A Dream Too Wild: A Book of Meditations from the Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson for Every Day of the YearUnitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, 28. jan. 2004 - 392 sider "Emerson was very much a person of his era, but his thought is timeless because it partakes of the perennial wisdom that has permeated philosophy and religion in every age and culture. Emerson continues to be relevant because, as he said of himself, 'I am an endless seeker with no past at my back.' Spiritual seekers of this and coming ages will continue to find in Emerson a kindred soul." - from the Introduction Master of the aphorism, Emerson is the most quoted of all American writers. Yet there have been few anthologies of Emerson's sayings and none quite like this one. Drawing from all of Emerson - his early sermons and lectures, his journals, his many books and essays, and his poetry -this unique book of thoughtfully selected passages captures the many textures and nuances of this exceptional mind. We find a spiritual message at the heart of his philosophy. Emerson's spiritual vision is reflected in these selections, the most relevant writings for today's spiritual seekers. This meditation collection will provide an opportunity to celebrate and re-evaluate Emerson's contribution to America's spiritual history. The depth and breadth of Emerson's words will show a new generation of Americans how to bring an open heart and a critical mind to the spiritual search. |
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action agree with Emerson beauty behold believe born character churches clouds COMPENSATION Conservatism DEMONOLOGY divine DIVINITY SCHOOL ADDRESS doctrine duty element Epaminondas eternal evil exist experience fact faith Fate feel flow force genius gift give heart heaven HISTORY OF INTELLECT hour human illusions immense immortality individual innu inspiration JOURNAL LAWS OF THOUGHT light live look mean Meditations Mencius ment mind miracle moral moral universe NATURAL HISTORY never ourselves OVER-SOUL persons plant present principle Ralph Waldo Emerson reform religion religious revelation rich rience secret seems SELF-RELIANCE sense sentiment simple mind skepticism society solitude soul speak spend SPIRITUAL LAWS Star-spangled Banner stars stream sublime talent teach things thought tion tism TRANSCENDENTALIST true true romance trust truth ture universe virtue Vishnu whilst whole wisdom wise wonder words worship