Richard H. Schmidt

The lessons in this book are those Schmidt did not and probably could not have learned in school. They aren't so much facts and concepts as states of mind and acts of will. Most of the lessons contained in the book came to the author through trial and error and reflecting on mistakes and misunderstandings. Some emerged out of a time and pain and disillusionment. It is when a relationship is strained, a project botched, or an idea scorned that creative...

Illuminates figures from all major spiritual traditions (Christian and non-Christian, Western and Eastern) Includes line drawings and study questions Explore the variety of ways humans experience the holy through 150+ one-page biographies of notable masters from the world's great spiritual traditions. Key historical figures vividly come to life, with pertinent biographical details presented in a readable, conversational style by a well-respected...