The Search For the Beloved (Paperback)

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Sacred psychology assumes that the deepest yearning in every human soul is to return to its spiritual source. Jean Houston is a modern-day leader in this ancient field. She points out that sacred psychology has taken the form of Socrates instructing the youth of Athens, Buddha and the Sangha, and 12th-century knights pursuing the Holy Grail. In The Search for the Beloved, Houston provides a modern-day structure for this traditional spiritual quest, incorporating personal mythology, "rites of pathos," and archetypal imagery. The Search for the Beloved remains a trustworthy tool for those who are excavating the deepest mystery of all--the discovery of creative source and destiny.

Product Description

The pioneering creator of transformative workshops and books, Dr. Jean Houston here explores the nature of spiritual yearning and demonstrates to readers how to facilitate a personal quest for fulfillment by focusing on the aspects of Sacred Psychology. Houston provides a passport to the wondrous and tragic dimensions of the human psyche.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher; 2 edition (June 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874778719
• ISBN-13: 978-0874778717
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #78,300 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appropriate for all spiritual paths, September 15, 2000

By	Tracy (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

I found an original 1987 copy of this book at a small book store in my town. To my suprise, this is one of the most inspirational books I have read. The book starts off with basic information and exercises on developing your imagination and sensory perception and along the way takes you deeper and deeper into your own psyche. Some of the exercises are long and a bit complicated, but worth the effort. Her ideas and theories on spirituality can easily fit any spiritual path or belief system. This is an excellent book to use as a reference for a spiritual development group. Many of the exercises can be incorporated into such a group or be performed alone. This is a wonderful book that can act as a catalyst for emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth and development.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appropriate for all spiritual paths, September 15, 2000

By	Tracy (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

I found an original 1987 copy of this book at a small book store in my town. To my suprise, this is one of the most inspirational books I have read. The book starts off with basic information and exercises on developing your imagination and sensory perception and along the way takes you deeper and deeper into your own psyche. Some of the exercises are long and a bit complicated, but worth the effort. Her ideas and theories on spirituality can easily fit any spiritual path or belief system. This is an excellent book to use as a reference for a spiritual development group. Many of the exercises can be incorporated into such a group or be performed alone. This is a wonderful book that can act as a catalyst for emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth and development.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You are the love of your life, July 14, 2006

By	M. R. Estante "http://aralarcalifornia.blogsp... (North America) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Jean Houston captures the essence of meeting the beloved ... when our ego's mask vanishes and we connect to our inner truth of who we really are. Some call this the soul, others the spirit, and also the essence. Underneath it all we are often profoundly different from who we create ourselves to be. We are actors in a play and only when the false role is shed do we see that we are happier being our true selves. A wonderful account of how deep down inside ... we are who we are searching for ... and only we can give it to ourselves and no one else.