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HEAL YOUR BODY FEED YOUR SOUL FREE YOUR MIND LOVE YOUR PLANET

New beginnings
Articles and books to light your path
through our changing world

EDITORS PICKS
Commit to the Truth by Mooji
We Dont Need to Fix
Everything by Maria Tucker Plus!
Embracing Unconditional Cygnus Community News
Love by Blake D. Bauer Directory of Cygnus Cafs
 A WELCOME FROM ADAM GORDON
We have to make an effort
to appreciate the beauty in our
own lives as often as possible
I
live in the city, but I long for
the countryside. I love being
on the grass, and in places
where the sky is big. Then itll
start to get dark, and I pine
for the security of the city where a
solitary toad laboriously crossing
the road is precious and the glimpse
of a fox darting behind a parked car
is a flash of inspiration.
Cygnus is now part in the city
and part in the deepest countryside.
Not one thing or the other, it will
go wherever it is allowed to go by its
members, in a spirit of openness and
kindness, of looking for the spiritual,
that warm glow of other.
Theres that proverb that no one
can actually trace to its origins: and
May you live in interesting times.
People call it a curse but I see it
as a challenge. Well, I doubt that
anyone can deny that these are now
interesting times. They are difficult
times for many: norms are being
overturned and progress once thought
positive is being reversed. However in
the spirit of openness, we have also to
accept that there will be companions
on the path who will be welcoming of
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many of the changes.
Many people though will be in
pain. In which case, wherever we live,
we have to look for that spark, that
hint of beauty, whenever we see it: in
a grove of trees or the eyes of a grazing
horse, or perhaps in a beautiful line of
brickwork on an old urban warehouse
or the daily struggles of the haggard
pigeon on the ledge outside our
window, just trying to get by.
We have to make an effort to
appreciate that beauty in our own
lives as often as possible, and to be
that beauty to the people around us,
to our friends who might be finding
things tough or the harassed worker
serving us our lunch at the till.
The spiritual is always there. It
never goes away but waits to be
rediscovered. It will come back into
the light, in a stronger way. It might
take years, or decades even, but it will
return. We know what we must do
be instruments for that revolution.
So we present you with this
selection in the spirit of the New
Year, of fresh starts, and making
ourselves stronger. We were moved
to keep including the work of Joseph
Campbell. We have included two of
the three great works that transformed
him from a college teacher into a
major cultural figure (the other being
Star Wars, which he inspired). These
are his magnum opus The Hero with
a Thousand Faces and the TV series
that came out after his death The
Power of Myth. Like Alan Watts,
life changed him into a hero, iconic
to millions of people. Spirit comes
through, from behind the academic
research, and a humble human life
became more. We need to get out
of the way, and fittingly that too is a
major aspect of the Heros Journey.
As Hamlet said to Horatio:
There are more things in heaven
and earth than are dreamt of in your
philosophy. This is a key Cygnus
principle. We hope to showcase
many voices, of people we know and
others we dont, talking of everyday
experiences that dont conform to
tired expectations, but which are real.
We believe in hope and in beauty and
we believe that life is good. Things
become tough, but the next day a
new thought might emerge in your
head or a situation which seemed
bleak suddenly feels easier, and then
something shifts and the Journey can
Adam
begin again.
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T
he ego doesnt really exist,
even though, like everything
else, it may appear to exist.
But why pick only on the ego?
you may ask. Ego, non-ego, being,
and non-being are all illusory. Isnt
everything only an appearance in
the mind and Self? Well, yes, but
as long as we believe ourselves to
be the ego-mind, everything else
takes on an intensified sense of
reality.
Ultimately there is only the
Supreme, Brahman, and we are ever
That, which is all-encompassing. Rare
indeed, however, are they who truly
know this with their entire being and
not just with intellectual conviction.
Everyone wants to be happy, but
not everyone has the same idea of
how to be happy. We may still feel
that there are ways to be happy other
than by transcending ego. We may
still cherish a conviction that we
can be happy and free as ego.
Others already know that freedom
is not freedom as ego, but freedom
from ego.
Many people say, I want to be
free! So, I say, okay, lets look at
what exactly it is that stops you from
being free. But the closer they come,
the more excuses they make. People
seem to like the idea of being free
more than actually being free or
so they may think.
Resistance to Freedom
Once, a man came to my house to
talk with me. We sat down together,
and he said, I really want to be free.
We were talking for a while, and
just as we came to a beautiful, subtle
point in the inquiry, he said, Um,
my throat is very dry. Can I have a
glass of water?
So I went and got him a glass of
water. He drank and said, Yes, okay.
Thank you. So, where were we?
I was talking about your real
position as the one perceiving all
this. What is that awareness? From
where are you observing and as
who or what?
Then he exhaled heavily and said,
Its a little hot in here. Can I open
the door to the garden a bit?
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MOOJI - GO ALL THE WAY
making it very uncomfortable.
I said, But you can go. It wont
offend me.
He insisted, No, no. Please can
we try again? With this he made
a higher choice not to go with the
minds resistance. As we sat and
looked together again, his mind
opened up and finally settled inside
his Being.
Something inside of us has invested
considerable energy into untruth. It is
indeed easy to say, Im searching for
Truth, but when we come right up to
the moment of truth, thats when Im
likely to hear, Just one moment! Ill
Rare are they be back in ten minutes, okay? Hold
on, dont go away, Im coming! Such
who abandon a one will not be coming back, not
in ten minutes, ten hours, or ten days
themselves for and maybe not even for ten years,
if at all because something inside
the sake of Truth of them is afraid to face the Real. It is
so easy to say, I want Truth, but rare
MOOJI are they who abandon themselves for
the sake of Truth.
The true seeker must inquire
Ah, okay. Ill open the door to the into the attitudes that underlie and
garden. Okay, now can we look? Are motivate their approach to life and to
you aware of the very search for Truth.
Ah, just one second. Can I go to
the bathroom? he asked. Reprinted with permission from
So then I said, Listen, we dont Vaster than Sky, Greater than Space
have to do any of this at all, you soundstrue.com 2016, Mooji Media
know, and if you just want to go, you Limited
may go. My house is not a prison.
He said, To tell you the truth,
my mind really wants to run away
because it feels something that is
Essential
VASTER THAN SKY, GREATER THAN
spring
SPACE By Mooji reading
This is a beautifully put-together introduction to
Moojis life and teaching. Mooji has become
one of the most popular spiritual teachers in the world. I
was lucky enough to attend his sold-out event last year
at St Jamess Church in London and he had the
audience hanging off his every word. He spoke for
nearly three hours and even that wasnt enough! Born in
Jamaica and brought up in London, he met his master
Papaji in India in 1993 and since then has become one
of the most beloved teachers of Advaita or non-duality.
This wonderful collection of teachings and stories will
give rest to most troubled souls. I have no doubt of this.
260pp, 132 x 200 mm, Paperback, RRP 14.99
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 WENDY ERLICK - CASE NOTES OF AN ANGEL CHANNELLER
I
ts December 2014 and I am in
the consulting room of a high
street opticians in Edgware,
London. I am being fitted for new
contact lenses. The optician is grave
& competent. And youngonly in
his twenties. There are just the two
of us in the consulting room.
Actually its not just the two of us.
In one corner of the room I can see
and hear (telepathically) the spirit of a
small elderly Indian woman in a sari.
She is standing with her arms folded.
She is full of pride at the optician, but
also resolute: Tell my grandson that
he is abandoning the old ways. He is
neglecting his religion. He must go to
the temple more often.
I intuited that there had been/
was a deep bond between them and
that this grandmother cared deeply
for him. She had especially enjoyed
cooking for him.
My spirits drop at this
conversation. It is not always easy
to pass a message across the veil and
I struggle with it. I earn my living
through transformative life coaching,
from angel channelling, and also
energy healing. I am also a writer. I
am sometimes clairvoyant, but its not
something I offer openly as a service. I
am more focused upon writing about
spiritual ethics and how we integrate
spirituality into our everyday lives.
But, back to the consulting room.
This message put me in a dilemma.
First of all I was in the middle of
having my eyes tested. I did not know
the optician, or his beliefs. And I did
not want to startle him. Also his trade
is a professional one. Surely he would
feel intruded upon if he knew that
his grandmother in spirit was in his
consulting room chiding him for not
going to the temple often enough.
But on the other hand, might he not
gain comfort from knowing that his
grandmother still cared for him from
beyond death? That love has no limits
and is eternal? Who was I to deny
him this?
So I worked out that there was no
harm and indeed a duty to deliver
this message. How then was I to do
it? There are the issues concerning
the ethics of delivering a message
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There is more to
this world than
meets the eye
WENDY ERLICK
AUTHOR
out of the blue, when it has not been
knowingly sought. Working with
clients in the field of metaphysics
I would carefully set down the
ground rules before we begin. So
that they should not feel invaded, I
ask my clients to use their gut feeling
to determine whether or not my
intuitions & messages are correct:i n
short I work to empower my clients
to reach their potential. And I always
seek their permission to do this.
Now I was in a situation with no
permissions: just myself, the optician
and a resolute grandmother in spirit.
Standing with her arms folded,
impressing upon me her will, that her
grandson needed to know that she
knew he was neglecting his duty to
attend the temple.
In the end, it was not so hard. The
optician asked me about my work;
I explained that I had just finished
writing a book. From this point in the
conversation, I was able to mention
that I sometimes received clairvoyant
messages and asked him how he felt
about them. If there was a message for
him, would he like to receive it?
Luckily, he was open to this. Yes his
paternal grandmother was in spirit, he
confirmed that she had lived with him
as he was growing up and that they
had a close bond: she did indeed cook
for him. And he loved her dearly. Yes
it was correct. Although he considered
himself religious, his attendance at
the temple had dropped off a bit. He
would go back more often. The room
filled with love at this statement and
his grandmother smiled, nodded and
left the room. I blinked back tears and
so did he. At the end of the session,
I handed him my business card. He
told me that he might be in touch one
day but I never heard from him again.
Two weeks later, my contact lenses
arrived in the post.
Wendy Erlick is a Transformative
Life Coach, Angel Channeller, Energy
Healer and Author. Wendy may be
contacted on:wendyjaneerlick@gmail.
com or 07922 038059. Wendy works
from Watkins Books in London every
Tuesday between 10.30-6.30. Her blog
iscelestialhealing.wordpress.com
GIFT OF AN ANGEL
By Wendy Jane Erlick
I had the good fortune to meet Wendy
socially and thought it would be nice if she
wrote a short piece for us. Consequently
we are featuring her wonderful book again.
Theres a great quotation from Cilla
Conway on the cover, and this sums up my
feelings as well: I dont normally read
books on angels as I find many of them too
saccharine, but I found it direct, authentic
and sometimes very moving. Her story is
well-told and compelling but the account
becomes incredibly useful in the second
half of the book, when she shows us how
we too can get in touch with invisible
beings. She discusses the angels and what
they specialize in and how we can work
with them, but in
a refreshingly
non-ethereal way.
182pp,
140 x 220 mm,
Paperback,
RRP 10.99
Code: 260225
Our price: 5.99
 The Life of Spirit BOOK REVIEWS
SOUL SURVIVOR
By Bruce and Andrea Leininger
Anyone who struggles to believe in
reincarnation will be severely challenged
by this intriguing story. A two-year-old boy
starts having night terrors about being
trapped in a burning plane. At first his
rational parents dismiss it as bad dreams,
but as more facts are revealed they set
out to track down the WW2 fighter pilot
whose life and death their son is re-living.
Here they tell their story in an open way
that allows us to get to know them, share
the challenges they faced and follow their
search. It is a very honest and readable account of a true story that seems
almost unbelievable. But the details mount up, the truth becomes
impossible to ignore, and the events recorded here are recognised as one
of the most important stories in the field of research into past life memory.
A fascinating read.
304pp, 130 x 197 mm, Paperback, RRP 9.99
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LIFE BEYOND DEATH
By David Fontana
For anyone curious about the
SAVE
other side or who has recently 55%
lost a loved one, this book
arrives as a great comfort. The easy
writing style coupled with the intelligent
evidence creates a sense of calm
understanding. David explains the basic
connections between Matter and Energy
and relates them to the function and
relationship between the Mind and the
Brain. His direct and clear approach gives
a profound sense of edging closer to the
key enigmatic question, whilst offering
relief and not leaving the reader with unanswered questions. This is
definitely a must for anyone seeking the answers to the afterlife enigma.
224pp, 140 x 220 mm, Paperback, RRP 10.99
CODE: 190130 Our Price 4.99
KUNDALINI MEDITATION
By Kathryn McCusker
Yoga teacher and opera star Kathryn
McCusker has written a very
straightforward introduction on how to
cultivate the power of Kundalini through
various exercises and meditations. The
book is full-colour throughout and richly
illustrated. Kundalini is also known as the
serpent power and according to tradition
resides at the base of your spine. When it
is activated it rises up through your
opened Chakras and its potential for
revitalization and inspirational positivity is
immense. You need an experienced teacher and Kathryn is one. There is
such a great body of teaching on this phenomenon, which you can move
on to in due course, but this makes for an excellent starting place.
160pp, 162 x 234 mm, Paperback, RRP 10.99
CODE: 270152 Our Price 5.99
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YOGA FOR GRIEF AND LOSS
By Karla Helbert
Grief is not a process that we are
supposed to by-pass or to get over in
super-quick time. It has to be felt fully and
sometimes it never leaves you becoming
instead part of a new way of living.
Consequently its extremely demanding
and this book gives a comprehensive
approach to dealing with it. Its important
to stress that the section on Hatha Yoga
(the movements and position commonly
called just yoga) takes up only part of
the text. Also covered are Jnana, Bhakti, Tantra, Karma and Raja Yogas,
and thus the techniques involve mudra, meditation, breathwork and
self-inquiry, as well as physical exercises. Its a multi-faceted and
whole-body approach to a challenging emotion.
320pp,173 x 246mm, Paperback, RRP 15.00
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KEEPERS OF THE LIGHT ORACLE
CARDS By Kyle Gray
Our struggling world needs all the help it
can get and here is a collection of powerful
enlightened beings offering us a bridge
between Earth and Heaven, with ancient
wisdom to guide us on our way. The
Keepers of Light represented here are
drawn from different traditions: some lived
on Earth, others in angelic realms or even
myth, but all have the ability to strongly
connect us with universal intelligence. The
gold edged cards show original portraits by
visionary artist Lily Moses and are rich in symbolism. By connecting with the
souls they depict we can ask these Keepers of Light for spiritual guidance
for ourselves or others. The accompanying booklet recommends ways to
connect and how to read the cards with an explanation of the message
associated with each one. The cards are the gift of Kyle Gray, an exciting
young voice who is fast becoming a sought-after speaker on ancient
spiritual knowledge.
110pp, 45 cards, Book and card set, RRP 13,99
Code: 270115 Our price: 9.99
YOUR SOUL CONTRACT DECODED
By Nicolas David Ngan
In 1990 Nicolas David Ngan experienced a
life-changing reading with metaphysical
teacher Frank Alper, and is now the
custodian of the Soul Contract knowledge
that Alper first brought into the world. In this
book are all the secrets of how to conduct
a Soul Contract reading, which you can
use to access to your purpose and enable
you to overcome any challenges that might
lie in your way. The blueprint for your life is
actually contained within the name you
were given at birth. Sample readings within
the book give you all the practical guidance
you need for interpreting that material and applying it to your life.
352pp, 135 x 215 mm, Paperback, RRP 12.99
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 HILARY FRANKLIN - ONE BREATH, ONE VOICE

I
t wasnt until my early forties It was a miraculous experience
that I truly woke up. After being and the beginning of what is now
diagnosed with a crippling a lifelong practice for me and my
disease for which the doctors told clients. Moreover, as I rested in
me there was no cure, I was reduced my room later I felt a sensation of
to hobbling about on two sticks. energy moving in my heart - as if a
I knew that if I wanted to see my digger was tearing away at a piece
teenage children grow up, I needed of armour. It felt as if my heart was
to take charge of my own health being reshaped, repositioned and
and well being. After a year of liberated. Those unguarded sounds
healing Shiatsu massage, regular had produced a unity of heart, mind,
swimming and a modified diet, my body and spirit which enabled me to
health and mobility had improved, begin to ask the questions Who Am
but the revelation that was to banish I really? and Why am I here?
that crippling disease and change Finding my true voice was one
my life forever and was yet to come. My heart was of the major processes by which I
Singing has always been a part then peeled away the mask of social
of my life and when a friend being reshaped, conditioning that I had been wearing
recommended a weekend Naked since I was a teenager. A mask that
Voice workshop with Chloe repositioned and had enabled me to fit in to family,
Goodchild, I was intrigued. On school, and work, but that had also
the second morning, after silent liberated obliterated the real me so that I was
meditation and some Japanese unable to live in my truth. This
Shintaido movement work, Chloe HILARY FRANKLIN mask had disguised and suppressed a
invited each of the 40 men and lifetime of emotions, and had been at
women present to walk individually the very root of my illness.
across a large hall emitting a sound. As the Naked Voice process,
We could choose either the sound After drawing a huge breath, coupled with Shintaido Movement
we had made as we greeted life on I found myself uttering an almighty disciplines liberated an outdated store
this planet, or the sound we would sound redolent with pain and sorrow. of emotions, the disease began to fall
make as we greeted our creator. As a stream of unstoppable tears away, my body rejuvenated itself, and
I decided on the latter, but felt a poured forth, Chloe encouraged I found a new way in which to move
great sense of unease. However, as me to sing through the feelings. and dance to the tune of my true
an integral part of the workshop Vocalising the accumulation of voice. While the confidence which
process, I couldnt exactly refuse. anguish deep within lifted me out of ensued set me free to be who I really
What might these sounds reveal the victimhood of tears into a full and am and to fulfil my spiritual purpose.
about our innermost selves? complete connection with my soul. Now, as a Naked Voice facilitator,
I am thrilled to serve others by
helping them find their true voice.
And since walking the labyrinth at
PEELING AWAY THE MASK By Hilary Franklin Chartres Cathedral which inspired
At the age of forty, the author was confronted with a debilitating illness. Her
SAVE me to become ordained as a
doctors told her there was no cure. She was determined to find the root
40% OneSpirit interfaith minister, I
cause of her own dis-ease. This book
charts her journeys within, as she peeled
counsel for, help plan, and celebrate
away the layers of conditioning that she had accumulated marriages, births, rites of passage,
through her life. By peeling away masks that fitted the and end of life services.
demands of work, family life and religious beliefs, she I am eternally grateful to the
released the patterns of behaviour that changed her outer work of Chloe Goodchild, and to
world. She opened up to wider perspectives for healing myself in having had the courage to
her emotions, and gradually her disease fell away to step out and surrender to my inner
reveal more of her authentic self. Her inner pilgrimage is voice, which enabled me to grow and
reflected in an outer one to Chartres and other centres. flourish into the person I am today.
Hilary shares with us how she continues her spiritual path
by enrolling and becoming an interfaith minister.
174pp, 138 x 215 mm, Paperback, RRP 10.00
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 Personal Development BOOK REVIEWS
21 RITUALS TO CHANGE YOUR
LIFE By Theresa Cheung
Bestselling author Theresa Cheungs
message in 21 Rituals To Change Your
Life is simple yet extremely powerful:
only you possess the ability to truly
change your life. Split into 7 for the
morning, 7 for the afternoon and 7 for the
evening, these rituals take only a few
minutes to practise but are sure to
redefine your sense of personal
awareness forever. Enlightening and
uplifting, this book provides an eye-
opening insight into the practical benefits
of embracing mindfulness in order to give long-lasting meaning to
everyday actions and thereby attract positive changes to your life. By
weaving together science and spirituality, Cheungs easily accessible,
step-by-step guide will take its readers on a meaningful journey and is
the perfect read for anyone wishing to lead a happier life.
194pp, 124 x 185 mm, Paperback, RRP 7.99
CODE: 270143 Our Price 3.99
THE FIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF
KINDNESS By David R Hamilton
Who hasnt heard of the phrase the selfish
gene and assumed that we must all be
naturally selfish? David Hamilton reports
however, that the latest research shows
we are actually genetically wired to be
kind. Furthermore, some new remarkable
experiments demonstrate that kindness
strengthens the heart and immune system,
slows down ageing and improves
relationships. What pharmaceutical
product can boast such side effects?
When were kind, we feel happier and
our bodies are healthiest.Groundbreaking
experiments show kindness to be contagious in life saving ways. David
fills this book with suggestions and examples to help you along.
208pp, 140 x 216 mm, Paperback, RRP 10.99
Code: 270116 Our price: 5.99
THE POWER OF OFF
By Nancy Colier
With our dependency on our mobiles, the
21st century is fast becoming the
Century of NOW, as people sleep with
their phones and use them to manage
their social lives. Nancy Colier puts
together a great case for the justification
of time: what is the most important thing
you have to do, and after that what is the
most important thing that actually
matters? She brings back the need for
rest and to understand that there are
times at which it is practical to reply to
work emails or sit down to read all the saved items on whatever social
media platform you favour. This book gives you the ability to prioritise
your tasks and the dos and donts of when to say NO!
228pp, 150x 226 mm, Paperback, RRP 16.50
CODE: 270137 Our Price 8.99
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A CEREMONY CALLED LIFE
By Tehya Sky
We tend to reserve ceremonies for big
important events like weddings, but this
book encourages us to find ceremonial
moments in all areas of our daily life.
Merging self with spirituality means finding
the sacred in unthought-of places,
perhaps a traffic jam or a pile of dirty
dishes, so life becomes a joyous
procession of sacred moments. We are
not separated from the Divine, and yet we
often choose a narrative of separation, so
we easily slip into shame, sadness and
self-destructive habits. Being in the moment, letting life flow, these are ways
of being and thinking that can bring unimagined surprises and a realisation
that everything is a sacred ceremony to be celebrated. Want to try it? Let
the themes of this book inspire you.
224pp, 132 x 200 mm, Paperback, RRP 16.50
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WHY WONT YOU APOLOGIZE?
By Harriet Lerner
It sounds strange to write a whole book
about saying sorry, and yet getting things
wrong and attempting to put them right
is something that comes up for all of us
on a regular basis. It is a skill that can be
worked on and improved, as many of the
anecdotes here show. Written by a
respected psychotherapist who is an
expert on relationships we discover there
are those who never apologize and those
who never stop saying sorry, and in
between the rest of us who can probably
all benefit from the healing and restorative effects of feeling sorry and
expressing it. If you want to know why Harriet Lerner is one of my great
heroes, Why Wont You Apologize? is the answer. Brene Brown, author of
the #1 New York Times bestsellers Daring Greatly and Rising Strong
208pp, 140 x 215 mm, Paperback, RRP 12.99
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MAKING LIFE EASY
By Christiane Northrup SAVE
The author of Womens 55%
Bodies, Womens Wisdom
shows us that truly feeling
your best is about far more than physical
health; its also about having a healthy
emotional life and a robust spiritual life.
When you acknowledge the deep
connection between your beliefs and your
biology and start to tune in to the Divine
part of yourself, its a whole new ball
game. Dr Northrup offers a simple test to
help us distinguish between the voices of the ego and the Divine within.
The voice of the ego is filled with fear, doubt, self-loathing, judgement,
shame or guilt. Divine guidance never contains these qualities and she
suggests a way to dismantle the ego is through love and trust in the Divine.
272pp, 155 x 230 mm, Hardback, RRP 20.00
Code: 270117 Our price: 8.99
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 MARIA TUCKER - TOTAL SURRENDER

A
skating accident that left the need to leave and go home.
me in a wheelchair for 2 Then in the spring of 2016 I was
years forced me to leave an stopped in my tracks when I was rushed
apparently successful corporate to hospital for an operation to remove
career in 1992. I was then faced an unexplained growth in my stomach.
with the huge decision of what to Following the removal of what turned
do with the rest of my life. out to be a benign mass, I was not able
I began a journey of self discovery to function normally and remained in
and training to find a new way of living, hospital for a very long time. I could
as I was certain I didnt want to return not sit up, read, listen to music or
to the torment of the life I had been watch the TV. I simply had to be in
living before my accident. In order to my surroundings and totally surrender
succeed in the corporate world, I had to what was happening. I felt myself
slipped into becoming a person I really go deeper and deeper into another
didnt like. The accident came as a space and I knew I could stay or leave.
blessing in disguise I suppose.
While I searched for my true purpose
Home was not I surrendered totally and just asked for
the Highest Good to prevail. For the
in life I trained as a Reiki Master. (I felt
really uncomfortable about the word
a place I had to first time I realised what total surrender
was. It was a peaceful acceptance that,
Master as that gave the impression I was
above other people and, even at that
go to, but a place whatever happened, everything would
be ok.
early stage of my journey, I knew within
me it was not right.) Once I could do
already within me I know that my beautiful friends held
this space and worked with me helping
Reiki, I thought my lifes purpose would MARIA TUCKER me to see the Light and to Be the Light.
be to help others get well again and I am eternally grateful to one particular
meanwhile I could be earning money friend for her precious gift of stepping
at the same time. (Something was not into my stuff, being willing to walk into
sitting right with that whole concept nothing in my life seemed to flourish. my arena of turmoil and chaos and then
though.) I read many books, and saw many analysing it for me. At that moment of
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I could help fix peoples problems. years I tried to make money from using there is no difference between my work
I also trained as a life coach thinking those skills but my debts grew larger and my spiritual life, or my relationships
I could fix peoples broken lives. I and my heart became very heavy. Why and having fun in life, as it is all one,
obtained certificates in Swedish and was nothing working? Why was every we are all one, there is no separation in
Indian head massage, in the hope that door of opportunity closing on me? anything. Home was not a place I had
all this would help me create a business. I would find peace for a while, to go to, but a place already within me!
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my pile of qualifications, and again I what was really going on, and then helping others navigate through the
was thinking that it could bring joy get depressed again as I continued to sense of overwhelm that so many are
back into peoples lives. struggle with my so called normal life. experiencing. It uses all my skills, but
All this time I was thinking my During those years there were many most of all it allows me to just be
purpose was to fix others. However, thoughts of suicide, when I would feel and not to fix. I even get paid a
regular income. Every day is a spiritual
experience as I surrender to whatever
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w WELCOME
GEOFF NAPIER
I
ve just been out for a walk this
rather dark wintery afternoon.
It is the last day of January
and Ive seen the first courageous
primrose daring to show itself. The
snowdrops are only now beginning
to break through the dark soil that
has been protecting them all winter
which is slowly receding to make
way for spring. As the nights begin
to shorten and give way to longer
hours of daylight, I am reminded of
the peace and trust that I hold in my
heart. For just as I know the last days
Welcome to
of winter can seem the darkest and
coldest, I also know that the darkness
in the world is losing its grip and the
Light is returning.
We are all part of this wonderful
the Cygnus
process. As we each allow the light
within us to shine brighter each day Community
news pages
- so we transform our world in the
same ratio.
The dark events that were already
happening before behind closed
doors are at last being forced out
into the open for all to see and that which has seemingly
ruled for so long is on the wane.
But we who trust, who know what lies ahead in the
grand scheme of things - know that their strength is
ebbing away from them, each mighty effort of resistance
to the Light only saps their core strength more rapidly.
Once the longest night has passed, who can turn back the
progress towards the spring?
The important point now is, in what way will we react
to the news that threatens to overwhelm us each day?
Are we reacting from our egos or do we respond in
harmony with the Light? When we see the destruction
in Syria, the corruption in yet another industry, sport or
government unfold in our own living rooms, do we turn
away in anger, fear and despair or do we feel compassion
and love well up spontaneously from our hearts for our
fellow beings?
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(all expressions of the ego) we are buying into the
assumption that the dark around us is real. However if
What each of us does inwardly, does make a
difference in this world
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we respond from a compassionate
space instead, then we resonate
strongly with the power of the Light
of the Universe. We automatically
act as lightning rods into this world
and help speed up the process of
dissolving this shared nightmare
humanity has been creating together
during this long dark winter while
we continue to believe we have been
separated from the Light.
It was never so, but as long as we
continue to believe and live as if it
were so, it is so - for us.
The fact we often forget, is that
we humans have the power of
creation, and we actually cant help it.
So when some of us collectively
believe in something together we
make it so, which creates confusion
and chaos while we remain unplugged
from our own direct connection to
the Divine, our intuition.
The apparent strength of what
lurks in the shadows, is like the
figure in the Wizard of Oz. When the
curtains are finally pulled aside only little figures
like us will be found - the rest was shadows and mirrors.
Remember too, the amazing spontaneous acts of
compassion for refugees that have been drawn out of
so many. They have not waited for the state to act on
their behalf. Many others also reject the received wisdom
that the worlds problems are too big for us to make a
difference. What each of us does inwardly, does make
a difference in this world.
Start where you are, take the most difficult step first,
have compassion for yourself. When you can do that,
your compassion will flow effortlessly for others too.
Take time to notice that love, light and trust have a
deep foothold all around you, and they cannot now
be overturned.
Geo
With love
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BOOK REVIEWS Consciousness & Activism

HOW SOON IS NOW? YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE

Essential By Daniel Pinchbeck By Deepak Chopra and
Spring Please dont buy this
book if you like things
Menas Kafatos
Are we another product and
reading gentle and comforting. development of the Universe, and
Buy it, though, if you maybe another step towards it being
want someone to help you articulate the able to understand itself? From before
ways in which the world is being the Big Bang to the moment when the
carelessly exploited, but who will also Universe reached its critical expansion
give you crystal-clear suggestions on and started to slow down, are we the
how you can make things better. Its desired evolution, part of the blueprint,
liberating and crucially important. Daniel which was created at its conception?
Pinchbeck is a bestselling author, social Bestselling author Deepak Chopra and
activist and cultural entrepreneur. As leading physicist Menas Kafatos
author John Perkins says, his life has present an excellently written and easy
been like the heros journey: he has travelled, he has had amazing to understand guide to how and why we are so closely entwined with the
encounters and he has met the people who count. If anyone can give Giant Cosmic bubble in which we are held and nurtured. Its a must-read
the answers, he can. This is a constructive path away from despair and for anyone who wants to understand the universe better, but above all it
impotence, and into activism and planetary healing. relates to consciousness and, dare I say, spirit.
288pp, 160 x 240 mm, Hardback, RRP 14.99 288pp, 152 x 234 mm, Paperback, RRP 12.99
Code: 270145 Our price: 6.99 Code: 270131 Our price: 8.99

THE ECOLOGY OF THE SOUL, THE MIND ILLUMINATED

By Aidan Walker By Culadasa and Matthew Immergut
Based on experiences from the authors Written by a meditation master with over
personal journey through self- four decades experience in the
transformation, this is an easy to follow Theravadin and Tibetan Buddhist
guide for anyone who feels ready to traditions, this book covers everything
make profound shifts in mental habits you might need to know about the
and spiritual processes. It draws basics of meditation. Its a
strongly on things that have influenced comprehensive manual that is intended
the author, especially yoga and the to go beyond the gentle mindfulness
Brahma Kumaris tradition. It is theme in contemporary publishing, but it
organised on a clear framework to also includes all the latest research in
appeal to those who respond well to cognitive psychology and neuroscience.
having a plan to follow. Seven powers It will become a trusted companion that will take you from first sitting on the
are identified: Nature, Creativity, cushion to a familiarity with all sorts of deep states and transformative
Endurance, Love, Communication, experiences. We at Cygnus know that meditation holds many of the keys
Focus and Connection. Each has its own chapter, broken down into to life-long peace of mind; in that respect this book could be all you need
specific topics for study and meditation. A great book to dip into when you on a path that could turn your life around. Its a lifes journey.
need to just focus on a single thought such as optimism or sharing. 512pp, 188 x 234 mm, Paperback, RRP 16.99
320pp, 140 x 210 mm, Paperback, RRP 14.99 Code: 270121 Our price: 7.99
Code: 270127 Our price: 7.99
DANCING WU LI MASTERS
RE-ENCHANTING THE ACTIVIST By Gary Zukav
By Keith Hebden A Cygnus Classic. In the 1970s two books
Keith Hebden is a priest from Leicester came out which started to open up the
who is involved in social activism. Much territory where physics met spirituality. The
of his storytelling is told from a Christian first was Fritjof Capras Tao of Physics and
angle, but will be of interest to anyone this was followed by Gary Zukavs first
spiritual. Its for those of us who want to book, which we would like to reintroduce to
become more involved in social causes you now. The relationship between the
and learn more about the experience, spiritual/the metaphysical and quantum
or who are already involved and want physics is well-established now but much of
encouragement on the path. When so the encouragement for this came from
many can be threatened by burnout, he these two books. Any book which helps us
gives us signposts on how to cope. His better understand the universe and its
account is warm and humble, and richly working has to be a useful thing and we have found this one to be
leavened with personal stories and the stories of others on the path well-written and concise. May this be the start of years of exploration!
176pp, 138 x 204mm, Paperback, RRP 8.99 352pp, 133 x 216 mm, Paperback, RRP 12.99
Code: 270126 Our price: 4.99 CODE: 270132 Our Price 8.99

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 Health BOOK REVIEWS

KICK THE DRINK... EASILY! HOW TO OVERCOME PAIN

By Jason Vale By Leon Chaitow
Jason Vale is now best-known as the Anyone with experience of chronic pain
Juice Master and as one of the leading knows how crushing and how life limiting
advocates of juicing and smoothie- it can be, and they will find this book a
making, but before that he worked at the good friend. Respected osteopath and
Allen Carr Clinic, helping with its naturopath Leon Chaitow believes the
anti-addiction work. This was the first more we understand about the causes
book Jason wrote but until recently it and mechanism of pain the better we can
hasnt been widely available. Its been handle it and even eliminate it. So this
highly recommended by our members so book is an education. Starting with a
we thought wed feature it here. Its detailed explanation of what pain is and
intended to help people with addiction how it occurs, the first essential tool he
issues give up drinking completely. It can recommends to deal with it is a positive
also be used to stop drinking on a shorter-term basis. This book has helped attitude, followed by physical work with the body, complementary therapies
tens of thousands of people, its a hard-hitting and straightforward manifesto, and a good diet. There are lots of exercises to try, many focused on
full of glowing testimonials. breathing and relaxation, and bite-sized pieces of good advice. A directory
314pp, 130 x 178 mm, Paperback, RRP 10.99 section explores some of the bodys worst trouble spots such as the neck
CODE: 270110 Our Price 7.99 and back, and even includes a section on pain in childbirth.
176pp, 137 x 198 mm, Paperback, RRP 8.99
ARTHRITIS By Lynne McTaggart Code: 270146 Our price: 4.99
As we have come to expect from What
Doctors Dont Tell You, this book THE POWER OF BREATH
challenges the advice patients receive By Swami Saradananda
from their medical practitioners about This author has brought together
their arthritis. They draw on 27 years of thousands of years of practical wisdom
research into this condition, which it is from several traditions into a clear, useful
estimated 9 out of 10 people will suffer and well illustrated text. We learn how
from at some time, especially after the many aspects of our lives, including our
age of 60. They challenge some emotions, can be made conscious
conventional treatments, which they through watching our breath. The life
claim can have disastrous side effects. force, known as prana or chi, is also
Instead they look at other factors such closely related to our breath and this
as allergens and the state of the gut. changing of our breathing can have a SAVE
They then suggest alternative treatments, supplements and changes to detoxifying effect. The simple 54%
diet. This book is well worth a read for any arthritis sufferer who wants to knowledge that with each breath we
explore drug free alternatives and make their own informed decisions. draw in spiritual energies is enough
240pp, 130 x 198 mm, Paperback, RRP 9.99 to transform our lives.
Code: 270122 Our price: 4.99 160pp, 160 x 236 mm, Paperback, RRP 12.99
Code: 270147 Our price: 5.99
SUPER GENES
By Deepak Chopra and BREATHE By Belisa Vranich
Rudolph E Tanzi Clinical psychologist Belisa Vranich
When a trusted source such as Deepak informs us that four out of five of us
Chopra smashes the conception that breathe vertically, which means we do
our genes are fixed at birth and tells us so shallowly from only the very top of
we can change our genetic make up, we our lungs. This is important because it
sit up and take notice. In partnership can lead to a host of symptoms
with a global expert on genetics he tells including anxiety, stress, insomnia, pain,
us our genetic inheritance is in fact fluid weight gain, digestion woes, high blood
and responds to everything we think and pressure, concentration and cognitive
do. Our entire mind-body system is problems. So how you are breathing
regulated by gene activity, so we can may be at the root of your health issues,
take control of the way the cells in our or at least a major contributory factor.
body talk to each other, putting a whole Belisa's 14 day programme developed
new spin on the nature/nurture debate. Solid science underlies the journey and fine-tuned over a decade, aims to
this book follows through the basics of life, none of which are irrevocably revolutionalize your mental and physical health. This workbook is a really
fixed at birth but remain adaptable if we embrace this bold new practical way to help you to eradicate the poor breathing habits of a
understanding of how we really function. lifetime.
336pp,126 x 198 mm, Paperback, RRP 8.99 240pp, 190 x 230 mm, Paperback RRP 12.99
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 BLAKE D BAUER - THE MEANING OF LIFE

A
s I watch my father dying, tomorrow, where we engage in work
the meaning of life is very and relationships that are personally
clear to me. Sadly, he will meaningful and completely honest
never enjoy his favourite meal to our values and our heart. Rather
again, drink fresh clean water, make than allowing our fear or insecurity to
love, create to his full capacity, walk stop us from being true to ourselves,
freely, breathe fully, or experience we need to relate to life daily in
many of the other gifts that come courageous ways that respect our
with being in a human body. I am deeper essence, nature, and being.
personally trying not to take these Often we self-destructively seek
miracles for granted each day, and meaning through losing ourselves to
I am very grateful for the blessing the needs of others, or by distracting
and lessons in this situation. ourselves from ourselves, in an endless
The meaning of life is actually attempt to please other people or make
very simple. We come here to enjoy
life and love in a human body on We come here them happy. We unconsciously believe
this will help us remain safe and also
this planet as fully as possible, while
simultaneously bringing unconditional to enjoy life and connected to the feeling of meaning
we crave. But this always leaves an
pure love into the world. We came
here to master what it means to love love as fully as underlying dissatisfaction and self-
harm in place, which in my experience
ourselves unconditionally and thus be
our true self fully in every situation possible is the root cause for most forms of
suffering, depression and physical
and moment. The natural byproduct disease.
of this learning is that our words, BLAKE D BAUER No human being wants to be alive
thoughts, and actions become full of AUTHOR or in a body where we hide our true
loving kindness, honesty and grace, self from others or to live a lie, which
which then become the energy with is why a heart not cared for becomes
which we create and shape our lives. I must remain as present as possible a body that does not feel good to be
We become fully aware and clear and as aware as possible of what I am in, nor worthy of loving care. If our
about the meaning of life by not taking feeling to be my inner truth. I have true feelings, needs and vision do not
the miracle of daily human life, or the found that when we betray ourselves matter to us because we do not view
miracle that we are, the miracle of our by not being honest in our words and them as meaningful, then our body
existence, for granted. As I am sure actions daily, we hurt ourselves and and life will feel empty, meaningless
you can relate to, I have found that cut ourselves off from both the source and unworthy of healthy maintenance.
life will take away anything or anyone of what were seeking and the purpose This is black and white. For me the
we do not appreciate, which includes of being alive. This dynamic also cuts most liberating view is to see all of this
our health and our loved ones. For me us off from connecting genuinely as self-created and intended to teach us
the only path to living in a way that with other people, which sabotages about what really matters. Its designed
honours the meaning of life and also the possibility of deep loving intimacy to teach us how to stop rejecting our
allows me to feel this deeply each day, both emotionally and physically. true selfour true feelings and our true
is to speak and act authentically and To feel meaning in our life now callingso over time we awaken fully
kindly in each moment, which means we have to live in a way today, not and embody our amazing creative
potential as an expression of universal
YOU WERE NOT BORN TO SUFFER By Blake D. Bauer
intelligence, or God in human form.
If you are searching for true happiness, this is the book you need to This meaning in our lives can never
read. Inspiring, educational and thought-provoking, Blake D Bauer be felt, experienced or seen clearly
offers both a valuable insight into the importance of establishing a true through thoughts or ideas about the
sense of inner happiness and a practical guide to finding it. Through future. Likewise, true meaning cannot
posing simple yet effective questions and tasks, Blakes teachings will be tasted through concepts or theories
help you transform your present anxieties and insecurities into the on the meaning of life. It can only be
strength and courage you need to lead a happy and fulfilling life. The our vivid felt experience, which words
emphasis is firmly on self-love, gratitude and inner wealth, which we will never do justice in expressing, by
all have within us and which are available if we choose to accept and speaking, acting and embodying the
develop them. You Were Not Born To Suffer is a book that actively SAVE loving honest truth within us now,
engages its readers and is sure to leave a long lasting impression. today, each moment and each day.
45%
288pp, 150 x 210 mm, Paperback, RRP 10.99 Code: 270148 Our price: 5.99 Blake D. Bauer is an author, speaker
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 Being Present with Nature BOOK REVIEWS

THE WISDOM OF TREES SONG OF INCREASE THE PERMACULTURE BOOK OF DIY

By Max Adams
We came across this book accidentally and
couldnt put it down. On the face of it, it is not a
Cygnus titleyet Max Adams who manages
woodland in County Durham, shares with us
his deep knowledge of trees in such an easy
readable fashion. He explores both their
amazing biology and humanitys long and
fruitful relationships with wood, trees and
forests across the centuries. Each chapter
deals with a different relationship between
humanity and a different tree. Did you know, for
instance, that before the age of iron and steel,
almost all intricate mechanical parts were
made from different parts of different trees?
256pp, 188 x 188 mm, hardback, RRP 14.99
Code: 270124 Our price: 8.99
By Jacqueline Freeman
This couldnt be more relevant or have come at
a better time. In recent years, especially since
the tech boom of the 90s, we have become
more disconnected from nature and the
smaller organisms of this planet. Fast forward
to the end of 2016 and bees have even been
placed on the endangered list. If we look at
how our planet is covered by an ever-growing
number of humans, we too from a distance
could be described as a hive with social media
acting like our hive-mind. The song of increase
is the sound of a healthy hive. These issues
are mused upon in a meditative way and the
authors warmth really comes through in a way
which connects you and the bees.
288pp,152 x 226 mm, Paperback, RRP 16.50
Code: 270139 Our price: 8.99
By John Adams
Permaculture is a low cost, environmental and
creative approach to living. We are offered 20
easy projects to inspire us, and some will cost
nothing at all. Transform pallets into furniture or
a self watering raised bed and if you have a bit
of space in your garden, create a natural
swimming pool that cleans itself and looks like
a pond. The main problem you will have is to
choose which project to begin with. Will it be
the pizza stove or converting your bike into an
electric one? This book revolutionises the way
we see discarded materials and our abilities to
engage creatively with our immediate
environment.
176pp, 168 x 240 mm, Paperback, RRP 12.95
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 PACKED BY BECKY ALEXANDER & MICHELLE LAKE

PACKED
By Becky Alexander
and Michelle Lake
A beautifully presented and pleasing
recipe book that will transform your
packed lunches from mundane to
magnificent. It includes inspirational
lunch hacks that will trump the boring
standard of soup and a sandwich. The
recipes are fun and easily sourced, as
well as easy to make with minimal fuss.
They range from tasty morning
smoothies to salads and slaws, from
filling meals to tasty treats and snacks. It
also includes great tips for serving and
keeping. Its a perfect gift for any 9-5er
looking for something different to give
their midday break a boost.
192pp, 152 x 206 mm, Paperback, RRP 12.99
CODE: 270149 Our Price 6.99

Essential
Spring
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Perfect for any day when you know you will need something
warming and nutritious to eat at lunchtime. Kids love this
too, so its a great meal for a packed school lunch in a food
3 Whizz the soup using a blender
or food processor until smooth.
Season with salt and plenty of
flask. Serve with crusty bread to dip in. The butter beans are black pepper.
a good source of protein, making this surprisingly filling.
4 Divide the soup among four
freezerproof containers, then
1 tbsp rapeseed/canola oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, sliced
1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
Add the onion, celery, carrot and
garlic. Cover and cook for 10 minutes
cool and freeze for up to 3 months
any that you dont want to eat soon.
Defrost overnight in the fridge.
1 carrot, chopped until softened. Reheat a portion before you go to
1 tsp frozen chopped garlic or 1 garlic clove, work and transfer to a vacuum food

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chopped Add the tomatoes and butter flask or reheat it at work.
400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes beans, and 200ml/7fl oz/scant 1
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 Perennial Wisdom BOOK REVIEWS

THE HERO WITH A THOUSAND LOST MASTERS

FACES By Joseph Campbell
We have wanted to feature this book at
Cygnus for a long time but were waiting
for it to go into paperback and become
cheaper. Well, we just dont think thats
going to happen, so suffice to say we are
offering it at as low a price as we can
manage. People have suggested its the
most important book of the 20th century
and George Lucas called it a revelation.
Its full of references and illustrations, all
of which point to the Heros Journey,
which is so important in stories like the
Grail myth and in cultural studies but also as guidance in our daily lives.
We can see both success and setbacks as part of the process and treat
stories from world culture as teaching stories. Well-written and richly
illustrated, its a vital addition to any serious library.
432pp, 152 x 224 mm, Hardback, RRP 18.99
Code: 270140 Our price: 9.99
POWER OF MYTH (DVD)
By Joseph Campbell
This two-disc dvd set includes all six
episodes (plus extras) of the ground-
breaking television series where Joseph
Campbell was interviewed by journalist
Bill Moyers and was allowed to discourse
compellingly on the subject of myth, his
lifes work. Sadly it only came out the
year after his death in 1987, but it made
him a posthumous superstar. Of course,
the world has changed immensely and
the presentation feels dated, but the
truths expressed are eternal. Bill Moyers
sums up the key one, describing myth as the transcendental link
between the human and the divine. Across the nearly six hours of
footage, we get an intimate insight into the all the ways this truth
manifests in art and culture around the world. Truly inspiring!
342mins, 2 discs, DVD, RRP 9.99
Code: 270142 Our price: 7.99
THE SNOW LEOPARD
By Peter Matthiessen
A Cygnus Classic this is one of the most
important books in my life. Its the story of
a naturalists expedition into Nepal in
1973. George Schaller decided to take
along his friend the writer Peter
Matthiessen. Matthiessens wife had just
died the year before and of course his
account is influenced by this and by their
deep involvement in Zen Buddhism. The
expedition is to research the elusive snow
leopard and takes them to a remote
Himalayan valley. All along the way,
Matthiessen reflects on life and death in all their aspects. Its one of the
richest books I have ever read and, having read it first on the backpacker
trail in Asia, I have gone on to revisit it on three further occasions.
336pp,128 x 198 mm, Paperback, RRP 9.99
CODE: 270134 Our Price 6.99
By Linda Johnsen
In the West we tend to believe thinking
arrived with the Greeks and ideas such
as karma and reincarnation reached us
comparatively recently from the East.
Now in-depth historical study reveals a
different story. This book produces a
wealth of evidence to show that Western
sages brought a spiritual heritage from
India and the East a long time ago. We
know Pythagoras as a mathematician,
but now we learn his students said that
he cures souls. Democritus was the
son of a Magus who studied in depth with the Egyptians and Chaldeans,
while Plotinus trekked to India. All these great thinkers, including Plato
and Socrates, have stories to tell, the history of our spiritual tradition is
fascinating and this book is a treasure chest of long-forgotten facts. By
getting to know those sages who acted as a conduit between East and
West we may begin to connect back to the roots of our spiritual heritage.
256pp,140 x 212 mm, Paperback, RRP 15.50
Code: 270141 Our price: 8.99
THE TAO TE CHING SAVE
By Lao Tzu 50%
In the Watkins Sacred Texts series,
which also includes The Gnostic
Gospels in our previous Review, here is
the worlds second most translated book
(after the Bible) in a wonderful and
resilient hardback edition, which is small
enough to fit in your pocket. Its a
universally applicable and deeply
insightful text which people have used as
practical and spiritual guidance for
centuries. Taoism the school of thought
which arose out of this legendary text
affirms that every human is a reflection of the whole universe, and what
applies to the macrocosm also applies to the microcosm. Thus the whole
of creation becomes a wonderful and colourful teaching manual.
224pp, 110 x 158 mm, Hardback, RRP 7.99
Code: 270150 Our price: 3.99
THE SPIRIT OF ZEN
By Solala Towler
We use the term Zen quite lazily when
describing architecture and design, to
embody a certain sense of cool and
minimal elegance. However this is only a
relatively minor aspect of Zen Buddhism,
and whats more characteristic of it is its
use of paradox, fun and sudden insight
via teaching stories to enable the student
to break through into enlightenment. The
author has previously done the same for
the Tao but in this new book he gathers
together more than fifty stories, which
both illustrate and encapsulate the radical and exciting spirit of Zen.
Includes elegant black and white photographs.
176pp,160 x 240 mm, Hardback, RRP 16.99
CODE: 270151 Our Price 7.99

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BOOK REVIEWS Extra special offers!

SACRED SITES ORACLE

CARDS By Barbara Meiklejohn-
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This is a stunning and unique oracle
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I AM/YOU ARE develop as you use them. Whilst the
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