The Art Of Practical Spirituality

"Create an intimate relationship with Spirit “Highly inspirational and divinely readable. The Art of Practical Spirituality is modern medicine for the eternal soul.” —Dannion Brinkley, New York Times bestselling author of Saved by the Light This commonsense guide offers practical steps for staying in tune with Spirit midst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, for listening to the still small voice within, and for living in the here and now. The keys to practical spirituality explored here, gleaned from the ancient wisdom of the world’s spiritual traditions, also show how to discover your soul’s core passion, create a sacred space, and use every encounter and circumstance as an opportunity to grow."

this commonsense guide offers practicle steps for styling in tune with spirit midst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Reflecting the increasing recognition of the importance of the spiritual in healing, Spirituality and Art Therapy is an exciting exploration of the different ways in which the spiritual forms an essential, life-enhancing component of a well-rounded therapeutic approach. The contributors are leading art therapists who write from diverse perspectives, including Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and shamanic. They explain how their own spiritual and creative influences interact, finding expression in the use of art as a healing agent with specific populations, such as bereaved children, emotionally disturbed adolescents, and the homeless. The relationships between spirituality and visual art, art therapy and transpersonal psychology are examined. Story and image are interwoven in the spiritual journeys of therapists and clients, and suggested creative exercises make this an accessible, practical resource for those who desire to understand and execute an holistic method of therapy. Arguing that art therapists can mediate between the sacred and the mundane, this pioneering book is an affirmation of the transformative power of art therapy.

The Step-by-step practical guide to Mysticism & Spiritual Meditations From the beginning of time, Man's curiosity led him to question what was around him. It was the search for the origin of life, the universe, the psyche, consciousness, and God that also led him to question himself and his own existence. In seeking to flee from sorrow and pursue lasting happiness, Man came to realize that there was something else besides his mere five senses. Man thus began his journey in search of the perennial mystical wisdom and realization. This is a book centered on mystical practices. Here the reader will find detailed mystical practices and meditations that will assist him in establishing a suitable mystical routine, from the basic setup to the most advanced practice by which a student can accomplish this ultimate godly realization. The physical embodiment of the divine is also relevant, and that will be addressed. The mystical practices are divided into primary and secondary phases which include, but are not limited to: Attention and Awareness The Mystic Breath Bodily Illumination The Art of Relaxation Breathing Techniques Vital Force Creating and charging Mystical Amulets Sacred Syllables and Mantras Energy Centers and Chakras Awakening the Inner Vision Out-of-Body Exploration Impregnation of meals Mystical Bath Subtle Noticing Divine Absorption We sincerely hope the reader enjoys this work and that it may serve as the fertile ground from which the divine tree of mystic wisdom can grow back towards its perennial source.

Through stories, quotes and images, this book is a guide to deeper enjoyment and appreciation of visual art, the spiritual journey and the connections between the two. It has stunningly beautiful colour reproductions of art across time, place and culture.

THE FIVE PRINCIPLES was written to provide tools for daily living and suggests answers to the great questions of existnece that humans have been asking since the dawn of conscious awareness. Deben port encourages every reader to "work with these principles, test them, apply them to your life, and watch what happens."

"Art is a spiritual discipline - by exercising our creativity in art we can become more spiritual. Artist and lecturer Regina Coupar shows how learning to see is a shared aspiration of artists and religious seekers. The ""art of soul"" is about applying the principles of discerning vision to the development of one's soul. Coupar's insights are surprisingly revealing and accessible to readers with no artistic background. Lavishly illustrated with examples and instructions, plus a full-colour gallery of Coupar's work."