Dance on Fire: The Art of Spiritual Madness: Upheaval, Crisis, and Ecstasy

Dance on Fire is an in-depth study of dramatic experiences of spiritual awakening. These are experiences that can range from the frightening to the exalted, and are shared by all, "saint" and "sinner" alike. The author has included information over a broad spectrum from traditional clinical viewpoints to those of revered spiritual teachers. The work is aimed at supporting both those who undergo dramatic experiences and those in the helping professions, psychotherapists and spiritual counselors alike, seeking to assist them. The book contains a large quantity of references and includes experiences ranging from those of the author and his clients to those of some regarded as great teachers and saints. The author has provided an open-minded view of spiritual experiences aimed at the clinician and spiritual seeker alike.