Pursuing a religion of ones own should be exciting, pleasurable, meaningful,joyful, etc. To create a religious life of your own, writes former monk and psychotherapist moore the guru of golf, 2010, etc. A guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world by thomas moore about the book something essential is missing from modern life. Ny times bestselling author thomas moore spent years as a monk and quit upon being ordained to create a religion of his own. Ive generally felt that religion tends to divide, rather than unite, and that it often advances. A life that demands being engaged and becoming a creator and not a follower. In moores vision of a religion of ones own, everything is sacred and nothing is excluded from the heart. For years ive avoided reducing rich ideas to ten steps or seven guidelines. Many whove turned away from religious institutionsand others who have lived wholly without religionhunger for. Moore adds that developing a religion of ones own doesnt ignore the gift of the formal religions, but instead looks to them for insight. Thomas moore, a religion of one s own renowned spirituality writer thomas moore speaks at the albuquerque center for spiritual living, 2801 louisiana blvd ne. It requires some attention and studying of the texts.
In a religion of ones own, bestselling author and former monk thomas moore. Monadnock ledger transcript moores counsel is consistently sensible and affirming. A guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world kindle edition by moore, thomas. In a religion of one s own, bestselling author and former monk thomas moore explores the myriad possibilities of creating a personal spiritual style, either inside or outside formal religion. An ox of ones own will be of interest to assyriologists, particularly those interested in early mesopotamia, and scholars working on women in religion. A guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world moore, thomas on. A stirring and sumptuous work of creativity and insight into the present situation which calls for a personal religion. My family is fairly religious, but ive never been very interested in practicing religion. A guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world audiobook by thomas moore. Psychology today practical suggestions for crafting ones own religion. A religion of ones own a guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world.
This comes from men and women who are now the creators of their religion and not the followers. In january gothampenguin will publish my new book a religion of ones own. Pdf a religion of one s own download full pdf book. Practical suggestions for crafting ones own religion. Listen to a religion of ones own a guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world by thomas moore available from rakuten kobo. How to style your spiritual life to express your own natureyour vision, values and background either within a tradition or on your own. A religion of ones own by thomas moore book trailer. On the pages of this bold volume, he challenges both spiritual seekers and traditional religious folk to create their own personal religion grounded in an intelligent, openhearted approach to life. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Im recommending a courageous, deepseated, fatedriven, informed, and intelligent life that has sublime and transcendent dimension.
An ox of ones own centers on the archive of a woman who died about 2050 b. Thomas moore on having an open heart and mind as you create your own personal religion. In a religion of ones own, the bestselling author of the classic care of the soul shares the philosophy behind his personal spirituality and the stories of ordinary individuals, thought leaders, and celebrities to show how all of uswhether inside or outside formal religioncan live a richer and more meaningful life. In a new book, a religion of one s own the new york times, bestselling author and trusted spiritual adviser moore offers a followup to his classic care of the soul.
When i speak of a religion of ones own, im not talking about a selfish, egocentered, loosely patched together spiritual concoction. The new york times bestselling author and trusted spiritual ad. The author, whose bestselling care of the soul 1992 helped define an era of therapeutic spirituality, reprises many of the themes and preoccupations that he has written about in a dozen books. What are some of the consequences you see of the diminishment of religion in our daily lives. The new york times bestselling author and trusted spiritual adviser offers a followup to his classic care of the soul. Thomas moore on his new book, a religion of ones own. A religion of ones own audiobook thomas moore audible. Earlier this week, i completed reading thomas moores a religion of ones own a guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world. A religion of ones own a guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world by thomas moore a stirring and sumptuous work of creativity and insight into the present situation which calls for a personal religion. A number of years ago marianne williamson asked me to write a chapter on the future of religion for a book she was editing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
At a time when so many feel disillusioned with or detached from organized religion yet long for a way to move beyond an exclusively materialistic, rational lifestyle, a religion of ones own points the way to creating an amplified inner life and a world of greater purpose, meaning, and reflection. It explores the myriad possibilities of creating a personal. Thomas moore the new york times bestselling author and trusted spiritual adviser offers a followup to his classic care of the soul. Many whove turned away from religious institutionsand others who have lived wholly without religionhunger for more than what contemporary secular life has to offer but are reluctant to follow. Renowned spirituality writer thomas moore speaks at the albuquerque center for spiritual living, 2801 louisiana blvd ne. A religion of ones own is a fantastic book that enables the reader to do just want the book says, guides to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world. As a change of pace, i thought that i would offer a few comments about a recent book. More nonfiction more nonfiction more by thomas moore. Bestselling author and former monk, thomas moore, talks about his book, a religion of ones own. Compared to faith, all other social distinctions and sources of conflict are insignificant. The new york times bestselling author and trusted spiritual. A religion of ones own a guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world book. Christopher hitchens would add that you have to suspend disbelief and reason, as well, but the author is ready for such objections.
Thomas moore tells why he wrote his new book, a religion of ones own, and why he thinks its so timely and important. A guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world reprint by thomas moore isbn. Two decades ago, moores care of the soul touched a chord with millions of readers yearning to integrate spirituality into their everyday lives. What this means is that alongside the abolition of class and nation within the community of. Many whove turned away from religious institutions and others who have lived wholly without religion hunger for more than what contemporary secular life has to offer. A guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A religion of ones own offers a new vision of how seekers can fashion their own connection to the sacred out of the materials of ancient faiths and everyday life. Monadnock ledgertranscript moores counsel is consistently sensible and affirming. I always struggled with how organized religion requires you only believe that organized religion is right and everything that deviates even slightly is wrong. A religion of ones own by thomas moore book excerpt. In a religion of ones own, bestselling author and former monk thomas moore explores the myriad possibilities of creating a personal spiritual style, either inside or outside formal religion. Two decades ago, moore s care of the soul touched a chord with millions of readers yearning to integrate spirituality into their everyday lives.
A guide to creating a personal spirituality in a secular world by thomas moore at barnes. In a new book, a religion of ones own the new york times, bestselling author and trusted spiritual adviser moore offers a followup to his classic care of the soul. Cj liu and thomas discuss his newest book a religion of ones own. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010.
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