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The Reason for Flowers By Stephen Buchmann A beguiling and lyrical journey through the varied, creative, and wonderful world of flowers. Connections
The Metaphysics of Ping-Pong By Guido Mina di Sospiro An alluring work on the spiritual practice of play. Play
Changing the Subject By Sven Birkets A probe of the transformations brought about in our lives by technology. Attention
The Heart of the Matter By Arthur Green Essays by a seasoned Jewish scholar on Hasidic contributions to spirituality. Devotion
Shift into Freedom By Loch Kelly A practice-filled book that maps a path to bring consciousness, heart, and openness into a new synthesis. Openness
A God That Could Be Real By Nancy Ellen Abrams An atheist's spiritual journey to discover the practical dimensions of the Divine. Meaning
A Treasury of Sufi Wisdom By Peter Samsel More than 550 sayings from the Qur'an, the Hadith, and Sufi writers. Unity
Striking Beauty By Barry Allen An elegant book on the beauty and philosophy of the martial arts. Beauty
What We're Fighting for Now Is Each Other By Wen Stephenson A journalist's reflections and interviews with more than 100 climate and environmental activists. Transformation
The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs By Tristan Gooley More than 850 tips for navigation, forecasting, tracking, and nature walks. Attention
Reclaiming the Wild Soul By Mary Reynolds Thompson A lovely and lyrical tribute to the natural world and its role in our lives as a spiritual teacher. Teachers
Jewish Wisdom for Growing Older By Dayle A. Friedman A captivating guide to the character qualities that make aging a time of transformation. Transformation
The Lioness in Winter By Ann Burack-Weiss A helpful book by female writers providing insights into the last stage of life. Meaning
Seeds for a Boundless Life By Zenkei Blanche Hartman Profound and enlightening Zen teachings on respect, living a beneficial life, and other practices. Being Present
Eastern Light By Steve Smith A serious, subtle, wise, and capacious spiritual memoir which addresses the hungers of seekers in this era of religious pluralism. Being Present
Change the Story, Change the Future By David C. Korten A stirring vision of renewal for spiritually independent and progressive people of all types. Transformation
Gratitude By Oliver Sacks The medical writer's summing up of his own life and legacy. Gratitude
A Step Along the Way By Stephen J. Pope Edifying profiles of six spiritual exemplars of the Christian faith. Love
Felicity By Mary Oliver Poems about living and loving in the wider world. Gratitude
Islam and the Future of Tolerance By Sam Harris, Maajid Nawaz Discussion of the extremists within Islam. Faith