In this rich & deeply personal book, the author describes her own arduous & momentous journey into mystical awareness. She gives us scores of first-hand accounts of mystical encounters as recorded by ordinary people today, as well as by saints, seers, ecstatics, & holy men & women of every faith. In addition, she delves into the physical side of mystical experience, such as levitation & psychic ability, & warns against an overemphasis on such powers. She also describes the practices that invite mystical experience -- prayer & fasting, meditation, ascetic discipline -- & points out the landmarks that one passes on this spiritual journey.
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Sophy Burnham, mother of two grown daughters, grew up in Maryland. The award-winning author of ten books, including two New York Times bestsellers, The Art Crowd and A Book of Angels, she is best known for her speaking and writing on angels and the spiritual dimension. She has written prize-winning works for both children and adults--novels, plays, films, articles, essays, and investigative journalism. Her work has been translated into twenty languages.
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