Living From the Soul: The Seven Spiritual Principles of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sam Torode. Sam Torode Book Arts, 2020.
"The Soul is the highest conception of excellence and truth we can bring forth."
~Elbert Hubbard
In September 1833, Ralph Waldo Emerson embarked on a ship headed to Europe. He left behind three deaths in his life - that of his wife, his beliefs, and his career. Over the course of that journey over the wide ocean, Emerson laid out seven core principles that would guide him throughout his life.
- Trust Yourself
- As You Sow, You Will Reap
- Nothing Outside Can Harm You
- The Universe Is Inside You
- Identify With The Infinite
- Live in the Present
- Seek God Within
Sam Torode, the author, takes us on a short (79 pages) but deep exploration of the Soul and how it might answer some of Life's BIG questions:
- What do you do when your world falls apart?
- Where can you find peace in the midst of uncertainty?
- Who can you turn to for guidance?
In seven chapters plus a forward, introduction, and appendix, Torode riffs on these principles and questions, supported by some of the world's greatest minds - Joseph Campbell, Lao Tzu, Shakespeare, Dickenson, Jesus, and more.
You might read this book in one gulp, but I guarantee you'll eventually read it again slowly, maybe journaling and highlighting along the way, and then re-read it as you experience more of life and need the foundation and solace these thoughts and ideas can provide. 5 Stars plus! This is a keeper.
Blessed Reading!
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