5 comments about Contemplative Prayer: Traditional Christian Meditations for Opening to Divine Union.

1. I found this audiobook very helpful. I think it offered a good guide for the newly contemplative, as well as those who have been pondering God and the universe for a long time. I have drawn on its wisdom often since 9/11, also.

   Bruce, as a recovering Catholic, I can tell you that Christians of denominations OTHER THAN CATHOLIC do meditate- even Episcopal heathens like me. =) Maybe you can find some Protestants and actually ask them about this. We're not hard to track down. (And it's actually the Catholic church that has detailed guidelines regarding posession & exorcisms).




2. This is an excellent audio presentation by a very gifted Cistercian monk who is well versed in the Scriptures and the Christian contemplative traditions.
   
   It has helped me discover the presence of God - hidden, waiting, healing - but above all else a relationship with divine uncreated love overflowing. Surely that is better than mere calm and a relaxed state of mind!!



3. I liked the discussion of contemplative prayer techniques. However, I could have gone without the child psychology lecture that takes up the first 2 out of 3 CD's.



4. I really enjoyed this CD. I especially liked Father Keating's explanations on contemplative prayer and I also enjoyed the guided prayer sessions. Like other reviewers I found that some of the psychological explanations were at times tedious and off the mark but the basic notions that change is difficult due to developmental experiences and related defense mechanisms made sense and I would have no problem recommending this CD to many of my clients. However, there would be a few caveats. Mostly, I would encourage them to listen to the entire CD but to have patience and wait for the last few sessions. Personally, I have worked at incorporating centered prayer in my life by practicing it a half an hour a day and have found that it does help change your emotional reactivity to the events of daily living in a positive manner. Interestingly, my wife did not like the CD at all. She found it tedious and somewhat impractical. It just goes to show how two people can go through the same experience and come out with different conclusions!



5. I read the other reviews and knew that there was a lot of talk, but truly there was almost no guided meditation whatsoever. Maybe five minutes worth. The rest was talking about Contemplative Prayer and the benefits of it, but there was almost no actual meditative content. Very disappointing.

1 comments about Sources of Stress and Relief for African American Women (Race and Ethnicity in Psychology).

1. Dr. Collins understands the small daily things that cause stress. She is prepared to give you modern methods of therapy to relieve the stressors you face from day to day. This book provides an additional light hearted look at how we can even have stress in our organizations, and social circles. A nice read to relieve your stress.

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4 comments about Privacy For Sale: How Big Brother And Others Are Selling Your Private Secrets For Profit.

1. An insightful book that anybody who desires to learn more about privacy awareness should read. Chesbro gives 15 useful guidelines that will increase your knowledge of how to protect and safeguard your privacy. Strongest part of book is chapter on e-mail privacy.



2. This is one of the best books I have ever read, concerning privacy. The author explains privacy law in a way that is simple to understand, and teaches you the best ways to use the law to protect your own personal privacy. As rouge government agencies continue to trample our rights under foot, here is a way to fight back using the law. My complements to Mr. Chesbro - it's about time someone wrote a book like this!



3. The book "Privacy for Sale, How Big Brother and Others AreSelling Your Private Secrets For Profit" by Michael Chesbro is awonderful resource for guarding against invasions of privacy in your home, your finances, your mail, your electronic communications and just about any other place someone might find it profitable to abscond with your personal information. This is happening in many places today, and Mr. Chesbro makes short work of explaining the Who, How, Why, When, and Where behind the phenomenon, as well as clueing the reader about ways to defeat the many times illegal, but rife collection of personal data in our society. It appears from the reading that Mr. Chesbro himself has been prey to the thieves of privacy at one time or another, and fully one third of his book is comprised of resources by which his information can be checked, or expounded upon. Michael Chesbro has also delved deeply into the very root of Defining privacy, not something I see very often, and though privacy seems to be a right taken for granted by many people in America and the world, you Will be surprised at the tactics employed by governments and individuals to usurp and thereby profit from invading the inner sanctums of your private information. There are chapters in "Privacy For Sale" Dealing with every aspect of securing your privacy, and then some...by reading this book you will probably discover at least a few aspects of security in your life that are novel and new to you, of which you were previously unaware, and it is constantly stressed throughout the book that as new technologies and methods are developed, so must countermeasures be developed, if one wishes to retain private dealings anywhere. Privacy has become an exploitable commodity, and there are always those who will wish to exploit YOUR privacy for THEIR profit. Government is by far the greatest predator of individual privacy, and Michael Chesbros book advises knowingly of the aspects of this, and provides ways to combat the many-times illegal government intrusion. Here are some things from the book proper: Protecting the Privacy of your electronic mail, your regular mail, your financial information, your telephone communications, your home...There is a chapter briefing you on Voluntary disclosure of your information and it shows here that many people just up and GIVE their privacy away...I myself am guilty of that through my social conditioning, as many of us are, but no more, no more. There is a lot of information concerning the Freedom Of Information Act and its amendments, that will allow you to learn who has what about you, also information about protecting your privacy in the workplace, privacy of your medical records, and your credit privacy. Many times subterfuge and coercion are used by government or corporate information gatherers, and it is this occurence that causes the greatest harm to privacy anywhere. It is what the book is about, mainly, and the information is what you need to realistically begin protecting your privacy. Its a firm foundation, and every structure needs that. The author posesses a clarity not often found in publications of this sort, and you will no doubt enjoy the style by which Michael Chesbro imparts information of the utmost importance to you and your family. The book can be read in a couple of hours, and for the time invested I know of no better source by which to guarantee the integrity of your privacy.



4. I got this book for Christmas, and really enjoyed it. Although this book is a few years old there is a lot of really good information in its pages. I found this book useful for building the foundational knowledge needed to keep Big Brother out of my business.

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1 comments about The Art of Time: Gain New Mastery over Your Life and the Power to Live Your Time Instead of Simply Spending It.

1. This small, concise book is insightful and gets to the heart of time and time management. It is better than any of the popular, larger books or programs on the subject.

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2 comments about A Meditation to Help You Recover from Alcohol & Other Drugs (The Recovery Series Health Journeys).

1. I was disappointed by this audiobook because it was too similar to the other two titles I have by this author. It does have some good affirmations for the first time listener, but I believe she could have added more substantial suggestions directed at those recovering from drugs and alcohol. As a counselor, I thought this might be something I'd like to use with my clients, but I don't think I will be.



2. I've been in recovery for 14 years, and try just about every resource I can, just to keep my healing journey fresh to myself. This tape is one of the finest I've heard. I agree with Melody Beattie - this imagery takes recovery to the next step, into the cellular level, and I would add, with deep and true psychological insight and rich spiritual support. I highly recommend it as a potent, effective adjunct to your 12 Step Program.