Conscious Living The Globe and Mail business section reported on a new technology that was being developed that would allow for perfect security for your credit card number on the internet. It was based on a theory of particle physics that once two subatomic particles had made contact in some way, then from then on, a change in one of the particles immediately created the same change in the other, even when they were separated by vast distances along the fibre optic cable. I love the way the Globe and Mail straightforwardly reports some of the most miraculous pieces of news and reduces it to the level of just one more instance where science can and should serves commerce. I prefer the fresh look at this information provided for us by Nancy Napier in Sacred Practices for Conscious Living, "These results, now known as Bell's Theorem, provide powerful evidence for some kind of oneness or shared information field that exists between seemingly separate entities. It may be that we humans, as individuals, are connected by these same kinds of non-local realities.....It suggests that we have the means for creating change in ways that transcend the confines of cause and effect relationships -- that the state of the world may not be dependent on what takes place in time and space but rather on whatever new possibilities we generate collectively in the non-local realms of shared information and instantaneous change." Weaving together psychology, spirituality and science, Napier maintains that there is a dynamic creative interplay between seen and unseen dimensions of reality, and that in that context we are co-creators of our experience. She has done a great job here, with lots of exercises and mediations. Napier distills the world's great wisdom traditions into a practical treasure chest of meditations and methods for living with joy, compassion, creativity, and an awareness of the sacred. ($32.99.) The Big Lie is that humans are powerless in the face of the global economy -- powerless in the face of the common sense revolution. I don't think so. Yet the "create your own reality" scheme that the new age made popular can result in cold hearted excuses for greed and self blame. Here are some more authors writing from the perspective that we as humans do co-create our world, but recognize that participation with unseen forces of the universe is a sacred act. One that demands thoughtfulness and consciousness. Back to top	Page Contents   Related Pages New Books Magazines Book Topic List Calendar Topic List   Wonder Where? -- How to find us Don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader? Get it here, for free.

No Logo Naomi Klein "Equal parts cultural analysis, journalistic exposé and mall-rat memoir, from one of the most insightful and respected young commentators in North America today, No Logo explains the bad mood rising against the brands. Without realizing it, multinationals have militarized their opposition. The corporate hunger to homogenize our communities and monopolize public expression is creating a wave of public resistance, highlighted by the guerilla tactics of the angry young. No Logo plots the story of rebellion in the face of our branded world, placing it in clear economic and pop-historical perspective." $35.95. Natural Capitalism Amory Lovins, Hunter Lovins, Paul Hawken Give this book to anyone who despairs about the state of the environment, or to any stock market investor you know who wants to get in on the next big stock market win.The Wall Street Journal named Amory Lovins among 28 people in the world most likey to change the course of business in the 1990s. As Lovins and Hawken see it, our fragile ecosystem will never be saved unless someone is able to make money doing so. And they go on to demonstrate with numerous examples the numerous things that can and in fact are being done. Full of vision and inspiration. $36.00. Culture Jam: The Uncooling of America Kalle Lasn "Lasn is a culture jammer, part of a loose global network of media activists who see themselves as 'shock troopers,' aiming to change the way information flows, the way institutions wield power, the way television stations are run and the way the food, fashion, automobile, sports, music and culture industries set their agenda." $37.95. It's A Meaningful Life Bo Lozoff In an era when the fast lane has taken over the whole highway of life, Lozoff helps us discover the "vast lane." Drawing on the interfaith spiritual teachings that he has practiced and taught for the past 30 years, It's a Meaningful Life presents a proven universal path for tapping the joy and meaning in our everyday lives. He covers such themes as the difficulty of change, the importance of "being able" and the blessings of having less. He shows how simple practices such as a daily vow of kindness or a ritual to give away one item when we acquire another can have a profound effect on ourselves and the world. Bo Lozoff is a spiritual and co-founder with Ram Dass of the Prison Ashram Project. $33.99. The Global Brain Awakens: Our Next Evolutionary Leap Peter Russell Can computer networks and telecommunications breakthroughs really lay the groundwork for an evolutionary shift in consciousness from egocentrism to geo-centrism? I hope so. Russell has updated his best selling Global Brain. $23.95. The Beginners Guide to Investing: A Practical Guide to Putting Your Money To Work For You Richard Croft Eric Kirzner A Canadian guide for those who want to know the basics about GICs, bonds, stocks, and how the market works. The Mindful Money Guide: Creating Harmony Between Your Values and Your Finances Marshall Glickman $17.95 Shooting the Hippo Linda McQuaig It's fair to say that lots of good analysis of the ravages of corporatism is coming from our smart savvy Canadian women. This one is great. Your Money or Your Life Transforming your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin Some radical solutions and good advice. $13.99. Toward a Psychology of Awakening John Welwood Can the meditative traditions of Buddhism be integrated with the practice of Western psychology? John Welwood comprehensively addresses this question by looking at three major dimensions of human existence: personal, interpersonal and suprapersonal. A penetrating look at Buddhism, psychotherapy and the emerging synthesis between the the two.$39.95. Integral Psychology Ken Wilber Presenting one of the first truly integrative models of consciousness -- psychology and therapy -- and drawing on ancient and modern Eastern and Western sources, Wilber creates a psychological model that includes waves of development, streams of development, states of consciousness, and the self, and follows the course of each from subconscious to self-conscious to the super conscious.Wilbers says, "I personally believe that integral psychology (and integral studies in general) will become increasing prevalent in the coming decades..." $22.50. You Already Know What To Do Sharon Franquemont Ten Invitations to the Intuitive Life. "Intuition takes us beyond our small self into our best self, into our soul. The bottom line is that your soul knows what to do in every situation. All you need to do is identify and follow its suggestions." This book offers ten "invitations of the soul" to help discover and develop your most powerful self through intuition.$19.99. The Spell of the Sensuous David Abram $19.50 A lyrical work ... a landmark exploration that ponders the violent disconnection of the body from the natural world and what this means about how we live and die in it. Imagine a Woman in Love With Herself: Embracing Your Wisdom and Wholeness Patricia Lynn Reilly foreward by Sue Patton Theole Imagine a Woman in Love With Herself invites women to look at themselves with loving kindness. The book explores 20 self-affirming qualities that encourage women to be the authors of their own lives, to name their own gods, to grow in knowledge, and to love themselves. Each section is filled with reflections and meditations that ask readers to descend into the richness of their lives, reclaim their inner resources, and reconnect with their own essential truths. $19.95. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times Pema Chodron "Life is a good teacher and a good friend." That is the approach of Pema Chodron. This book is full of radical and compassionate advice for keeping your heart open to yourself. $32.00. Back to top

Everyday Miracles: The Inner Art of Manifestation David Spangler $16.95. The Power of Flow: Practical Ways to Transform your Life with Meaningful Coincidence Charlene Belitz and Meg Lundstrom An outstanding contribution to our understanding of the deeper processes that shape our lives. There are lots of stories of real people and the examples of changes in their lives are put in the context of progressive social change as well. The Intuitive Way: A Guide to Living From Inner Wisdom Penney Peirce Peirce writes of recognizing the intuitive process and living in alignment with creative cycles, unlocking the secrets of your subconscious mind, becoming aware of the invisible, hearing your body talk, harnessing dreams, imagination and guidance, and staying in the natural flow. $23.95. The Psychic Pathway, A Workbook for Reawakening the Voice of Your Soul Sonia Choquette The practical workbook on developing your psychic guidance with helpful sections on how the balance and nourishment of the chakras ( energy centres) of your body affect your psychic abilities. New this spring from the same author is Your Heart's Desire, new from Harper Collins. You Already Know What To Do: Ten Invitations to the Intuitive Life Sharon Franquemont Here are the ten: Just Say Yes, Open Your Senses, Cultivate Silence, Nurture Joy, Set Time Free, Shift Space, Discover Your Purpose, Mate With Soul, Partner Exponential, and Connect the Dots. $34.99. Through The Eyes of Your Ancestors: A step-by-step guide to uncovering your family's history Maureen Taylor This book can help kids uncover the secret adventures of their own ancestors. All varieties of families are represented: extended, adoptive, blended and from many races and cultures. $25.95. Ordinary Grace Kathleen A. Brehony Lessons from those who help others in extraordinary ways.. Brehony is a clinical psychologist who interviewed hundreds of men and women of all ages, creeds and lifestyles, ordinary people who have managed to help others in extreaordinary ways, and found that grace is all around us, in profoundly moving experieices and in small, almost imperceptible acts. $18.99. Signs of Life: Five Universal Shapes and How to Use Them Angeles Arrien To the dismay of many, this book was out of print for a while. Take the preferential shapes test...and interpret the results for your own personal and professional work. This is a fascinating and powerful exploration of symbols and universal meanings. Angeles Arrien is one of many women whose work truly rekindles our imagination, our intuition, our capacity to connect with spirit and myth and live lives of meaning and purpose, creativity and fun. $26.50. Living with Joy Sanyana Roman Living with Joy contains lessons and exercises about self-love, knowing the wisdom of the heart, changing the negative into the positive, the laws of gratitude and appreciation, living in peace, and aligning with one's higher purpose. $13.95. Personal Power Through Awareness Sanyana Roman The emphasis of this book is on beginning to recognize and handle energy. Lessons and exercises which can help you to open your intuitive and psychic abilities, to release doubt, fear and anger, and to draw near that which you want. $13.95. Opening to Channel with Duane Packer I was delighted to read this book because I have always felt that the ability to channel or connect with universal guidance was both a skill and a gift available to each of us. The authors provide a complete guide to the process of preparing oneself for the meeting of and connecting with one's own highest source of guidance. $17.95. Creating Money with Duane Packer The title of this book should really be something like "Finding Your Own Heart's Path on Earth." The writing is full of encouragement toward the idea that what you "came to do" is really what you like doing. If you know you want to make a change, whether or not yoiu are clear about the direction you might want to move in, this book contains meditations and exercises that can assist you in clarifying your purpose. As in all of the books by these writers, the exercises are clearly presented and easy to follow. $17.95. Spiritual Growth This is the third book of the Earth Life Series. A course in spiritual growth and reaching upward, the book shows ways to open the heart and create unity in one's life and surroundings. $12.95. Back to top Maps to Ecstasy Gabrielle Roth This writer is a real person. Roth describes herself as being "raised on rock and roll, fast food and subways." She says, "I read the papers, go to the movies, worry about what to fix for dinner, and go to work like most people." Dance and music are the tools she employs, and through them she shows the reader how to explore and integrated one's body, mind, soul and spirit. $11.95. Other Titles Artress, Lauren, Walking a Sacred Path. Berkley, $16.00. Chodron, Perna, Awakening Loving Kindness. Random House, $8.50. Nortis Gunnilla, Being Home: A Book of Meditations. Crown, $21.00. Back to top

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