Spirituality In Disguise

Mr. Bottiglia runs a bar called The Wandering Nomad. He practices and represents a disguised spirituality. It's right out in the open for all to see yet almost no one does. The fact that it is disguised doesn't make it any less effective. In fact, it seems that his spirituality is more effective because it is disguised. In the persona of Mr. Bottiglia, the imagination is a secret ally and a practical theoretician. The imagination as bartender is an acute observer of the human scene. It is silent, keeping its own counsel, until asked. The imagination as ally offers concrete suggestions to advance any situation. It sets the bar raising or lowering it depending on the situation's concrete circumstances.

Life as Danielle knew it, vanished! A new world of spiritual awareness and development miraculously appeared. In spite of this, the new beginning set off a series of events that erupted deep undesirable emotions and surfaced repressed issues that led to depression, hopelessness and borderline suicide. Discover how Danielle was able to heal her broken heart, awaken as a spiritual being and presently live her life as an example for others to learn and follow.

Adapted from the preface: Irene Dugan entered the international Roman Catholic community of women known as the Religious of the Cenacle in 1930, taking her vows in 1938 at the age of twenty-nine. She was a teacher, director of retreats, spiritual guide, and pioneer in depth spirituality--the blending of the traditions of Christian spirituality with modern holistic depth psychology and the arts. The innovative spiritual growth groups for laywomen she began in 1946 continued until her death. In the early 1970s, her interest in psychospiritual integration led her to Dr. Ira Progoff, and she became a Progoff Intensive Journal consultant, conducting innovative workshops in the U.S., England, Ireland, Scotland, and France. Irene dedicated many years to exploring the integration of the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus, with holistic depth psychology. Avis Clendenen met Sister Dugan in 1971 when she was twenty-one and in search of a spiritual mentor. Irene served as her spiritual guide for the next twenty-six years. Their last conversation took place in June 1997, a few weeks before Irene's death. She directed Avis to pick up a box she had left for her at the Fullerton Cenacle. The box contained two copies of her unfinished manuscript, an audio recording of her introduction to the book, and assorted notes and papers. Thus Avis became a trustee of Love Is All Around in Disguise, the title Irene had given to her book. The notions of love surrounding us in disguise and of life as an adventure of endless discovery are threads in Irene's unique philosophy of taking the risk to live life to the fullest, of not missing the boat. The First Epistle of John (4:16) records that God is love. This God who is love desires to find a home--to abide--in us. Such love is all around in disguise awaiting our discovery. This book--part polemic, part instruction manual--is the summation of Irene's life work, told in her own words and supported by the rich understanding of her trustee. Avis writes, In putting together this book, it has been my challenge and graced opportunity to respect her voice and unique expressions in bringing to fruition this singular aspect of her spiritual legacy. This book is] for those seeking a fuller share in the greatness--the potential for fulfilling ourselves--that Irene believed is our destiny. This book is accompanied by an enhanced CD that includes video and audio clips of Irene Dugan and Avis Clendenen, plus the meditative music of pianist Jerri Greer.

100% of eBook proceeds benefit water.org Discover the Divine Within. Become a Player in the Game of Life. Join the Spiritual Revolution! Awaken the Sleeping Giant within. You were born into Royalty. Divinity is your birthright. It’s time to reclaim your power! Although we are experiencing a turbulent time in our history, there is reason for optimism. The world is entering a phase of positive change and increased awareness. Unfortunately, it is often darkest before the dawn. The Universe doesn’t make mistakes. Everything happens for a reason. It was time for a wake up call! We have been sleepwalking for too long, stuck in a depressive state of apathy, allowing a loud minority to rule an often silent majority. We have forgotten our innate powers. I Am God in Disguise explains why forgetting our Divine Nature is a necessary stage in the Game. Fortunately, this amnesia is only intended to be temporary. Also discover... — The 6 stages in the Game of Life — The joys and challenges of awakening the Sleeping Giant — The Epic Battle between your loyal Body Guard and the Giant — How to love your Monkey Mind — The 6 magic words to Surrender — How to emerge from the Epic Battle as a Supernatural Human —Your heroic mission as Super-Man I Am God in Disguise is a call to action. A call to rediscover our Primal Way. Our collective purpose as human beings is to Discover our Divine Nature, Surrender to this power within, and Inspire others on this journey.

"A Michael Glazier book." Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-148) and index