Cultural anthropologist Jennifer James writes in this book, "It is a heroic act to make even the smallest change that contributes to the life of this world. You have begun to take steps toward enlightenment if you are willing to stretch your allegiances beyond your culture toward the world. There is no vision more powerful than the one that links you to all of life."
This simple and elegant work uses principles, ideals, and practices from the world's religions as a framework for composing a spiritual life. From the opening chapter on awakenings to the final chapter on transformation, Jennifer James presents the basic steps on the wisdom journey. She celebrates solitude, intuition, and humility. She suggests ways to handle obstacles such as diversions, lack of self-esteem, and the atrophy of consciousness. One of the hallmarks of the spiritual renaissance of our time is the widespread interest in the collective wisdom of the past. This fine little volume adds to the dialogue.