Listening to the Light by Jim Pym

Information:192 pages, paperback

They say: Quakerism has been a source of inspiration and a fountain of ideas on how to live for over 300 years. Combining spirituality with the practical life, its insights have a universal appeal which are particularly relevant to today's world. Quakers value inner peace and tranquillity very highly and believe there is 'that of God' within us all - and that we can all have access to it. They also develop a compassionate determination to do something about the suffering of the world - and have a deep commitment to peace and non-violence.

Listening to the Light gives a fascinating insight into the Quaker experience of practical mysticism but, much more than that, it shows why so many ordinary people have felt so inspired by this enduring faith - and how we, too, can incorporate the very best of its ideas and practices into our lives. These include:

· Finding our own Light - the Divine inside us
· Realising the everyday is spiritual
· Simplifying our lives - and caring for the planet
· Bringing a sense of commitment and integrity to our actions
· Learning to listen - and testing the Quaker approach in our working lives

Accessible and full of wisdom, this is a book to return to again and again when we need to remind ourselves there is a better way to live - and how to do it.