Sunder Arora - Ushering in Heaven: A Psychiatrists Prescription for Healing, Joy, and Spiritual Awakening

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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for any physical, emotional, or medical problem without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help a seeker in the quest for spiritual and emotional well-being.

Table of Contents

In gratitude to my beloved mother,

RANJIT KAUR,

for being an oasis of unconditional love, simplicity, and wisdom.

This Book Is About Transformation

We all yearn to be free, live a joyous life and reach our highest potential, yet something holds us back. We keep searching for answers outside us in the world of form and yet the Heaven we seek is always within us. It is through grace we take a U-turn within and realize the Self, the source of all love, peace, and joy.

I have written this book to share what I have learnt with you. It is an inspired work and a love offering to my human family. The transformative insights in the book are meant to support you to graciously awaken and experience the joy of the radiant Self. For maximum benefit, I invite you to read it frequently, contemplate on the questions, and attempt the simple awakening exercises. Wisdom is not mere intellectual understanding; instead it needs to be assimilated at a cellular and vibrational level. Our human existence is so very precious and the whole universe is waiting with bated breath for our awakening. My love and prayers are always with you on this journey. Sunder S. Arora

A psychiatrist and mystic, the author has offered a synthesis of key transformative insights from different spiritual traditions, his own spiritual journey, and practical wisdom gleaned from over thirty years of clinical practice.

• With practical tips, reflective questions, and simple meditative exercises, you will be able to:
• Dive deep within and gracefully blossom in consciousness like a flower, petal by petal
• Understand the ways of the ego and transcend it by witnessing rather than identifying with it
• Expand in awareness and respond to life with acceptance, kindness, and compassion
• Dissolve pain and suffering through forgiveness and unconditional love for self and others
• Grow in wisdom and maturity through self-reflection
• Learn to live in the Here and Now
• Create a spiritual life that suits your unique temperament and personality
• Manifest abundance in all areas of your life with effortless ease
• Practise the art of conscious healing of body and mind
• Experience peace and harmony within yourself and in your relationships
• Realize that love, peace, and joy is the nature of the Self
• Discover your life purpose and let your light shine

Excerpts from reviewers comments:

Ushering in Heaven: A Psychiatrists Prescription for Healing, Joy, and Spiritual Awakening inspires the reader to embrace our spiritual nature and experience the bliss of the Self.

Deepak Chopra Author, The Happiness Prescription

Sunder gracefully guides us on his own journey of spiritual awakening and through an elegant blend of personal experience and ancient wisdom shows us that being present and following the breadcrumbs leads us back to that we are seeking, to our own infinite wisdom and shining potential.

Brandon Bays Internationally Best Selling Author of The Journey

This book is a major gift to all attempting to walk the spiritual path and bring joy into everyday life.

Stanislav Grof, M.D., author of Psychology of the Future, The Cosmic Game, When the Impossible Happens, and The Ultimate Journey

The authors friendliness and personal touch is palpable and that makes it easier to grasp the message. I like the interactive part especially the reflective questions and the awakening exercises. The author has a very rich and varied spiritual exposure.

Hifzia Bajramovic, M.D., psychiatrist, faculty member at the University of Ottawa.

What an amazing work. So inspiring, clear and uplifting. The book is filled with grace. You have the ability to synthesize different concepts and truth that have been spoken about for centuries and bring it together in the most natural way. I was really moved with the second chapter on my spiritual journey. The book is full of insights and practical tips for supporting our journey in Self-realization and yet it doesnt sound at all condescending or know it all which is a major achievement given the nature of the book.

Marie-Sylvie Roy, Ph.D. C. Psych., psychologist and Journey Presenter.

The book is loaded with very useful ideas especially the key point summary at the end of each chapter. I was very touched by the chapter on perpetual joy is possible.

Alan D. Reid, Q.C., lawyer and author of Seeing Law Differently: Views from a Spiritual Path.

The book is a valuable resource for anybody that is awakening. The easy to follow exercises and examples from your own life are very helpful. The chapter on Forgiveness priceless! Many people will pay for these lessons. Your sharing of life experiences is precious! How many people can share such a Journey?

Rolph Fernandes, originally a Franciscan friar for forty-three years, an international lecturer and now serving as an inter-faith minister in the Montreal area.

I am inspired by the clear possibility for everyone to become the ushers of Heaven and hence co-creating a beautiful world. The book offers many loving, original thoughts as well as a synthesis of timeless wisdom in a simply profound way. The book will be a source of peace and light to the world that seems to be out of control.

Raminder Singh, former international journalist, Canadian Human Rights Commission Officer, and currently a financial advisor.

Sunder Arora has intertwined intuitive spiritual wisdom with professional psychoanalytical experience as an MD, and presented an inspirational book which is quite easy to follow, and easy to relate to your own life situation.

Surinder J. Singh, the author of The Power of Raw Thought.

A Heartfelt Prayer

May the truth within this book help you to remember who you really are and your lifes purpose.

May the aspiration flame within you burn brightly, and may you experience the joy of your Self.

May all aspects of your life be healed and transformed by this joy and higher consciousness.

May the whole universe be blessed by your awakening.

May all sentient beings, plants, animals, and the inanimate universe be blessed.

May you be ushers of higher consciousness and co-create a heaven on Mother Earth.

Om Shanti (peace) Shanti (peace) Shanti (peace)

With Metta (loving kindness) Sunder S. Arora (Vyasa)