The Inner Light: A Beginner’s Guide to Spirituality and Finding Peace

Author: Sumaa Tekur Category: Self-help ISBN: 9789391067540 Binding: Paperback Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 inch Number of Pages: 252

This book is for those looking to dip their toes, and then some, into the waters of spirituality without getting caught in the whirlpool of spiritual consumerism.

The growing uncertainty of the economic climate and ever-increasing anxieties about our health and wellness have made it more urgent than ever before to seek a life of stillness, balance, and perspective. As we adjust to a new reality, our inner world is cracked open to reveal the state of our spiritual health. We are now left questioning the fragility of our egos that crumble in the face of a threat to our assumed identities of work and relationships.

The market for spirituality is an endless warren of complex pathways, with each path offering a differently worded routine to reach the same destination. Seekers are enticed with milestones to cross in the form of courses and levels often under the tutelage of a guru. This book shares wisdom on how to wade through the labyrinth of pathways that make up the journey to a more conscious spiritual lifestyle.

Rich with anecdotes from the author’s own experiences and fellow seekers, The Inner Light is a handy guide to prepare readers—aspirants and sceptics alike—for what to expect when they set out to integrate spirituality into everyday life. This book is for beginners looking to dip their toes, and then some, into the waters of spirituality without getting caught in the whirlpool of spiritual consumerism. The book answers the question: How can I walk this path with awareness to improve my understanding of life? It’s for those of us who ask: Where do I even start? What is spirituality?


Sumaa Tekur

Sumaa Tekur is a writer and editor with stints in publications like The Times of India, Deccan Herald, Femina, and DNA. She has also contributed to various British dailies and holds a Masters in International Journalism from City University, London. Her spiritual journey started early in life and this quest gained momentum with solo travelling, which gave her many opportunities for rich learning, reflection, and time to construct her own unique framework of spirituality. She offers this unique perspective in her spiritual consultancy, Golden Swan Healing (www.goldenswanhealing.com), through which she supports many a new and seasoned seeker. Sumaa lives in Bengaluru with her books, paints and canvases, lamps, and drums. Her solitude is shared only with the mango tree next to her window, her stable, all-weather companion.

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