“Every age has its teachers, who keep the eternal truths alive for all of us,” writes Marianne Williamson, the best-selling author ofThe Age of Miracles.“In the case of Andrew Harvey, the light he sheds is like a meteor burst across the inner sky.” InThe Hope,Andrew Harvey offersnot only a guide to discovering your divine purpose but also the blueprint for a better world. It consists of the necessary elements that can inspire greatness in each of us. Based on Harvey’s concepts of Sacred Activism, a global initiative designed to save the world from its downward spiral of greed, pain, and self-destruction, the book is an enlightening text that reflects our world today, while in turn, shapes our future. There are seven laws of Sacred Activism that have the potential to transform our world. Each law, in its own unique way, promotes love above all other impulses. Sacred Activism is about finding gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion; it is about opening yourself up to the kindness within you, letting go of pain, and making a consciouschoice to help heal the world. Learn how to incorporate a spiritual practice into your life, transform anger into positive energy, and take part in a global community. Reclaim a world that for too long has been driven by selfishness and hatred. Discover the infinite joy of giving. Turn away from everything you have been and done and believed, and dive into the consciousness of a divine love that embraces all beings. While the future may appear bleak,The Hopeprovides practical advice to all those who want positive change. Reviews and Endorsements: “If God created a new curriculum for the human race—one that might insure our continued place on this planet—I think he would make The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism required reading.” ~Elizabeth Lesser, Co-Founder of Omega Institute & author of Broken Open “The Hope is destined to transform the live of hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people not only because of its profound message but also because we need this work more than we realize.” ~Caroline Myss, Author of Sacred Contracts & Defy Gravity “This is an exalted book delivered from the highest reaches of the human soul. It is both a manifesto and spiritual handbook for anyone who wants to transform the world." ~James O' Dea, Former President of Amnesty International & The Institute of Noetic Sciences “As a fellow Sacred Activist, I support and applaud the dedication of Andrew Harvey to bridge the gap between spirituality and activism...THE HOPE is a must read for anyone seeking to birth a new humanity.” ~Deepak Chopra, Author, Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul “Sacred activism is the most potent after effect of our inner spiritual practices. When the heart explodes in conscious oneness with the Beloved, what remains is a burning desire to be a servant to the One that enlivens all sentient beings, every speck of space. Through his descriptions of the great lovers of humankind, Andrew gives us a clarion call to go beyond admiration to activation of that same capacity within our own hearts that we, too, may become a beneficial presence on the planet.” ~Michael Bernard Beckwith author of Spiritual Liberation~Fulfilling Your Soul’s Potential “This book takes one on a great journey through profound experiences of many, including the author Andrew Harvey. It engages each one of us in the most important inquiry for today's world: who am I in the emerging narrative, in creating new patterns for a world that works for everyone? It is about the compassion of our sacred space and the courage to create alternatives where needed.” ~Dr. Monica Sharma Director, Leadership and Capacity Development, United Nations-OHRLLS About the Author: Andrew Harvey was born in south India in 1952. At 18, he moved to England to attend Oxford University. In 1977, he returned to India, and over the next 30 years he plunged into myriad mystical traditions to learn their secrets and practices. Hinduism consumed his studies for five years beginning in 1978. In 1983, he met the great Tibetan adept, Thuksey Rinpoche, and undertook the Mahayana Buddhist Bodhisattva vows. In 1990, he collaborated with Sogyal Rinpoche and Patrick Gaffney writing The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. In 1984, he began a ten-year exploration and explication of Rumi and Sufi mysticism with a group of French Sufis and under the guidance of Eva De Vitray-Meyerovitch. In 1992, he met Father Bede Griffiths in south India, and it was this meeting that helped him synthesize the whole of his mystical explorations and reconcile eastern with western mysticism. Andrew Harvey has taught at Oxford University, Cornell University, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, The California Institute of Integral Studies, and the University of Creation Spirituality as well as the at various spiritual centers throughout the United States. He was the subject of the 1993 BBC film documentary The Making of a Modern Mystic and also appears in Rumi Turning Ecstatic and The Consciousness of the Christ: Reclaiming Jesus for A New Humanity. He is also the Founder/ Director of the Institute of Sacred Activism. Andrew Harvey lives in Chicago and travels the world extensively teaching about sacred activism.
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