Sacred Moments: Daily Meditations on the Virtues

by Linda Kavelin Popov

This day-by-day book of meditations helps you contemplate the nature of virtue with the use of quotes for each day of the year. Pulled from the world's sacred texts and from the storehouse of wisdom of intellectuals, artists, writers and philosophers, these meditations on the gift within are sure to inspire you.

Virtues such as excellence, discernment, honesty and trust are illuminated with quotes from Franz Kafka, William Blake, Katherine Hepburn and many more, as well as by the author's personal stories. Accompanied by Kavelin Popov's probing questions, this book will guide you through the year in a thoughtful and enlightening manner.

The Virtue of Truthfulness: "If a man does not keep a pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away". -- Henry David Thoreau

The Virtue of Compassion: "If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete". -- Jack Kornfield

The Virtue of Generosity: "A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, desiring attainment for himself, helps other to attain". -- Confucius

"What better gift can we give ourselves than to take a few unhurried moments each day to ponder the virtues within us? Sacred Moments is our pathway to that gift". -- Janet Luhrs, Editor and Publisher of Simple Living, the Journal of Voluntary Simplicity

Genres: Spirituality

448 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Lynette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirations, reflections, meditations - a collection of sayings from sacred and secular writings - that will lift you above the "small stuff" that sometimes litters our lives. I have given this to so many people who have all treasured it and who do use it as a daily source of guidance.

[Leila T. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always like stories to go along with my concepts: This book is like the virtues guide, with stories added! Perhaps a bit too much Chicken-Soup-For-The-Soul for some, but not too sentimental for me.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, great inspiration.