Jon Carlson

Moved by the Spirit: Discovery and Transformation in the Lives of Leaders Jon Carlson

Interviews with some of the most prominent spiritual leaders, writers, and healers on the planet revealed stories covering every imaginable variation of the phenomenon of spiritual transformation. These experiences took place in chapels and Buddhist temples, on a walk in Ireland or in the African jungle, alone or at the feet of a great teacher. They were precipitated by trauma, tragedy, and adversity but also by moments of great joy. A few fit the template of a formal religious conversion but many were far more secular. What they all had in common is that they resulted in a life-changing path that gave greater meaning, purpose, and fulfillment to the person's life. The focus of each chapter is a story, a vivid and dramatic narrative reflecting the single most transformative experience of their lives, the single experience that set them on their current path. Asked to discuss their most cherished beliefs about being "moved by the spirit," the interviewees offered great insight into how each of us can make spirituality more a part of our individual needs, interests, and lifestyles.