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The Invisible Garment: 30 Spiritual Principles That Weave the Fabric of Human Life

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If you loved "Dreams Are Letters From The Soul" as much as I did, you will want to get this new book from Connie Kaplan. Although spun from the gossamer threads of the dream weave, Connie Kaplan's Invisible Garment has the weight of her substantial spiritual knowledge, the warmth of her personality, and the modern elegance of her prose style. Kaplan has broken it down for us into 30 Spiritual Principles --- yes, she covers those two usual suspects "Love" and "Peace", but, there are other principles less familiar such as "Regeneration" and "Flowering" as well as "Desire" and "Ecstasy" that make for a compelling read. In this book, Kaplan lays out a system that goes beyond astrology and explains how to identify our own soul principles and then guides us in how to integrate those principles into our daily lives. The real work begins when you finish reading the book and "wearing" your own Invisible Garment.

There are many books circulating that have us trying to figure out "what is my purpose in life" and "what am I supposed to do" with my life. Ah - relax! The search is over! The information in The Invisible Garment reminds us that there is nothing to learn in this lifetime, nothing to be constantly searching for, suffering for. No, the issue is can we remember the gift we are from the heart of the Cosmos - from the heart of mystery. This is not "mumbo jumbo", being in denial, jargon. As a seasoned psychotherapist and spiritual guide, I can attest that the information about the sacred principles is a missing piece - and most often the turn around point - for my clients. People define themselved in terms of "what is wrong with me - what flaw within me makes me a magnet for disaster- why am I just not good enough". Over and over, when the material of the principles is presented to clients, there is this huge release - this return to a knowing that "I Am" is the core truth of existence. I urge every professional in the mental health and spiritual guidance fields to read and meditate on this book. You will be grateful for the gift!

This is the book for you if you need someone to define your soul's purpose in this life. Personally, I do not. I believe each soul needs to neutrally absorb all information and guidance, honestly reflect on it and toss it into the trash if it attempts to steer you away from your ultimate gift--free will. Personally, I did not resonate with most of the biblical references and quotes peppered throughout the book. If these references were organized separately, it would have not have interrupted my flow and the grasp of the material. To me, religion and spirituality are not the same. I have studied various religions and believe religion is didactic and unhealthy for the soul due to its long history of free-will manipulation. Personally, I would have enjoyed reading more detailed interepretations of the 30 spiritual principals and liked this portion of the piece, even though I found it subtly manipulative at times. I would have also been interested in detailed interpretations for the North/South Nodes, Chiron, Vesta, Juno, Pallas and the 12 House Cusps. I believe each and every soul must awaken and do their own work, answer their own questions and yes, at times allow their fellow sisters and brothers to help light the way. After all, I enjoy the freedom to select my own wardrobe. And although I am open to guidance and suggestions, I do not want someone to tell me who I'm designed to be or what to wear--especially angels.

Rebeccasreads highly recommends THE INVISIBLE GARMENT for those hungry for a connection to your soul, to your purpose, to ending your spiritual orphanhood. It helps if you have a sense of humor as you read the 30 principles Connie Kaplan sets forth so that you may learn to visualized your soul & who you are in the Grand Scheme of Things.

Fascinating, enlightening, funny & well written.