The Spirit of Joy

The Spirit of Joy, how to live a psycho-spiritually integrated life describes practical ways to integrate the spiritual and psychological aspects of our lives harmoniously. Everlasting joy is our destiny. However, we arrive at this inner joy and victorious peace through a steep and sometimes treacherous journey of dialectical purification. We may falter and fall, but we do not succumb or lose hope. We are promised absolute victory if we sincerely seek what is right. The Spirit of Joy will give the reader a deeper understanding of the foundational processes of psychological and spiritual harmonizing. Principles of spiritual discernment and emotional integration are discussed along with several practical spiritual and mental exercises to facilitate integration. This book will assist the reader in his or her journey towards inner peace, joy, and greater religious experience of holiness.

Discover how to become joyful in the midst of the struggles of daily life Find out how to achieve great holiness living your regular life Learn to discern and make decisions with wisdom Understand the foundations of psycho-spiritual and sexual integration Train your brain to relax your body and mind Discover and learn how to do 15 comfortable and practical psycho-spiritual exercises The Spirit of Joy, how to live a psycho-spiritually integrated life describes practical ways to integrate the spiritual and psychological aspects of our lives harmoniously. Everlasting joy is our destiny. However, we arrive at this inner joy and victorious peace through a steep and sometimes treacherous journey of purification. We may falter and fall, but we do not succumb or lose hope. We are promised absolute victory if we sincerely seek what is right. The Spirit of Joy will give the reader a deeper understanding of the foundational processes of psychological and spiritual harmonizing. Principles of spiritual discernment and emotional integration are discussed along with several practical spiritual and mental exercises to facilitate integration. This book will assist the reader in his or her journey towards inner peace, joy, and greater religious experience of holiness.

Dr. Joseph Malancharuvil received the papal recognition of Pro Eclesia et Pontifice from Pope Benedict XVI for service to the universal church in 2008. He is the author of three psychological novels, several scientific articles, and numerous presentations. He is a Board Certified clinical psychologist, Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology, and was a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology. He holds graduate degrees in philosophy and theology. He served as the Chief Psychologist and Clinical Administrator of one of the largest mental hospitals in the United States. He had been a consulting psychologist to several Catholic dioceses, priests, religious, and lay people.