The High Heeled Guide to Enlightenment [Paperback]

Grist explains her work as 'a modern Woman s introduction to a world of spirituality and alternative thought'. What it actually does is re-unite the modern, commercially afflicted female with the concepts, ideas, beliefs and practices of the Earth Mother within. Grist clearly explains that there is no need for ditching the comforts of home for a life of solitude in a damp cave far, far away in order to improve well-being and developing spiritual integrity. It can be as simple as a change of mind or heart, taking on one thing that resonates can lead to a myriad of improvements. This book goes a long way to bridge the gap between the 'land of confusion' and a place of infinite possibilities. --Kate Osborne, Editor, Kindred Spirit Magazine

The High Heeled Guide to Enlightenment is a must-have for every modern gal who wants to learn how to `walk the path' with style, balance and grace. Alice Grist will show you how... with shed-loads of humour and heart. --Deborah Chamberlain, founder of Inspiration, School of Psychic and Spiritual Development

An enjoyable, light-hearted, first-hand account of spiritual experiences, from psychics and shamans, to crystals and Kabbalah. Alice gives us a fun, yet in-depth account of how she combines modern-day life with a spiritual path. --Katy Evans, editor, Soul and Spirit Magazine

The High Heeled Guide to Enlightenment is a must-have for every modern gal who wants to learn how to `walk the path' with style, balance and grace. Alice Grist will show you how... with shed-loads of humour and heart.

Reading this book [or THHGTE] is like embarking on a journey with a close friend you haven't seen for years: a breathless, compelling ride catching up on all aspects of love, work and the meaning of life. With Alice, we journey through the various Wonderlands of New Age philosophies, and not only do we learn about our tour guide, but we are also gently persuaded to go further: to peer through the looking glass and examine our own beliefs and ideas on some the life's big mysteries.

"Grist explains her work as 'a modern Woman's introduction to a world of spirituality and alternative thought'. What it actually does is re-unite the modern, commercially afflicted female with the concepts, ideas, beliefs and practices of the Earth Mother within. Grist clearly explains that there is no need for ditching the comforts of home for a life of solitude in a damp cave far, far away in order to improve well-being and developing spiritual integrity. It can be as simple as a change of mind or heart, taking on one thing that resonates can lead to a myriad of improvements. This book goes a long way to bridge the gap between the 'land of confusion' and a place of infinite possibilities.

"As a ballet flats kind of gal, I approached this book with more trepidation over the shoe wear than the spirituality. But regardless of your footwear inclinations, Alice puts us all at ease, talking us through the mysteries of the universe as though she she was talking us through a particularly entertaining saturday night. It's funny, fascinating and inspirational; to the point that I actually began to quote sections to my friends! I feel spiritually richer from the experience so I guess, on a deeper level, I am well heeled afterall. Thanks Alice"

The High Heeled Guide to Enlightenment is the must have book for females who are looking to connect to something other than their internet provider! Alice Grist jumps stilettos first into all things spiritual and conjures up an entertaining, witty and honest account of her search for Enlightenment. The High Heeled Guide brings an understanding of alternative spirituality to a new audience. It is spirituality for the sexy socialite, enlightenment for the lipgloss dependent and a crash course in serenity for the yummy mummy! Veering between the wildly faddish and fashionable to the freakier and less familiar, the High Heeled Guide sheds a pink and intelligent spotlight upon a diverse collection of spiritual options that well suit the modern Woman. An intriguing, informative and hilarious read for any Woman who knows deep in her worn down sole that there is more to life than cars, careers, kids and cocktails.

The High Heeled Guide to Enlightenment has taken up nearly a year of my life, this has been a life changing, inspirational and exciting year. The High Heeled Guide To Enlightenment is written for all modern Women who have an interest in alternative Spirituality, yet don't know where, when or how to start learning more.

Subjects such as Reincarnation, Buddhism, Shamanism and Reiki are explored in a comical, honest and entertaining way. It is my desire to make these fascinating subjects accessible to the reader so that they may sculpt and transform your life in the way that they have done mine.

The High Heeled Guide to Enlightenment is the must have book for feisty females who are looking to connect to something other than their internet provider! Alice Grist jumps stilettos first into all things spiritual and conjures up an entertaining, witty and honest account of her search for Enlightenment.

The High Heeled Guide brings an understanding of alternative spirituality to a new audience. It is spirituality for the sexy socialite, enlightenment for the lipgloss dependent and a crash course in serenity for the yummy mummy! Veering between the wildly faddish and fashionable to the freakier and less familiar, the High Heeled Guide sheds a pink and intelligent spotlight upon a diverse collection of spiritual options that well suit the modern Woman. An intriguing, informative and hilarious read for any Woman who knows deep in her worn down sole that there is more to life than cars, careers, kids and cocktails.

Intimate, wise and sassy! Cuts to the heart of what it means to be a spiritual seeker in a modern world. Llyn Roberts, Author of Shamanic Reiki, The Good Remembering

A must-have for every modern gal who wants to learn how to `walk the path' with style, balance and grace. Alice Grist will show you how... with shed-loads of humor and heart. Karen Sawyer, author of Soul Companions and The Dangerous Man.

Regardless of your footwear inclinations, Alice talks us through the mysteries of the universe as though she was talking us through a particularly entertaining Saturday night...funny, fascinating and inspirational Heather Abela, Award Winning Writer and Television and Film Director

The High Heeled Guide to Enlightenment is a powerful and wonderfully entertaining journey into spirituality. I suspect that many readers will see it as the true path to 'women's liberation'! John Perkins, NY Times Best Selling Author

This book goes a long way to bridge the gap between the 'land of confusion' and a place of infinite possibilities. Kate Osbourne, Editor Kindred Spirit

Like embarking on a journey with a close friend you haven't seen for years: a breathless, compelling ride catching up on all aspects of love, work and the meaning of life. Frank Clifford, Author, Astrologer and Palmist, London School of Astrology

Alice Grist is a practicing Intuitive Tarot Card Advisor and Reiki Practitioner. She has worked as a freelance writer contributing to a number of websites and magazines.

The High Heeled and Glamorous Guide to Enlightenment is a modern Woman's introduction to a world of spirituality and alternative thought. This is no doubt a subject that calls to you, but between work, partners, kids and a hectic social calendar you rarely find the time to dig that little bit deeper. Unlike some of your contemporaries you know that Enlightenment is not the new blonde shade by L'Oreal. You would love to seek it out, but any attempt at meditation has ended in a mental mediation between plans for supper, sorting out the next crisis in your love life or fretting over the bills/promotion/boss (insert your own personal foible here). You may have toyed with, or even attended a spiritual evening held in the local wine bar, and you are more than likely to consult your horoscope on a daily basis (in several publications). Maybe you have ignored your gut instinct to your distinct disadvantage or had psychic experiences you cannot explain away. Perhaps you simply feel an overwhelming urge to connect with something other than your internet provider?

As a modern, no doubt glamorous female, perhaps you feel like you spend all your time in a state of constant physical upkeep. Not necessarily by your own choice, but influenced and encouraged by the society around you, the magazines you read, the celebrities who just won't go away and the friends who always want to be two pounds lighter? That, it seems to me is the modern woman's burden, and no matter how you scrub up or how high flying, well educated, or career orientated you are, it is likely that these things impinge on you to the extent you have precious little time for the inner you. And I'm not talking about nutrition, stomach flora or the bones of you, I mean for your very inner soul my dear! You are starving, and it is not because of the newest fad diet, but because there is a massive neglect going on within yourself.

You are not alone. Thousands of people are reaching out for some kind of spiritual cuisine to compliment or transform their lifestyle. At first you might reach out to externals to help launch this change - recycling, purchasing fair trade, becoming a conscious consumer and reading up on the goings on of planet earth. When the organic / free-range veggies no longer suffice it may be because your soul, so busy with the mundane day to day, is neglected, lonesome and stuffed full of empty calories! I have suffered this hunger myself. Everything in my life was generally pretty good and yet there was something missing, something that a bumper bar of chocolate and a night in front of the box could not touch. At first you may blame the people around you as a sense of general dissatisfaction begins to taint and impinge your daily routines. Your usual pick me ups, shopping, new shoes, fabulous new lipstick, great sex or girly chats are not hitting the spot. You wonder if you are depressed and a series of `what ifs?' begin to form in your mind. My suspicion is that you have a case of the spiritual munchies. I strongly suspect that you are in need of some conviction and a search for your spirit that goes on beyond your favorite cocktail.