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The story of Margaret Florence Baine, or Maggie, begins in 1898 with a series of letters written to her close cousin who has traveled West to live in Texas with her family. Maggie's five years of letters depict the journey of a young woman of privilege as she discovers the triumphs and tribulations of love, life and self discovery. The reader experiences a unique and deep perspective as they watch her grow from the girl she was taught to be into the woman she chooses to become.

The theme and focus of Showing Forth the Presence of God is at the heart of the message of The Infinite Way: that within each of us dwells a living and immediate Presence, the Spirit of God, which is "closer than breathing and nearer than hands and feet." Chapter by chapter, the author unfolds insightful, practical instruction on how to discover this Presence within and let it show forth. He illustrates with great care how this awareness will generate a new vitality and freedom in our day-to-day affairs. "It is the nature of God that we be free. It is the nature of God that we be whole," Goldsmith exclaims, and then goes on to emphasize who "we" are. "The son of God is more than a man who lived two thousand years ago; the son of God is the Spirit of God that dwelt in the man Jesus, and that dwells in every man. Therefore, the son of God is present in you and me."Discovering that Son of God within us and knowing what it means to express that in our daily life is the message of this book. Recognizing the truth that we are sons of God, we come to realize that the universe is not outside of us, but is embodied within our consciousness. "There is no selfhood apart from God," Goldsmith explains, "nor is there a creation apart from God. What we call a material creation is not a material creation: it is a material sense of creation….everything in this universe answers, responds, and is subject to the divine Consciousness which is God." Showing Forth the Presence of God will help the spiritual seeker understand the momentous implications of that truth.[Note: Showing Forth the Presence of God is the collection of the 1980 Infinite Way Letters.]

In this captivating book, Joel Goldsmith addresses a difficult problem encountered by many spiritual seekers. "You go from one truth to another and, if you are at all like most persons, you will someday say to yourself, 'Well, I know all the truth that is to be known, but it doesn't seem to do much for me.'" The reason for that, says Goldsmith, is that "so far it has been only an intellectual acceptance of the truth: it has not been the spiritual discernment of it. It has not been an inner conviction; it has not come with spiritual power to make itself alive."Spiritual Discernment is a gift to any truth student who wants to go beyond intellectual understanding. Here Goldsmith is at his best, guiding the reader in how to develop the spiritual discernment that carries with it spiritual power. "We build the capacity of spiritual discernment," he says, "as we agree that God's universe is wholly good and wholly spiritual. With our eyes we cannot believe this, nor with our ears. Our mind will never convince us of this, because our mind is seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling too much of evil. Therefore, we must be still; we must attain quietness and peace and the ability to live in that attitude so that instead of indulging our likes and dislikes, instead of judging by appearances, we let the spiritual faculty within us discern the nature of that which is appearing to us and being revealed to us."Spiritual discernment is a capacity that we all have, but which lies buried deep and dormant within us due to the deadening human legacy of centuries of material experience. Spiritual Discernment goes a long way in helping the dedicated seeker liberate his capacity for spiritual discernment and bring it into its fullness. "As the inner faculty of discernment is developed," Goldsmith asserts, "we begin to see spiritually, hear spiritually, and know spiritually, and in proportion as we develop the power of spiritual discernment, is everyone who comes within range of our consciousness blessed."[Note: Spiritual Discernment is the collection of the 1974 Infinite Way Letters.]

In Letters, the art and poetry of the English alphabet comes alive through rhythm and rhyme in philosophically charged verse.Much can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the English alphabet explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist's eye and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith… Twenty-six letters called out for a home and found one in the words of this tiny tome.Any lover of language, the graphic arts or verse will revel in the artwork and lyrical poetry. Letters is great for children and adults alike as it personifies each letter of the alphabet through philosophical poems and modern artwork... each poem giving life to a letter through a different theme. As a visual and literary work of art, Letters is a fabulous coffee table conversation piece. Perfect for a quick pick up... just flip to a random page and discover something special anytime.The quotable alphabet book: "The Lime Launched the First Attack!" "The idea, like a chill, catching... Endlessly in an E etch-a-sketching." "Self reflection in dual direction... What will you find upon inspection?" "With sudden laughter, or intense sigh, An L will come to mind awry." "Pure of heart, "we are P," they said." "Unbending and unbeatable, uncompromising U led A revolution to unite alphabet's understanding For all who would learn, U are outstanding!"Best to read aloud to your children or listen to the included CD (read by the animated and captivating William Andrew Brand) for a more imersive experience.~ A portion of the profits made by Letters goes to toward FirstBook, a non-profit organization that puts books in the hands of children in need.ABC... the art and poetry of the English alphabet explained in a philosophical verse of rhythm and rhyme.Much can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the alphabet of English explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist's eye (and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith).Art, Caffeine and KismetThis book is dedicated to destiny,the suggestion of serendipity,to the gods of chance,the happy help of happenstance,the fortune of fate andthe likelihood of luck,a house seen,a coffee shop greeting,began an alliance between artistsintent on caffeine induced creations.An artist's adventure into the alphabetled a man of letters to seek their soul,but how could we knowof the words that would growfrom such inscriptions all aglow?26 letters called out for a homeand found one in the wordsof this tiny tome.With dedicated thought and verse, "Letters" is an excellent meeting of the two mediums, highly recommended.-- Midwest Book Review 5.0 out of 5 stars Art + Alphabet = CollectibleThis is one of the most interesting alphabet books I've seen…teases that teach you how to "see" the letters lost in a forest of colors. easily be a collectible.-- Jo Ann Hakola