First Awakening - A Spiritual Memoir

Gerald Heard, Thomas Armstrong, John Roger Barrie

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Sky Parlor Publications
14 December 2024

Philosophy; Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; History of ideas

In this true story, a teen overturns his car on Sunset Boulevard in front of a statue of Jesus. Three months later, his life is forever changed.

One young man's mystical journey in the autumn of 1974 turned his world upside down. In this riveting narrative, John Roger Barrie recounts a ninety-day transformational spiritual experience. His fascinating quest, filled with inner discoveries, insights, and revelations, unfolds as he searches for his soul.

Fifty years ago, Barrie underwent a profound Jesus-oriented spiritual experience that transformed his life. First Awakening: A Spiritual Memoir is a greatly expanded nonfiction account of this experience, which first appeared in his novel Dialogues With the Lord of Time. Barrie writes that the pivotal point in his spiritual life ""is fondly recalled in this memoir, which details a three-month spiritual unfolding that occurred in autumn 1974-my First Awakening.""

Colorful descriptions are given of Barrie's sometimes unconventional approaches to discover God, as well as his struggles and the conflicts he faced, and the inner states he experienced. While maintaining his Christian roots, he also became an authorized lay instructor in the respected, interfaith-oriented Ramakrishna-Vedanta tradition later in his life. However, First Awakening: A Spiritual Memoir focuses on his life-changing encounter with Jesus at age 17, which infused his soul with God and brought about profound inner transformations. Many time-tested spiritual practices are described, such as heartfelt prayer, undivided faith, routine meditation, complete surrender, and one-pointed dedication, as well as the need for divine grace.

First Awakening: A Spiritual Memoir is an unforgettable excursion into the very heart of God.

By: Gerald Heard
Foreword by: Thomas Armstrong
Edited by: John Roger Barrie
Imprint: Sky Parlor Publications
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 154g
ISBN: 9798990883437
Pages: 108
Publication Date: 14 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

For nearly five decades, John Roger Barrie has studied with numerous spiritual teachers and has practiced a variety of spiritual disciplines. He is an authorized lay instructor in the respected, interfaith-oriented Ramakrishna-Vedanta tradition. His interreligious approach incorporates teachings and practices from several spiritual paths, including the rich mystical traditions of his native Christianity. He has served since 2001 as literary executor of influential author, historian, and philosopher Gerald Heard (1889-1971). For more information, visit his website, ""Explorations in Contemporary Spirituality.""

Reviews for First Awakening - A Spiritual Memoir

An Appreciation by Anne Steinemann, PhD ""John Roger Barrie takes us on a transcendent spiritual journey with his brilliant and breathtaking autobiographical memoir. This is the work of a spiritual prodigy and perspicacious mystic, who writes of encountering God as a teenager. His insights and foresights are captivating and compelling. He brings us to the depths of the human soul and to the heights of heaven.""As a lifelong Catholic, John's experiences center on Jesus. While remaining solidly a Christian, he later embraces an integrated and interfaith perspective, where other religious traditions reinforce the messages of Jesus and point us to God. Thank you, John Roger Barrie, for giving us this eternal and priceless gift!""-Anne SteinemannDecember 2024