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The Over-Soul: Mystical Insights into Universal Spirit & the Divine Within Each Person

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  • Paperback
  • Publisher: The Library of Alexandria
  • 12.7 x 20.4 x 2.3 cm

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Have you ever wondered why you feel most alive when you're aligned with something greater than yourself?

The Over-Soul by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a timeless meditation on the divine presence within every person. In this transformative essay, Emerson elevates the human experience beyond the physical world and into the realm of eternal spirit. He dismantles the illusion of separation between individuals and introduces a vision of unity, intuition, and the inner voice that speaks directly from the soul.

Drawing from Eastern and Western traditions, Christian mysticism, and Transcendentalist thought, Emerson offers a powerful declaration: within each person is a divine essence that is inseparable from the universal spirit. This essence, or "Over-Soul," is the source of true knowledge, moral power, and lasting peace.

This modern edition has been thoughtfully adapted for clarity and accessibility, preserving Emerson's original meaning while making his insights resonate with today's reader.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

  • The Divine Presence Within - Discover Emerson's vision of a universal soul shared by all beings.
  • True Individuality and Unity - Learn how genuine individuality springs from connection to the whole, not separation.
  • The Power of Intuition - Understand why Emerson elevates intuition above reason as the purest form of knowledge.
  • Freedom from Conformity - Be inspired by the call to live authentically, rooted in the truth of your own soul.
  • Spiritual Self-Reliance - Reconnect with your higher self and find strength beyond ego or external validation.

More than an essay, The Over-Soul is a spiritual compass. Its poetic language and visionary insight offer readers a doorway into the eternal, urging us to rediscover the divine spark within and live with purpose, integrity, and awe.

Open these pages and encounter your highest self-begin your inward journey now.

  • Title

    The Over-Soul: Mystical Insights into Universal Spirit & the Divine Within Each Person

  • Author

    Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    The Library of Alexandria

  • Published

    October 2025

  • Weight

    409g

  • Dimensions

    12.7 x 20.4 x 2.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9781806681297

  • ISBN-10

    1806681293

  • Eden Code

    7359586

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