Explains twelve of the spiritual laws upon which all religions and moral systems are founded, laws that point the way to a life of harmony and insight Former world-champion athlete turned best-selling author ( The Way of the Peaceful Warrior and Secret of the Peaceful Warrior ), Dan Millman proffers his latest book, The Laws of Spirit , in that time-honored form of storytelling, the parable. In a series of fictional allegorical tales, Millman is taken on a tour of wild forest and mountain habitats by a shaman-like wise woman he meets in a mountainside cove. Together they explore and observe nature and her creatures who show them much about principles such as faith, compassion, choice, action and surrender. A modern-day oracle of uplifting wisdom, this little book aims to open the heart and enlighten the mind. -- Body, Mind, Spirit magazine, January 1996 Millman's parable of a wise woman and laws of spirit which help to make life work smoothly contains gentle reflection and spiritual education for all who consult his title. The laws of spirit are at the basis of all religious traditions: Millman's outline documents their importance. -- Midwest Book Review Millman, the author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior , has another likely bestseller in his latest book. The fictional story begins with the author/hero taking a walk in the mountains and meeting a wise woman who leads him on a journey to places not connected by our understanding of spatial reality. Along this journey, she teaches our hero some simple spiritual principles, such as The Law of Balance, The Law of Integrity, The Law of Action. Each of the twelve laws is illustrated by coupling the heros simple ignorance with the wise woman's storytelling. Readers who have enjoyed Millman's other books will certainly want this one; his easy conversational style is still engaging. -- NAPRA ReVIEW , Fall 1995 To our readers: The books we publish are our contribution to an emerging world based on cooperation rather than on competition, on affirmation of the human spirit rather than on self-doubt, and on the certainty that all humanity is connected. Our goal is to touch as many lives as possible with a message of hope for a better world. - Hal and Linda Kramer, Publishers Within the mystery of our existence, the universe operates according to spiritual laws as real as the law of gravity and as constant as the turning of the heavens. These laws can transform our relationships, careers, finances, and health. Simply put, they make life work. In The Laws of Spirit , Dan Millman offers a teaching tale, a parable, in which he encounters a woman of great wisdom while on a mountain hike. Seemingly ageless, with mutable features and lightning quick reflexes, this nameless sage takes him on an odyssey of spiritual discovery. Through stories, tests, and experiences in the wilderness, she illuminates the laws of balance, choice, process, presence, compassion faith, expectation, integrity, action, cycles, surrender, and unity. The laws of Spirit belong to each and all of us. They are found within our own hearts and at the heart of every religion, moral system, and spiritual tradition. As you make your own odyssey through the pages of this book, you will find keys to inner peace and hidden potentialopening doors to a deeper sense of meaning, connection, and harmony with all of creation. The Laws of Spirit is a book that you will refer to again and again for inspiration on lifes journey. Praise for The Laws of Spirit "We're in great need of such books. Don't let this one pass you by." (John Bradshaw, Author of Family Secrets ) "Wise and playful teachings, as easy as your breath, a gracious as the Tao." (Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart ) "A can't put down book filled with spiritual nuggets." (Gerald G. Jampolsky, Author of Letting Go of Fear ) "Dan Millman brings into our consciousness the flowering of spirit." (Lynn Andrews, Author of Medicine Woman ) "A valuable contribution to our growing collective awareness." (Ken Carey, Author of The Third Millennium ) Dan Millman is a former world trampoline champion, student of the martial arts, as well as coach and faculty member at Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, and Oberlin College, and was recently inducted into the U.S. Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Now a best-selling author and popular speaker, he presents practical ways to transform our daily challenges into vehicles of spiritual growth. His eight books, including Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior, No Ordinary Moments, The Life You Were Born to Live, The Inner Athlete , and The Laws of Spirit, have inspired millions of people in twenty-two languages worldwide. For nearly two decades, Dan Millman's work has influenced leaders in the fields of health, psychology, education, business, politics, entertainment, sports, the arts, and people from all walks of life and who share a common interest in the fields of personal growth