We live in a culture that functions at a furious pace and lures us, little by little, into placing our attention outward instead of turning inward where the still, quiet voice of Mystery speaks, sometimes in tones so hushed we fail to notice unless we are standing still. The over-busy world in which we live is not user-friendly to those of us who choose to live lives consciously centered in Spirit. Following the inspirational and often thought-provoking path of her first book, "Embracing the Mystery: the Sacred Unfolding in Ordinary People and Everyday Lives," psychotherapist, interfaith spiritual director, and author Meredith Jordan continues to pursue and examine the many complex and fruitful aspects of the spiritual journey. In "Standing Still: Hearing the Call to a Spirit-Centered Life," she probes those times when we are challenged by life events occasionally even forced to stop everything, wait for our next instructions, and listen quietly as those next steps are made clear. Masterfully weaving spiritual wisdom into the stories of seekers in their everyday lives, Jordan teaches that the Source of All Life is continually generating new opportunities for us to expand and mature spiritually, if we only see that these opportunities most often arrive disguised as our lives.
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An intriguing book. Jordan's insights into how we unearth and nourish the roots of spiritual wisdom are wonderfully uplifting. --Jim Kellar, Business Consultant, Sioux Falls, SD
Meredith Jordan weaves a tapestry of wisdom stories inspiring us to become a people of unshakeable courage and extravagant love! --Inge Judd, Librarian/Poet, New York City
STANDING STILL is another book of engaging, luminous and memorable stories about people who are on their everyday spiritual journey. The author reminds the reader to remember the power of story to touch what might otherwise remain untouched in us, something deep in the soul that could be changed forever. --G. Richard Wheatcroft
Meredith Jordan weaves a tapestry of wisdom stories inspiring us to become a people of unshakeable courage and extravagant love! --Inge Judd, Librarian/Poet, New York City
STANDING STILL is another book of engaging, luminous and memorable stories about people who are on their everyday spiritual journey. The author reminds the reader to remember the power of story to touch what might otherwise remain untouched in us, something deep in the soul that could be changed forever. --G. Richard Wheatcroft
About the Author
About the author: Meredith Jordan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and interfaith spiritual director active in the field of psychospiritual development for more than 25 years. She is the director of Rogers McKay, a multifaith educational organization in Southern Maine, and maintains a teaching and counseling practice on the West Coast of Florida.
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Meredith Jordan has done it again. When I awake in the morning, I reach for Standing Still, and as I read each story, I become centered by her wisdom and inspired by the images she weaves. Meredith is one of the most inspired and inspiring story tellers of our day. This is a book you will read and re-read and give as a gift to those who live in the center of your heart. I recommend it highly.
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"Standing Still" a Pause for Thought,
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"Standing Still," Meredith Jordan's second book continues to intrigue and give the reader an opportunity to pause and truly reflect on meaningful experinces. Her ability to put in words and relate to the reader is wonderful. A must for your personal growth! Diane Dunton, Motivational Speaker, Potential Released Consulting
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A Spa for my Spirit,
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Meredith's beautiful prose is energizing in its inspiration as well as soothing music to my soul. I also appreciate that I can read any random chapter to find myself in a spa for my spirit.
Meredith is one of the great souls of which she writes. SHE is a light bearer encouraging others to go within to find their strength and courage to be a light for others. Imagine our world if we all let our light shine? Her spiritual elders groups gives its members the support and inspiration to do this. - B.Coombs (Maine)
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Red Sox, New York, Pony Simon, Joseph Campbell, Christmas Eve, Dorothy Height, New England, Sacred Mystery, United States, World Series, Goose Rocks Beach, North Carolina, Northern Ireland, Sad Sam, Biddeford Pool, Huston Smith, Lao Tzu, Little League, Mother Theresa, Primary Progressive Aphasia New!
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