We Are Beings of Light and Dark: A Philosophical and Spiritual Explanation of the Meanings of Life

We Are Beings of Light and Dark: A Philosophical and Spiritual Explanation of the Meanings of Life
Author: Cheryl Boudreaux
Publisher: Amazon Listing Hub
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2023-01-03
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1958750646

Do you wonder? Do you have big existential questions about your life and life in general? Do you wonder about the meaning of life and why we are here? This story is written as a meditation and thought exercise. We follow two main characters as they explore the meaning of life. One character is a tiny blue speck in the vastness of the universe and the other is a human woman, one of the many smaller entities that live within the tiny blue speck which itself lives within another and so on infinitely. There is a synchronicity established as we see that the experience of the human woman mirrors on her level the experiences of the tiny blue speck which is intelligent at the cellular level. We humans may in fact be cells in another larger more intelligent body. Philosophy is explored as Amber looks for meaning while fulfilling assignments in her college philosophy class. The book explores the idea of, ‘as above so below’ and the meaning of our existence by following the internal emotional view and the external practical view through the various colorful emotions of the rainbow. There is an exploration of the chakras and their healthiest meanings as well as an exploration of travels through the stages of grief as one of the main characters, a college student, has loss both of her parents in an accident and has to come to an understanding about life and love and connection. Understanding darkness and Shadow is an essential part of understanding the meaning of life. Both characters, the woman and the cell of light feels alone and on a mission of discovery. One character voluntarily leaves the collective glow while the other is left alone by the death of her parents. The major lesson is one of connection, to one or more other beings. We connect by finding joy, sharing it, and by realizing, experiencing, and accepting the joy of connection with all of existence. Darkness and light are part of the same river seen from different perspectives. We are drops of light and color in a vast river of light with no beginning and no end. We are the glow. The several major pieces of the writer’s artwork included evokes the same kinds of meditative thoughtful frame of mind in pursuit of meaning. You are invited to kick your feet up and explore one verse, one picture and one emotion at a time. Enjoy!

The Laws of the Spirit World

The Laws of the Spirit World
Author: Khorshed Bhavnagri
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 817992985X

WITH A BRAND NEW LOOK! ON FEBRUARY 22, 1980, KHORSHED AND RUMI BHAVNAGRI’S WORLD WAS SHATTERED. ONE MONTH LATER, A NEW ONE OPENED. Khorshed and Rumi Bhavnagri lost their sons, Vispi and Ratoo, in a tragic car crash. With both their sons gone, the couple felt they would not survive for long. They had lost all faith in God until a miraculous message from the Spirit World gave them hope and sent them on an incredible journey.

Awakening from Anxiety

Awakening from Anxiety
Author: Connie L. Habash
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 164250081X

Use this spiritual guide to equip yourself with the tools needed to tear down anxiety and build inner peace. Spiritual people often find that their own expectations of living a life dedicated to a higher power makes them more susceptible to high-functioning anxiety. Sometimes, traditional relaxation techniques either do not work, don’t last, or, in some cases, actually increase their anxiety. Psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and interfaith minister Rev. Connie L. Habash has helped hundreds of spiritual people overcome fear and anxiety, regain happiness, and feel calmer. In over twenty-five years as a counselor helping spiritual people overcome anxiety, Rev. Connie has taught that it takes more than chanting mantras, stretching, or relaxation techniques to calm anxiety. It requires a transformation in perception, moment-to-moment body awareness, and a conscious response to thoughts and emotions. Awakening from Anxiety provides valuable psycho-spiritual tools to deepen spiritual awakening and calm fears:Learn what anxiety is and when it becomes a problemUnderstand the six mistakes spiritual people make that increase anxietyDiscover the seven keys to a more calm, confident, courageous lifeKnow how to break through the old patterns of stress, worry, and fear into a new perception of your true selfExplore spiritual principles and yoga philosophy to cultivate inner peace If you enjoyed Stop Anxiety from Stopping You and First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, Awakening from Anxiety will take your healing and renewal from anxiety to the next level. “A book I will recommend to many for both practical advice and spiritual insights for handling stress, worry, and anxiety.”?Becca Anderson, author of Prayers for Calm

The Peaceful Stillness of the Silent Mind

The Peaceful Stillness of the Silent Mind
Author: Lama Yeshe
Publisher: Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1891868594

Lama Yeshe on Buddhism: "Buddhism is not just about one or two small things; it is not some tiny philosophy. Lord Buddha explained the nature of every single phenomenon in the universe." On Mind: "At certain times, a silent mind is very important, but 'silent' does not mean closed. The silent mind is an alert, awakened mind; a mind seeking the nature of reality." On Meditation: "Meditation is the right medicine for the uncontrolled, undisciplined mind. Meditation is the way to perfect satisfaction. The uncontrolled mind is by nature sick; dissatisfaction is a form of mental illness. What's the right antidote to that? It's knowledge-wisdom; understanding the nature of psychological phenomena; knowing how the internal world functions." This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed and electronic books. Our website offers immediate access to thousands of pages of teachings and hundreds of audio recordings by some of the greatest lamas of our time. Our photo gallery and our ever-popular books are also freely accessible there. Please help us increase our efforts to spread the Dharma for the happiness and benefit of all beings. You can find out more about becoming a supporter of the Archive and see all we have to offer by visiting our website. Thank you so much, and please enjoy this ebook.

Ethics and Metaphysics in the Philosophy of Edith Stein

Ethics and Metaphysics in the Philosophy of Edith Stein
Author: Michael F. Andrews
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2022-02-28
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 3030911985

This book is dedicated to Edith Stein (1891–1942), who is known widely for her contributions to metaphysics. Though she never produced a dedicated work on questions of ethics, her corpus is replete with pertinent reflections. This book is the first major scholarly volume dedicated to exploring Stein’s ethical thought, not only for its wide-ranging content, from her earlier to later works, but also for its applications to such fields as psychology, theology, education, politics, law, and culture. Leading international scholars come together to provide a systematic account of Stein’s ethics, highlighting its relation to Stein’s highly developed and complex metaphysics. Questions about the good, evil, the rights and ethical comportment of the person, the state, and feminism are addressed. The book appeals to scholars interested in the history of philosophical and ethical thought

The Arena

The Arena
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 618
Release: 1909
Genre: American essays
ISBN:

Tao of Philosophy

Tao of Philosophy
Author: Alan Watts
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 117
Release: 1999-10-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1462916732

The Tao of Philosophy is a literary adaptation of talks selected to introduce the new "Love of Wisdom" series by Alan Watts to today's audiences. The following chapters provide rich examples of the way in which the philosophy of the Tao is as contemporary today as it was when it flourished in China thousands of years ago. Perhaps most significantly, these selections offer modern society a clearer understanding of what it will take for a successful reintegration of humans in nature.

Dark Nights of the Soul

Dark Nights of the Soul
Author: Thomas Moore
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2005-06-16
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781592401338

Every human life is made up of the light and the dark, the happy and the sad, the vital and the deadening. How you think about this rhythm of moods makes all the difference. Our lives are filled with emotional tunnels: the loss of a loved one or end of a relationship, aging and illness, career disappointments or just an ongoing sense of dissatisfaction with life. Society tends to view these “dark nights” in clinical terms as obstacles to be overcome as quickly as possible. But Moore shows how honoring these periods of fragility as periods of incubation and positive opportunities to delve the soul’s deepest needs can provide healing and a new understanding of life’s meaning. Dark Nights of the Soul presents these metaphoric dark nights not as the enemy, but as times of transition, occasions to restore yourself, and transforming rites of passage, revealing an uplifting and inspiring new outlook on such topics as: • The healing power of melancholy • The sexual dark night and the mysteries of matrimony • Finding solace during illness and in aging • Anxiety, anger, and temporary Insanities • Linking creativity, spirituality, and emotional struggles • Finding meaning and beauty in the darkness

Beyond the Grave

Beyond the Grave
Author: Floyd Vernon Chandler
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1621890813

What really happens to human consciousness at death? How might love and immortality be related? What is purgatory and do most religions teach the concept of purgatory? What is spirituality? Is the essence of the mystery we call "God" the same for the Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jew, and Muslim? Is it more important what my religion teaches me to believe, or is it more important that my religion enables me to become more loving and compassionate? How might one practice a reverence for life by our food choices? How do we balance work and spirituality? How do we balance spirituality and social-justice work? In this collection of sermons and reflections, Floyd Vernon Chandler suggests that there are many valid spiritual paths to Enlightenment and Holiness. Understanding the mystery we call "God" is akin to the story of five blind men touching different parts of a huge elephant. Each man's description and understanding of the elephant will vary based upon the location of his touch. The importance of any religion is determined by how much our respective spiritual paths lead us to grow in love and compassion for one another and for all other forms of life on this planet. The sermon and reflections found in Beyond the Grave: Love and Immortality express a Universalist theology that all souls will eventually be reunited with the mystery we call "God." Inherent in this collection of writings is the belief that there is truth in all religions and that there are many valid spiritual paths. No religious dogma or ideology has a monopoly on truth.