The spirituality revolution : the emergence of contemporary spirituality

The spiritual life is no longer a specialist concern, restricted to those who belong to religious traditions. The spirituality revolution is a spontaneous movement in society, a significant new interest in the reality of spirituality and its healing effects on life, health, community and well being. The Spirituality Revolution: The Emergence of Contemporary Spirituality recognises that we have outgrown the ideals and values of previous times and reveals an image of the spiritual situation of our era. Recent discoveries in physics, biology, psychology and ecology have begun to restore status to previously discredited spiritual visions of reality and this book illustrates the ways in which we might uncover a universal spiritual wisdom that could transform our splintered world. Topics explored include the current state of the Western experience of spirit, our need for spiritual guidance when we cannot turn to organised religion in their traditional forms, and the creative potentials of spirit in education, personal experience, contemporary philosophy and popular feeling for the environment. The Spirituality Revolution addresses a major social issue which requires immediate attention if we are to creatively respond to spiralling outbreaks of depression, suicide, addiction and psychological suffering. It is a much-needed contribution to the field, of great interest to analytical psychologists, counsellors, educators and social workers, and to all those interested in spirituality and the future of religion. David Tacey is Associate Professor in Psychoanalytic Studies and Reader in Arts and Critical Enquiry at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of six books on spirituality, psychology and culture, including Jung and the New Age and Remaking Men. The spiritual life is no longer a specialist concern, restricted to those who belong to religious traditions. The spirituality revolution is a spontaneous movement in society, a significant new interest in the reality of spirituality and its healing effects on life, health, community and well being. The Spirituality The Emergence of Contemporary Spirituality recognises that we have outgrown the ideals and values of previous times and reveals an image of the spiritual situation of our era. Recent discoveries in physics, biology, psychology and ecology have begun to restore status to previously discredited spiritual visions of reality and this book illustrates the ways in which we might uncover a universal spiritual wisdom that could transform our splintered world. Topics explored include the current state of the Western experience of spirit, our need for spiritual guidance when we cannot turn to organised religion in their traditional forms, and the creative potentials of spirit in education, personal experience, contemporary philosophy and popular feeling for the environment. The Spirituality Revolution addresses a major social issue which requires immediate attention if we are to creatively respond to spiralling outbreaks of depression, suicide, addiction and psychological suffering. It is a much-needed contribution to the field, of great interest to analytical psychologists, counsellors, educators and social workers, and to all those interested in spirituality and the future of religion. David Tacey is Associate Professor in Psychoanalytic Studies and Reader in Arts and Critical Enquiry at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of six books on spirituality, psychology and culture, including Jung and the New Age and Remaking Men . The Spirituality Revolution : The Emergence Of Contemporary Spirituality Recognises That We Have Outgrown The Ideals And Values Of Previous Times And Reveals An Image Of The Spiritual Situation Of Our Era. Recent Discoveries In Physics, Biology, Psychology And Ecology Have Begun To Restore Status To Previously Discredited Spiritual Visions Of Reality And This Book Illustrates The Ways In Which We Might Uncover A Universal Spiritual Wisdom That Could Transform Our Splintered World. Topics Explored Include The Current State Of The Western Experience Of Spirit, Our Need For Spiritual Guidance When We Cannot Turn To Organised Religion In Their Traditional Forms, And The Creative Potentials Of Spirit In Education, Personal Experience, Contemporary Philosophy And Popular Feeling For The Environment. It Will Be Of Great Interest To Analytical Psychologists, Counsellors, Educators And Social Workers, And To All Those Interested In Spirituality And The Future Of Religion.--book Jacket. The Present Situation -- Youth Spirituality -- Discernment -- Concluding Reflections. David Tacey. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 EPIGRAPHS......Page 7 INTRODUCTION: The spirituality revolution......Page 8 Rising waters of the spirit......Page 18 Spirit without form......Page 37 Going to the underground stream......Page 56 Student spirituality and educational authority......Page 65 Mind the gap: youth spirituality and religion......Page 82 Spiritual education: a difficult kind of bliss......Page 99 Losing my religion, recovering the sacred......Page 113 Post-religion: the return to beginnings......Page 134 Authenticity and spirituality......Page 148 Towards a new image of God......Page 161 Youth, cultural crisis and ecospirituality......Page 182 What can religion do?......Page 196 The spirituality gap: credibility and supernaturalism......Page 206 Winning back our connections......Page 222 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......Page 234 REFERENCES......Page 236 A SELECT LIST OF FURTHER READINGS......Page 242 INDEX......Page 252 Book Cover 1 Title 4 Contents 5 EPIGRAPHS 7 INTRODUCTION: The spirituality revolution 8 Rising waters of the spirit 18 Spirit without form 37 Going to the underground stream 56 Student spirituality and educational authority 65 Mind the gap: youth spirituality and religion 82 Spiritual education: a difficult kind of bliss 99 Losing my religion, recovering the sacred 113 Post-religion: the return to beginnings 134 Authenticity and spirituality 148 Towards a new image of God 161 Youth, cultural crisis and ecospirituality 182 What can religion do? 196 The spirituality gap: credibility and supernaturalism 206 Winning back our connections 222 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 234 REFERENCES 236 A SELECT LIST OF FURTHER READINGS 242 INDEX 252 Behavioral Sciences "The Spirituality Revolution" considers notable new interest in the reality of spirituality and its healing effects on life, health, community and well being. This book recognizes that we have outgrown the ideals and values of the early scientific eraand presents an image of the spiritual situation of our time. The Spirituality Revolution addresses the major social issue of spirituality which requires immediate attention if we are to creatively respond to spiralling outbreaks of depression, suicide, addiction and psychological suffering.