The Contemplative Life

by Joel S. Goldsmith

The Contemplative Life is a guide for those who are seeking a way to be “in the world but not of it.” In this book, Goldsmith explains how to bridge the gap between the compelling activities of daily living and the absolute silence of our inner Being, where we are one with God. He brings fresh insight to the practice of contemplation and meditation and explains how to make the mind an instrument for the free flowing of the Spirit.In The Contemplative Life, Goldsmith explains the life of contemplation and its mystical spiritual unfoldment and spiritual oneness. He explains how to become aware of the presence of God within and how we can come into the fullness of the scriptural promise that when we take no thought and seek God first, all things will be added unto us. In revealing how the practice of contemplation leads to actual inner experience of truth, Goldsmith covers topics such as conscious awareness, daily preparation for spiritual living, contemplative meditation, the secret of supply, and being a beholder of God’s grace.After The Contemplative Life was published, Joel said that it became his “Infinite Way Bible,” and said that Chapter 8 in the book, “Contemplation Develops the Beholder” is one of the most important chapters in all of the Infinite Way writings.[ The Contemplative Life is the collection of the 1961 Infinite Way Letters.]

Genres: Spirituality

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1960

Reviews

[Tom H. Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feeling gods presence is the way

Joel is a very prolific writer. I started on his books and YouTube videos several years ago. As I have grown that have made more sense. He explains things in a way that is more understandable than most others that I have read. This book is a very complete set of doctrines on how to become one with God.

[Mary]

everyone should read this. it should be an elective in schools

[Sylvia Mendez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and just finished it about a month ago, I was so sad.. When I read his books I get lost and it is if he is reading from the depths of my soul. Great book..