- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Northstone Publishing (Sep 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1896836542
- ISBN-13: 978-1896836546
- Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 14.3 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #604,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Stress. We all know about it. We all experience it. Every day, scientific evidence showing the debilitating effects of too much stress mounts. The question is: What to do about it?
Tom Harpur shows how ancient wisdoms, combined with exciting new scientific discoveries and mind/body relaxation techniques, can meet the stress crisis. Divorced from their spiritual underpinnings and/or religious understanding, modern techniques lack the potency they originally had. Central to a spiritual response to stress is the practice of spiritual meditation in its various forms. While many within traditional Christianity still view meditation with suspicion, Harpur shows it to be one of the lost jewels of an historic treasury of Christian gifts designed for healing. More than that, it is a revitalizing gift, which the church can reclaim for its own and offer to those outside the church who are seeking identity, meaning, and purpose.
Organized into four sections: "The Contemporary Scene," "The Spiritual Response," "Sources and Mantras," and "The God Within," the book considers medical solutions for stress, meditation methods and approaches from many traditions, and the Christian response.
About the Author
Tom Harpur, Rhodes scholar and Anglican priest, is a prominent writer on religious and ethical issues. He is the author of seven bestselling books, including "For Christ's Sake" and "Would You Believe?" He has hosted numerous radio and television programs based on his books, including "Life after Death" and "The Uncommon Touch." He lives in Ontario, Canada.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Inspiring work
Dec 19 2002
Format:Hardcover
I just finished reading Tom Harpur's new book, Finding The Still Point. This publication is the latest in a long list of articles, columns, lectures and books by Tom Harpur which have informed and challenged readers regarding religion, ethics and spirituality over many years. Tom Harpur's gift for presenting deep, complex and significant issues in understandable and
inviting ways continues to be evident in this book.
inviting ways continues to be evident in this book.
Finding The Still Point identifies stress as the major issue currently facing all people throughout the world. No one is immune from the pressures of a world moving, changing and communicating faster than human beings can adjust their understandings and responses. Tom Harpur identifies the causes of stress in a scholarly, yet "reader friendly" way. He identifies the range of responses for dealing with stress and concludes that faith and spiritual development are absolutely essential in dealing with modern day pressures.
Finding The Still Point is an inspiring work that looks at many old issues in new ways and applies old teachings to new realities. This book speaks to people of all faiths in a way that transcends denominational religion. One's spiritual development and faith journey can only be strengthened by pondering the challenging issues raised in this text. The book makes a very strong case for an improved world through a realization that all religions share the same core values and aspirations. These common truths should be reinforced to unify rather than divide various local and world factions.
Finding The Still Point contains teachings which, if properly pursued, can positively transform individuals and societal institutions (secular and spiritual) and move each to higher levels of performance . These teachings require each of us to slow down, develop self care strategies and to listen. It is only then that we can find our individual "still point", a point of
wholeness where we can discover the divinity within and reap rich rewards of a new level of mind-body-spirit connectedness.
Spirituality exists within each of us at various levels of development and can be nurtured for further growth. Spirituality transcends specific faiths and religious denominations. My spiritual journey is nurtured by my Christian faith (Presbyterian denomination) and will be significantly enriched as I ponder, question, accept and reject the myriad of issues and strategies
contained in Finding The Still Point R. N. (Bert) Chalmers
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Finding the Still Point: A Spirituality of Balance.
May 12 2005
Format:Paperback
Excellent read! Inspiring, relevant causing one to re-think spirituality as most of us were taught. Great book to start your journey to finding the stillness most of us so desperately need in the fast paced world we live in.
Tom Harpur - Modern Sage
Mar 12 2011
Format:Hardcover
An exquisite book. Tom Harpur manages to inform and enlighten, but in such a gentle manner that you become enchanted with his voice. Not everyone agrees with his beliefs, but the beauty is that he doesn't ask for this. There is never a moment in the book where he states that his opinions are correct. He simply unfolds his research, and you can come to your own conclusions.
Not only is Tom Harpur a superb and gifted writer, he is also an educated one, which is rare and beautiful.
Highly recommend this book to everyone, especially those who are looking for another view of life and existence. Would love to meet this gentleman in person, just to listen to his thoughts!
Not only is Tom Harpur a superb and gifted writer, he is also an educated one, which is rare and beautiful.
Highly recommend this book to everyone, especially those who are looking for another view of life and existence. Would love to meet this gentleman in person, just to listen to his thoughts!
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