On the most basic human level, we all want to be blessed. We want life to bring us good things, to shield us from harm, from fear, from loneliness. A blessing can be anything-a kind word, a prayer or ritual, a gesture, an embrace, a gift.

Blessing is the culmination of David Spangler's remarkable career as a spiritual thinker and teacher: the definitive book on how to channel our natural sense of compassion. With specific exercises and examples to guide and inspire us, this book helps us answer the ancient human calling within us all. "An extremely rare book...This book is a treasure." —Caroline M. Myss, Ph.D., author of Anatomy of the Spirit

"Amazing...Offers a variety of ways to walk the spiritual path with very practical feet." —Stephen Larsen, Ph.D., author of The Shaman's Doorway

"An exceptional book." —Angeles Arrien, Ph.D.

"Gentle and nurturing...a balm for the soul." —Publishers Weekly