Discerning the Spiritual Path Amidst a Midlife Crisis

Discerning the Spiritual Path Amidst a Midlife Crisis.

Many of us struggle with what is referred to commonly as a ‘mid-life’ crisis. We often choose destructive paths as we strive to retain our youth or find a new sense of purpose. Very few respond in a positive manner which includes a spiritual course of action. Paul Hawker is one that chose this path.

In his book, "Soul Quest: A Spiritual Odyssey through 40 Days and 40 Nights of Mountain Solitude", (Northstone, February 2007) Hawker, longing for enlightenment embarks on a solitary journey into the wilderness. In the tradition of the vision quest, he leaves his friends and family, and ascends a mountain in New Zealand knowing only too well the deprivation and dangers he will face from exposure to the elements. Like a hero of mythic tale, he chooses to face his fears as a way to break through the veneer of his existence.

Soul Quest is a ruthlessly honest account of Paul Hawker’s attempt to open himself to the Source. In his attempt to listen for the voice of God speaking both in the silence and amidst his own inner voices, Hawker models a path of spiritual discernment we can all follow.

Available February 2007, Northstone, an imprint of Wood Lake Publishing

US$ 20.95 Can 22.95

ISBN 13 978-1-551455-44-0

General Spirituality/Discernment