Inspired by some of the most prolific and thought provoking spiritual authors of our time, “Can you hear the call of the songbird in your heart?” by Mark Steven Rhoads is an exceptional manifesto of life in these troubled times and the pursuit of our own individual place in the world and our peace of mind. This book is sure to inspire even those who think that they have little or no spirituality in their lives. “Can you hear the songbird in your heart?” will help guide you through our complex existence and manage your life in the modern world we all live in to find your own personal inner-peace.
Rhoads reflects on the works of Dainin Katagiri, H.W.L. Poonja, Don Miguel Ruiz, Eckhart Tolle and Marianne Williamson who each have inspired him in their own way with their thoughtful insight into the, often-times confusing, world that surrounds each and every one of us. Through their inspiration, Rhoads has written a spiritual piece of artwork that can empower you to take control of your spiritual life, thereby taking control of your life.
Even though the message of “Can you hear the call of the songbird in your heart?” can help you deal with the complexities of life, it is written in a simple, almost casual way that invites the reader to sit down, kick off your shoes and wrap yourself around this relaxing and reassuring book. It can become like an old friend who you sit with on a summer’s night on the front porch talking about the good-ol’ days of years gone by when everything seemed less complicated.
Rhoads will help you find your own unique spiritual self and leave you with a sense of being able to confront and accomplish just about anything that life throws at you. Rhoads has no religious agenda. His approach is not to promote any specific religion or theology. This is not a publication that will attempt to convert you to someone else’s vision of what spirituality should be or more importantly, what your spirituality should be. This book allows you the flexibilty to believe what you think is best for your own specific views. You, the reader, and you alone will decide for yourself what Rhoads’ message means to you and you will take away only what you feel can be useful to live a better, more spiritual existence.
The book is broken down into two parts with the first part being “The Magnificence of Being, A Simple Message of Grace,” which is a story about Rhoads journey to self-discovery. Part II “Acts of Contemplation, Freedom for a Glad Heart” is a glance into the principles of part I of the book described through a series of exercises enabling you to better understand the message of the author’s philosopy.
Rhoads journey to self-discovery and inner-peace is recounted in vivid detail and his unique perspective on life and spirituality is written in a clear and easy to understand voice. He shows a great deal of respect to all religious and theologic disciplines and embraces their message of goodwill, peace and harmony. He then expands on these messages with his own personal life-experience through his spiritual journeys.
The book itself is pleasing to the eye and easy to read with large illustrations to help enhance the readers spiritual reading experience.
Today, Mark Steven Rhoads is retired from his professional career path and continues in his quest to achieve inner-peace through his personal experiences. A second book, based partially on the comments of readers of “The call of the songbird in your heart?” is in the developmental stage and will become available to his readers soon.