Your Soul’s Compass, What Is Spiritual Guidance? By Joan Borysenko, Ph.D and Gordon Deverin, Ed.D. – Part 3

“Everything Provides Guidance”; this is a subheading in the second chapter of the book. That pretty much sums up my idea about Guidance, as well.

The authors continue their discuss with some examples of “everything”; from the Felt Sense, to Signs and Synchronicities, Listening for Guidance, Intuition, and Dreams. We’ll be talking more on the blog about Intuition, and on Day By Day Radio, with Donna Seebo, as well (listen to her interview).

One of the things I was thinking about as I read this chapter was how every situation, and I usually noticed the more intense situations more, that I either liked or really didn’t like, had a wealth of information and guidance for me. But sadly, I often only realized that guidance in hindsight.

I remember once, being more and more uncomfortable in a summer job I accepted. I had a dream one night in which it was as if I wore a large floppy hat that obscured my view except from below my nose. So I couldn’t see clearly where I was, or where I was going. I kept bumping into things in the dream.

It was only after I left the job and felt the huge relief from my decision that I remembered the dream again. In hindsight, I could see how I felt, after leaving like I was removing what obscured my vision and allowed me to see my path again. And there was huge relief in that.

But I don’t have to chase sleep to receive Guidance. I learned how to learn what my indicators were that I was receiving Guidance, and not just various thoughts, “shoulds”, and “better not or you’ll…”.

I now teach an updated and expanded version of that same course. And I’ll be saying more about that as the weeks go on.

But for now, if you’re interested in learning how to decipher your own Guidance signals, I’ll share with you where I started.

I started by recounting memories, such as the dream above, when looking back I could see that I was receiving useful information, information that could be seen as helpful, supportive, affirming, and possibly even suggesting a change in course of action.

Then I began to think, make a few notes, about what accompanied that information. Perhaps it felt a certain way. Maybe certain thoughts always accompanied the information. Or maybe I felt the information in a certain place in my body?

I began to see that when helpful information bubbled up inside of me, seemed to come from out of nowhere, there were certain thoughts, sensations, directions and feelings that accompanied that information.

Likewise, when it was just my busy, monkey-mind messing with me, trying to throw me off track from a big change, that too was accompanies by a particular brand of thoughts, sensations, directions and feelings.

Maybe this will help you begin to play detective, scientist, and strategist for your own Guidance. And let me know here, what you discover. Sharing benefits us all.

Next time I want to talk a bit about Chapter 4, Intimacy…Seeing With The Eyes of the Heart.

Your Soul’s Compass, What Is Spiritual Guidance? By Joan Borysenko, Ph.D and Gordon Deverin, Ed.D.

First Post, Beginning Our Journey. I’m so excited to begin this journey with you all, starting with the study of this book, Your Soul’s Compass.

Joan Borysenko, PhD, is well known for her books and teaching on the mind/body connection, stress relief and healing. Gordon Dveirin, Joan’s husband, is president of his own consulting firm for the field of human development (e.g. how to accomplish more with what you have).

So come join me as I dive right in to this book and pull out all the juicy wisdom from two people who’ve seen much from people who are “on track” and people who are not.

Here’s how they get us going…

“If there is such a thing as spiritual guidance that directs us to our best self individually and collectively, following that guidance involves some serious questions:

How do we tell the difference between spiritual guidance and the ego’s need for control, certainty, and power–or from instinctive drive and social conditioning?

Is there a divine attraction–a kind of grace that pulls us forward on the journey of becoming an awake, compassionate, and purposeful human being…or are we the sole instigators of that quest?

And perhaps most important, is there a compass of love and wisdom, within the soul that keeps us on track–and if so, how does it function”?
Your Soul’s Compass, page xii

Don’t you just love that? I have another question to add, if I might:

How can I use that compass, right now, with what’s going on for me?

Ahhh. So come explore the book, the questions and the answers with me. I look forward to your thoughts and comments. D.

For more reviews and discussions on this book click here

Be The Solution

Being The Solution

By Darel A. Rutherford

Ten years ago I got to hear Darel speak, live, in Alpine, California and it shook my world! I bought every book and workbook he had published. I became an enthusiastic student of his works.

Even today, after years of working with Darel, as a Being Coach, myself and co-host of his BEING THE SOLUTION Workshops, I still laughingly count myself his “best” and “worst” student. I struggled with his teachings, new to them at the time I was going through a long, drawn-out divorce. But I stuck with my practice and am very grateful for the tools and principles Darel outlines.

A warning, Darel’s information is not for the timid. You have to want the change enough that you’ll keep on keeping on with his teachings about your own empowerment.

If you like his straightforward, pull no punches, tell it like it is attitude, I highly recommend the book that started it all for me:

So, Why Aren’t You Rich?

By Darel A. Rutherford
Although a much earlier work, don’t be fooled. This is a powerful confront about what we allow to get in the way of our better financial good. A super “must read” if you’re stuck financially and honestly don’t understand why.

A Welcome and Introduction For You!

Welcome to Partnering With The Sacred, a companion blog to Answering the Sacred, helping men and women who’ve decided it’s time their lives reflected what their hearts are wanting.

Here you’ll find interviews, a list of powerful resources for you to explore , and links to Day-By-Day-Radio station and shows where you can listen (even ask questions), live, to leading teachers of today.

And best of all (in my opinion), I’m inviting you all to sign in and join me each month, reading along with me, a book sure to shed light on one of the instrumental topics of personal development such as:

• Mastery
• Organization
• Brain Plasticity
• Intuition
• Inspiration
• Clarity
• Law of Attraction
• Health
• Relationships
• Communication
• …and many more

I’ll be offering my thoughts as I read the book, welcoming your questions and comments. I’ll even be contacting the author for a visit to the radio station where we can ask all the questions we most want to. I’ll be counting on you all to ask the hard questions; those that seek to integrate a spiritual life with a practical world.

It’s All About Forgiveness!

The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk About Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness

By Gary Renard

When I first read this book, I thought my head was going to fall off and roll down the street. I felt physically dizzy at times just trying to wrap my brain around some of the concepts that Gary shared with us in this book.

That was years ago. This book opened a deep respect for the Course of Miracles in me. It also substantiated an idea I had about the importance of forgiveness and a rededication to the practice of Forgiveness.

Gary visited here in Ashland last month, to rave reviews. His book has come to be, to my mind, a type of classic and dramatic introduction to the Course in Miracles. But more importantly, through his ow personal story, Gary shares a remarkable adventure and invitation to consider and practice life from an entirely different paradigm.

A quick P.S. If you’ve read this book and felt drawn to what Thomas had to say, Gary’s second book (Your Immortal Reality) is a deep delight.

The Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life

A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life

By Jack Kornfield

If you are actively practicing to marry the spiritual with the everyday, this book holds many insights, practical tools, and a strong supportive voice for the challenges of pursuing a spiritual practice in a world that acts to thwart your efforts at every turn.

Jack Kornfield helps East meet West, and vice versa, a in a way that I felt comforting. I’ve had the opportunity to be in friend’s homes where they took out their rag-tag, underlined and bookmarked copy of this book as if it were a lifeline. Jack Kornfield does that, gives us all a lifeline on our spiritual journey when we feel like we’re “the only one” experiencing the mishaps along the way.

I was greatly relieved and comforted, and still am, when reading Jack’s other book:

After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path

By Jack Kornfield

Another one to check out…

Chop Wood, Carry Water

Chop Wood, Carry Water

By Rick Fields

What Rick has done with this book is give an overview of what have become the standard practices to reach “enlightenment”. If that is your goal, I think this is a good basic, a good place to start and see what resonates, what appeals to you. Then you can explore that specific topic or method, further, and more in depth.

I’ve talked to a number of people that told me that this book was a jumping off point for them some years ago and a supportive force in their continued spiritual journey. A good basic, a good standard.

Tools to Transform

Natural Brilliance

By Paul R. Scheele

This is such a wonderful book. Paul Scheele has really brought together a few, simple tools that encompass and help with the actual practical practice of spiritual/personal mastery. It’s compact, but don’t be deceived. This book really focuses on some very important tools to support transformation with your personality along for the ride.

Create Your Own Vision Board, Create a New Reality

The Vision Board

By Joyce A. Schwarz

This is such a beautiful, inspiration book about ways to amp up the energy with your vision board. This is the book I would recommend for anyone who asked “how do I make a vision board”?

A Practical “How To” For Forgiveness

Radical Forgiveness: A Revolutionary Five-Stage Process to Heal Relationships, Let Go of Anger and Blame, Find Peace in Any Situation

By Colin C. Tipping

Colin Tipping has done an amazing job of outlining why Forgiveness is so important, what practicing Forgiveness has to offer, and how to actually go about (steps that work) the Forgiveness process. He also includes a look into the traditional idea and workings of Forgiveness and a more modern interpretation.

This is sure to become a classic. It’s certainly the definitive work on the topic. I highly recommend it’s careful study and practice.

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