Radical Optimism: Practical Spirituality in an Uncertain World

Name: Radical Optimism: Practical Spirituality in an Uncertain World
Rating: 4.37 (152 reviews)
Author: Bruteau, Beatrice
ISBN: 9781591810018

Bruteau, Beatrice

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Language: English

Published by Sentient Publications, 2002

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Title: Radical Optimism: Practical Spirituality in an Uncertain World
Author: Bruteau, Beatrice
Publisher: Sentient Publications
Publication year: 2002
Condition: Very Good
Dust jacket: No Jacket
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1591810019
ISBN 13: 9781591810018
Edition: 2nd Edition
Item weight: 0.53 pounds

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In the preface to this second edition of Radical Optimism (first published in 1993) Beatrice Bruteau notes, 'There are terrorists abroad in the world with dreadful weapons in their reach, and there is a System in place in the world which-almost unnoticed-has gained control of the fundamentals of life; food, jobs, welfare, security, health and safety measures... We need, urgently, to consider all over again what our life is about and what values are important... We need to find our way back to the basic realities, truths, values.' The book focuses on leisure; stillness; meditation; the finite and the infinite; sin and salvation; the heart of Jesus, root of reality; the communion of saints; and Trinitarian manifestation. The chapters on leisure, stillness and meditation form the strength of the book and are presented as effective forces that confront evil. She encourages a spirit of optimism, and observes that most of the spiritual life is a matter of relaxing, of being still and open. Radical Optimism presents deeply religious practices all within the context of ordinary demands of life; for example, if we were to make a list of our activities and then ask ourselves whether we really need to do each of them we might be amazed at what we could strike from the list. We can be peaceful even in the demands of contemporary life, because what is really pressuring us is the insistence of our own demands. She makes a distinction between wishing and willing. Wishing admits we believe that we cannot change something. It leaves us without energy. Willing commutes us to the belief that a situation can be changed by us. It brings peace and releases energy which is focused on positive energy. Radical Optimism shows us who we are and what we can do about the evil and suffering in the world and our own lives.--Ann Lynch "Catholic Library Review "

A deep and luminous vision.--Robert Granat, author of The Gift of Lack

I have read this beautiful book with great delight, profit, and edification.--George Maloney S.J.

Rewarding and useful.--Swami Yogeshananda, author of Six Lighted Windows

Insightful and visionary.--John Shea

Original and challenging.--Douglas Steere, author of Quaker Spirituality

In Radical Optimism, Beatrice Bruteau sets forth a deep and shining vision of spirituality, one that guides the reader into the contemplative life and the very root of our being. Dr. Bruteau is a philosopher of great measure whose work should be required reading for all who seek the deepest truth about themselves.--Sue Monk Kidd, author of When the Heart Waits

Radical Optimism goes to the root reality required to meet the vast challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Only as we tap into the Great Creative Process of the universe through direct inner knowing, or contemplation, can we be energized by the impulse of evolution itself. Beatrice Bruteau is a vital awakener of our ability to make the effort to move us to the next stage of our evolution.--Barbara Marx Hubbard, author of Emergence: The Shift from Ego to Essence

A gifted philosopher, mathematician, mystical theologian, and practical spiritual teacher with a vigorous mind and open heart presents a vision of cultivating contemplative awareness. Beatrice Bruteau is one of the great writers of our time.--Wayne Teasdale

I know scarcely anybody who goes to the heart of reality as profoundly as Beatrice Bruteau does.--Bede Griffiths

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