some experienced specialists to
look through their telescopes into the future, then brings in the
pragmatists who know what to do in their fields, because they've
done it, tested it, and made it work. "Pioneering the Possible"
ultimately helps you find your unique way to be useful; as Dr.
Elworthy says, "to discover your mission and put it into
action--instead of worrying on the sidelines--is to find peace of
mind and a heart full of love."
Vowing at an early age "to be a poet or nothing at all," Hermann
Hesse rebelled against formal education, focusing on a rigorous
program of independent study that included literature, philosophy,
art, and history. One result of these efforts was a series of
novels that became counterculture bibles that remain widely
influential today. Another was a body of evocative spiritual
poetry. Published for the first time in English, these vivid,
probing short works reflect deeply on the challenges of life and
provide a spiritual solace that transcends specific denominational
hymns, prayers, and rituals.
"
The Seasons of the Soul "offers valuable guidance in poetic form
for those longing for a more meaningful life, seeking a sense of
homecoming in nature, in each stage of life, in a renewed
relationship with the divine. Extensive quotations from his prose
introduce each theme addressed in the book: love, imagination,
nature, the divine, and the passage of time. A foreword by Andrew
Harvey reintroduces us to a figure about whom some may have
believed everything had already been said. Thoughtful commentary
throughout from translator Ludwig Max Fischer helps readers
understand the poems within the context of Hesse's life.
This compilation of the mystical writings of Hadewijch of Antwerp is best described, in Andrew Harvey's words, as a "heroic song" of love. The book presents an honest picture of love from every angle, stripped of sentimentality, not disguising the high price love demands if it is to be taken or given seriously.
In a world torn by division, indifference and chaos, to read Love is Everything is to be awakened to the full potential and dignity of being human, and to be changed. Hadewijch of Antwerp was one of Christianity's greatest Christian mystics, a Beguine who lived in the 13th century.
Andrew Harvey is a world-renowned poet, novelist, translator, mystical scholar, spiritual teacher, and the founder of the Institute for Sacred Activism. He saw in Hadewijch's writings a promise and hope for a broken world and felt called to make it accessible to more people by presenting it in daily-reading format.
This book examines twenty-five years of the Australian framework
for student equity in higher education, A Fair Chance for All.
Divided into two sections, the book reflects on the legacy of
equity policy in higher education, the effectiveness of current
approaches, and the likely challenges facing future policymakers.
The first section explores the creation of the framework, including
the major elements of the policy, the political context of its
development, and how it compares with international models
developed during the same period. The performance of the six
student equity groups identified within the framework is also
examined. The second section of the book considers future trends
and challenges. The Australian university sector has undergone
seismic change in the past twenty-five years and faces further
changes of equal magnitude. The twenty-fifth anniversary of A Fair
Chance for All comes as Australian higher education is poised for
another wave of transformation, with rising expansion, competition,
and stratification. While the emerging landscape is new, the
questions have changed little since A Fair Chance for All was first
conceived: How should we define student equity, and what policies
are likely to promote it?
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