Be Love Now

by Ram Dass

Publisher: HarperOne Published: 2011-11-08 Category: Relationships & Love

At the heart of spiritual practice lies a profound truth that transforms not only how we relate to ourselves but how we connect with every being we encounter: the recognition that love is not merely something we do or feel, but something we become. This illuminating guide takes readers on a journey through the landscape of the heart, revealing how the path to genuine spiritual awakening is inseparable from our capacity to embody love in its purest, most unconditional form.

Drawing from decades of spiritual exploration, teaching, and personal transformation, this work weaves together Eastern wisdom traditions with Western psychological understanding to create a roadmap for anyone seeking to move beyond the limitations of ego-driven existence. The teachings presented here emerge from direct experience with some of the twentieth century's most revered spiritual masters, including the legendary Neem Karoli Baba, whose presence and guidance catalyzed a fundamental shift in consciousness that would ripple out to touch millions of seekers.

Readers discover how the journey toward becoming love requires a willingness to confront and dismantle the protective barriers we've constructed around our hearts. These defenses, formed through years of conditioning, hurt, and fear, keep us isolated in a small sense of self that mistakes separation for safety. Through powerful stories, practical wisdom, and penetrating insights, the teachings illuminate how we can gradually dissolve these barriers and open to a more expansive way of being in the world.

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