The timeless words of Joel Goldsmith have provided comfort to individuals from generation to generation who ultimately reach a defining moment in life when frustrated by their inability to find inner peace, they surrender and ask, "How can I experience a spiritual life in a material world?" Blending insightfulness with a refreshing simplicity of approach, AWAKENING MYSTICAL CONSCIOUSNESS provides essential principles that enable readers to cope with the personal, community, national, and global problems that wear down the soul such as physical well-being, relationships, financial setbacks, and limitations. Special emphasis is then placed on attaining a consciousness of spiritual empowerment that overcome and soothe common fears that engulf the world. From this enlightenment comes the opportunity to awaken and embrace the inner peace and spiritual power that brings in its wake personal wholeness and world stability. "Joel Goldsmith has opened a door in my soul. He has helped me immeasurably in my search for peace." - Marianne Williamson, Author of The Gift of Change "I have an 8x10 picture of Joel Goldsmith on my writing table. I feel his presence with me everyday ...I consider Joel to be one of my most important teachers. His wisdom guides me in all of my work." - Wayne Dyer, Author of The Power of Intention