Highlights of a Spirit-Led Life

About the Book

The theme running throughout this book is of personal growth and spiritual awakening through extraordinary life experiences. The stories in this book include traveling the world as a classical ballet performer and pilgrimages to the Holy Land. The experience of immersion in religious studies and psychology, along with life-giving experiences of personal relationships and intercultural exchange, are a sign of hope and resilience much needed in the world today. Stories of envisioning life as a psychological and spiritual journey expands our perspective of life events. Recognizing that each child born into this world is a unique expression of Divine Love is a reminder of who we human beings are meant to be. These Highlights of a Spirit-led Life are meant to inspire others to someday tell their own unique stories too.

About the Author

Dorothy C. Buck’s spiritual quest led her from many years as a Classical Ballet performer to Carmelite spirituality. Her interest in spirituality and psychology led to a Ph.D. in Religion and Literature from Boston University and an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Emmanuel College with further training at the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy. She continues to publish articles and books on spirituality and interreligious dialogue. Her books include The Dance of Life,1987. Paragon House in NYC, Dialogues with Saints and Mystics: In the Spirit of Louis Massignon 2002, KNP publications, NY/London, and Louis Massignon: A Pioneer in Interfaith Dialogue, The Badaliya Prayer Movement (1947-1962),2016. Blue Dome Press. Her many life experiences include facilitating a monthly Muslim and Christian Interfaith prayer gathering inspired by the spirituality of Louis Massignon’s Badaliya and her life as a wife and mother with two children and two grandchildren to whom this memoir is dedicated. See her website: www.dcbuck.com