This wise and passionate book is full of practical examples and instructions and includes numerous quotations skillfully blended within the text, from Jungian psychology to Zen, from modern-day popular authors to historical spiritual personages. This book explains and demonstrates contemplative prayer, eastern meditation, and Christian meditation; teaches an ongoing focus on both attention and intention in spiritual life; includes the practice of communal prayer as well as individual prayer. For anyone on a spiritual path in the midst of daily life and work, Four Steps to Spiritual Freedom offers carefully and lovingly delineated guideposts along the way.