Crossing the desert
Subtitle: learning to let go, see clearly, and live simply
By: Robert J. Wicks.
Publisher: Sorin Books
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Notre Dame, Ind
Language: eng
Number of pages: 166
ISBN-13: 9781933495156
Subjects: Spirituality; Spiritual life -- Christianity; Conduct of life; Simplicity
Description: Uses the wisdom of the ancient Desert Fathers and Mothers to offer a guide for modern spiritual growth, focusing on letting go, gaining clarity, and living simply. A psychologist, Wicks blends ancient Christian monastic wisdom with modern psychology, drawing from various traditions to provide practical guidance for navigating life's challenges and finding inner freedom through "Four Desert Questions" and "Three Steps to Inner Freedom". 
Desert Spirituality: Explores the lives and teachings of early Christian monks and nuns who went to the desert for spiritual purity, applying their insights to contemporary life. 
Psychology and Spirituality: Integrates psychological principles with spiritual practices, making abstract concepts accessible and actionable. 
Letting Go: Focuses on releasing attachments and finding freedom through humility and simplicity. 
Clarity and Authenticity: Guides readers to see themselves and the world more clearly, leading to a more authentic life. 
Practical Application: Uses stories and questions to help readers apply ancient wisdom to their own "desert experiences" of stress, loss, or desolation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-166).
Table of contents: title: Let the desert teach you; title: Seek what is essential; title: Enter through the narrow gates; title: Listen to friends; title: Be grateful; title: Letting go; title: Ask the four desert questions; title: Feed your soul; title: Become a desert apprentice; title: Take three steps to inner freedom.