Charlotte Kasl, bestselling author, spiritual practitioner, and therapist, brings a compassionate understanding to the anxiety and uneasiness of new love, and helps listeners discover their potential for vibrant human connection based on awareness, kindness, and honesty. She approaches the dating process as a means for awakening, reminding us that when we live by spiritual rules, we bring curiosity and a light heart to the romantic journey.
Filled with quotations from Zen, Sufi, and other wisdom traditions, and informed by the experiences of people from all walks of life, here is a relationship book that will appeal to audiences looking for more than a Venus-meets-Mars solution to the complex affairs of the heart.
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"This was recommended by well meaning friends - and I started to read it with great reluctance. Surprisingly found it to be a wise little book. A look at choices made in relationships; being honest and authentic, accepting the feelings of joy, pleasure, sadness, grief etc that come with living. "
— Linda (4 out of 5 stars)
" it's a great book for not only people dating but for anyone interested in learning about the humilty of love. And it's great to for learning about how to find a mate with an equal spiritual life. "
— ryan, 2/18/2014" i often refer to this book when contemplating my boundaries & bottom lines in relationships "
— Shanta, 2/18/2014" Frames issues so plainly. I learned something about myself in reading the book. "
— Christina, 2/15/2014" I appreciate Charlotte Kasl's spiritual approach to relationships, she's not about quick fixes, or 10-steps-to-finding-your man, or how-to-talk-to-a-man kind of writer. Her tips are authentic, spiritually based and encouraging. "
— Sharon, 2/8/2014" Good book for single folk. Have given this as a gift a few times, as well. "
— Lisa, 2/7/2014" very fun perspective adjusting walk along a bubbling creek "
— adjoa, 2/6/2014" A great book regardless of religion. It helps to open your mind and reflect on having an open heart in all relationships in your life. "
— Destiny, 2/4/2014" Recommended to me by my therapist. Turned out to be very insightful. "
— Erin, 2/1/2014" Yup, I'll admit it. And it's interesting! "
— Caroline, 1/16/2014" This is not your usual "how to" book. Recommended to me by a good friend when I ventured back into dating. I keep re-reading it and referring back to it as it is so apprapo to how I want to be in the world and not just in dating. Patience and clarity "
— Mary, 12/17/2013" this book is super great. i got so much out of it and it's really helped me to start on a path of growth and discovery. i'm sure i'll read it many more times. "
— Holly, 12/15/2013" good advice for life in general "
— Julie, 12/13/2013" This is awsome, for all types of relationships.. I've already recommended it to many friends and they even bought it!! "
— Keri, 12/7/2013" The Buddha was married actually but he left his wife to seek enlightenment, so what did he know, you think? But, yes, I am reading this and I think the overall idea is just to 'chill', which is hard, in love. "
— Molly, 12/6/2013" Learning a lot about myself and past relationships... And about how to do it differently. "
— Jody, 11/30/2013" just can't get away from those self-help books.... "
— Amanda, 6/15/2013" Another excellent book, especially if you are trying to have a healthy relationship. I have read it a few times. "
— Shirley, 6/11/2013" My favorite self help book when I was single...Highly recommended to those looking for love on an unconventional spiritual path by a Unitarain Buddhist Quaker psychologist...I attended an interesting workshop for women with Kasl several years ago and it confirmed my expectations about her. "
— Stephanie, 4/9/2013" I really enjoyed the style of writing, 2-3 pages per "chapter" so it was easy to understand the concepts without getting bogged down in the religious/spiritual theory. "
— Nicole, 2/3/2013" This is a must for those that have continued to date like they are in high school. "
— Stephanie, 1/15/2013" it emphasizes bonding in stages "
— Lynda, 11/11/2012" If you're dating...read this...a lot. :) "
— Julie, 9/1/2012" love this author and the books she's written and was eagerly anticipating if the buddha had kids ... but i don't think it was ever published?? "
— Abby, 8/29/2012" One star 'cause I didn't make it past the first few chapters. Cute idea, simplistic ideas, long-winded explanations... "
— Amanda, 3/17/2012" It's just hard to finish this all at once. "
— Dan, 11/5/2011" Enlightened dating and so much more, great whether you are in relationsip or not! "
— Mary, 10/21/2011" Reading this book with good friends makes sense:)! But I might never read it cover-to-cover. "
— Florencia, 8/11/2011" I read this when I was single and I found it actually very helpful. A bit self helpy; but, still grounded in Buddhist teachings. "
— Editha, 6/18/2011" I totally read this.<br/><br/>I thought it was a good book for re-centering yourself. It's mostly about being true to yourself and not "10 things to attract a man" and shiz like that. "
— Jlord, 6/12/2011" Frames issues so plainly. I learned something about myself in reading the book. "
— Christina, 3/20/2011" The Buddha was married actually but he left his wife to seek enlightenment, so what did he know, you think? But, yes, I am reading this and I think the overall idea is just to 'chill', which is hard, in love. "
— Molly, 1/2/2011" WOW> reffered by a friend, this book is really great for learning who you should be putting out there (of yourself) so that you accuratly represent yourself, and get the right person for you in your life. Love it! "
— Lisa, 10/18/2010" A very insightful, thought provoking book on dating. Recommending it to all my friends. Contains not only great dating advice, but also wonderful life advice. "
— Elizabeth, 8/15/2010" The title is humorous, yes. But as a newly Single person who is truly on a Spiritual Journey , I am grateful to have been suggested checking out this book. "
— Pixie, 6/17/2010" Insightful. A great book to read in those early, anxiety-producing days of dating. A helpful mantra of staying with the uncomfortableness and facing those fears that can keep us from finding happiness in a relationship. "
— Sondra, 4/4/2010" I really enjoyed the style of writing, 2-3 pages per "chapter" so it was easy to understand the concepts without getting bogged down in the religious/spiritual theory. "
— Nicole, 3/21/2010" this book is super great. i got so much out of it and it's really helped me to start on a path of growth and discovery. i'm sure i'll read it many more times. "
— Holly, 2/9/2010" Great book on looking at the dating process as a wonderful opportunity to better get to know yourself and to increase your contact with the Divine. "
— Randy, 2/5/2010Charlotte Kasl, PhD, a practicing therapist and nationally recognized workshop leader for more than twenty years, has had lifelong connections to feminism, Buddhism, Quaker practice, and Reiki healing. The author of several books, including Finding Joy, she lives in Lolo, Montana.
Renée Raudman is an actor and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. She has performed on film, television, radio, and on stage and can also be heard in several video games and hundreds of television and radio voice-overs.