Reader Testimonials
“Warren Ziegler was a noted futurist and a masterful educator. He taught countless individuals in diverse action settings how to “invent” the future rather than waiting passively for it to “happen.” This practical and illuminating book is a primer that can help each of us to uncover and add our unique gifts to that process in these pivotal times.”
— Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. and Gordon Dveirin, Ed.D., co-authors of “Your Soul’s Compass” and “Saying Yes to Change”
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“Warren Ziegler’s approach to discovering your spiritual voice makes it possible for so many of us to learn from him while still retaining the integrity of our own approaches to envisioning the future.”
— Sonia Choquette, PH.D, author of “The Answer is Simple”
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“A gaggle of books on spirituality pass over my desk weekly and find their way into my wastebasket. But anything by Warren Ziegler goes to the top of the small pile that will be read. He always comes at things in a slant and interesting way. His categories and insights are refreshing as a deep breath of a new mown field of clover hay.”
— Sam Keen, Author of “Fire in the Belly,” “Hymns to an Unknown God,” “Learning to Fly”
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“In describing the spiritual archetypes that have emerged from his work with thousands of persons over many years, Warren Ziegler provides access to the language of the spirit, a language not just of words but also of feelings. You will learn to listen to and respond to the call of your spirit. His instructions are clear. The disciplines and practices he teaches can help you make a better life for yourself and your fellow human beings.”
— May Harding, futurist and adult educator
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“From a practical sense, “When Your Spirit Calls” provides each of us with a description and idea of our inner spirit — which in turn explains much of our inner drive and sense of direction. What a gift in directing one’s life! In a larger sense, understanding what makes each person’s spirit tick and how that benefits human existence is a must read. Any of us endeavoring to understand and work with people of the world will gain from his new book.”
— Stephanie Allen, President of Women’s Vision Foundation
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“The concept of spiritual archetypes first puzzled me. It was only when using the tools in the book for identifying which of them that spoke to me, that I discovered I was not who I thought I was…I found myself re-examining my whole life experience from a new place, in a new light. ”
— Alexander Mehlmann, Sweden
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“I spent a week working my way through “When Your Spirit Calls.” Again and again, I was prodded, nurtured, taken by surprise by the voice of my spirit. A year later, the experience is still with me, still “working through,” still leading me in unexpected directions.”
— Marilyn Mehlmann, Senior Consultant/Fenixgruppen/Sweden
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“Warren Ziegler’s seminal work on Enspiriting taught us how to listen — deeply and with open hearts and minds — to the internal voice of spirit. In “When Your Spirit Calls,” he has expanded upon this work, applying it to how we move through our lives, expressing ourselves and enacting the call of spirit. Identifying nine categories he calls spiritual archetypes, Ziegler delves into each, probing and inviting us to assess if and how they speak to us about our own lives.
There is no superficial search, but a deep one. Even so, this is a highly readable book, one that not only invites us to explore our individual callings, but does so in a way that is so joyful, the reader is inspired to own her or himself at a deeper level and do something about it in the way of sharing her/his gifts with the world.”
— Melanie Mulhall, Author of “Living the Dream–A Guidebook for Job Seekers and Career Explorers”
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“In “When Your Spirit Calls,” Warren Ziegler addresses the very heart of psychotherapy — the uniqueness of each individual spirit and the personal journey towards the authentic self. We have found this an invaluable complement to our work as psychologists.”
— Drs. Judith and T. Steve Patterson
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“The next stage in Warren Ziegler’s quest for an ever richer dialogue with his spirit. This one has been a breakthrough for me, a new illumination of territories previously only dimly seen. In detailing the nine “archetypes,” I’m convinced that Warren Ziegler has produced no less than the first road map for what we call the human spirit.”
— Dave Barr, Ph.D, Management Consultant
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“Warren Ziegler has steadily accumulated a wealth of understanding and knowledge about group dynamics and personal change strategies. In particular, there was a shift from fairly superficial ‘techniques’ to a deeper understanding of the central role of spirituality in coming to grips with the dilemmas of self and the world. Anyone who is interested in tools for exploring the path of spiritual awakening will find this book a treasure trove of insight and applied understanding“
— Futures, Vol. 28, No. 2. pp. 199-200. 1996
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“Ways of Enspiriting” and “When Your Spirit Calls” are like safety nets for the seeker who, like the proverbial trapeze artist, is suspended in the air between two bars, knowing that neither is where she belongs.”
— Roberta Bhasin
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“Warren Ziegler’s work, Enspiriting, along with his other publications has had a material effect on my business success. There is someof what Warren covers that I’ve always done, but he has introduced new perspectives that underline the common sense and logic combined with his genius that spells success in business and personal life.”
— George J. Koustas, Chairman of the Board, Fighting Bull Broadcast Technologies, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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“I have been blessed to count Warren Ziegler as a friend for over fifteen years. He brought vision, commitment, and personal power to his mission of inspiring people to listen to their spirits. Warren became a touchstone for me in my struggle with the conflict between spiritual beliefs and the rational scientific world view that rejects spiritual beliefs as foolish fantasy. Warren had no such doubts. He employed his top-notch education and keen intellect to write about his understanding of spirit and spiritual practices.”
— Jude Wallace, Ph.D
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“With this book of Enspiriting practices and exercises, Warren Ziegler transcends his own superb track record of creating powerful social inventions.”
— Allen Tough, professor at the University of Toronto, Author of “Crucial Questions About the Future.”
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“Ways of Enspiriting” is indeed a cut above the field. I feel confident it will be effective in helping people find and maintain progress on their own spiritual/developmental path.”
— Willis Harman, pre-eminent futurist and President Institute of Noetic Sciences.
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“Warren’s book, “Ways of Enspiriting,” jumped off the shelf for me at a time in my life when I was looking to dig deeper into spirit and spirituality. I took it on vacation with me and returned a different person. The exercises in the book are probing and transformational. I recommend this book for all who are looking to go deeper into their lives, whether for purely personal reasons or for more over-arching desires to help the planet.”
— Jeanine Ransom
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“When I read “Ways of Enspiriting,” I was at a time in my life when the voices from others, the noise in my head, and all the shoulds were loud and confusing. I know that there was something I had forgotten, some part of myself that needed tending and care. I was involved in running around looking for answers. I read the book and realized that the voice I really desired was that of my own Spirit. Through the lessons in Ways of Enspiriting, asking questions, listening, I was able to connect with my inner whisperings that were nudging me towards being more of my creative and joyful self. I was able to get together with others who were also reading the book, and we supported each other in finding our way. It was truly a turning point for me and a way to honor who I am. I continue to use the lessons learned to deepen the communication with myself and others. Thank you Warren Ziegler.”
— Leslee Todman
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“On my first official day as a buyer for The Tattered Cover Bookstore, I met Warren Ziegler. He had just published his book, “Ways of Enspiriting,” and wanted me to carry it in the store. I took the copy he had brought me, intending to leaf through it at home and make a decision about putting it on the shelves of my section. I tried to leaf through it, but I was soon caught up in the words of this spiritual giant.
We could, he said, make the world a better place for all of us simply by listening to the voice of spirit. Moreover, he claimed, it really isn’t hard to do. And then he proceeded to teach me how to do just that. Through Warren’s practices of deep communication, I learned to bring myself to a place where spirit could talk, and I could hear. Even more importantly, I could feel spirit within me and see it in those around me. I had the power to enable the life my spirit called me to live.
To say that “Ways of Enspiriting” changed my life forever is an understatement. It gave me back myself, my true, authentic spirit-filled self. I will be grateful to Warren Ziegler for his wisdom and the gift of his disciplines every day of my life.”
— Nancy Dalton, Baker and Taylor
