Godspeed Institute - William Bloom: The Power of New Spirituality - 10/07/12

William Bloom, PhD. is Britain’s leading author and educator in the mind-body-spirit field with over thirty years of practical experience, research and teaching in modern spirituality. He is founder and co-director of The Foundation for Holistic Spirituality and the Spiritual Companions project.   Dr. Bloom’s holistic background includes a two-year spiritual retreat living amongst the Saharan Berbers in the High Atlas Mountains, twenty-five years on the faculty of the Findhorn Foundation, and 10 years as co-founder and director of St. James’s Church Alternatives Programme in London.

He is a meditation master and the author of 24 books, and in this program we discuss his latest book, The Power of the New Spirituality: How to Live a Life of Compassion and Personal Fulfillment.

Topics in this hour include: what inspired him to write this book; a definition of spirituality; growth; advancements that connect spirit, psyche and sustainability; the ‘6 ways to a great life quickly’ trend of self-help; why it doesn’t always help; compassion and love in action in today’s society; the importance of authenticity; how he helps people connect with the magic and wonder of life; how he helps people achieve a greater sense of personal integrity, purpose and calm, whatever their beliefs or background; integrating modern spirituality into professional and daily lives; and more.