This is one of the best books I’ve read on the life of the spirit because it addresses the whole human person, and seeks to remove the illusion of separation between mind, body, and spirit. In the Jewel of Abundance, Yogacharya O’Brien reminds us that our true nature is founded in abundance and prosperity. She dispels the myth that wealth is the enemy of the spiritual life. In very easily accessible prose she tells us there is an imperative for humanity to thrive and prosper. It is part of our human journey to live our fullest potential, to do “what is ours to do,” and to attain awakened consciousness individually and collectively. And in the process--we contribute to the good of humanity and all creation. To do this we must have the appropriate resources, hence the imperative for all to prosper.A key piece of information Yogacharya O’Brien offers in the book is that prosperity is available to all. There is “boundless supply” she writes, and she answers the question of how to tap into that endless supply. We must align ourselves with the Source of the supply. The Jewel of Abundance then, is a guidebook for preparing and aligning oneself with that prospering power. In the book, O’Brien lays out tenets for living a good life grounded in the rich traditions and wisdom of yoga that moves one toward self-realization and creates avenues for abundant prosperity to flow freely into one’s life. In addition to sharing the ancient wisdom of the yogic path and offering step-by-step guidance, O’Brien shares stories from her own spiritual journey and others she has encountered along the way. The reader sees images of real people living attainable lives. Part of the grace of this book and the path she outlines is that one does not have to subscribe to a specific religion or philosophy to benefit from the wisdom shared in the book. Ultimately the jewel at the heart of the book is the notion that you the reader are in your truest form—a jewel. You may simply need to do a bit of mining to uncover the jewel that is your center. This book will help with the mining process.