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The Awakened Life contains a thoughtful mix of essays on spiritual life and how, as spiritual beings, we may broaden our vision, stepping out of our limited circles of interests and concerns and accept ourselves as aspects of the universal self. They suggest an enlightened approach, according to the values and principles enshrined in our scriptures, to understand the significance of human life and what we may do to widen our vision and work on our limitations. The book provides an insight into our understanding human suffering, inner harmony, the working of the ego, the state of the self, the middle path, equanimity, god-centric life, the composition of the human personality, spiritual laws, detachment, spiritual materialism, conduct and discipline and spiritual liberation. It covers a broad spectrum of spiritual subjects including the following. How to cultivate friendship with God, accept him as your role model, think of Him constantly and lead a God centric life. How to deal with the problem of the ego and the challenges we face in dealing with it. How to make use of reason, emotion and faith to enrich our lives. The importance of middle path in human life and why it is necessary to avoid the extremes in any matter. What we can learn from our suffering and what we may do to resolve it. Why desire is a divine quality and how we may use it with knowledge and discretion How to manifest God’s divine qualities in our lives abundantly. How to extend your vision and identity with the the universal Self to overcome your prejudices. How to cultivate equanimity. The four important facets of human suffering and what we may learn from them. How to step out of your egoistic state of mind and perceive the unity hidden everywhere. How to balance your worldly concerns with your spiritual aspirations. How unity and diversity are manifested in the various components of human personality. How to overcome perceptual bias and see things as they are with an insightful observation. The importance of food in human life. Why it is necessary to choose the right food. How we can work for our liberation by transforming our lower selves. Product info: Publication Date: Nove 10, 2010ISBN:1935760025EAN13: 978-1-935760-02-3Page Count: 268 Book Type: B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Perfect Bound on Creme Trim Size: 6" x 9"Language: EnglishColor: Black and WhiteRelated Categories: Body, Mind & Spirit : Spiritualism - General