Venkatesananda Saraswati (or Swami Venkatesananda) 29 December 1921 in Tanjore, South India–2 December 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa), known previously as Parthasarathy, was a disciple of Sivananda Saraswati. He received his spiritual training at the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh, India, and disseminated his master's teachings in South Africa, Mauritius, Australia, and New Zealand.
Venkatesananda said that he had been specially commissioned by his master, Sivananda, to spread the gospel of goodness – the four words: "Be good, do Good,." Swami Venkatesananda is also called Siva-Pada-Renu (dust of Siva's feet), a title conferred to him by Swami Sivananda, his guru.

Swami

Philip Zaleski is the author of The Recollected Heart, Gifts of the Spirit, and The Benedictines of Petersham, and co-author, with Carol Zaleski, of The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the Inklings - J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Charles Williams; Prayer: A History; and The Book of Heaven: An Anthology of Writings from Ancient to Modern Times. He is also the editor of the Best Spiritual Writing and Best American Spiritual Writing series. He lives with his family in Western Massachusetts.
Zaleski’s essays and book reviews have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, First Things, Christian Century, and Parabola. From 1995 to 2002, he edited the HarperSanFrancisco series The Best Spiritual Writing and soon thereafter became editor of the Houghton Mifflin series The Best American Spiritual Writing.

Philip

Chade-Meng Tan, also known as Meng, is a former Google engineer known for his work in mindfulness and emotional intelligence. He is the author of the bestselling book "Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)" and the co-founder of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI).
Meng began his career at Google as an engineer in 2000, working on various projects such as Google Maps and Street View. However, he eventually became interested in the intersection of technology and personal development. In 2007, he helped create the Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program at Google, which aimed to teach mindfulness and emotional intelligence to employees. The program was highly successful and eventually became a full-fledged course for all Google employees.
In 2012, Meng left Google to co-found the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) with a mission to bring the benefits of mindfulness and emotional intelligence to individuals and organizations around the world. SIYLI offers workshops, training, and certification programs to help individuals and organizations develop emotional intelligence and mindfulness-based leadership skills.
Meng is also a frequent mindfulness and emotional intelligence speaker and has given talks at various organizations and conferences worldwide. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Mental Health.
His book "Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)" has been translated into more than 20 languages and is a New York Times bestseller. It has received widespread acclaim and is considered a mindfulness and emotional intelligence classic.
In summary, Chade-Meng Tan is a former Google engineer, author, and co-founder of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI). He became well-known for his work in mindfulness and emotional intelligence. He helped create the Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program at Google, which aimed to teach mindfulness and emotional intelligence to employees.
He later co-founded the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) to bring the benefits of mindfulness and emotional intelligence to individuals and organizations worldwide. He is also a frequent speaker on mindfulness and emotional intelligence, and his book Search Inside Yourself is considered a classic in the field.

Chade-Meng

Tara Brach is an internationally acclaimed teacher of meditation and mindfulness and the author of two best-selling books, Radical Acceptance and True Refuge. A clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Tara has been a leader in the field of mindfulness-based therapy and Buddhist psychology since the early 1990s.
Tara was first inspired to delve into meditation and mindfulness while she was a student at Harvard University. After graduating, she traveled to India, where she studied with a spiritual teacher, Ram Dass, and the renowned meditation master Venerable Ajahn Chah. Following her return to the U.S., she continued to study meditation and eventually opened a private practice in the Washington D.C. area.
Tara has been teaching mindfulness and meditation for over 20 years now, offering classes and workshops both in person and online. She has been a leader in the field of meditation and mindfulness-based therapies, developing groundbreaking approaches such as the Interpersonal Mindfulness Program, the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, and the Insight Dialogue Program.
Tara is a popular public speaker, and her talks have been featured at events like the TEDx and Aspen Ideas Festivals. She is also a frequent guest on radio and television programs and has been featured in publications like the New York Times, Oprah Magazine, and the Huffington Post.
Tara has written two books, Radical Acceptance, and True Refuge, both of which have become bestsellers. In addition to her books, Tara has created a wide range of audio programs, meditation courses, and other materials to help people learn mindfulness and meditation.
Radical Acceptance is a book about how to break free from the negative patterns of self-judgment and reclaim your own happiness and potential. Through her own personal story and the stories of her clients, Tara Brach explores how to accept ourselves and our lives with courage, kindness, and grace.
True Refuge is a book about finding peace and comfort in the midst of life's challenges. Drawing on stories and practices from her own life and her work as a therapist and teacher, Tara Brach explores the power of mindfulness, compassion, and self-compassion to help us find true refuge in the present moment. With insight and humor, she offers practical guidance for finding peace, courage, and freedom in our lives.
Tara Brach’s mission is to help people wake up to the truth of their own lives and to live with more love and compassion. Through her teachings, she encourages us to be fully present at the moment, to bring awareness to our thoughts and emotions, and to open our hearts in order to live with greater joy and freedom.

Tara

Sarah Hurwitz is an American speechwriter. A senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama in 2009 and 2010, and head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama from 2010 to 2017, she was appointed to serve on the United States Holocaust Memorial Council by Barack Obama shortly before he left the White House.
Hurwitz is from Wayland, Massachusetts. She attended Harvard University and Harvard Law School and began her career as an intern in Vice President Al Gore's speechwriting office in 1998. She was Chief Speechwriter for Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign and Deputy Chief Speechwriter for the Presidential campaigns of Senator John Kerry and General Wesley Clark.
She was offered a job as a senior speechwriter for then-Senator Barack Obama in his presidential campaign days after Clinton conceded. Her first assignment for Michelle Obama was to work with her on her address to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. She also wrote Mrs. Obama's speeches at the 2012 and 2016 Democratic National Conventions.&nbsp;
After a couple of years as a senior speechwriter for President Obama, Hurwitz became Chief Speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and also worked on policy issues affecting young women and girls as a senior advisor to the White House Council on Women and Girls. After leaving the White House in 2017, she served as a Fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University.
The Forward included Hurwitz in their Forward 50 list as one of 2016's fifty most influential Jewish-Americans. She was also named to the 2019 Forward 50 List.
Hurwitz's book, Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life -- in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There), about her rediscovery of Judaism, was published by Spiegel &amp; Grau on 3 September 2019. It debuted as the number 1 new release in the Amazon Jewish Life category. Its Kindle edition, which sold less than its hardcover edition, was also the second-highest new Kindle seller in the Amazon Jewish Life category as well.&nbsp;
The book was named a Finalist for the 2019 National Jewish Book Award in two categories: "Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice" and "Education and Jewish Identity," as well as a Finalist for the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature.

Sarah

Winged Wolf is the pen name under which I write my metaphysical non-fiction, and the name by which I am known throughout the online metaphysical communities. I am one of the primary founders of The Psion Guild. I hope you will find my non-fiction books useful and easy to understand.

Winged

Clarissa Pinkola Estés is a first-generation American writer and Jungian psychoanalyst. She is the author of Women Who Run with the Wolves, which remained on the New York Times best-seller list for 145 weeks and has sold over two million copies. Estés was born in Gary, Indiana, to Emilio Maria Reyés and Cepción Ixtiz, who were from Mexico.
She is a certified senior Jungian analyst. She earned her doctorate from the Union Institute &amp; University in ethno-clinical psychology by studying social and psychological patterns in cultural and tribal groups. She is the author of many books on the journey of the soul. Beginning in 1992 and onward, her work has been published in 37 languages. Her book Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of The Wild Woman Archetype was on the New York Times best-seller list for 145 weeks, as well as other best-seller lists, including USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Library Journal.
Estés began her work in the 1960s at the Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital in Hines, Illinois. There she worked with World War I, World War II, and Korean and Vietnam War soldiers living with quadriplegia, hindered by the loss of arms and legs. In addition, she has worked at other facilities caring for severely injured children and shell-shocked war veterans and their families. Her teaching of writing, storytelling and traditional medicine practices continued in prisons, beginning in the early 1970s at the Men's Penitentiary in Colorado; the Federal Women's Prison in Dublin, California; the Montview Facility for Youth in Colorado; and other institutions.
Estés served as a board member of the Maya Angelou Minority Health Foundation (now called Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity) at Wake Forest School of Medicine. In addition, Estés served as an appointee by Colorado governors Romer and Owens to the Colorado State Grievance Board of the Department of Regulatory Agencies from 1993 to 2006. She was elected as chair and, for thirteen years, worked with the state of Colorado Attorney General's lawyers, as well as a board of legal experts and helping professionals, to focus on public safety regarding mental health practitioners.
She has been an advisory board member for the National Writers Union, New York, and an advisory board member of the National Coalition Against Censorship, New York. In addition, she is an advisor to El Museo de las Americas, Denver, Colorado, and a contributing editor and storyteller-in-residence for The Bloomsbury Review.
Estés debuted in spoken word performance at Carnegie Hall, New York (2000), along with Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison. Together the author-poets wrote lyrical song-poems for a libretto of woman.life.song. She is also a managing editor for TheModeratevoice.com. She has written for the Huffington Post, the Washington Post, Publishers' Weekly, and The Denver Post. Estés' Guadalupe Foundation has funded literacy projects.
Estés was a recipient of the Keeper of the Lore Award, a Gradiva Award (from the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis), a Catholic Press Association award, the Book of the Year Honor Award, American Booksellers Association, and Colorado Authors League Award. She received the Las Primeras Award, "The First of Her Kind," from the Mexican American Women's Foundation, Washington D.C. She is a 2006 inductee into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame, which recognizes women of international influence. In addition, Estés is the recipient of the President's Medal for Social Justice.

Clarissa

Jack Kornfield is a best-selling author and leading voice in modern Buddhism. Born in 1945, he holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has studied with many of the great Buddhist teachers of the 20th century. He is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) and Spirit Rock Center in California. He has taught meditation retreats and training in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia since 1974.
Kornfield is known for his warm, accessible style, and his teachings emphasize the practical application of Buddhist principles in everyday life. His books, including the classics A Path with Heart and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry, have been translated into over 20 languages and have sold above one million copies worldwide. His most recent works include Bringing Home the Dharma and The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology.
Kornfield has been actively bridging Eastern and Western psychological and spiritual traditions. He has collaborated with colleagues such as Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, and Ram Dass in developing the Vipassana Meditation movement in the U.S. He co-founded the Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at UCLA and was the founding president of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship.
In addition to his writing and teaching, Kornfield is an active proponent of social justice and environmental activism. He co-founded the Buddhist Alliance for Social Engagement and is involved in numerous other social justice initiatives. He is a strong proponent of non-violence and has been involved in various social justice initiatives, including the Buddhist Alliance for Social Engagement and the Mindfulness in Social Movements conference. He is also a passionate advocate for environmental causes and supports the preservation of rainforests and the protection of ocean ecosystems.
Kornfield has been actively engaged in bridging Eastern and Western spiritual traditions and has collaborated with colleagues such as Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, and Ram Dass in developing the Vipassana Meditation movement in the U.S. He also serves on the board of the Buddhist Global Relief and the Mind &amp; Life Institute, which seeks to integrate contemplative practices and scientific research.&nbsp;
Kornfield’s activism has extended beyond his writings and teachings to his work with various international organizations. He has traveled to Burma and other countries to support human rights initiatives and has spoken at the United Nations’ World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna. He was also a founding member of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, which promotes peace and social justice.
Kornfield’s work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and other television programs and has been interviewed on National Public Radio and other radio programs. He has also been featured in films, including The Buddha and The Dharma Bums. Kornfield is a recipient of the Outstanding Buddhist American Award and the Courage of Conscience Award.

Jack

Swami Vijnanananda (born Hariprasanna Chattopadhyaya; 30 October 1868 – 25 April 1938) was an Indian monk of Ramakrishna order, born in an upper-class family near Dakshineswar, and was a direct disciple of Ramakrishna. He was an engineer and worked as the District Engineer in the erstwhile State of United Provinces, India.&nbsp;
He was a great scholar of Sanskrit with expertise in religio-philosophical works, astronomy, civil engineering etc. He spent considerable time in Allahabad (Prayag) centre of Ramakrishna Math. He became the President of Ramakrishna Mission in 1937. It was under his presidency and direct supervision that the Ramakrishna Temple at Belur Math was constructed and consecrated.
Hariprasanna Chattopadhyaya was born on 30 October 1868, in a respectable family of Belgharia. He had, in all probability, first seen Ramakrishna on 15 September 1879 at Keshab Chandra Sen's spiritual retreat at Belgharia. When studying in the first or second class of a High School, Hariprasanna saw Ramakrishna at Dewan Govinda Mukherji's house. It was on 18 February 1883 that Hariprasanna, then a student of the St. Xavier's College, went to Dakshineswar with his fellow students Sarat, later Saradananda (Sarat Maharaj), and Barada Pal.&nbsp;
Ramakrishna showed great love and kindness towards Hariprasanna, which bound the latter indissolubly to the former. Hariprasanna took Ramakrishna to be his Master. He however saw the Master only a few more times in his life, as he was compelled to live at Bankipore in Bihar. Hariprasanna's guardians were not in favour of his meeting Ramakrishna. He stayed back in Dakshineswar one night upon request from the Master, and later he divulged that on that night Sri Ramakrishna granted him special spiritual favours.&nbsp;
Vijnanananda later recalled: 'As I approached the Master he asked me to stick out my tongue. When I did so, he drew a figure on it with his finger. My whole body began to tremble, and I felt an unspeakable bliss within.' He was rebuked by his mother and elder sister for the transgression and could not go to see Ramakrishna for a long time, who sent Sarat to bring him along. Ramakrishna made him enter into a deep meditation and gave him intimate knowledge on various facets of spiritual lives.
As a student, Hariprasanna was very spirited and would be upset at the sight of any moral turpitude or social injustice. After passing the First Arts examination from Calcutta, Hariprasanna went to Bankipore in Bihar. He graduated from Patna college and went to study Civil Engineering in Pune. During this time Sri Ramakrishna died and Hariprasanna had a vision of Ramakrishna on the night he died. He completed his diploma in civil engineering (Licentiate in Civil Engineering or L.C.E) from Poona College of Science.&nbsp;
He did not appear for his final examination deliberately in order to help a poor but meritorious student to secure a job, as in those days only the first or second ranked students could get a Government job and Hariprasanna's classmates were of the opinion that he was to stand first or second. At that time, Hariprasanna was financially dependent on his elder sister's husband. The next year, he passed the examination successfully and landed with a Government job.

Rowan Douglas Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, PC, FBA, FRSL, FLSW, is a Welsh Anglican bishop, theologian, and poet. He was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, a position he held from December 2002 to December 2012. Previously the Bishop of Monmouth and Archbishop of Wales, Williams was the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern times not to be appointed from within the Church of England.
Williams's importance was marked by speculation that the Anglican Communion (in which the Archbishop of Canterbury is the leading figure) was on the verge of fragmentation over disagreements on contemporary issues such as homosexuality and the ordination of women. Williams worked to keep all sides talking to one another. Notable events during his time as Archbishop of Canterbury include the rejection by a majority of dioceses of his proposed Anglican Covenant and, in the final general synod of his tenure, his unsuccessful attempt to secure a sufficient majority for a measure to allow the appointment of women as bishops in the Church of England.
Having spent much of his earlier career as an academic at the universities of Cambridge and Oxford successively, Williams speaks three languages and reads at least nine. After standing down as archbishop, Williams took up the position of chancellor of the University of South Wales in 2014 and served as master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, between 2013 and 2020. He also delivered the Gifford Lectures at the University of Edinburgh in 2013.
Justin Welby succeeded Williams as the Archbishop of Canterbury on 9 November 2012, being crowned in March 2013. On 26 December 2012, 10 Downing Street announced Williams's elevation to the peerage as a life peer so that he could continue to speak in the House of Lords. Following the creation of his title on 8 January and its gazetting on 11 January 2013, he was introduced to the temporal benches of the House of Lords as Baron Williams of Oystermouth on 15 January 2013, sitting as a crossbencher. He retired from the House on 31 August 2020 and from Magdalene College that Michaelmas, returning to Abergavenny, in his former diocese.
Williams did not have a formal curacy until 1980, when he served at St George's, Chesterton, Cambridge, until 1983, after having been appointed a university lecturer in divinity at Cambridge. In 1984 he became dean and chaplain of Clare College, and, in 1986, at the age of 36, he was appointed to the Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at Oxford. This position brought with it appointment to a residentiary canonry of Christ Church Cathedral. In 1989 he received the degree of Doctor of Divinity and, in 1990, was elected a Fellow of the British Academy.
Williams, a scholar of the Church Fathers and a historian of Christian spirituality, wrote in 1983 that orthodoxy should be seen "as a tool rather than an end in itself..." It is not something that stands still. Thus "old styles come under increasing strain, new speech needs to be generated." He sees orthodoxy as several "dialogues": a constant dialogue with Christ, crucified and risen, but also that of the community of faith with the world – "a risky enterprise," as he writes. "We ought to be puzzled," he says, "when the gospel does not challenge the world." It may mean that Christians have not understood the kinds of bondage to which the gospel is addressed.
He also wrote that "orthodoxy is inseparable from sacramental practice... The eucharist is the paradigm of that dialogue which is 'orthodoxy'". This stance may help to explain both his social radicalism and his view of the importance of the Church, and thus of the holding together of the Anglican communion over matters such as homosexuality: his belief in the idea of the Church is profound.

Rowan

Ernest van den Haag was a Dutch-born American sociologist, social critic, and author. He was John M. Olin's Professor of Jurisprudence and Public Policy at Fordham University. He was best known for his contributions to National Review. Ernest van den Haag was born in 1914 in The Hague to Moses "Max" Melamerson and Flora Haag Melamerson.&nbsp;
He changed his surname in the early 1940s. While Van den Haag was still young, his family moved to Italy. Van den Haag grew up in Italy and began a life in politics following his education. In the late 1930s, he was a left-wing activist and communist. During this time, Italy was ruled by Benito Mussolini's fascist regime. In 1937, Van den Haag was nearly murdered by a political assassin who shot him five times.&nbsp;
After being shot, he spent nearly three years in prison. Nearly eighteen months of those three years were spent in solitary confinement. After release, fearing re-imprisonment, Van den Haag drifted between European countries in an attempt to evade Italy and Mussolini. In 1940, he made his way to Portugal and fled to the United States, arriving at Ellis Island, not knowing any English.&nbsp;
Living in New York, Van den Haag worked as a busboy and sold vegetables; eventually, he was able to secure admission to the University of Iowa, where a group of faculty members recognized his intellectual gifts and agreed to pay for his tuition. In 1942, Van den Haag graduated with an M.A. in economics. The same year, Van den Haag met the political philosopher Sidney Hook.&nbsp;
His friendship with Hook forever changed Van den Haag, converting him from being a left-wing activist and communist to the opposite end of the spectrum; Van den Haag was now a conservative. Over the years, Van den Haag took a particular interest in the field of capital punishment and the death penalty. His book Punishing Criminals: Concerning a Very Old and Painful Question (1975) developed his reputation as one of the foremost thinkers and proponents of the death penalty. Van den Haag was considered by his colleagues to be an expert on the issue of capital punishment.

Ernest

Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, OCD (c. 1614 – 12 February 1691) served as a lay brother in a Carmelite monastery in Paris. Christians commonly remember him for the intimacy he expressed concerning his relationship to God as recorded in a book compiled after his death, the classic Christian text, The Practice of the Presence of God.
Brother Lawrence was born Nicolas Herman in Hériménil, near Lunéville in the Lorraine region, in modern-day eastern France. His parents were peasants, so his schooling was limited at best. Young Nicholas Herman grew up during the calamitous Thirty Years' War, which devastated central Europe between 1618 and 1648. Herman's poverty forced him into joining the army as a young man, which guaranteed him meals and a small stipend.&nbsp;
Herman claimed an experience that set him on a unique spiritual journey during this period. At the age of 16, he saw a leafless tree in the middle of a battlefield. Realizing that the tree would be in full leaf and flower in a few months, he saw the tree as a symbol of God's ability to transform the human heart.
Following an injury, he fought in the Thirty Years' War, left the army, and served as a valet. In 1635, Nicholas fought against Swedish infantry and French cavalry at Rambervillers, near his home village. He was taken prisoner by German troops on the march and was treated like a spy. They even threatened to hang him. He fearlessly answered that he was not what they suspected. When the soldiers saw his courage, they released him.&nbsp;
The Swedes entered Lorraine and, while passing through the area, attacked the little town of Rambervillers, where he became wounded, leaving him permanently lame (Rambervillers had 2660 inhabitants at the time; eight years later, there were only 400 survivors). The ghastly experience of battle seared his mind to such a degree that he fell back on his religious upbringing and never looked back.&nbsp;
He never spoke of the horrors he had experienced, but the effects remained with him for the rest of his life. After a period of convalescence in his parent's home, he entered the employment of William de Fuibert, treasurer to the king of France. Serving as a footman, Lawrence describes himself as "a great awkward fellow who broke everything."
Thus, when his service as a footman ended, Nicholas sought spiritual fulfillment in the solitude of a hermit's life; he firmly resolved to follow in his uncle's footsteps, a holy Discalced Carmelite. In mid-June, at the age of twenty-six, he entered the Order of Discalced Carmelites on the Rue Vaugirard in Paris as a lay brother. In June 1640, Nicolas joined the Discalced Carmelite Priory in Paris.&nbsp;
He entered the priory as a lay brother and took the religious name "Lawrence of the Resurrection." He made his solemn profession of vows on August 14, 1642. He spent the rest of his life with the Parisian community, where his primary assignments were working in the kitchen and repairing sandals in his later years. He entered fearing 'they would skin him alive' for his awkwardness and faults—as he said in his own unpolished language, often seasoned with humor—but fortunately for himself and his brothers, 'he experienced only satisfaction.'&nbsp;
He carried out this office of a cook until his leg became ulcerated, at which point his superiors assigned him an easier task as a sandal maker. Lawrence suffered from a kind of sciatic gout that made him limp' and worsened over the years. Gradually, the influence of the humble sandal-maker grew, not only among the poor. Many learned people, religious and ecclesiastics, also had esteem for him.
Despite his lowly position in life and the priory, his character attracted many to him. He had a reputation for experiencing profound peace, and visitors came to seek his spiritual guidance. The wisdom he passed on to them in conversations and letters would later become the basis for the book The Practice of the Presence of God. The conversations had been conducted and recorded by a notable cleric, Abbé Joseph de Beaufort, who compiled this work after Brother Lawrence died.
&nbsp;This little book was approved by the Archbishop of Paris, Louis Antoine de Noailles. When the Archbishop of Paris approved the life of Brother Lawrence made by his Grand Vicar and in his own organization, he approved that it is said that this brother "forgot himself and was willing to lose himself for God, That he no longer thought of virtue or his salvation ... that he had always governed himself by love without interest.&nbsp;
The book consists of sixteen short Letters by himself, a short collection of Spiritual Maxims embodying his views, four Conversations, probably written down by M. Beaufort, and a brief Life, apparently from the same hand. It became popular among Catholics and Protestants alike, with John Wesley, Willard L Sperry, A. W. Tozer, and Hannah Whitall Smith recommending it to others. Hannah Whitall Smith writes, "This little book seems to me one of the most helpful I know."

Brother

James Fadiman is a psychologist, author, and researcher in the field of transpersonal psychology, which is a subfield of psychology that studies the spiritual and transcendent aspects of human experience. He received his Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University in 1964 and has since conducted extensive research on the use of psychedelics in psychotherapy, as well as other topics related to consciousness and personal growth.
Fadiman is the author of several books, including "The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys" and "The Other Side of Haight: A Novel." He is also the co-founder of the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, which was established in 1975 and is now known as Sofia University.
Fadiman's work on psychedelics has been groundbreaking, particularly in the areas of microdosing, which involves taking small amounts of psychedelics on a regular basis to improve overall well-being and enhance cognitive functioning. He has conducted extensive research on the use of psychedelics in treating a variety of conditions, including addiction, depression, and PTSD.
In addition to his research, Fadiman has also been a teacher and mentor to many students who have gone on to become leaders in the field of transpersonal psychology. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Transpersonal Psychology.
James Fadiman is also known for his work in the field of personal development and has developed a number of techniques and practices for individuals to use in their own self-exploration and growth. For example, his "morning practice" is a daily ritual that involves writing down one's goals and intentions for the day, as well as reflecting on one's values and priorities. He also emphasizes the importance of journaling as a way of tracking one's progress and gaining insight into one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Fadiman is also a strong advocate for the responsible use of psychedelics and has emphasized the importance of proper set and setting, as well as the need for trained guides or therapists to assist individuals in their psychedelic experiences.
Furthermore, James Fadiman is also known as a teacher, mentor, and counselor to many individuals in the field of personal development. He has helped many people in their journey of self-discovery and self-improvement. His work and teachings are widely respected and appreciated by many people in the field of personal development and continue to inspire many new individuals to explore their own potential for growth and self-discovery.
In conclusion, James Fadiman is a highly respected and influential figure in the field of transpersonal psychology, personal development, and consciousness research. His work has had a significant impact on the field and continues to inspire new research and discoveries in the area of psychedelics and consciousness. He is a true pioneer in his field. He continues to be active in his research and teachings, making him a valuable resource for those interested in exploring their own spiritual and transcendent aspects of human experience.

James

Joe Dispenza is a New York Times bestselling author, researcher, and international lecturer. Dr. Dispenza received a B.S. from Evergreen State College and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University, where he graduated with honors. His postgraduate training and continuing education have been in neurology; neuroscience; brain function and chemistry; cellular biology; memory formation; and aging and longevity.
He is invited to Who's Who in America, an honorary member of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and the recipient of a Clinical Proficiency Citation for clinical excellence in doctor-patient relationships from Life University, a member of Pi Tau Delta - the International Chiropractic Honor Society.
Over the past decade, Dr. Dispenza has lectured in 32 different countries on six continents educating people about the role and function of the human brain. He has taught thousands of people how to re-program their thinking through scientifically proven neuro-physiologic principles. As a result, this information has led many individuals to reach their specific goals and visions by eliminating self-destructive habits.
His approach, taught in a straightforward method, creates a bridge between true human potential and the latest scientific theories of neuroplasticity. He explains how thinking new ways and changing beliefs can rewire one's brain. The premise of his work is founded in his total conviction that every person on this planet has within them the latent potential of greatness and true unlimited abilities.
As a researcher, Dr. Joe’s passion can be found at the intersection of the latest neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics findings to explore the science behind spontaneous remissions. He uses that knowledge to help people heal themselves of illnesses, chronic conditions, and even terminal diseases so they can enjoy a more fulfilled and happy life and evolve their consciousness.&nbsp;
At his advanced workshops worldwide, he has partnered with other scientists to perform extensive research on the effects of meditation, including epigenetic testing, brain mapping with electroencephalograms (EEGs), and individual energy field testing with a gas discharge visualization (GDV) machine. His research also includes measuring heart coherence with HeartMath monitors and the energy present in the workshop environment before, during, and after events with a GDV Sputnik sensor.&nbsp;
As a corporate consultant, Dr. Joe gives on-site lectures and workshops for businesses and corporations interested in using neuroscientific principles to boost employees’ creativity, innovation, productivity, and more. His corporate program also includes private coaching for upper management. In addition, Dr. Joe has personally trained and certified a group of more than 70 corporate trainers who teach his model of transformation to companies around the world.&nbsp;

Allan J. Hamilton (born November 16, 1950) is an American physician and medical consultant to ABC's medical drama Grey’s Anatomy based in Tucson, Arizona. A professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Dr. Hamilton was elected a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 1994. In 1995, Dr. Hamilton was promoted to Chief of Neurosurgery and became the Chairman of the entire Department of Surgery in 1998.&nbsp;
He currently holds a tenured professorship in Neurosurgery, as well as additional professorships in the Departments of Psychology, Radiation Oncology, and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His book “The Scalpel and the Soul: Encounters with Surgery, the Supernatural, and the Healing Power of Hope” was released in March 2008. It has been translated into several languages. He is currently at work on a second book on spirituality and horsemanship, specifically on the sexual impulses of mature mares.
Hamilton grew up in Queens, New York, in the neighborhood of Kew Gardens, and received his undergraduate degree at Ithaca College. After graduation, Hamilton worked as a janitor at a church and veterinary hospital in Utica, New York before getting a job teaching English at Whitesboro High School outside Utica. Hamilton went on to earn his medical degrees at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his residency in neurological surgery within the Massachusetts General Hospital. After completing his residency, Hamilton moved his family from Boston to Arizona, where he now resides.
In 1984, Dr. Hamilton joined the US Army and from 1986-1988 worked for Altitude Research Division of the United States Army Research Institute for Environmental Medicine. He led research efforts to evaluate the effect of the shortage of oxygen on brain function when troops must be rapidly deployed to high altitude. Three times, Dr. Hamilton was called to active duty in the Army, including in November 1990, when Dr. Hamilton was called up for the third time as part Operation Desert Storm.
Hamilton joined the faculty at the University of Arizona in the summer of 1990. Dr. Hamilton was elected a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 1994. In 1995, Dr. Hamilton was promoted to Chief of Neurosurgery and became the Chairman of the entire Department of Surgery in 1998. He currently holds a tenured professorship in Neurosurgery, as well as additional professorships in the Departments of Psychology, Radiation Oncology, and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.&nbsp;
Dr. Hamilton has given more than three hundred public speeches and addresses. He has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed articles, a dozen book chapters, and a monograph on chemotherapy polymer delivery systems for brain tumors. Dr. Hamilton has led more than a half dozen clinical research trials on brain tumors and achieved national prominence for his work in developing computer-guided methodology for safely guiding neurosurgical probes to targets deep inside the brain.
Dr. Hamilton invented the first device capable of using computer guidance systems to deliver very accurate, high intensity beams of radiation to targets outside the brain. He developed the technology precisely enough so as it could be employed for the first time to eliminate tumors around the spinal cord. For his pioneering work, Dr. Hamilton received numerous awards in neurosurgery, including the Bernard Cosman Award for Innovation in Neurosurgery from the American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
He became the first American to receive the Lars Leksell Award, one of the highest international honors in the field of neurosurgery, bestowed upon him in Berlin in 1995 by the European Society of Neurosurgery. Dr. Hamilton is a past Fellow of the International Albert Schweitzer Foundation for his medical work in Gabon, Africa. His physician peers have selected him as one of the Best Doctors in America from 1995–2008.&nbsp;
In 2000, he was chosen as one of the Leading Intellects and Thinkers of the 21st Century. Dr. Hamilton has appeared on television programs including MSNBC, CNN, PBS, and the Discovery Channel and has been featured in national newspapers such as the New York Times, USA Today, and Newsweek magazine.

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In Crafting Your Ideal Life, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey encourage you to embark on a journey towards greater happiness, regardless of the challenges you face. Utilizing state-of-the-art science and their expertise in empowering individuals to transform ideas into action, they demonstrate how to enhance your life in the present moment, rather than waiting for external factors to shift.
With understanding, empathy, and optimism, Brooks and Winfrey unveil how mastering the art of emotional self-regulation can lead to immediate life changes. They suggest practical, evidence-based methods to develop the four foundational elements of happiness: family, friendship, work, and spirituality. Throughout the journey, they impart valuable lessons gleaned from their personal lives and careers, as well as the experiences of ordinary individuals who exemplify happiness despite adversity and challenges.
By harnessing the power of emotional self-regulation and focusing on the four cornerstones, you can seize control of your present and future without relying on your circumstances to improve. Crafting Your Ideal Life serves as your roadmap to a more fulfilling existence.

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Arthur C. Brooks emphasizes that happiness is not a state of being, but a skill that can be learned and practiced. He encourages readers to explore different techniques and strategies to cultivate this skill and improve their overall well-being.

Happiness is a Skill

Brooks highlights the importance of relationships in our lives. He suggests that strong, healthy relationships can significantly contribute to our happiness. So, take a look at your relationships and see how they can be improved or strengthened.

The Role of Relationships

In 'Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier', the author explores the power of gratitude. He suggests that expressing gratitude regularly can lead to increased happiness. So, why not start a gratitude journal or simply say 'thank you' more often?

The Power of Gratitude

Brooks digs into the importance of having a purpose in life. He argues that having a clear purpose can lead to a more fulfilling and happier life. So, it's worth taking some time to find out what truly matters to you.

The Importance of Purpose

Lastly, he doesn't forget about the impact of physical health on our happiness. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep can all contribute to our overall happiness. So, don't neglect your physical health while working on your happiness.

The Impact of Physical Health

Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier

Arthur C. Brooks (born May 21, 1964) is a renowned American author, public speaker, and scholar. He served as the 11th President of the American Enterprise Institute and has 12 books to his credit, including Love Your Enemies (2019) and The Conservative Heart (2015).
Currently, Brooks teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School as the William Henry Bloomberg Professor of Public Leadership and at the Harvard Business School as a Professor of Management Practice and Faculty Fellow. He is a regular contributor to The Atlantic's How to Build a Life column and hosts its podcast, How to Build a Happy Life.
Born in Spokane, Washington, Brooks started his career as a professional French hornist. He later decided to pursue higher education in economics and public policy analysis. He embarked on his academic career at Georgia State University and eventually joined Syracuse University as a faculty member.
In February 2022, Brooks published From Strength to Strength: Finding Happiness, Success, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life, which claimed the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Brooks is married with three adult children and resides in Needham, Massachusetts.

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