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"As the world situation becomes more intense, we see the balance as it is expressed in the light of consciousness - also becoming stronger and brighter. Katie Davis is one of those precious lighthouses who beam their joy across the seas of humanity. We are blessed to share her book, Awake Joy, with us on our journeys. It is a gift for all seekers of truth and enlightenment."
Deva Premal and Miten Dakshina, Embrace, The Essence, Love is Space
Dakshina, Embrace, The Essence, Love is SpaceAustralia Moola Mantra, Soul of Wonder; Prabhu Music
Moola Mantra, Soul of Wonder; Prabhu Music "Awake Joy is a lyrical expression of the essence of enlightenment. But do not be deceived by the rare delicacy of the prose. This is a must read of depth and brawn. Every question the seeker might ask is answered in exquisite detail. Katie Davis leaves no doubt as to what to expect at every turn toward ultimate Awakening. Even to the final page, I felt I was handling pure Essence, perhaps the most beautiful sheaf of pages ever in my rough hands."
Mark Waller, PhD Author, The Dance of the Lion and the Unicorn, Awakening,
Author, The Dance of the Lion and the Unicorn, Awakening,Chino and Yorba Linda, California The Paradox of Being Human
The Paradox of Being Human"In this luminous book, Katie Davis reminds us again and again that we are all the very essence of Awake Joy, 'a sacredly peaceful joy, which lies deep within every being.' Katie allows us to further understand the nature of the awakening process and the exquisite liberation and joy of a life lived in timeless presence. This is a book whose invitation on every page is to discover the deepest Truth of who you are, beyond the personal self and the story. It is beautifully written by Being itself."
Victoria Ritchie Spiritual Counselor, Editor Practicing the Power of Now
Spiritual Counselor, Editor Practicing the Power of NowSan Francisco, California Manager of the California Institute of Integral Studies Bookstore
Manager of the California Institute of Integral Studies Bookstore"Katie's obvious love of what is real, shines through every page and invites us all to recognize what is ever present."
Isaac Shapiro Author, Outbreak of Peace, It Happens by Itself
Author, Outbreak of Peace, It Happens by ItselfAustralia
"To be human is to have a profound choice. We can direct our attention to the evening news, or the Resurrection, or past lives, chakras, heaven and hell, the World Series, or, as right now, to a line of text. Or we can allow it to shift from these endless specifics to the clear space of consciousness within which all this moves and rests. Here the conflict of competing theologies is laid to rest. Katie Davis apparently has some intimate knowledge of this mysteriously simple truth-place, and her book will send you spinning round it like a moth round the candle. With luck, or grace, or utter abandon, you may even fall into the flame. If there is a path to peace now when armies of competing faith face off, it is in this simple, primal teaching. Onward."
Michael Green Artist and Creator, The Illuminated Rumi Books
Artist and Creator, The Illuminated Rumi BooksPennsyvania's Brandywine Valley
"A clear call to wake up to the reality of the non-dual Self. In this supremely practical guide to escaping the dominion of the ego, Katie speaks from the heart and avoids the temptation to become lost in intellectual concepts, reminding us of the beauty, joy and timelessness of living in the present moment."
Dennis Waite Author, Book of One, How to Meet Yourself, Back to the Truth
Author, Book of One, How to Meet Yourself, Back to the TruthUnited Kingdom
"Awake Joy is a wonderful guide to our awakening, describing the process of conditioned tendencies that dissolve into conscious awareness of our true nature. It is well written with a nice poetic flow. This book explores every conceivable angle of "me" returning home. Through Katie Davis' open invitation to stay in the Now, this could be an easily available resource and a place to turn, when you recognize your avoidance of Now."
Fred Campbell Eastside Satsang, A Course in Miracles Facilitator
Eastside Satsang, A Course in Miracles FacilitatorSeattle, Washington
"Katie Davis shares with us a fresh vision of the awakened life in honest, elegant language that is a pleasure to read. Her lucid descriptions are accompanied by practical experiments that point you to the direct experience of your true nature here and now. I am happy to recommend her to you."
David Dasarath Davidson Author, Freedom Dreams, Wisdom at Work
Author, Freedom Dreams, Wisdom at WorkNew York, New York Gamble Everything for Love
Gamble Everything for Love"A powerhouse of a book! Katie Davis has captured the uncapturable: a clear view of enlightenment...in plain English. Bravo!"
Chris McCombs Author, Delicious Silence, Beloved, Lover's Road
Author, Delicious Silence, Beloved, Lover's RoadOrcas Island, Washington
"Katie Davis has written a Spiritual Encyclopedia! Everyone interested in enlightenment, spirituality, or inner contentment will greatly benefit from this book. Covering every topic from the inner workings of the mind, Advaita, meditation and awakening, Katie leaves no stone unturned, no experience uncovered. A great celebration and teaching from one who is obviously Awake & Living Joy."
Kip Mazuy Bliss Music: Ocean Euphoric, The Calling, Shakti Sience, Nurturance, Now is Forever
Bliss Music: Ocean Euphoric, The Calling, Shakti Sience, Nurturance, Now is ForeverNew Zealand
" Katie Davis in Awake Joy writes clearly about the Now with which she is intimately familiar. In these pages, it is obvious that she has fully explored consciousness and its many levels, as she gently guides the reader to the depths of the Self. She also beautifully describes Awakeness like only someone who knows it can. These pages contain much beauty, compassion, insight, and wisom to drink in and enjoy.
Gina Lake Author, Radical Happiness, Anatomy of Desire, Return to Essence, Living Your Destiny
Author, Radical Happiness, Anatomy of Desire, Return to Essence, Living Your DestinySedona, AZ Getting Free, Choosing Love
Getting Free, Choosing LoveAwake Joy Book Reviews ~ Acclaim
Honoring the Book Reviewers of Awake Joy by Katie Davis
Deva Premal and Miten
After touring non-stop for sixteen years, and with CD sales well over a half million, Deva and Miten are living proof that the power of mantra is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. Their music is an expression of spiritual devotion, through song and chant. Their popular releases include Soul in Wonder, Moola Mantra, Dakshina, Songs for the Inner Lover, Strength of a Rose, Trusting the Silence, Blown Away, Dance of Life, Embrace, The Essence, Love is Space and Satsang.
Dr. Mark Waller, Ph.D., LMFT
Mark Waller is the award winning author of six books and numerous articles. A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Mark has offices in Rancho Santa Margarita, Yorba Linda, and Chino Hills. He conducts numerous workshops and seminars in the area of personal growth, relationships, and conscious living. He has lectured at the University of Wisconsin and George Washington University. Mark has a BA in Business, a Masters Degree in Marital and Family Therapy, and a Ph.D. in Psychology. He has extensive experience helping individuals and couples, as well as groups.
Mark Waller is author of Awakening, The Dance of the Lion and the Unicorn and Beyond the Paradox of Being Human.
Victoria Ritchie
Victoria Ritchie is a spiritual counselor, manager of the Inner Light Bookstore at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and editor of such books as Practicing the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and Finding Clarity by Jeru Kabbal.
Isaac Shapiro
Isaac Shapiro is a living invitation to know the Truth for yourself. His first experience of unconditional love was at 19 and he was a student of Papaji. He lives in Byron Bay, Australia and travels the world holding meetings for all those with this interest or passion to live as reality.
Isaac Shapiro is author of Outbreak of Peace and It Happens by Itself.
Michael Green
Michael Green is an artist, author and illustrated of The Illuminated Rumi Books. He moved to Pennsylvania to study with the Sufi master Bawa Muhaiyaddeen. There are over 2,500,000 copies of his books in print. His many books include The Illuminated Rumi, The Illuminated Prayer, Zen and the Art of the MacIntosh, The I-Ching Records, Unicornis and The Book of the Dragontooth.
Dennis Waite
Dennis Waite lives in the United Kingdom and has studied Advaita for over fifteen years. He was a tutor for five years at the School of Economic Science in London. He actively pursues his studies with key groups via the Internet and maintains a major website; the most frequented Advaita website on the internet.
He is an author and his books include: The Book of One: The Spiritual Path of Advaita, How to Meet Yourself ... and Find True Happiness, Guide to Sanskrit and Back to the Truth: 5000 Years of Advaita.
www.advaita.org.uk
Fred Campbell
Fred Campbell has been on the spiritual path of Seld-discovery for over 25 years. A member of Eastside Satsang, he has been an invaluable contributor to event management and organization for Katie Davis and her teachings.
David Dasarath Davidson
Dasarath Davidson is President of WisdomWork and a corporate coach and retreat leader. Ater receiving his Ph.D. from Yale University and teaching at Cornell for six years, he immersed himself fully in the inner life. He studied and practiced with masters in Zen, Vipassana, Yoga and Advaita Vedanta, as well as investigating his native Judaeo-Christian tradition. His five year association with Advaita Master, Sri H.W.L. Poonjaji, who gave him the name Dasarath, radically transformed his sense of identity. Since his awakening with Papaji, Dasarath has focused on sharing a direct approach to being awake and masterful at work. Dasarath currently coaches leaders at the Corning Corporation and presents Wisdom at Work retreats on the awakening of leadership in the workplace.
David Dasarath Davidson is author of Wisdom at Work, Freedom Dreams: An Invitation to Awakening and his first novel, Gamble Everything for Love.
WisdomWork reflects the grace of his master H.W.L. Poonjaji (Papaji), and his master, Sri Ramana Maharshi, magnificent exemplars that revealed to him the underlying peace, freedom and happiness that can be experienced fully in the midst of making a living.
Chris McCombs
Chris McCombs is an ecstatic poet and has published three powerful and delightful books of poetry. He is author of Delicious Silence, Beloved and Lover's Road.
Kip Mazuy
Although there are 1000s of CDs out there labeled "Meditation Music," most of them are anything but meditative.
Bliss Music is committed to providing you with music that is guaranteed to deepen your experience of peace. Their goal is to make you blissful, to awaken in you your natural state of peace and contentment.
If you knew Synchronicity Hi-tech meditation tapes, you probably know Kip Mazuy. Kip spent five years living with Master Charles and creating music for the Synchronicity soundtracks.
After leaving Synchronicity, he moved to New Zealand and started Bliss Music. The Bliss Music CDs became known around the world for their unique soothing and healing effect on the listener. In entering deep states of meditation while recording, you can easily experience deep states of peace while listening to the music.
After a profound spiritual awakening, Kip Mazuy created Ocean Euphoric, an audio CD program that has been proven repeatedly to induce deep states of relaxation and meditation in the listener.
While most meditation brainwave entrainment CDs use binaural beats to induce states of meditation, Kip found a miraculous way to turn the actual energetic experience of peace into sound.
Visit his website to enjoy teachings on awakening, awakening and satsang.
His CD releases include: The Calling, Ocean Euphoric, Bliss Music Guided Meditations, Satsang with Kip Mazuy, Now is Forever, Elements of Ecstasy, Beautiful Sound, Sweet Nectar of Silence, Nurturance, Tides Volume 3 and Shakti Silence.
Gina Lake
Gina Lake has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and over 20 years experience supporting people in their spiritual growth. She is also the author of several books on spirituality, including: Radical Happiness, Anatomy of Desire, Living Your Destiny, Return to Essence, Getting Free, and Choosing Love. Gina is available for astrological and channeled phone consultations that support spiritual awakening. For more information about her consultations, to read book excerpts, to listen to satsang talks online, to sign up for a free newsletter, or to download Radiance: Experiencing Divine Presence for free, visit Radical Happiness.
Gina is author of Radical Happiness, Anatomy of Desire, Return to Essence, Choosing Love, Living Your Destiny and Getting Free.
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In Gratitude to the Conscious Singers, Poets and Authors Whose Lyrics Graced the Pages of Awake Joy by Katie Davis
Kirtana
Kirtana is a popular, conscious singer/songwriter and guitarist. On the title page of Part I: The Dream in Awake Joy by Katie Davis, she contributed some of the lyrics to "Who You Really Are" from the beautiful CD "This Embrace" by Kirtana.
Kirtana's releases include her new release, Falling Awake, A Deeper Surrender, This Embrace, The Offering, Parrish Light and Healing Rain.
Enjoy music samples and downloads at her website.
Amber Terrell
Amber Terrell is a conscious singer/songwriter and guitarist. On the title page of Part II: The Eyewitness in Awake Joy by Katie Davis, she contributed some of the lyrics to "Happy to Be Here Now" from the CD "In the Heart of All Being" by Amber Terrell.
Amber is also author of Surprised by Grace as well as the audio edition of Surprised by Grace. Her music releases include "In the Heart of All Being" and "Awakened from a Dream."
Amber Terrell also offers satsang in Boulder, Colorado.
Sundance Burke
Sundance Burke is Katie's husband and teaching partner who awakened before their meeting 25 years ago. Sundance is author of Free Spirit: A Guide to Enlightened Being which published at the same time as Awake Joy by Katie Davis.
On the title page to Part IV: The Heart in Awake Joy by Katie Davis, Sundance contributed exerpts from his new book, Free Spirit.
Daniel Ladinsky, Hafiz
Daniel Ladinsky is an American poet, best known for his interest in spiritual traditions around the world, particularly Hinduism, Islam and Sufism. For six years he made his home in a spiritual community in western India, where he worked in a rural clinic free to the poor, and lived with the intimate disciples and family of Meher Baba. He is the well known translator and interpreter of Hafiz poetry.
His many releases include The Gift, Love Poems from God, I Heard God Laughing and The Subject Tonight is Love.
Daniel Ladinsky contributed "Tripping Over Joy" from "I Heard God Laughing" to Part IV: The Heart, Chapter One "The New Dawn" in Awake Joy by Katie Davis.
Coleman Barks, Rumi
Coleman Barks is an American poet and world-renowned translator of Rumi and other mystic poets of Persia. He taught literature at the University of Georgia for three decades. He currently lives in Athens, Georgia, where he translates Rumi and composes poetry of his own. He has also read his original poetry at the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival.
Coleman Barks contributed lyrics from Rumi poetry in Part I: The Dream, Chapter One "The Joy of Being" and Part II: The Eyewitness, Chapter One "Realize that I Am" in Awake Joy by Katie Davis.
John Astin, Ph.D.
John Astin is a conscious, singer/songwriter and guitarist, poet, author, nationally recognized researcher in the field of mind-body medicine. He is co-author of Control Therapy: An Integrated approad to psychotherapy, Health and Healing. His work has been featured on CNN, Fox News and a host of other national and local media. He offers counselling, retreats and seminars, while maintaining his office in Santa Cruz, California.
John Astin is author of two books on poetry and prose entitled Too Intimate for Words and This is Always Enough. His music releases include a new release "Already Shining," "Voice of the Mystics," "Clear Blue Mind," "Now is the Time," "Reflections" and Remembrance."
John contributed some of the lyrics from "Love, Serve and Remember" from the CD "Remembrance" to Part IV: The Heart, Chapter One "The New Dawn" in Awake Joy by Katie Davis.
Deva Premal and Miten
After touring non-stop for sixteen years, and with CD sales well over a half million, Deva and Miten are living proof that the power of mantra is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. Their music is an expression of spiritual devotion, through song and chant. Their popular releases include Soul in Wonder, Moola Mantra, Dakshina, Songs for the Inner Lover, Strength of a Rose, Trusting the Silence, Blown Away, Dance of Life, Embrace, The Essence, Love is Space and Satsang.
Deva Premal and Miten contributed some of their lyrics from "Strength of A Rose" from their "Satsang" CD to the title page of Part III: The Pure Being" in Awake Joy by Katie Davis.
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Honoring Those Whose Quotes appear in Awake Joy by Katie Davis
1. Buddha
2. Sundance Burke, author of Free Spirit
3. David Dasarath Davidson, author of Freedom Dreams, Wisdom at
Work and Gamble Everything for Love4. Albert Einstein
5. Gangaji, author of A Diamond in Your Pocket and You are That
6. Jesus of Nazareth
7. Jean Klein, author of Transmission of the Flame, I am, Living Truth,
Who am I?, Be Who You Are8. Jiddhu Krishnamurti, author of Krishnamurti's Notebook, First and
Last Freedom, Freedom from the Known, The Endingof Time, The Awakening of Intelligence, Total Freedom, Truth and Actuality, Life Ahead.9. Ramana Maharshi, author of Be as You Are, The Collected Works of
Ramana Maharshi, Who Am I?, Self-Inquiry, Spiritual Instruction, Jewel Garland of Enquiry, Forty Verses, Hymns to Arunachala and Upadesha Saram.10. Kip Mazuy, Bliss Music
11. Nisargadatta, author of I Am That, Consciousness and the Absolute,
The Ultimate Medicine, The Nectar of Immortality, Prior to Consciousness, Seeds of Consciousness, The Experience of Nothingness12. Papaji, author of Wake Up and Roar Volume 1 and 2, The Truth Is
13. Blaise Pascal
14. Helen Reddy
15. Isaac Shapiro, author of It Happens by Itself, Outbreak of Peace
16. Sunyata, The Rare Born Mystic, Dancing with the Void: The
Innerstandings of a Rare Born Mystic, Sunyata: TheLife and Sayings of a Rare Born Mystic. 17. Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki
18. Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now, A New Earth, Stillness
Speaks, Practicing the Power of Now19. Dennis Waite, author of Book of One, How to Meet Yourself, Back to the
Truth, Guide to Sanskrit20. Wei Wu Wei
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Thursday, 2/7/08, 4:53 PM
I'm awake! I found myself finally spirtually. I can't explain, but everything in life is precious!!!
From: California
Sunday, 3/2/08, 1:41 PM
Sundance and Katie: We can't decide if we are blown away more by the existence of your books, the wonderful words you had for us or the wonderful message you are sharing with the world! Many, many thanks. M.S.B.
From: Oregon
Monday, 3/3/08, 12:21 PM
This book is in full bloom. Presence shines through every page. When I pick it up, I sense I am resting in the heart. Beautiful. Thank you!
From: Evian, France
Friday, 3/7/08, 11:12 AM