Caroline Myss is the author of four New York Times bestsellers. She is a leading voice in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness. Recently, she has been focusing on the poignancy and power of mysticism. She is profiled in the S&P's Living Spiritual Teachers Project.

"Hope is the grace of renewal," states Caroline Myss on this 2 1/2 hour program on 2 CDs. "Hope gives a person the capacity to persevere against all odds — to believe in yourself even when all signals tell you that you can't." The personal and planetary problems we face are very daunting and it takes a special kind of courage to sally forth each day. Myss offers "an itinerary for the soul" that will enable us to keep on keeping on.

Among Myss's suggestions for navigating the tempestuous waters are celebrating the positive in our lives with gratitude; making good use of the wisdom of history — "our wise cosmic elder"; moving beyond the ramblings of the Narcissist within; recognizing the spiritual value of humility; relying upon kindred spirits to keep us on course; and invoking "the grace of illumination" to light up the way ahead. "Familiar ground is being swept away right in front of our eyes," explains Myss. But let us remember that a rising tide of hope lifts all humanity."