{"product_id":"earth-wisdom-gene-andrade-9781535541015","title":"Earth Wisdom: One Man's Spiritual Journey","description":"\"In \u003cb\u003eEarth Wisdom\u003c\/b\u003e, Gene Andrade has given this generation a thoughtful and thought-provoking reminder. In his experiences with Yogananda, Rajneesh, Krishnamurti and others, he has learned something important, something many of us need to hear.\"\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eJohn Robbins\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eDiet for a New America\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe New Good Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eEarth Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e, Gene Andrade takes you on his personal odyssey through a maze of spiritual teachers, cults, and teachings to discover how to grow spiritually in a safe, sane, and balanced way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcerpt from \u003ci\u003eEarth Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring my life, I have been driven by my intense desire for freedom, happiness, and love, which led me to try all sorts of methods that promised such fulfillment. What I have learned in my search is that it is the development of self-trust and self-reliance that is most critical. Learning to be your own guide through life is what spiritual maturity is all about. Then you will be a light not only for yourself, but you will be an inspiring light to anyone who meets you. \u003cbr\u003eFor many years I studied with a famous spiritual teacher who glorified yoga and meditation. When I realized that I was out of touch with my feelings, I then studied with a teacher who glorified emotions. Feeling bored after a few years, I moved on to study with a teacher who glorified the mind. \u003cbr\u003eSome of the spiritual teachers I learned from were world-famous; others were known only to a few people. Some I knew personally; others I knew only from the books they had written. Awakening to the reality that all are equal and that nobody should be followed, I finally went my own way. Now I follow my heart and look within for the light to guide me on my path. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal spirituality is not an experience, an attainment, or an awakening-it is an \u003ci\u003eunderstanding\u003c\/i\u003e of your true nature. And it is not the case that you gain anything from such an understanding or that you become somebody special. You simply understand the truth of who you are.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gene Andrade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1535541016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781535541015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/02\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Gene Andrade","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46881085554943,"sku":"9781535541015","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0ab5b8eb-668d-48e4-9eb6-7e550d749534.jpg?v=1747970627","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/earth-wisdom-gene-andrade-9781535541015","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}