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Editors Picks for Books for September Reading |
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Simply an Inspired Life Consciously Choosing Unbounded Happiness in Good Times and Bad
Software and technological entrepreneur Huie, who came to a search for deeper meaning later in life, has teamed up with artist and writer, Radmacher, who came to it earlier through her art. Point and counterpoint, they take the reader through a process of taking charge of their own lives in Simply An Inspired Life. The key to living an inspired life is simple: accept your past; release your expectations; embrace your choices. The truth of the matter is that the more we like ourselves, the fewer expectations we have, and the way we make conscious choices ― in everyday matters large and small ― are the key to living an inspired life. Simply an Inspired Life teaches readers to distinguish between events and our feelings about them, to choose thoughtfully, and to never blame ourselves or anyone else. Filled with inspiring quotes - wisdom from the ages and all traditions, personal stories, and exercises ― Simply an Inspired Life is based on eight guiding principles: honor, forgiveness, gratitude, choice, vision, action, celebration, and unity with all creation. They are all equally important ― and practiced daily they change lives. |
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The Weiser Field Guide to Ghosts Apparitions, Spirits, Spectral Lights, and Other Hauntings of History and Legend
From battlefield and biblical ghosts to poltergeists and orbs, The Weiser Field Guide to Ghosts examines categories and subcategories of ghosts across time and cultures, including commonalities and misconceptions. Stories of encounters, legendary ghosts, and haunted places are all covered in this beautifully illustrated compendium, a veritable A - Z of the otherworld. From the book: Ectoplasm --The Greek words ekto and plasma, meaning “exteriorized substance” give us the modern word “ectoplasm.” This word was coined by Professor Charles Richet in 1894 and applied to a materialized spirit or ghost, as seen at a Spiritualist séance. When a “physical” (as opposed to a “mental”) medium goes into trance, he or she may exude a white substance known as ectoplasm. This streams from the body out of a variety of orifices, such as the nose, ears, mouth, navel, nipples, sexual organs, or even just from the pores. Apparently it is light- sensitive, requiring complete darkness to manifest.
The Weiser Field Guide to Ghosts is concise and comprehensive, complete with practical tips on ghost hunting and suggested further reading. |
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The Ledge of Quetzal, Beyond 2012 A Magical Adventure to Discover the Real Promise of the Mayan Prophecy
The Ledge of Quetzal, Beyond 2012 offers a message of hope and shows us that no matter what 2012 may bring, it will be a time of opportunity. This compelling tale of one man’s journey into mythological Mexico shows us that we can literally co-create a new reality simply by what we believe, and it will inspire us to make the right decisions. Amid deep personal crises, a successful American businessman’s life takes a dramatic turn and he finds himself wandering the mystical terrain of southern Mexico, accompanied by great sages of Mexican mythology who are teaching him how to survive the changes coming as the Mayan calendar ends. In this quest he discovers hidden in the Mayan Prophecy of 2012 that the end of the calendar is not an end time but merely a time of great stillness — and a great opportunity to transform ourselves and the world. Facing a time of fear, our businessman returns to the U.S. to sound this call to remake the world. From the book, a conversation between the protagonist, Daniel, and one of his guides: Guide: In this very conflict you are now experiencing, you are being reborn. Struggle purifies, and there are journeys yet to be taken toward the end. Daniel: What should I do? Guide: Return to your body. Heal. Then prepare for a journey to the ledge of Quetzal in Mexico. Daniel: Where is that? Guide: Trust that one of your guides will show you. Daniel: What will happen to me? Guide: Do you remember how you feel when you look up at the heavens? How you have yearned all your life to be at one with all the universe? Quetzal, and your journey to him, will help you fulfill that yearning. Daniel: But I already feel that oneness, right now. Guide: Quetzal will open before you a path even richer than the one you are on. If you take it, you will not wish to cross the horizon until your work is done.
The Ledge of Quetzal, Beyond 2012 is an enchanting fable that invites readers to suspend their fears and to participate in co-creating a new reality for themselves and the universe. |
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The Astrology of 2012 and Beyond
In October 2007, a new phenomenon appeared in the sky, was named the Comet Holmes, and is being claimed and acclaimed by the Hopi Nation as the Blue Star of their prophecy. The Blue Star is the harbinger. Between now and somewhere in 2013-2014, when the Red Star appears, great shifts in human consciousness will continue. With the fulfillment of the Mayan Long Count calendar in 2012 and the appearance of the Red Star, many are predicting that human consciousness will rise to the next level. Although there may be catastrophic events associated with this period, and life as we know it will surely change, if we do the work, this will not be the Apocalypse. In The Astrology of 2012 and Beyond (Weiser Books, June 2009), Garrison explores the changing sky, starting with the movement of Pluto into Capricorn, a region it hasn’t inhabited since 1733. It’s revolutionary times ahead for individuals, governments, and the planet. Garrison draws on traditional astrology and her understanding of the Hopi prophecies and their relationship to the Mayan 2012 predictions, as well as the ending of the 13,000 year masculine kundalini cycle, to offer practical advice and information that will help us evolve through the next four years – including what to expect and how to survive during the nearly inevitable pole shift.
“You are about to read the chronicle of a discovery process that unfolded one aspect at a time. Even though I’ve spent over four decades studying the map, when I got into the territory everything changed. Any preconceived notions fell by the wayside as I went along. Between the planets and the Prophesies what came together left me with a clearer sense of what we are about to go through – and my hope is that what gave me more clarity will do the same for you.” ~Cal Garrison from the Introduction to The Astrology of 2012 and Beyond |
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