Bøger af Carla R Mancari

WHETHER WE ARE just beginning our Christian spiritual walk or have traveled it for a lifetime, we can learn from the Contemplative Invitation Teaching. This teaching encompasses the Christ Centered Prayer, Meditation, Christ-centered Christian Spiritual Principles, and our spiritual journey as they relate to this world of opposites and beyond. These teachings were first recorded in The Lessons: How To Understand Spiritual Principles, Spiritual Activities and Rising Emotions 2nd Edition, Volumes One and Two. The Lessons were written from the Spiritual Heart Center. They were written in response to Rev. Sandy's (a student who would later become co-author for The Lessons) and other students' questions and needs. Many students have benefited from sharing these teachings over the years. These Lessons apply to the seeker of the truth of our being.The Lessons may assist us in understanding, realizing, and recognizing the inner truth. We may begin to grasp the subtleties of the rising vibrating energies within an awakening consciousness. The Christian spiritual walk is a journey to the spirituality of our being. As a Christian, Jesus Christ is our inner guide and teacher. We are an inner pilgrim, journeying into the unknown to the realized presence of the Oneness. "At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you" (John 14: 20).The Spiritual Heart Center (the strait gate), the Christ Centered Prayer Meditation (the narrow way), and six Mini-Exercises that may help support our spiritual journey are included. Most importantly, practice the Christ Centered Prayer Meditation. A faithful, twice-a-day practice may develop the realization of the fruits of the spirit. In addition, the twice-a-day practice of one or a few minutes (allowing the prayer time to expand itself naturally) may allow the process of repentance-healing-forgiveness to "take hold" of our hearts, minds, and souls. The Mini-Exercises may be used when the need arises.The Bible verses quoted are from the Holy Bible, King James Version, London: Syndics of Cambridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York, New York, printed in Great Britain.

The Resurrection: Rising Beyond Body Consciousness takes the journey from the personal to the impersonal. It's the journey from the physical sense to the mystical. It invites you to become aware of your spirituality in the Christ Consciousness of your being. A review of your Spiritual Heart Center (the Strait Gate) and the Christ Centered Prayer Meditation and its practice (the Narrow Way) is included. Mini-Exercises and Suggestions are also offered. All of which may allow you to rise to the higher states of consciousness. The Holy Scriptures are quoted because they were given to us to ponder, meditate, and receive from the letter of the word to the mystical. Bible verses are from the King James Version, London: Syndics of Cambridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York, printed in Great Britain.

Life is God in spirit and truth immortal existence in silence. The inner journey takes you from the personal to the impersonal. It's the journey from the physical sense to the mystical. You are invited to become aware of God in spirit and truth in the still, small voice, in the silence of your being.There is a review of your Spiritual Heart Center, The Christ Centered Prayer Meditation, its practice, and Mini-Exercises. All of which may allow you to rise to the higher states of consciousness to hear the still small voice. The Holy Scriptures are quoted because they were given to ponder, meditate, and receive from the letter of the word to the mystical.Bible verses are from the King James Version, London: Syndics of Cambridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York, printed in Great Britain.

This work concerns the realization of the Strait Gate, Spiritual Heart Center, and the Narrow Way (Christ Centered Prayer Meditation). It gives the precise "how to" find and access them. It may also help you to realize the Kingdom of God and your spirituality. For many years, I pondered and contemplated Jesus' reference to the strait gate and the narrow way. The answer always managed to escape me. Recently, I was rewarded for my years of effort. This book is the reward for the many years of patiently waiting for my Lord's response. The Spiritual Heart Center, the Strait Gate, The Christ Centered Prayer Meditation, its practice, the narrow way, and Mini-Exercises are included. All of these may help your spiritual journey to your Father's Kingdom. Enjoy.

Outer space and Inner Space Travel is written to bring greater recognition to the activity that lives in the shadow of an individual's Spiritual Heart Center, the inner space travel. Outer space and inner space travel are fine, but which is the greater? Find out for yourself.A review of your Spiritual Heart Center, the Heart-Centered Meditation, and its practice are included. It is all to encourage you to explore inner space travel. Its purpose is to blast you into an inner space beyond the plane of opposites and outer space.

Love Your Enemies: How Can You Do That? It may not be easy to answer, but it must be answered and implemented. This book is written to help answer the question and may help you to practice Jesus' command, "Love your enemies." A review of your Spiritual Heart Center (the strait gate), the Heart-Centered Prayer Meditation (the narrow way), and its practice are included. The Heart-Centered Prayer Meditation welcomes all to become aware of their spirituality (finer energy vibration states of Christ Consciousness). The teachings may apply to Christians and non-Christians alike. Hate does not discriminate, nor does love! All are exposed. All Bible Scripture verses are from the King James Version, London: Syndics of Cambridge University Press,

This book explores choice and decision-making on a spiritual journey. What are they? How are they? What is their difference? It discusses how they are shaped and how they may shape and influence your life. Choices and decisions may be affected by indecision, expectations, and emotions such as fear and anxiety. You constantly have to make a choice or decision from the moment you open your eyes in the morning to the time you close them at night. Your day is full of choices and decisions between rising in the morning and bedtime. Some are minor, and some may be major. However, understanding choices and decisions may make a difference in a positive outcome on a spiritual journey. Wisdom and discernment may infuse choices and decisions with clarity. The review of your Spiritual Heart Center and the Heart-Centered Meditation and its practice are included. This is not exclusive to any one group or religion. All are invited to rest in the awareness of the Spiritual Heart Center area, and all are encouraged to travel the inner journey.

This book provides a means of accessing your "Other Heart" (your Spiritual Heart Center). It has been revealed that your "Other Heart" is the "strait gate" referenced by Jesus in Matthew 7: 14. The Christ Centered Prayer Meditation is the "narrow way." This material may also help you to understand the workings of the Spiritual Principle of Attraction and realize your spiritual supply source with awareness of your spirituality. Enjoy. The Bible scripture verses quoted are from The Holy Bible, King James Version, London: Syndics of Cambridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York, New York, printed in Great Britain.

Sexual Spiritual Intercourse: Oneness is written to bring attention to the existence of a higher form of sexual intercourse, the spiritual one. There is no endurance test. There are no long hours or rigid positions necessary.It is a silent use of the sexual spiritual energy. You may realize the Oneness of your spirituality. It is a silent spiritual climax with conscious awareness of the One Christ Consciousness that may birth favorable fruits in your daily life. Whether having experienced a physical sexual orgasm or not, sexual spiritual intercourse is for those of you who wish to venture beyond the ordinary sexual experience and realize guidance from the center of your being, the Spiritual Heart Center, the strait gate (chapter 9).A review of your Spiritual Heart Center (the strait gate), the Heart-Centered Meditation, (the narrow way), and its practice are included. The Spiritual Heart Center and the Heart-Centered Meditation welcome all to become aware of their spirituality by the strait gate and narrow. The teachings may apply to Christians and non-Christians alike. The intense rising energy of the 2nd spiritual sexual center does not discriminate. All may be exposed.There are seven spiritual centers within the physical form. The seven spiritual centers vibrate at different speeds (frequencies) and colors. In the East, they are referred to as chakras. There is much literature about the seven spiritual centers should you wish to study them. There is no attempt to discuss the seven spiritual centers here. A general discussion on the 2nd spiritual center, the Sacral sexual center, (chapter 6) and the 4th spiritual center, the Spiritual Heart Center, (chapter 9) are presented here.All Bible Scripture verses are from the King James Version, London: Syndics of Cambridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York, printed in Great Britain.

This book was written to honor and celebrate a dear friend. However, it is shared with anyone who wishes to become aware of how to access their Spiritual Heart Center. It may also help to understand the workings of the Kingdom of God and realize the awareness of your spirituality. Enjoy.

You are invited on a journey to realize your spirituality. It is a journey all must take eventually to awaken to the Oneness of being; to realize the Truth within and that you are never alone. It may be a light journey or a difficult one, but with the Minute Meditation, the inner journey is accessible to all. Enter in through your Spiritual Heart Center where you may realize the peace beyond understanding and an interior freedom free from attachments.Your life is not your own. You think it is when you accept the appearances of this world as your reality. Beyond mind concepts you may realize the unconditional love in which you are always held. Yours is a greater reality, don't settle for less.Journey within through the Spiritual Heart Center to the realization of your spirituality where you may realize your full potential. Take the eight-week Minute Meditation challenge and you may want to practice it for a lifetime. Your life is built on hallowed ground. Realize it and live your full potential! IntroductionFrom its conception to its birth, the Minute Meditation has traversed an interesting path. It all began in 1973. I had my first transcendent experience. A certified counseling psychologist at the time, I resigned and started a spiritual quest. For ten years, I traveled the world studying with Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu masters. Subsequently, I have taught individuals and groups a twenty to thirty-minute, twice a day, Christian Spiritual Heart Center practice for more than forty years. During this time, I began to observe that, whether or not they were Christian, those who chose to practice for at least one minute twice a day realized awareness, balance, and contentment in their daily lives. All direct benefits of the practice. C. R. Mancari, co-author

1968, I have the mind of a racist. I am a racist white woman attending an all-Black col-lege ─ Orangeburg State College in South Carolina. My life is at risk when deadly riots - some involving my classmates - break out on and around campus. Tragically, some of my fellow students are among the victims. It is a year packed with every emotion a human can experience, from brutal hatred to deep love, from unabashed joy to paralyzing fear. It was the worst year of my life and the best.21st Century, there is still an ongoing search for solutions to the rampant racism in America. Who among you can honestly say, "I have never had a racist thought?" Due to the present political and National atmosphere, racism has raised its ugly head, unabashed. 1968 1968 1968: The Mind of A Racist is about what it is going to take for individuals to over-come the demons that have infested hearts and souls with the deadly venom of racism.It is not a smooth transformation, but it is a possible one. Freeing oneself from those who preach hate and divisiveness is the first step into an open, accepting heart. Offered is the help that is needed to accept, allow, and respect all manner of human life. Shared in this book is the necessary tool that may allow individuals to realize their spirituality and that their nature is beyond color.So, what are the solutions? What is the cure for a sick nation, a nation on life support? The usually offered or demanded solutions in-clude more laws, better education, and better jobs. All of which are necessary. But how can you change the mind of a racist? If you do not understand how the mind of a racist thinks, how do you change a racist heart? Can you? What is the cure for hate? These are a few of the questions this work seeks to answer and present solutions for. I invite the racists among us to take the eight-week Heart-Centered challenge (chapter 17).This is an abbreviated version of my sto-ry of the events of Orangeburg SC State Col-lege in 1968. (The entire story may be read in the book, Walking On The Grass: A White Woman In A Black World by Carla R. Mancari.)

When I decided to write A Diet For The Soul, I wondered just how seriously you would consider it. Then it dawned on me just how many diets there are. Hundreds? Thousands? At least! And you may have tried one or more of them. Why not this one!After having worked with many individuals-and myself-over the years, I realized the method I have shared privately with individuals and groups during retreats was the one diet you may be seeking. It is a diet for the soul, your soul!A Diet For The Soul, offered for your welfare, is backed by more than forty years of experience. It has been tested and tried by many individuals and groups with phenomenal results.In a chaotic world, A Diet For The Soul may make a difference in your well-being. It's either a diet for the soul or a lifetime of diet fads. Diet fads may work for a time on the outside, but neglect what is going on within. A Diet For The Soul is a minor investment with significant returns.A Diet For The Soul is the missing link from most diet plans. You are a trinity. If any diet is to be a long-term success, your mind, body, and soul must be cared for. No part of you can be separated from your spirituality of being.You may have read many inspirational stories-stories written with good intentions to educate and motivate. The problem is that they may give a temporary emotional lift-as passing diets do.The stories told here are meant to lighten your mood and help you to realize a diet for the soul is a gift to be unwrapped from the inside. You are its receiver and beneficiary. Accept it, and the rewards may be many.The humorous stories included are ones either I have written, or I have heard many times on my life's journey-from many different teachers, masters, and gurus. Therefore, it is not possible to assign credit to any particular individual for the originality.You will not need any additional paraphernalia to stay on this diet. This book and you are all the equipment that is required to get you started and to help you stay on it. Eventually, even the book will not be necessary. Everywhere you go, at home, on business trips, or fun vacations, you always have what you need to stay on a diet for the soul-you.Although this diet dares to prick your consciousness, it is user-friendly. It sets out to help you with details on how you may rid your soul of its extra pounds, enrich your life, relieve stress, and become a more conscientious human being who is committed to improving your health and life from the inside-out.A Diet For The Soul offers no money-back guarantees and no proof of its worth. What it does offer is the opportunity for you to prove its worth. A healthier life starts from the inside.Take an adventurous journey to the discovery of your soul-identity, awareness, mind, effects of conditioning, your "other heart," and the Minute Method. Enjoy yourself with the wisdom, and ancient practice, and a bonus for spending this time with me.

PrefaceThe Overcoming: Jesus came about from the need for students, on their inner journey, to understand that a relationship with their Lord does not exclude them from continuing their outer work of waking up. There does exist inner and outer work to awaken to eternal life fully.The peace beyond understanding is not of this world. Eternal life is not of this world. The overcoming of this world, awakening to the Kingdom and eternal life, requires the inner and outer work.Included is a review of the Spiritual Heart Center, the Christ Centered Prayer Method, and the practice. The Christ Centered Prayer Method supports, strengthens, and deepens an ongoing relationship with Jesus through the power of His Holy Spirit. Truth is full of contradictions. Realizing truth is true freedom.Scripture verses are from The Holy Bible, King James Version, London: Syndics of Cam-bridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York, printed in Great Britain.

Regrets: Do You Have Any? Tap into actions that may torment your mind and tug at your heart. Who among us can honestly say, I have no regrets? Not I.I have had a few, a few too many. The only cure for regrets is an inner self-forgiveness peace that may soften the memory and forgive the action. Misused energy may cause regret.Self-forgiveness may grant the peace that is desperately needed. It is a peace that may be attained within your Spiritual Heart Center. Included are reviews of your Spiritual Heart Center, the Minute Method Meditation, and its practice.

I was watching a television program about the pain and suffering the LGBTQ community. was bearing because they were looked upon as "different." I thought no, you are not different in the heart of Jesus Christ.I wanted to tell that story, but then I thought, how can I write about being gay when I am not? What authority did I have to address a life that I was not living? And then the question came, "What if I were gay?" What if those who were not gay, would ask themselves, "What if I were gay?" Would it be possible, although we could not fully relate to the pain and suffering, we then would not be among those causing the pain and suffering? A book was born, this book.Included is a review of your Spiritual Heart Center, the Christ Centered Prayer Meditation, and its practice. The Christ Centered Prayer Method welcomes all to become aware of their standing as a Christian.What If I Were Gay? Although written for Christians in mind, the teachings may apply to Christians and non-Christians alike. All may ask the question, "what if I were gay?"All Bible Scripture verses are from the King James Version, Lon-don: Syndics of Cambridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York printed in Great Britain.

There are times when the inner journey may be difficult to navigate. Too many "words" may confuse rather than assist with the twists, turns, and the ups and downs.There are teachers who teach to hear themselves talk when a few words would suffice. Too many words can become locks on the inner door to the Kingdom. It is far better to say less to allow students to ponder the message. This is how many insights and realizations are born. Words: Locks On the Door or Keys to the Kingdom is an easy to read inner guidance on a spiritual journey. The words are given in a concise presentation as helpers to an awakening state.The guidance helpers may be read in any order. Included is a review of your Spiritual Heart Center, the Heart-Centered Meditation method, and awareness exercises. All are shared with you for a safe and speedy journey to your heavenly abode.

When Faith Is Not Enough came about from watching a television special about Jesus on Christmas day. It seemed to be speaking to the Christian Faithful. Remembering my own faithlessness, I thought, what about when faith is not enough?"True, there are many Christians who may accept the life of Jesus on faith. However, many Christians and non-Christians do not. I was one of them. When Faith Is Not Enough seeks to guide Christians and non-Christians beyond faith.Included is a review of the Spiritual Heart Center, the Christ Centered Prayer Method, and the practice. The Christ Centered Prayer Method supports, strengthens, and deepens an ongoing relationship with Jesus through the power of His Holy Spirit beyond faith.Scripture verses are from The Holy Bible, King James Version, London: Syndics of Cambridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York, printed in Great Britain.

Habit: How to Switch Meditation Practices is written with the recognition that there are many various meditation practices. The intent is to help individuals, on their spiritual journey, to replace the habit of one spiritual silent prayer practice with another, with the least amount of effort.Habit: How To Switch Meditation Practices Include a review of your Spiritual Heart Center, the Christ Centered Prayer Meditation method, and its practice.A Habit, How To Switch Meditation Practices, although written for Christians, the teaching may apply to Christians and non-Christians alike.

The Plane of Opposites: The Work is written for you on your inner journey to understand that a relationship with your Lord does not exclude you from continuing your outer work of waking up and staying aware of the plane of opposites. There does exist inner and outer work to awaken to eternal life. The peace beyond understanding is not of this world. Eternal life is not of this world. The awakening to the Kingdom, peace, and eternal life requires both inner and outer work. Included is a review of your Spiritual Heart Center, the Christ Centered Prayer Method, and its practice. The Christ Centered Prayer Method supports, strengthens, and deepens an ongoing relationship with Jesus through the power of His Holy Spirit. Scripture verses are from The Holy Bible, King James Version, London: Syndics of Cambridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York, printed in Great Britain.

From its conception to its birth, the Minute Method meditation has helped individuals of all walks of life. Subsequently, for more than forty years I have taught individuals and groups meditation.During this time, I began to observe that those who chose to practice one minute twice a day were realizing awareness, balance, and contentment in their daily lives, all direct benefits of meditation. It became apparent that those indi-viduals with limited time could benefit from a meditation that was supported by an awareness of the Spiritual Heart Center. The Minute Method meditation offers a means of quickly and easily accessing your Spiritual Heart Center.The Minute Method is a secular practice available for you who wish to learn to meditate and travel a direct path to your Spiritual Heart Center-your "other heart" allowing you to make the necessary life change.The humorous stories included are either one that I have written or that I have heard many times on my life's journey from many different teachers, masters, and gurus. Therefore, it's not possible to assign credit to any particular individual for the originality.

This work is from taped visits with the author. The book results from the author's truth teaching during the many visits with individuals and small groups seeking Christian truth. The discussions may shed light on your quest for simplicity in the complexity of your life. From Here To There is offered as a means of coming to terms with your oneness of being. Starting from here and getting to there, your Spiritual Heart Center.The author contends that truth is simple. You make it complicated. You have become so accustomed to tackling complex problems with such intellectual fervor that you believe an understanding of simple truth must be reached with the same herculean effort.The author's brevity and concise method of sharing spiritual principles help the curious and the earnest seeker. The author's teaching may allow individuals to comprehend and understand themselves in the universe and open up their belief in their spirituality. At times, topic overlapping may occur.There were never any restrictions placed on an individual's questions. All questions were invited. All questions were answered from the Spiritual Heart Center, the Heart of God. The Kingdom of God is within you. You can get from here to there. Dear reader, you are invited to learn a meditation that may help you realize Christian truth and your spirituality. If you are offended by the message, an apology is offered, for the fault lies with the messenger, not the message. Most Scriptural passages are paraphrased. Those directly quoted are taken from the Holy Bible, King James Version, London: Syndics of Cambridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York, printed in Great Britain.

Suicide: Understanding It was written for a possible better understanding of the "why" of it and the "hereafter" of it. Understanding is crucial for the allowing of the forgiveness process (chapter 6).There are guidance helpers, and included are a review of the Spiritual Heart Center, the Heart-Centered Meditation method, additional meditation methods, and Topic Tips. All are shared for a safe and speedy journey to your heavenly abode.

The Holy Scriptures can be uplifting, inspiring, challenging, and comforting. The Holy Bible remains a best seller. Even so, it often sits on the shelf seldom read by many of its buyers. However, when prayed for practical use in your daily life, praying the sacred scriptures may guide, comfort, and transform your life.The Scripture Prayer: Praying The Scriptures is written for those who seek understanding, comfort, and guidance. So profound are the inspired scriptures that one word within a verse may open hearts, change minds, and change lives. Included are the guidelines for praying the scriptures to help you progress at more profound states of consciousness. Also included are reviews of the states of consciousness, the Spiritual Heart Center, and The Christ Centered Prayer Meditation - practice (chapter 9).

The Lazarus Rising: The Kundalini - A Rising Dormant Energy is written with the intention of giving Christians an understanding that the Lazarus Rising, dormant energy at the base of the spine, is the same as the Kundalini experience spoken of in the East. There is a need for Christians to understand that although the terms are different, the experience is the same. As awareness expands, understanding will evolve. This teaching offers a definitive, concise understanding of the Lazarus Rising. It is hoped that Christians can appreciate the similarities between the West and East. Energy is energy. It matters not the wording. No one has sole ownership of the truth. As truth is realized, it is translated for human consumption. Therefore, it is natural that there are many offerings, many different forms, and levels of truth teaching. That is a good thing because there are many individual expressions of consciousness. Truth always meets the need.Included is an introduction to the Spiritual Heart Center, the Christ Centered Prayer meditation, and its practice. It is the straight and narrow path. All Bible Scripture verses are from the King James Version, London: Syndics of Cambridge University Press, Bentley House, American Branch, New York printed in Great Britain.

Beyond the fears, anxiety, and uncertainty that may arise during a crisis, exists hope, peace beyond understanding, and the reality that you are never alone. This book, A Crisis, opens the door to the hope, love, and peace that is always abid-ing within you and is available through the access door of your Spiritual Heart Center.Your life is built on hallowed ground, and the Minute Method meditation practice presented here offers access through the Spiritual Heart Center to the realization of the Oneness of Being, the realization you are never alone, and the realization that peace, love, and joy are your reality.Enjoy a simple practice that may ease the sorrows of troubled times and may take you to a realization of your spirituality. The Minute Method practice asks little of you and may deliver all. Dive in and take the eight-week Minute Method challenge that may take you to a new beginning of you.You will find the word "God" used in these pages. The Minute Method practice and this book do not rely on anyone's particular concept of God or any specific religion. The truth of your being is realized beyond words and beyond dogma. Words can be like locks on a door if you get caught up in them. If any particular term raises offense within you, sit with it lightly. Let the profound power of the Minute Method Practice and your Spiritual Heart Center teach you from within, be-yond words.

Divine Love: Your Nature is written with two purposes: the need for individuals to realize their loving nature and an introduction to the Christ Centered Prayer Meditation. It is the straight and narrow path directly to the Spiritual Heart Center. Learning the spiritual source of our divine nature may assist individuals in working through life's crises. There is a need for individuals to realize their spiritual nature and have the willingness to express it. As awareness expands, understanding will evolve. This teaching intends to offer a definitive, concise understanding of divine love. It is hoped that individuals may be transformed and live their life effectively in unconditional divine love.

Satan is written for you on your inner journey to help understand your rela-tionship with Satan. Waking up and staying aware of the nature and sub-tleties of Satan requires inner and outer work. It is possible with an alert, aware consciousness.The meditation practices in this book may aid you in your journey. In-cluded is a review of your Spiritual Heart Center, the Christ Centered Prayer Meditation, and its practice. The Christ Centered Prayer Medita-tion supports and strengthens your ability to keep Satan at bay.

Loneliness: Heartache is written in response to the many who have reached out. You may find the word "God" used in these pages. The Minute Method practice does not rely on any one particular concept of God or any particular religion.The truth of your being is realized beyond words and beyond dogma. If you get caught up in them, words can be like locks on a door.If any particular term raises offense within you, sit with it lightly. Let the profound power of the Minute Method practice and your Spiritual Heart Center teach you from within, beyond words.

On Being Young: Choices is written to review your young years and what all it may involve. It is written with the intention that the information will help to guide you to a safe shelter. A review of your Spiritual Heart Center, the Minute Method Meditation, is included. The Minute Method Meditation does not rely on anyone's concept of God, religion, or age. All are welcome to become aware of their spirituality.