The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See by Richard RohrMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this book and found one of Rohr's concluding remarks to be a profound catalyst for reflection. On page 159, he states, "You will seek only what you have partially already discovered and seen within yourself as desirable. Spiritual cognition is invariably re-cognition." He also admits that we are all plagiarists (in regard to wisdom), learning everything from someone else. I have much to plagiarize from his pithy illustrations and descriptive explanations of duality, contemplation, and spirituality! I have highlighted, underlined, added post-it notes, and written comments throughout this book. It will be one I return to for inspirations with which to communicate the goals of contemplative mindfulness. Chapters 12, "Change Your Mind," and 15, "Opening the Door: Great Love and Great Suffering," were some of the most noted sections of my reading.
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