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The Power of Grace

Recognizing Unexpected Gifts on Our Path

Author David Richo
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Shambhala
On sale Oct 14, 2014 | 192 Pages | 9780834830011
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Perhaps you’ve had one of those moments when everything, quite unexpectedly, simply falls into place; or, when you’ve been puzzling over an impossible question and—pow!—the answer suddenly arises, seemingly out of nowhere. These and other such experiences are not caused by our efforts. They are moments of grace, the gift dimension of life. Grace is generally associated with religion, but, as Dave Richo shows, you don’t need to be religious to notice—and benefit from—this help from outside yourself that’s being offered to you in every moment. Dave provides teachings and helpful practices that show us how to open our eyes to the sources of grace everywhere and in everyone. When we open ourselves to grace, we begin to see it work wonders in our lives—and we become conduits of its power to others.
"This is a good book—that is, filled with goodness, kindness, and wisdom. Deftly avoiding theological sand traps, David Richo shows us simply and practically how to increase our attunement to ‘the gift dimension of life.’"—Cynthia Bourgeault, author of The Wisdom Jesus and The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three

"David Richo shows us that grace is always available, especially when your life is falling apart. Regardless of your religious orientation, this book will guide you to experience grace in your day-to-day life in a way that will transform you."—Lodro Rinzler, author of The Buddha Walks into a Bar . . . and Walk Like a Buddha
DAVID RICHO, PhD, is a psychotherapist, teacher, and author who leads popular workshops around the US at venues such as the Esalen Institute, New York Open Center, and Spirit Rock Meditation Center.
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Introduction
1 What is Grace?
How Do We Know it is Grace?
Grace and Graces
Three Arrivals of Grace
What Is Transcendence?
The More That We Are

2 How Effort Fits In
Too Much
Not Enough
Does Merit Matter?

3 Destiny, Fate, and Luck
Destiny
Fate
Luck
After Luck, What?

4 The Gift of Synchronicity
Trusting Opportunities
Choice and Chance
When Synchronicity Comes as Inspiration
Calling and Coincidence

5 Grace in the Feminine
The Materialist Questions
A More-Inclusive Alternative
Three Realities
The Shadow of the Feminine

6 Graces on the Dark Paths
Calamity
Void and Chaos
In the Face of Evil

7 Grace in Religion
Ancient Religion
Other Traditions
A Christian Perspective
Gift , State, and Means of Transformation
Patriarchy and Limits
Two Helpful Images

8 Grace in Buddhism
Resources on the Buddhist Path
The Pure Land Tradition
Power From Self, Power from Other

9 Grace in Nature
Flow and Field
Time and Space
Comfort in Nature
Our Natural-Spiritual Challenge

10 The Graces in Ourselves
The Gift in Our Inadequacies
More Than Self-Help
How Transformation Happens

11 Graces in Relationships
Intimate Companions
Discovering the Metaphor
When Conflicts Arise
The Graces of Mature Love in a Relationship

12 Spiritual Practices that Help Us Open to Grace
Showing Gratitude
Accepting the Givens of Life
Cultivating Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom
Letting Go of Self-Centeredness
Following The Eightfold Path

Epilogue: The Grace in Being Human
About the Author

About

Perhaps you’ve had one of those moments when everything, quite unexpectedly, simply falls into place; or, when you’ve been puzzling over an impossible question and—pow!—the answer suddenly arises, seemingly out of nowhere. These and other such experiences are not caused by our efforts. They are moments of grace, the gift dimension of life. Grace is generally associated with religion, but, as Dave Richo shows, you don’t need to be religious to notice—and benefit from—this help from outside yourself that’s being offered to you in every moment. Dave provides teachings and helpful practices that show us how to open our eyes to the sources of grace everywhere and in everyone. When we open ourselves to grace, we begin to see it work wonders in our lives—and we become conduits of its power to others.

Reviews

"This is a good book—that is, filled with goodness, kindness, and wisdom. Deftly avoiding theological sand traps, David Richo shows us simply and practically how to increase our attunement to ‘the gift dimension of life.’"—Cynthia Bourgeault, author of The Wisdom Jesus and The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three

"David Richo shows us that grace is always available, especially when your life is falling apart. Regardless of your religious orientation, this book will guide you to experience grace in your day-to-day life in a way that will transform you."—Lodro Rinzler, author of The Buddha Walks into a Bar . . . and Walk Like a Buddha

Author

DAVID RICHO, PhD, is a psychotherapist, teacher, and author who leads popular workshops around the US at venues such as the Esalen Institute, New York Open Center, and Spirit Rock Meditation Center.
David Richo View titles by David Richo

Table of Contents

Introduction
1 What is Grace?
How Do We Know it is Grace?
Grace and Graces
Three Arrivals of Grace
What Is Transcendence?
The More That We Are

2 How Effort Fits In
Too Much
Not Enough
Does Merit Matter?

3 Destiny, Fate, and Luck
Destiny
Fate
Luck
After Luck, What?

4 The Gift of Synchronicity
Trusting Opportunities
Choice and Chance
When Synchronicity Comes as Inspiration
Calling and Coincidence

5 Grace in the Feminine
The Materialist Questions
A More-Inclusive Alternative
Three Realities
The Shadow of the Feminine

6 Graces on the Dark Paths
Calamity
Void and Chaos
In the Face of Evil

7 Grace in Religion
Ancient Religion
Other Traditions
A Christian Perspective
Gift , State, and Means of Transformation
Patriarchy and Limits
Two Helpful Images

8 Grace in Buddhism
Resources on the Buddhist Path
The Pure Land Tradition
Power From Self, Power from Other

9 Grace in Nature
Flow and Field
Time and Space
Comfort in Nature
Our Natural-Spiritual Challenge

10 The Graces in Ourselves
The Gift in Our Inadequacies
More Than Self-Help
How Transformation Happens

11 Graces in Relationships
Intimate Companions
Discovering the Metaphor
When Conflicts Arise
The Graces of Mature Love in a Relationship

12 Spiritual Practices that Help Us Open to Grace
Showing Gratitude
Accepting the Givens of Life
Cultivating Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom
Letting Go of Self-Centeredness
Following The Eightfold Path

Epilogue: The Grace in Being Human
About the Author

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