Synopses & Reviews
Are you looking for inner peace? Do you seek a deeper understanding of yourself and the spiritual world? Have you followed the popular prescriptions for enlightenment and still found yourself unsatisfied? Return to The Sacred is a fascinating guide that will help you understand the importance of spiritual practice and the great diversity of paths that are available to you. This is a book that does more than provide philosophy and inspiration; it gives you the freedom to find a path that works for you and the knowledge to experience the answers for yourself. You’ll learn about the time-tested tools of spiritual growth that will help you discover extraordinary depths of wisdom, power, and peace.
Return to The Sacred will introduce you to the 12 Master Paths and Practices that have transformed the lives of countless saints, mystics, masters, and sages since the beginning of history. In this book, you’ll find what you need to discover your spiritual personality and choose the path that will lead you toward the realization of boundless joy and a lifelong journey of meaning.
Jonathan Ellerby, Ph.D., weaves threads of personal growth and comparative religion into captivating true tales of spiritual adventures with teachers and healers around the world. Through colorful stories and clear reflections, he presents a perspective that reveals the rewards of spiritual practice, and a realistic understanding of the deep commitments and challenging steps along the way. Return to The Sacred is an inspiring journey around the globe and into the furthest reaches of Spirit.
Synopsis
Are you looking for inner peace? Do you seek a deeper understanding of yourself and the spiritual world? Have you followed the popular prescriptions for enlightenment and still found yourself unsatisfied?
Return to The Sacred is a fascinating guide that will help you understand the importance of spiritual practice and the great diversity of paths that are available to you. This is a book that does more than provide philosophy and inspiration; it gives you the freedom to find a path that works for you and the knowledge to experience the answers for yourself. You'll learn about the time-tested tools of spiritual growth that will help you discover extraordinary depths of wisdom, power, and peace.
Return to The Sacred will introduce you to the 12 Master Paths and Practices that have transformed the lives of countless saints, mystics, masters, and sages since the beginning of history. In this book, you'll find what you need to discover your spiritual personality and choose the path that will lead you toward the realization of boundless joy and a lifelong journey of meaning.
Jonathan Ellerby, Ph.D., weaves threads of personal growth and comparative religion into captivating true tales of spiritual adventures with teachers and healers around the world. Through colorful stories and clear reflections, he presents a perspective that reveals the rewards of spiritual practice, and a realistic understanding of the deep commitments and challenging steps along the way.
Return to The Sacred is an inspiring journey around the globe and into the furthest reaches of Spirit.
Synopsis
Return to the Sacred is an extraordinary guide to spiritual practice and development. Spanning many cultures and generations, it simplifies spirituality and shows how necessary it is for achieving a life of balance, peace, and connection. More than philosophy and inspiration, this is a handbook comprising time-tested tools that will help you to discover your own wisdom, power, and peace. You'll be introduced to the spiritual experiences and sacred practices that have transformed the lives of countless saints, mystics, masters, and sages since the beginning of history. Within this fascinating work, you'll also find guidance on how to navigate the pitfalls and practical issues that come up as you progress on your path--in fact, you'll discover that there are some sections you'll want to return to again and again as you embark on a lifelong journey of profound spiritual transformation. Jonathan Ellerby, Ph.D., weaves threads of personal growth and comparative religion into fascinating true tales of spiritual adventures with teachers and healers throughout the world. The colorful stories and clear reflections he presents reveal the extraordinary rewards of spiritual practice, and a realistic understanding of the deep commitments and challenging steps that often arise along the way. Reading this book will not only take you on a journey around the world . . . but also one into the furthest reaches of Spirit.
Synopsis
Dr. Ellerby weaves threads of personal growth and comparative religion into captivating true tales of spiritual adventures with teachers and healers around the world. "Return to the Sacred" is an inspiring journey around the globe and into the furthest reaches of the spirit.
About the Author
Jonathan Ellerby, Ph.D., has spent more than 20 years dedicated to the personal, professional, and academic exploration of spirituality, healing, and consciousness. Throughout his journey, he has traveled the world meeting and studying with spiritual teachers from more than 40 cultural traditions. Jonathan has a doctoral degree in comparative religion and an ordination as an interfaith minister. He has worked as a healer, teacher, and consultant with individuals and groups in settings as diverse as hospitals, major corporations, prisons, community groups, conferences, and some of the world’s leading holistic health resorts. His work and training have taken him deeply into the worlds of Indigenous healing, corporate culture, and integrative medicine. Currently, Jonathan is the Spiritual Program Director for the acclaimed Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, Arizona.