Beyond Tm a Practical Guide to the Lost Traditions of Christian Meditation

New York/ Ramsey: Paulist Press, 1980. Book. Soft cover. 1st. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. contents include: preface, chapters 1. what is christian meditation?, 2. "seek ye first the kingdom of god," 3. relaxation through meditation, 4. meditation as worry therapy, 5. improving human relationships through meditation, 6. establishing harmony in the physical body through meditation, 7. handling emotions through meditation, 8. meditation brings order into daily life, 9. living in the divine flow, 10. group meditation "this is a book for those who want to discover the lost comptemplative dimension of their christian heritage. this is a practical book. most people will accept christ's words intellectually to 'seek the kingdom of god within,' but they don't know how to go about it. as the author says,' we need specific techniques. the writings of christian mystics and spiritual leaders throughout history are a rich mine of time-tested methods for effective meditation, but to be honest, it is sometimes kind of hard to take out the gold.' marilyn helleberg demonstrates that she has not only mined the tradition but also her own inner self to give to us this 'heart-level person-to-person' book".