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Insights into the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff known as the Fourth Way, including their application for personal change and their roots in early Christianity. From the Preface: The discovery of esoteric truth is our birthright as children of the universe. No teacher, no book, no system has the final word. Spirituality is meant to awaken the Higher Self who guides us onto a road of purpose, fulfillment and service. However it is packaged and marketed, the only true value of the product is the extent to which it leads us into the intimate depths of our own being where we can each verify, ...

Written by Booth's great-grandson thrice removed, this book retells in dramatic form another version of the Booth saga, one carried down through the family's oral history. Based on award-winning research, this work will tantalize the reader with insights and details known only to the immediate family and a few scholars, offering a new perspective on this crucial moment in American history. The author provides evidence that powerful friends helped Booth escape to Asia where he wandered the earth, a ghost of a man wracked by despair and guilt, before returning to his country in later life. ...

Et si les plus fins outils du Travail — l’auto-observation, la non-identification, le travail conscient — avaient toujours eu pour but de s’épanouir en amour conscient ? Ce livre inspirant relie à nouveau la Quatrième Voie de Gurdjieff à ses racines vivantes dans la sagesse neptique du christianisme oriental, montrant comment le rappel de soi devient souvenir de la Présence, comment la considération externe devient miséricorde cachée et comment la création de la volonté devient synergie joyeuse avec une action supérieure. S’appuyant sur les Pères du désert, saint Jean...

The Incorruptible is a dramatic play of the life and unraveling of Maximilien Robespierre, the zealous revolutionary whose pursuit of virtue devolves into a reign of terror. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the play probes the tragic paradox of a man who sought to purify society through justice, yet became its most feared executioner. Through intimate dialogues, political confrontations, and moments of quiet reflection, The Incorruptible exposes the inner conflicts of a man torn between his ideals and the bloodshed they demand—ultimately asking whether purity of purpose ...

A Prophet had appeared in the early part of the twenty-first century, the last in a long line of healers, visionaries and mystics down through the ages. People around the world heard his message of oncoming devastation and his warning that the only shelter that would save them would be their own inner strength and nobility of spirit. Religions and technologies had failed humanity. The time of reckoning was here. Everyone would have to face this age of transition in one of two ways -- in utter horror and despair or with the slim hope that renewal lay on the other side of catastrophic earth ...

Master Teachings offered to serious seekers from the perennial wisdom of the ages. Personal and practical, the encounter between spiritual Teacher and Student presented in these pages provides clear direction for anyone yearning to apply transformation knowledge. With a special focus on the Fourth Way and ancient mystical Christianity, this book opens the way for those readers who know that personal change and spiritual awakening are the true purpose of life. From the author: Prepare the groundwork. Spiritual teachers tell of a regular, repeated effort each day, morning and evening, even ...

A play is about to start when the end of the world begins. A vain actor, a wise custodian, and a mysterious old man are left on the quiet stage to reflect on the meaning of it all. A One Act comedy in the style of the Theater of the Absurd designed to entertain, challenge, and inspire an audience.

The perilous adventures of the last survivor from Atlantis, filled with zany comedy, metaphysical insight, and wild adventures. Drawing from arcane material such as G.I. Gurdjieff's "Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson", author Theodore J. Nottingham offers esoteric perspectives on the mysteries of the fabled Lemuria and the origins of the Sphinx while delighting the reader with laughter and entertaining adventures.

Catastrophic earth changes. An oppressive world government desperately trying to maintain control of a terrified world population. Dark forces intent on the devastation of humanity. A small band of friends of "the One Foretold" are hunted down as they seek to carry the seeds of wisdom transmitted to them on the threshold of global chaos. Foretold in every culture and every century, time has run out and the Day of Wrath is here.

The journey of Jesus of Nazareth, called the Christ or the Anointed One, is the template for every human being in search of reconnection with their spiritual origins and identity. He is known as "the first fruit of many" and the stages of his spiritual journey, along with his teachings, trace the path -- the Way -- for each human being of every century and culture toward their true destiny: encounter with the living Presence which transforms us into "partakers of the Divine Nature". This book is divided into two sections: PART 1 The Journey PART 2 The Fruits of the Journey Included are some...

Scribbles the contemplative frog, Burlychest the honey-hearted bear, Pipsqueek the leaf-librarian, Long Tail the reformed show-off, and a merry chorus of animals return in eight modern fables that laugh, mend, and wake the heart. Playful and wise, these stories travel from snoring skies to whispering oceans, from a hive parliament to a tree that shows you your truest face. Gentle humor and soulful insight invite readers of every age to listen deeper, act with kindness, and remember that we belong to one another. A warm, illustrated collection for anyone who believes small acts of care can ...

Centered on a daughter's extraordinary search for her captured father, this novel explores the origins of the conflict between Islam and Christianity, details the drama of the ill-fated children's crusade, reveals the mysteries of the Cathar esoteric sect of southern France as well as those of the Old Man of the Mountain of Mideastern legends, and presents highly researched historical events in an epic adventure of love and sacrifice.

Zany humor and deep insight highlight these fables from the animal kingdom. Meet Scribbles the frog, a thoughtful and adventurous character in search of meaning; Long Tail the lizard and his efforts at self-importance; Pipsqueek, the rebel gerbil who plans a daring escape from a pet shop; and strange creatures known as hairless monkeys who terrorize their fellow beings and seek to dominate Mother Nature. Author Theodore J. Nottingham offers readers of all ages a joyride through fantasies that are guaranteed to bring laughter and reflection on our relationship to Earth and to her children, ...

It is no secret that the history of Christianity is a bloody one, full of betrayal of the original teachings and the purpose of the mission of the Anointed One. Human ignorance and sin have marred this religious teaching to such an extent that it has been turned into its opposite. There is today a more insidious and hidden version of these blasphemous and hideous distortions of the teachings, revelations, and wisdom offered to humanity by Jesus of Nazareth. They can be found in churches across the world. They are found in the hearts and minds of church leaders, clergy, elders, and the ...

The Roman Empire is in ruins and civilization is sinking back into barbarism. The noble Celtic druids have been decimated by the Emperor's legions, but one remains. His task is to be a catalyst at this juncture of history when darkness threatens to overshadow the world. In the East, the darkness has a name -- Attila the Hun. From the lands of ice, the Vikings wreck havoc on the island peoples. But so do their gods, Odin and the warriors of Valhalla. A Roman centurion is shipwrecked on a mysterious isle and encounters a druid's daughter, shimmering with beauty and mysterious talents. Fate ...

Stories to delight and expand the imagination of the young and the very young, including interactive narrative. Featuring "The Swell Adventures of Sweety the Puppy". "The Mouse That Soared", and "The Enchanted Kingdom".

Victor Hugo's life was as dramatic as the plight of his famous characters. He was plagued with terrible tragedies, swept into a revolution, exiled from his country, and hailed as a hero upon his return during Bismarck's siege of Paris. Most importantly, his writings, and particularly his powerful poetry, are filled with profound insight into the spiritual dimension of human existence. Victor Hugo remains an inspiring figure for humanity in search of meaning. This dramatic biographical story is presented in the form of a screenplay.

A madman discovers a magical wishing well in his attic and goes in search of his identity and the meaning of life. A spunky little lady in an explorer's outfit appears in his fantasies, an angel in disguise, and guides him on his way to healing and wisdom. Easy to produce, filled with humor and insight into the human condition, this One Act play is a thoughtful and entertaining theater experience in the style of “Waiting for Godot” and the theater of the Absurd. A blend of psychological, esoteric, and existential perspectives on the journey to spiritual awakening.

A mystery man appears at a time of imminent world crisis, foretold from ancient times. He brings a message, a way of being that will enable individuals to survive the catastrophes on the horizon. People around the world hear his message of oncoming devastation and his warning that the only shelter that will save them is their own inner strength and nobility of spirit. A small group joins him to create a community of light in the heart of global darkness. But the forces in power seek their destruction at all cost. At stake is the spiritual survival of humanity threatened by cataclysmic ...

Four metaphysical One Act Comedies for your reading pleasure and reflection. They are also easy to produce, small cast, minimal set. These plays have been staged and enthusiastically received by audiences. Small on production cost, big on creativity, energy, laughs, and insights on the human condition. The book includes: "The Amazing Invention" "The Final Moment" "The Archangel's Voyage" "Madman at the Wishing Well"