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Several years ago William Murtha's life changed—when he experienced a near death experience, being swept into the sea by a rogue wave, and then rescued by a man who was looking through a borrowed telescope, not at the sky, but out into the dark ocean. Among other things Murtha travelled the world over discovering positive initiative that are helping to eradicate poverty, social injustice, environmental degradation. He began asking questions. He asked hundreds of luminaries and change makers “Given the enormity of problems no facing planet earth, please let me have your positive vision and hopes for the future. Can you share, in around 100 words, an empowering story that illustrates your insight, wisdom and feelings on how we can move toward a more just, fulfilling, and peaceful world.” The results are varied and astounding. “Most countries in the world need to choose different parents, and these parents exist. They are the father and mother who did not ravage, rape and plunder, the father and mother who did not exterminate and sell and buy into slavery. The father and mother who did not seek domination over the earth.” —Alice Walker Other contributors: Gary Zukav, Neale Donald Walsch, Desmond Tutu, Starhawk, James Redfield, Thic Nhat Han, Thomas Moore, George Leonard, Jack Kornfield, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Arianna Huffington, Mary Gordon, Tim Flannery, Eve Ensler, Pema Chodrin, Sonia Choquette, Gregg Bradon, and Angeles Arrien, just to name a few. In addition to answering the question, each contributor lists a handful of books, songs, poems, movies that have influenced them. A brief biography completes each one-page entry.

(3 DISC SET) Ramtha on Change: The Days That Are Here was recorded live at Ramtha s School of Enlightenment on April 14, 2007, on the subject of predictions for the days to come and the Earth changes part of the Ramtha Prophecy Series on audio CD. Other subjects Ramtha addresses here in relation to the subject title are: lessons from Mother Nature, predetermination and free will, change and evolution, global warming and climate change, polar shift, effects of solar flares coming, purpose of HAARP Tesla technology, and preparedness.
Disc 1
01. Toast To The Future
02. Ants And Grasshoppers
03. Predetermination
04. Revisiting Our Beginnings
05. Planet Earth Is A Living Being
06. Adaptation And The Freethinkers Of Change And Evolution
07. Human Accountability
Disc 2
01. Global Warming
02. Three Degree Axis Shift
03. Animals
04. Placement Of Countries From The Shift
05. Commerce, Solar Flares, Darkness
06. The Poles - Past, Present, And Future
Disc 3
01. Timeline For Conceiving Children
02. The Science Of Haarp And The Demise Of Technology
03. Countries Most Affected
04. Present Finances And Investments For The Future
05. Preparation For Self-Suffiency
06. Living Now As A Future Being
07. The Other Side Of Changes

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Through the dramatic story of her father's decision to die with the help of D Jack Kevorkian and her struggle to cope with his suicide, the author explore the controversies surrounding euthanasia and the right to die.

Richard Tarnas’s The Passion of the Western Mind—acclaimed by leading voices in philosophy, religion, psychology, and history—sets the stage for this major work, thirty years in the making, that dramatically reframes our understanding of the universe in the light of extraordinary new evidence.
Cosmos and Psyche is the first book by a widely respected scholar to demonstrate the existence of a consistent correspondence between planetary movements and the unfolding drama of human history. A vast and impressive body of evidence illuminates patterns of meaning and precise correlations between the universe and the world of human endeavor. With meticulous detail, Richard Tarnas takes us on a journey that begins with the ancient Greeks and culminates in our own era and its transformative potential, putting into perspective these chaotic, tumultuous times—from the sixties to September 11, 2001—and pointing the way towards the future.
In terms of planetary cycles, our present moment in history is most comparable to the period five hundred years ago—that era of “extraordinary turbulence and creativity,” the High Renaissance. Not since Copernicus conceived the heliocentric theory has the human community faced such a profound realignment of the way we think. Readers of every persuasion will be impressed by the vast canvas here, the wealth of research and analysis, and the profound conclusions that may be drawn—conclusions that reunite religion and science, and restore a transcendent dimension to the universe.

If you have woken up to the fact that there is something seriously amiss with the perception of reality subscribed to by the preponderance of humanity and consequently are searching for a rational (albeit unorthodox) interpretation of our current existence, then this book was written for you.

It begins with our planetary past, present and probable future and then continues with humanity's hidden history, the cyclical nature of consciousness and the illusions inherent in our physical reality. This is followed by a brief synopsis of the structures which exert inordinate control over the human race and an investigation into the motives and insidious methods employed in the manipulation of our species consciousness. The cynical exploitation of the divisions within humanity is then brought into focus. Some of the largely unrecognised perils and potentials we face are, also, appraised and our influence on the coalescing future we are moving into, is considered. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of pursuing spiritual enlightenment, unencumbered by either common delusions or religious dogma.

Lastly, the reader is introduced to aspects of science which have, to humanity's detriment, generally been suppressed or ignored.

Dion Fortune's basic esoteric textbook on the psychology of love and relationships gives a simple explanation of the universal factors governing interaction between masculine and feminine, from the "lowest" to the "highest" level of the Seven Planes. An important work for Dion Fortune collectors.

This inaugural - and all new - Tarcher Cornerstone Edition presents a stunningly relevant and reliable translation of the thoughts and aphorisms of the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius, properly placing the philosopher-king's writings within the vein of the world's great religious and ethical traditions.
The late antique world possessed no voice like that of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE.) His private meditations on what constitutes a good life have withstood the centuries and reach us today with the same penetrating clarity and shining light as the words of Shakespeare, Emerson or Thoreau.


In this remarkable new translation, best-selling religious philosopher, Jacob Needleman, and classics scholar, John P. Piazza, have retained the depth of Marcus' perspective on life. They have carefully selected and faithfully rendered those passages that clarify Marcus' role as someone who stood within the great religious and ethical traditions that extend throughout every culture in human history. The voice that emerges from their translation is a universal one, equally recognisable to students of Christ, Buddha, the Vedas, the Talmud and to anyone who sincerely searches for a way of meaning in contemporary life.

This is another classic title in the 'Tarcher Cornerstone Edition' series, in which the great works of philosophy, spirituality and mind, body & spirit are presented for today's readers.

Take the journey of the soul from death to birth - and beyond. This little-known subject is illustrated with 27 stories from the ancient texts and practical examples from the author’s own experiences. A discussion of karma - what it is, how we create it and how karmas become our destiny - tells us how we can overcome its power. Learn the difference between rebirth, reincarnation and divine emergence and come to understand that we, too, can complete the three stages of the spiritual journey.

For almost three decades Zohara Hieronimus has interviewed spiritual teachers and, as Hieronimus reveals, one common theme resonates through them all: the power of human consciousness.
Sharing insights from her discussions with Larry Dossey, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Graham Hancock, Raymond Moody, Rupert Sheldrake, Zecharia Sitchin, Gay Bradshaw, Candace Pert and many others, Hieronimus explores what these visionary thinkers foresee for humanity based on current trends in medicine, science, agriculture, Earth history, robotics and spirituality. She examines natural, extraterrestrial and man-made events that dramatically altered humanity's course in the past or might in the future, revealing a recurring cycle of catastrophic Earth changes and rebirths of civilisation over billions of years. The author explains that, as part of the energetic expression of Divinity, we can influence the impact of Earth changes through our actions and intentions. She shows that the consciousness of humanity has the power to affect evolution, enact healing on personal and global levels and alter even natural systems such as the weather.
By studying predictions across a broad range of disciplines—from nano-technology to plant intelligence—from today's great minds and from ancient spiritual traditions, Hieronimus shows that we can significantly improve the long-term welfare of the Earth by unfolding our nonlocal consciousness, adopting a reverent attitude toward all life and realising how we do things is as vital as what we do.

· Shares insights from the author's discussions with Larry Dossey,
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Graham Hancock, Raymond Moody, Rupert
Sheldrake, Zecharia Sitchin, Gay Bradshaw, Candace Pert and many
others

· Examines what these visionary thinkers foresee for humanity based on current trends in medicine, science, agriculture, history, and other disciplines
· Reveals how consciousness affects evolution and Earth's future

What can we know about God? God only knows. Is there anything that can give us a glimpse into the nature of God and the world God is allegedly responsible for? Does science help? Can the Bible assist us? Or is this something about which only philosophers can speculate? All our resources are of limited usefulness, but there is some information that investigation can yield.

Of the many ways of thinking about God, three models of divinity stand out: the classical or traditional approach has the most seniority, but that alone does not give it security; the process scheme lies at the opposite extreme, but is too radical for some; and the newest option called "open" or "free-will" theism resides somewhere in the middle. "You can't tell the players without a programme," but with one, a selection might come easier. This book is that programme.