That Positive Spirit : A Practical Philosophy for the Promotion of Spiritual Evolution

This book carries a powerful and optimistic message for the future of mankind. It turns on its head much conventional thinking relative to man''s salvation and is refreshing in its positive approach to solving the problems mankind faces today. In simplistic terms, Sylvester shows us that each of us has a ''spiritual caring element'' irrespective of our faith, race or status. He calls this our Positive Spirit. But so often this is frustrated from emerging by a self-centred macho culture which projects caring, forgiveness, kindliness and compassion as weak traits, wimpish, liberal, soft, feminine, etc. Like hunting, shooting and fishing, these are remnants of cavemen genes, well past their sell-by-date. The solution, Sylvester says, is to review our spiritual worthiness and "recognise the vital seed of Godwill within ourselves". From infancy, the spark of the "original infant mother love" can be nurtured through childhood into adulthood and so create a more caring and compassionate adult being. Sylvester emphasises that positive changes can definitely emerge through new kindlier feelings towards our farmed animals, endangered wildlife and dispossessed tribes. But the main thrust of change will come from "soul enhancing education" and a common religion based on global ethics. He describes this as the building blocks for world harmony by 2050. He predicts that this will happen but harnessing the power of our Positive Spirit can make it all happen sooner rather than later! Harry Sylvester''s writings contain a healthy mix of philosophy spirituality and psychology with much common sense input, and is wonderfully illustrated throughout with numerous cartoon drawings by Annette Kelly.