Lighting the Way: How Kirism Answers Life’s Toughest Questions

Finally, there is a contemporary philosophy of life that matches our knowledge of the universe and our understanding of human nature. Lighting the Way is the powerful introduction to the revolutionary philosophy of kirism. Created and developed by Eric Maisel, kirism answers life’s biggest questions, about life purpose, meaning, the entanglements of personality, the nature of ethical action, and more: about who we are, where we find ourselves, and how we might choose to live. Kirism is a twenty-first-century philosophy of life with the power to uplift millions.

“I'm about half-way through Lighting the Way. It is like reading poetry. Every word counts. It is so beautiful, so wise. Thank you, Dr. Maisel!”—Jim B.

“Reading Lighting the Way I kept saying to myself: Yes, that's how I see it. Yes, that's how I feel. Yes, that's how my clients talk, act and feel. Yes, that's how we effect change individually and together. Yes, that's how we're going to get out of this mess. Yes, yes, and yes.”—Coleen C.

Stoicism, Epicureanism, Hedonism, Existentialism, Rationalism, Modernism, Postmodernism. Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism. Now, to stand alongside these and the many other world religions and philosophies, is the brand-new philosophy of life called kirism. If no philosophy or religion has quite spoken to you or made enough sense to you, experience kirism. Lighting the Way is your door to kirism. Open it and enter.

**WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

“Dr. Maisel has brilliantly and eloquently synthesized his ideas and expanded those ideas into a cohesive philosophy of life. Written with a light, playful touch and imbued with his gentle steeliness, Lighting the Way provides a road map to meaning and a powerful call to action.”—Andres K.

“Reading about kirism left me feeling quite hopeful. I think that with the uncertain future of this planet there will be much to despair about and we will need a philosophy like kirism.”—Jane E.

“Kirism is a rational, comprehensive, and compassionate call to be a better human being. If kirism were widely adopted, what a fine species we could be!”—Clare T.“Lighting the Way was easy to read because of its clarity and its ability to break down philosophical concepts into bite-size bits. I found it interesting, thought-provoking and fun to read.”—Tina M.

“Kirism reflects a great understanding of what it means to be human, with the unique blessings and burdens of consciousness. I particularly admire the way kirism champions the uniqueness of the individual wherever he or she may be on life’s path, emphasizing the role of choice and personal responsibility. Kirism is a no less than a call to bring forth the best part of who we are, and all that we are truly capable of being.”—Naomi M. 

“Wow. What a gift. Having read just about every spiritual text and scripture from every religion, I loved the structure of this piece. It felt scriptural in its style, without any of the time-wasting things that make other scriptures boring, dense and confusing. Sweet.”—Scott G.

“Kirism is a new approach to a philosophy of life that explores the psychology of individuals, their feelings and their thoughts, their contradictions and their impermanence. Dr. Maisel’s new work reads brilliantly like a Socratic dialogue, providing excellent examples of our contradictory behaviors, desires and ambitions.”—Jean A.

**About Eric MaiselEric Maisel, Ph.D., is a retired family therapist, active creativity coach, blogger for Psychology Today (where his Rethinking Mental Health blog has more than 2,000,000 views), critical psychology and critical psychiatry activist, international workshop leader and keynote speaker, and the author of 50+ books.