[The call of the Universe is the call to come up higher, to take charge of your life, to release your imprisoned splendor.... In our praying we are hearing the call of the universe and responding to it.-- from The Universe Is Calling ric Butterworth addresses the growing need for understanding and clarity regarding the function and nature of prayer. Taking theproblems with traditional prayer to their roots, Butterworth asserts that our fundamental concept of God must change before we can experience true connection with the divine. Instead of praying to an imperialistic and remote God, Butterworth encourages praying from the shared consciousness ofGod. He outlines principles that enable entrance into the stream of God-consciousness, and offers techniques that act as universal guidelines for both interpersonal communication and spiritual living. A wonderful book... truly a life-changer, as many readers know. This book really does release the power within us all. -- NORMAN VINCENTPEALE For many, this book will be the answer in itself. For many more, it will open doors to ever-richerdepths.--IRA PROGOFF Eric Butterworth, the author of Discover the Power Within You, Life is for Loving, and You Make the Difference, lectures at New York's Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center.