<FONT size=3><P>Sometimes illumination occurs spontaneously or, as Ram Dass experienced, in a cosmic moment of the heart opening. More commonly, it happens when we remove the dust from the mirror of our spiritual heart with daily practice-to see beyond the illusion of our transient thoughts and emotions to the vast and luminous landscape of our true nature.</P><P>For five decades, Ram Dass has explored the depths of consciousness and love, and brought back insights as his service to others. With <I>Polishing the Mirror</I>, he gathers together his essential teachings for being and loving, here and now, in the eternal present. For those just starting on the path, this is a primer for living from the spiritual heart. For those already practicing it, is a reference point for daily life in the spirit.</P><P>In this audiobook, read by co-author Rameshwar Das, listeners will discover perennial wisdom, humor, teaching stories, and guidance into Ram Dass's own spiritual practices, including:</P><P>. Bhakti Yoga-devotion, opening our hearts to unconditional love</P><P>. Practices for living, aging, dying, and embracing the natural flow of life</P><P>. Karma Yoga-transformation through selfless service</P><P>. Working with fear and suffering as a path to grace and freedom</P><P>. Step-by-step guidance in devotional chant, meditation, mantra, and more</P><I><P>Polishing the Mirror</I> is Ram Dass's invitation to experience who we are and why we are here, and how to become beacons of unconditional love.</P><P align=justify>This unabridged audiobook includes four bonus tracks:</P><P align=justify></P><I><P align=justify>. </I>Pure Awareness-a guided meditation with Ram Dass</P><I><P align=justify>. </I>I Am Loving Awareness-a guided meditation with Ram Dass</P><I><P align=justify>. </I>An Introduction to Vipassana Meditation with Ram Dass</P><P>. Sita Ram-kirtan chant music with Jai Uttal</P></FONT>