It is often painful — sometimes downright traumatic–for people who have effected a change within themselves to re-enter a society where nothing has changed. (24)
– M.Scott Peck
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Hi, Joe! Thanks for stopping by. Here’s a link to my thoughts on Sacred Rhythms –
http://garcias2chile.blogspot.com/2010/05/reading-update-sacred-rhythms.html