The Enneagram is like a mirror, reflecting dimensions of ourselves that are sometimes hard to see. In this helpful guide, spiritual director and Enneagram teacher Alice Fryling offers an introduction to each number of the Enneagram, with questions and meditations to lead you into deeper self-awareness and reveal how you can experience God's love more abundantly.

Having met her master in Tyler, Mistress Marguerite opens her soul up to him. But Tyler finds that he must reciprocate, offering up his own dark places in order to help them both heal.--Source other than Library of Congress.

A scientific young woman probes the mysterious death of her magically gifted sister in this quasi-Renaissance epic fantasy sequel to The Spirit Lens. Anne de Vernase is fighting to hold herself together as scandal and tragedy tear her family apart. Her father remains at large, convicted of treason and murder thanks to her own testimony—and his pursuit of depraved sorcery. Her mother has gone insane, and her brother is a prisoner. Her sister, a talented sixth-year student at the Collegia Magica, has recently died under mysterious circumstances. And now the man she despises, Portier de Savin-Duplais, arrives with a foreboding summons from her godfather, the king. Once in Merona, Anne finds herself in a city besieged by dark sorcery and in a royal court full of treacherous machinations. Disturbing rumors surround the queen’s volatile sorcerer, while the queen’s mother is waging a manipulative game. And when a killer strikes, Anne questions what really happened to her sister. With no talent for magic and few allies to protect her, Anne begins a perilous search for the truth that will shake up a kingdom . . . “A compelling and altogether admirable work.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Lavish. . . . Berg’s characters return to vivid life. . . . Berg refreshes and reinvigorates the familiar trappings of epic fantasy, shaping a novel that rings true both linguistically and imaginatively. This is one to savor.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Berg brings life and grace to a story of magic and politics that should appeal to the author’s fans as well as lovers of Renaissance-style fantasy.” —Library Journal “A novel that stakes an early claim to my Top 10 list of 2011. . . . Traditional fantasy does not get better than this!” —Fantasy Book Critic

Raw but relatable, 'The Soul in the Mirror' is a collection of poetry, which takes readers on an intimate journey through self-discovery. Deeply vulnerable, it sheds light on the shadow of a past, breaks down heartache that haunts, and dismantles anxiety's grip in resolve to find peace within. Romantic but bold, it takes stock of the past, meditates on the present, and pursues a future enriched with passion. It speaks to new beginnings, society's unreliable rule book, mental health, and listening to heart's intuition. Experiences of anxiety, depression, fear, femininity found, and strength in rising up are witnessed in the journey to become. Lost but found through the very nature of writing, it's a reunion between the soul, mind, body, and one's own reflection.

A large diamond falls from the sky. It is an object of incredible power, when used wisely. . . "The Mirror of the Soul" is a novel based on the songs of international recording artist Chris de Burgh.

Karen Draper and her husband are ecstatic to welcome Preston, their first child, into their lives. Joyful anticipation turns to fear when they are told they must prepare to lose him. When Preston defies the odds, the Draper family enters the world of special needs. A journey where they experience indifference, medical emergencies and uncertainty, all while trying to maintain some sense of normalcy. As Karen discovers the educational blockades for special needs students, she taps into her intuitive side, discovering how love and courage take mysterious forms, even in the most ordinary of lives. From the daily grind of balancing caring for a special needs son and a healthy daughter to mystical, angelic appearances, Karen learns about life, death, and the spaces we fill in between. Told from a mother's perspective, The Place of Us will rearrange your heart and take you to places of hope and healing within yourself.

Sometimes illumination occurs spontaneously or, as Ram Dass experienced, in a heart-wrenching moment of opening. More commonly, it happens when we polish the mirror of the heart with daily practice—and see beyond the illusion of our transient thoughts and emotions to the vast and luminous landscape of our true nature. For five decades, Ram Dass has explored the depths of consciousness and love and brought them to life as service to others. With Polishing the Mirror, he gathers together his essential teachings for living in the eternal present, here and now. Readers will find within these pages a rich combination of perennial wisdom, humor, teaching stories, and detailed guidance on Ram Dass' own spiritual practices, including: Bhakti Yoga—opening our hearts to unconditional lovePractices for living, aging, dying, and embracing the natural flow of lifeKarma Yoga—how selfless service can profoundly transform usWorking with fear and suffering as a path to grace and freedomStep-by-step guidance in devotional chant, meditation and mantra practice, and much more For those new to Ram Dass' teachings, and for those to whom they are old friends, here is this vanguard spiritual explorer's complete guide to discovering who we are and why we are here, and how to become beacons of unconditional love.

Many of us crave information to all the big questions in life like, “Who am I?” and “What is my soul’s purpose?” and “What happens after death and beyond?” The good news is that the answers lie within the understanding of energy and everything it creates in the universe as well as the spirit realm and all of its levels. The Invisible Mirror gives you the wisdom and simple tools needed on how to balance your mind, body, and soul to succeed within this lifetime. Kim Silver’s many years of holistic practice and studies have led her to a deep understanding of energy and how it plays into human and soul beings. She relies on assistance from Dezni—her own soul—to guide simple facts about energy that will encourage others to look in the invisible mirror and accept our loving lights of energy, find a purpose, and use it to move forward into a life of positivity and enlightenment. Through her easy to follow instructions, others will learn about the many levels of energy as well as how to master their egos, manage their daily energy supply, understand and connect to their soul, choose love over fear, and rise above their own humanness to find the truth about their lives. The Invisible Mirror explains simple facts about energy that will help anyone trust their inner voice to guide them on a self-reflective journey to find happiness, inner-peace, and a true purpose.

Mirror of the Soul is a reference to the precious metal silver and its superior reflective abilities. Silver jewelry reflects ones personality and silver instruments, which render the purest tones, have the ability to reflect ones soul. Classical flutist Tania M. DeVizia uses her silver flute as a tool to connect with the divine and thus mirror her soul. In this book, she merges theology and science, time and eternity and hands-on healing with sound healing. She analyzes and reflects upon the five roles of Jesus when he walked this earth and describes the manner in which music and art mirror His roles of Good Shepherd, Healer and Miracle Worker, Carpenter and Stone Mason, Fisher of Men and Son of God. Her text reflects her quest for truth. She believes we have an innate desire to reflect the highest ideals of the Creator in all our works of art. The words on these pages mirror the soul of a flutist who enjoys listening, observing, analyzing, hearing, and sharing her insights with others.

A visual portrait that delves into the people and processes behind self-recorded music, featuring some of the biggest names in music today. Everywhere you look, musicians are creating, recording, and selling their music without the help of big-name studios, producers, or labels. This book offers tangible--and visually stunning--proof that self-recording is a path to artistic freedom. Each chapter takes on a specific aspect of self-recording through original interviews with musicians and all new photography, revealing the joys and complications of recording music on one's own terms. You'll learn how some of your favorite musicians charted their path to self-recording and how they use emerging technologies to make exceptional music. The book features intimate shots of artists recording in living rooms, backyards, and garages--such as Eleanor Friedberger, Mac DeMarco, Vagabon, Tune-Yards, Yuka Honda, and more. The first book devoted entirely to the practice of self-recording, Mirror Sound charts a way forward for any musician who aspires to make their own music and those who just love to listen.