From Ram Dass, one of America's most beloved spiritual figures and bestselling author of Be Here Now and Be Love Now, comes this timeless classic about mindfulness, the experience of being, and the risks and rewards of our spiritual path. Originally published in 1976, Grist for the Mill offers a deep spiritual journey of self-discovery, and a universal understanding of what it means to "be" and to experience true spiritual growth as human beings. The book is fully revised with a new introduction.
As Ram Dass puts it, "When the faith is strong enough it is sufficient just to be. It's a journey towards simplicity, towards quietness, towards a kind of joy that is not in time. It's a journey that has taken us from primary identification with our body and our psyche, on to an identification with God, and ultimately beyond identification."
This guide to the spiritual path illuminates:
- Spiritual Path: How to navigate the risks and rewards of the journey toward a simpler, more joyful way of being.
- Spiritual Journey of Self-Discovery: Delve into a profound exploration of what it means to truly "be," moving from identification with the body and psyche toward something more universal.
- Mindset Shifts: Understand the powerful shifts required to move beyond the limits of the self and connect with a larger consciousness.
- Timeless Wisdom: Engage with the fully revised text of this 1976 classic, now including a new introduction to frame its enduring lessons for a modern audience.