The Gentle Art of Spiritual Discernment: A Guide to Discovering Your Personal Path
Pierre Pradervand
(Author)
Jonathan H. Ellerby
(Foreword by)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
Support for those embarking on an authentic spiritual search - 2024 Nautilus Gold Award - Focuses in depth on helping you answer three fundamental questions: "Who am I deep down?", "What am I really looking for in my spiritual quest?", and "What is the deep motivation of my search?" - Shows how integrity, perseverance, generosity, and discernment are essential components of any lasting spiritual path - Reveals the author's own spiritual difficulties and how he reoriented his spiritual quest in a straightforward, less dogmatic way Throughout his decades as a social activist and self-transformation teacher, as well as through his spiritual work with death row inmates, Pierre Pradervand saw more and more people moving away from organized religion. He also realized that many were still seeking a spiritual dimension in their lives. Yet with so many options available, especially so many "spiritual fast food" options, selecting the right spiritual path can be difficult. In this guide, Pierre offers support for those embarking on an authentic spiritual search. He focuses in depth on helping you answer three fundamental questions: Who am I deep down? What am I really looking for in my spiritual quest? What is the deep motivation of my search? He shows how integrity, generosity, and discernment are essential components of any lasting spiritual path. The author shares his journey to rediscover his spiritual power after losing it all. He explains how he reoriented his spiritual quest in a straightforward, less dogmatic way--which led him to discover the gentle art of blessing and the simple path to becoming an embodiment of divine love. Showing how to cultivate your inner voice and intuition to become your own empowered spiritual authority, this guide reveals how to see more clearly, open your spiritual horizons, and move toward your own unique spiritual path.
Product Details
Price
$14.99
$13.94
Publisher
Destiny Books
Publish Date
August 01, 2023
Pages
128
Dimensions
5.49 X 8.27 X 0.33 inches | 0.39 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781644118054
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About the Author
Pierre Pradervand (1937-2024) studied at the University of Geneva, the University of Bern, and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor before receiving a doctorate in sociology from Sorbonne University in Paris. A true world citizen, Pierre labored most of his life for social justice. He was an active writer, speaker, and life coach, and the author of numerous books, including The Gentle Art of Blessing.
Reviews
"A rare and precious read, not only because the content is deeply profound and insightful but also inspirational and wise. Simple in language and tone, it is a heart-opening invitation for accelerated spiritual growth and conscious awakening. This is a book written by that rare species of 'root' teacher, who, in our modern world, are now few and far between. The messages of these great lights convey the purest transmissions because they themselves are the very essence of their teachings: in other words, they walk their talk. Turning the pages, one experiences a level of intimacy rarely achieved in the written form. It is like talking with an old, treasured friend; a spiritual mentor. A book you will wish to keep close to hand long after you have read it."-- "Nicolya Christi, author of Love, God & Everything"
"This book by a true spiritual master asks the fundamental questions we all need to ask--and search to answer. It opens the whole dimension of spirituality to the reader--genuine, lived spirituality, the inner authority we all need if we are to find our way in these critical times."-- "Ervin Laszlo, Ph.D., whole systems theorist, philosopher, and author"
"From beginning to end, Pierre Pradervand's pen poetically dances. It's like reading an epic poem without stanzas that literally pulls you in. The Gentle Art of Spiritual Discernment is a marvelous journey."-- "Steve Farrell, cofounder and worldwide executive director of Humanity's Team"
"A book that will serve many who are exploring their spiritual journey in their own unique and personal way."-- "Jeff Genung, cofounder of Contemplative Life"
"The reader will find so many inspirational points of guidance here, as the author outlines the simplest path to achieving the noblest goal of becoming the embodiment of divine love. Rejoice in finding your own glowing path beyond convention, beyond tradition, beyond recriminations, anger, and hate, beyond rules and regulations, as you find your own key to the mansion of your spirituality, the giant within."-- "Reverend Dr. Linda De Coff, author of Bridge of the Gods"
"From the moment I began reading The Gentle Art of Spiritual Discernment, I literally could not put it down. My hungry soul drank in every word of his highly inspirational stories, examples, quotes, and teachings!"-- "Shannon Peck, spiritual healer, cofounder of the Love Center, and author of Angels on Earth"
"This book by a true spiritual master asks the fundamental questions we all need to ask--and search to answer. It opens the whole dimension of spirituality to the reader--genuine, lived spirituality, the inner authority we all need if we are to find our way in these critical times."-- "Ervin Laszlo, Ph.D., whole systems theorist, philosopher, and author"
"From beginning to end, Pierre Pradervand's pen poetically dances. It's like reading an epic poem without stanzas that literally pulls you in. The Gentle Art of Spiritual Discernment is a marvelous journey."-- "Steve Farrell, cofounder and worldwide executive director of Humanity's Team"
"A book that will serve many who are exploring their spiritual journey in their own unique and personal way."-- "Jeff Genung, cofounder of Contemplative Life"
"The reader will find so many inspirational points of guidance here, as the author outlines the simplest path to achieving the noblest goal of becoming the embodiment of divine love. Rejoice in finding your own glowing path beyond convention, beyond tradition, beyond recriminations, anger, and hate, beyond rules and regulations, as you find your own key to the mansion of your spirituality, the giant within."-- "Reverend Dr. Linda De Coff, author of Bridge of the Gods"
"From the moment I began reading The Gentle Art of Spiritual Discernment, I literally could not put it down. My hungry soul drank in every word of his highly inspirational stories, examples, quotes, and teachings!"-- "Shannon Peck, spiritual healer, cofounder of the Love Center, and author of Angels on Earth"
