LIVING DEEPLY: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF TRANSFORMATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE by Schlitz, Marilyn Mandala - 2008

New Harbinger Publications, 2008. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Living Deeply transcends any one approach by focusing on common elements of transformation across a variety of traditions, while affirming and support ing the diversity of approaches across religious, spiritual, scientific, ac ademic, and cultural backgrounds. Each chapter in the book ends with Experi ences of Transformation, exercises drawn from wisdom traditions or scientif ic investigations meant to enhance your direct experience of the material. Opportunities to actively engage in your own transformation and that of our world are woven into the fabric of your everyday life. Learning more about the terrain of consciousness transformation can not only give you a map, b ut can help you become the cartographer of your own transformative journey. Research over the last decade at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) h as systematically surveyed hundreds of people's stories of their own transf ormations, as well as conducting over 50 in-depth interviews with teachers and masters of the world's spiritual, religious, and transformative traditi ons. No matter who you are,where you come from, or what your current path is - whether you seek to transform your life completely or simply make adjustments that will add a layer of richness and depth to your life - exploring the many ways that transformation is stimulated and sustained can hold great power. Weaving together cutting-edge science with wisdom from teachers of the world's transformative traditions this book explores how people experie.