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The journey of Eastern spirituality into the mainstream of Western life has been documented, directly and otherwise, by countless pundits and writers. It has worn many faces and undergone several evolutions. Some pivotal “movements” in particular, such as several Beat Generation writers “converting” to Buddhism or Alan Watts’ writing on the subject, are familiar to most. Another pivotal moment came with the rise of the Mindfulness movement which has permeated many levels of society. Practitioners are scattered across the world.
URL: https://www.oranadrich.com/
Author Ora Nadrich is one of the biggest names promoting the practice. Her latest book Mindfulness & Mysticism: Connecting Present Moment Awareness with Higher States of Consciousness is her fourth book on the subject and delves deep into one of modern spirituality/philosophy’s most popular concepts. Nadrich’s exploration of our relationship with higher consciousness leaves no stone unturned, her inquiry is exhaustive without ever being exhausting, and the writing is invigorating from beginning to end.
There isn’t much in the way of visual material. The book has some supplementary content supporting the text and lovely artwork included as well. Nadrich, however, relies on her writing and the power of her ideas to carry the day. It is a wise decision. She approaches the material with wide-ranging scope. An artistic sensibility drives much of the text alongside a rigorous intelligence that never reaches shallow, short-cut conclusions.
Thirty-five chapters may seem like a lot, but Nadrich has a talent for condensing her ideas into digestible chunks. There is no overkill. Her philosophical, religious, and artistic influences are synthesized with personal experience in a style no other writer can claim. It has self-assurance, as well, backing every chapter. She never comes across as strident, however, and the personable and loose-limbed tone of the text will appeal to many readers. You like her immediately and want to keep reading on.
It unfolds in a natural way. There is a clear structure underlying Mindfulness & Mysticism but it never seems like clockwork. It reads as an organic work instead of planned out. There are times reading the book that it feels like a memoir of sorts, but it never gets in the way of its other substantive content. It is a pleasure hearing Nadrich riff, however, on how she relates to the world. Mindfulness & Mysticism, like many works of this ilk, says as much about its author as it does its subject. It is an often rewarding look within.
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Mysticism-Connecting-Awareness-Consciousness/dp/0578981335
Mindfulness & Mysticism: Connecting Present Moment Awareness with Higher States of Consciousness deserves consideration as one of the best works on this subject in recent years. Ora Nadrich has been one of the most important contributors to this school of thought and shows no signs of slowing down. Her eternally youthful exploratory spirit will never rest and the yearning to grow, push into the future, and connect with life is omnipresent throughout this book. It will cast a spell over many readers and it’s the sort of book you start anywhere and get something from the experience.
by Jason Hillenburg
