The Alchemy of Sacred Living: Creating a Culture of Light [Paperback] Michael, Emory John

The Alchemy of Sacred Living reveals the essence of the world's most ancient philosophy in a new form for the modern world. Alchemists were the forerunners of modern science. They sought the secrets transforming matter and consciousness. They unlocked the power of the life force in order to discover the keys to perpetual life. Alchemical writings described the secret of "turning base metal into gold." They called their secret "the Philosopher's Stone." In these pages, readers will discover a virtual Philosopher's Stone enabling them to turn the experiences of life into priceless treasures of the spirit. Each chapter contains keys to unfolding the light and power of one's deeper self. By applying this quintessential energy, one can transform and invigorate every area of life. The Alchemy of Sacred Livng is a map of the new conscousness containing the keys to sacred living. Those who activate their inner powers by applying these keys will be led to the threshold of ! life's greatest secrets -- what the ancients called "the Mysteries of eternal life."

Emory John Michael has spent many years living and traveling abroad -- much of that time in Europe and South America. He has a degree in Education and has taught students of all ages in a variety of settings and countries. While living in Europe, he taught English as a second language in Rome, Spain, and Switzerland. He has appeared on radio and TV shows across the country, and teaches classes and seminars on the material in his books. Mr. Michael and his wife, Mia, own a bookstore in Prescottt, Arizona. When not writing, playing music, or traveling, he enjoys exploring the high desert by his home. His first book, Queen of the Sun has been published in nine foreign languages .Mr. Michael publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Oracle.