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May 2, 2016
“Is It More Spiritual? Or, More Religion?”
Last week, I was a guest on The Kim Pagano Show, via 1590 KVTA in Santa Barbara, California. Kim and I had a great conversation about the motivation behind creating my book A Monk’s Way. We spoke about the differences, and similarities, between spirituality and religion, the necessity of quiet time on a daily basis, and the importance of mindfulness. Listen to … Continue reading “Is It More Spiritual? Or, More Religion?” →
April 30, 2016
Yankton Press & Dakotan YAA To Host Author Clark Eide on ...
Yankton Press & Dakotan YAA To Host Author Clark Eide on January 15, 2016 American author and singer Clark Eide has launched his debut novel “A Monk’s Way: The Journey to Awareness,” detailing the remarkable quest of a modern monk named Jean Moreau and his journey toward spiritual awareness. “A Monk’s Way” is available for … Continue reading →
Release of A Monk’s Way – Yahoo April 6, 2016Press Edit ...
Release of A Monk’s Way – Yahoo April 6, 2016Press Edit A Monk’s Way, by Clark Eide, a Novel Journey Into Spiritual Awareness Written as a parable for modern day life, “A Monk’s Way” is both a captivating novel, richly descriptive of life in an abbey, and a compelling guide to discovering a direct relationship … Continue reading →
March 9, 2016
Imagination – Who Needs It? We do.
Imagination – Who Needs It? We Do. It was Einstein who once said that “imagination is more important than knowledge.” At first, that can seem almost absurd. But when we have a closer look, we see that imagination is at the very heart of everything. All things created by man start with it as an … Continue reading Imagination – Who Needs It? We do. →
January 31, 2016
The Open Heart
The Open Heart The heart as the seat of emotion – what could be more telling? The heart as the seat of love – what could be more fabled? Songs, love stories, poetry all have sung its richness… and carnage. Depending on one’s point of view, one’s experience in dealing both with its nuance and its … Continue reading The Open Heart →
December 5, 2015
Must We Always Reach for More?
Must We Always Reach for More? Part of the joy of travel, of course, is to see people and places and places new and different. But another part of that joy for me is learning to see things in a new light. In my experience this past year and a half in South America, opportunities … Continue reading Must We Always Reach for More? →
November 2, 2015
Celtic New Year Wishes
Yes, there is something dark and mysterious about the end of the old year. The Celtic New Year is with us. Halloween, with all of its hype and cliché, is a special time if we take a few quiet moments outside near sunset or later in the gathering darkness, as the Celtic winter season progresses. … Continue reading Celtic New Year Wishes →
October 15, 2015
Is Happiness Really a Pursuit?
Is Happiness Really A Pursuit? A little while ago I read something a friend had sent about being happy. What struck me was how it was worded – it talked about “chasing” happiness, as if it were something that could be caught or surrounded or trapped. For an American audience, this is par for the … Continue reading Is Happiness Really a Pursuit? →
September 22, 2015
Why Did I Write "A Monk's Way?"
Because,
the many encounters and experiences described in my bio (www.clarkeide.com) have taught me much, but they have left me with just one most important conclusion: spirituality is about one thing only - direct connection to the Divine. I was ultimately led back to the one and only place where I could meet that Creator – in myself.
People are hungry. Hungry for meaning and fulfillment in life. What satisfies that hunger are not “things”. What satisfies is more subtle, waiting to be discovered. It is the spiritual dimension of life.
Most have followed the traditional religious path to spirit. Therein lies the issue. There has been an over reliance on traditional religion to provide answers for those who are spiritually thirsting. The answers given are often complicated and often inadequate, rarely allowing room for one to pursue that connection individually. Traditional religion doesn’t work for these people, yet, it is often all that they have for reference when it comes to matters of the Spirit.
Where do we go to satisfy our longing if the only door we know leads us to something that doesn’t work, something that we may even come to despise?
I began a search when I could not find the Creator in what was being presented to me. The search often took me around the world. I encountered and absorbed many foreign concepts. Traditional religions tell us that we need intermediaries to achieve life in the Spirit, whether it be priests, ministers, canon law, rules or sacraments. No, we have been deceived. When all was said in done, I was finally led back to the one and only place where I could meet the Creator – in myself. All that we need, all that we long for, is available to us by direct contact with our Father/Mother God.
Jean Moreau, the hero of A Monk's Way, searched for ways how to unite himself with his Divine Creator in a very personal, direct and intimate way and he has succeeded. His approach is one of many, but I believe it fits modern living well. Storytelling is historically a great way to illustrate techniques to assist men and women in understanding how spirit functions in their lives. Jean Moreau is an interesting character, an Everyman of sorts, and a good teacher. It is my hope that his success in knowing God in Awareness will help you find this most critical element of a satisfying life.
the many encounters and experiences described in my bio (www.clarkeide.com) have taught me much, but they have left me with just one most important conclusion: spirituality is about one thing only - direct connection to the Divine. I was ultimately led back to the one and only place where I could meet that Creator – in myself.
People are hungry. Hungry for meaning and fulfillment in life. What satisfies that hunger are not “things”. What satisfies is more subtle, waiting to be discovered. It is the spiritual dimension of life.
Most have followed the traditional religious path to spirit. Therein lies the issue. There has been an over reliance on traditional religion to provide answers for those who are spiritually thirsting. The answers given are often complicated and often inadequate, rarely allowing room for one to pursue that connection individually. Traditional religion doesn’t work for these people, yet, it is often all that they have for reference when it comes to matters of the Spirit.
Where do we go to satisfy our longing if the only door we know leads us to something that doesn’t work, something that we may even come to despise?
I began a search when I could not find the Creator in what was being presented to me. The search often took me around the world. I encountered and absorbed many foreign concepts. Traditional religions tell us that we need intermediaries to achieve life in the Spirit, whether it be priests, ministers, canon law, rules or sacraments. No, we have been deceived. When all was said in done, I was finally led back to the one and only place where I could meet the Creator – in myself. All that we need, all that we long for, is available to us by direct contact with our Father/Mother God.
Jean Moreau, the hero of A Monk's Way, searched for ways how to unite himself with his Divine Creator in a very personal, direct and intimate way and he has succeeded. His approach is one of many, but I believe it fits modern living well. Storytelling is historically a great way to illustrate techniques to assist men and women in understanding how spirit functions in their lives. Jean Moreau is an interesting character, an Everyman of sorts, and a good teacher. It is my hope that his success in knowing God in Awareness will help you find this most critical element of a satisfying life.
September 21, 2015
The Universe as a Giant GPS
In my book A Monk’s Way, I make many references to the universe and its role in “organizing” the outcomes of our decisions. We are very limited in our ability to visualize possible outcomes, but fortunately, no matter what we decide, the universe will give us a result that works to bring us our highest good. … Continue reading The Universe as a Giant GPS →
