Dr Brendan Myers is a philosopher, environmentalist and a teacher of ethics and spirituality. He has a special interest in Celtic mythology and folk-lore and is involved in Druidry. He has written several books, is a columnist for various pagan publications and has made many broadcasts on radio.
The book explains where to focus
and gather understanding about the meaning of life, and how to live it in the
best possible way for ourselves and others. It begins with the belief that
human beings are motivated by fear. Each chapter provides a valuable insight about
how we can enrich our life through our families, home, work, heritage and community,
and includes ideas about the importance of politics, health, the arts and the
plight of our planet. History, geography, myths and legends, personal thoughts
and reflections lead us to greater maturity of understanding, to gratitude for
the present and to feel concern for the future. The book encourages, tests,
confronts, cajoles, stimulates, educates and puzzles the reader and offers a
great breadth and width of diverse subjects, all which pertain to how to live
life with caring, justice, peace, joy and responsibility.
I very much enjoyed this book
which is extremely well written. Every page provides excellent examples from
across the world, all of which are woven together by an expert in the field of
philosophy and spirituality. I think it is excellent value for money and I
would certainly purchase other books by the same author.
“A
thoughtful and thought-provoking examination of how we live today and how we
might live better by rediscovering our sense of the sacred and practicing the
three universal virtues of wisdom, humanity, and courage. Brendan Myers
demonstrates how the way to the sacred is not through special places, rites and
ceremonies, but through relationships, sociability and empathy. This book is a
valuable contribution to our contemporary understanding of what it means to be
human.” Dr Vivianne Crowley
Also by Brendan Myers:
FELLWATER (a modern romantic
fantasy novel)
A PAGAN TESTAMENT – The Literary
Heritage of the World’s Oldest New Religion
THE MYSTERIES OF DRUIDRY – Celtic
Mysticism in Theory and Practice
LONLINESS AND REVELATION – a Study
of the Sacred
THE OTHER SIDE OF VIRTUE –Where
Our Virtues Came From, What They Really Mean and Where They Might Be Taking Us
IRON AGE – COUNCIL OF THE CLANS –
A Strategy Game of Power, Humour and Democracy (basic and advanced versions
available)
Review by Wendy Stokes: www.wendystokes.co.uk
Review by Wendy Stokes: www.wendystokes.co.uk
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