The "Logic" of Happiness
Proverbs and Practical Wisdom for Spiritual Living
by Philip St. Romain
This book invites us to take a journey deep into the soul, where the mystery of self and the mystery of God are so intertwined as to seem one life. It is a treasure trove of versatile, uplifting, intuitive meditations, proverbs, exhortations, reflections and exploratory questions on such topics as Empty Lovingness, True Prayer, and Sanity. St. Romain urges us to "be here now in love" that we might know greater peace and joy in daily living. Winner of an Angel Award for excellence in media, 1996
First edition by Triumph Books, 1994.
Revised and published by Contemplative Ministries, Inc. 2011.
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CONTENTS
Foreword
Part I: Meditations on the Mystery of Faith and Existence
The Growth Process
Consciousness and Spirituality
An Inventory of Consciousness
Destiny
About God
True Spirituality
Knowing and Unknowing
The Cross
Empty Lovingness
Happiness and the True Self
My Life's Work
Sanity
Ignorant Wisdom
My Way
Spiritual Evolution
Control
Single Seeing
The Soul Self
Hope for a Sick Soul
Nowhere to Go
True Prayer
A Prayer for Unity
"I Am"
The Self
Enlightenment
Self and No-Self
Christian Enlightenment
Self and God
Relationality
"I" to "I"
Essence and Existence
Part II: Dynamics of Mystical Transformation
Anthropology
Enlightenment
Christology
Mystical Theology
Part III: Exercises for Breaking Free
How to Disturb Yourself Most of the Time
Attitude Check
Inner Transformation and Healing
The Nature of Attachments
How to Drop an Attachment/Addiction
The Serenity Prayer: A Meditation
Dynamics of the Heart
Guidelines for Christian Prayer
Affirmations for Realizing the True Self
Characteristics of Detachment
Part IV: Nuggets from the Stream of Life