How to Find a Spiritual Teacher: Be safe and prevent abuse of power on your spiritual journey

Learn how to protect yourself from spiritual abuse. Be safe on your spiritual journey Have you had your trust shattered by a spiritual leader? You're not alone! This book outlines some things that have gone wrong in Buddhist and other spiritual communities. Get practical suggestions on how to know a real teacher from a fake. "Up to 10,000 cults still exist today in the United States, according to psychologist Steve Eichel, a recognized international cult expert and president of the International Cultic Studies Association. He outlined several ways to identify cults." 48 Hours There are many meditation groups and most are legit. But how can you choose one that's right for you? Author Darren Littlejohn has been in spiritual communities for nearly 35 years. Let him guide you so that you can learn to meditate without fear of being exploited. Do you want to find a spiritual group or teacher but feel afraid of being taken advantage of? "Typically cults also exploit their members….mostly financially. Within the group, they'll exploit members financially, psychologically, emotionally and, all too often, sexually." CBS News Who's better, a teacher from another country, one who wears robes or one who looks like the guy or girl next door? Spend a couple of hours reading this book so that you can make the right decisions when it comes to your spiritual development. Are you in recovery from addictions and wanting to know more about meditation for beginners? Learn what to look for in a spiritual teadcher, and what to avoid. There are real Masters out there that you can learn from. Do you have symptoms of PTSD that make you nervous when you try to meditate? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can happen to anyone. You don't have to be a war vet or victim of violent crime or natural disaster. Trauma can happen little by little over time. Placing yourself in vulnerable situations and feelings can exacerbate PTSD. It can cripple you before you even know you have it. Read this book to Learn to relax deeply Reduce stress that causes illness Avoid abuse and trauma of a narcissistic teacher Learn to never choose a toxic relationship again Heal from codependency and addictive relationships Increase abundance by releasing negative energy Improve relationships with others by learning to heal yourself Anger management through meditation and relaxation Lose weight by learning Mindful Observation and other techniques Increase motivation with more energy freed up Improve self-confidence Let go of limiting beliefs Do you struggle with attachment and addiction? Over 20 million people a year enter treatment for addictions. Join bestselling author Darren Littlejohn in the journey to find inner strength and healing.