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“By their fruits you shall know them.” And the fruits of the Spirit — the four fruits of a life deeply-lived — are love, compassion, joy, and peace. In this brief, poetic book, John Sullivan explores the four ways of dwelling in depth, with chapters devoted to each. The four invite us to (1) practice loving kindness and seek the well-being of the relationship and those within it, (2) to acknowledge suffering and alleviate it; (3) to receive life as gift and, being grateful, to rejoice; and (4) to be at peace and to promote peace. These four are a trans-religious treasure and a compass for the heart. Simple and profound, they support and balance one another. They are both the means to a fuller life and its expression. The book also applies the four to the larger issues of our times, showing how these four modes of dwelling help us to heal the cultural splits and return us to a unity of Source, Self, and the Circle of Life. The remedy for returning to communion is to do whatever we do — more lovingly, more compassionately, more joyfully, and more peacefully. Simple and wise teachings from ancient oceans, made available to renew our common life. This elegantly designed book makes a wonderful companion volume to John Sullivan's earlier book, The Spiral of the Seasons.
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We are taking orders now for copies of John Sullivan's new book, The Fourfold Path to Wholeness: A Compass for the Heart. The book will ship in late December or early January; and it — along with the companion volume, The Spiral of the Seasons — will make unique gifts for the holiday season. Use the Order Form to the right to: Make a contribution to support the work of Second Journey, and we will express our appreciation by sending you a signed copy of the book of your choice. Contributions of $300 or more will be acknowledged with beautiful, full-color editions of either of John's books — privately printed in limited quantity and signed and numbered by the author. Contributions of $50-$300 will be acknowledged with signed copies of either paperback. Those making contributions may purchase additional copies of both books for $10 each. Purchase individual copies of either book at a cost of $15 each, plus $3 shipping. |
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Praise for John Sullivan's earlier book The Spiral of the Seasons
Traditionally, philosophy has offered a big promise: “the
love of wisdom.” John Sullivan is one of those rare thinkers who
delivers on that promise. He is a wonderful guide through the seasons of
life. Once in a very
long while a book comes along that speaks the truth of our human
journey in the simplest of words. This is such a book. I couldn’t
put it down. Each quote and story, taken from a wide variety of
spiritual traditions, points to the truth that we each have the
opportunity to witness as we pass through life and travel into our
elder years. Although written primarily for those entering the fall
and winter seasons of their lives, the simple depiction of the
nature of the journey we’re on is of immeasurable value to anyone
wanting to learn more about the real value and meaning of our time
on Planet Earth.
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Sullivan talks about the incredible,
audacious idea of being no longer in a hurry. Can we do this in
America? Can we learn to take our time to feel and think deeply?
This book helps you do that. Further, it inspires elders to take a
special role in transforming our hurried and frenetic culture. It’s
a wonderful book!
