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Amazon link:http://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Contract-America-Fulfilling-Fou…This was on a few public trackers but is near dead. I imported it to ours so it could live a bit longer for TPclick members (those who dig this kind of stuff).I really like audio books by Caroline Myss. I find her to be interesting and informative.Product description:Quote:You might think there’s no place for spirit in politics, but Caroline Myss reminds us that “our founders initiated a divine contract when they created this nation. One that honors the natural laws of the human spirit.” On The Sacred Contract of America, she expounds on her idea that we are individually contracted to fulfill a destiny, and shows us how countries, too, possess agreements as part of our planet’s evolution. With this groundbreaking new recording, she sends out an urgent call for us to reconnect with America’s original vision of freedom and liberty, and invites us to explore: * How your Sacred Contract is woven into that of our nation, and how this knowledge empowers you to be a conscious citizen * Why our Constitution is in serious jeopardy, and what each of us can do to save it * The twelve archetypes of America, including the Mystic, the Entrepreneur, and the Rebel–and the historical figures who represented them From its inception, Caroline Myss teaches, the United States has been a great spiritual experiment–an unprecedented evolutionary step forward for human civilization that is both magnificent in its promise and perilous in its dangers. With The Sacred Contract of America, this visionary author offers an impassioned plea to actively participate in resurrecting our nation’s true potential.Some reviews from Amazon:Quote:Has America Dropped the Ball with its Sacred Contract?”I believe that the energy fields of the founding fathers are back–and that America is on a respirator, as well as its vision. Freedom needs vision.” – From Disc 1 According to a model created by Caroline Myss, each individual has a sacred contract that is comprised of 12 archetypes: the four “survival” archetypes of Child, Victim, Saboteur and Prostitute–as well as eight individual archetypes that represent a soul’s unique charism. In her new 4-CD series The Sacred Contract of America, Myss espouses that every nation on the Earth also has a special contract of purpose, each also containing the four survival and eight specialized archetypes. Delving into American history, especially the ideals of the founding fathers and mothers, Myss asserts that these men and women were “political mystics”–not necessarily religious, but still inspired by bright shafts of light that imbued a passionate vision for freedom. She also claims that although all countries are “loved by the Divine”, they are not equal in the same way that not all organs of the body are equally vital to survival: some contracts are more pivotal than others in terms of the evolution of consciousness. And for Myss, America is one of the most pivotal nations in the world as “carriers of light from global self-esteem.” CD 1 A surprisingly tearful Myss shares that she was deeply influenced by her Marine father, bemoaning that his era clung to a patriotism that stood for ideals, not for what it could get out of things. Claiming an ardency for history (and sneering at those that find little use for the topic, saying “to not know history is to not have a compass”), she stresses that she wants to make this information available now because “we are at a collision of the sky gods” and that “America has dropped the ball on its own sacred contract.” Myss goes on to discuss how a country’s archetypes are a collection of mythologies that shape culture, its people, art–everything. For example, England has the royalty archetypes…but if someone puts on airs in America, they’d be asked “Who do you think you ARE?” (because America doesn’t have royal archetypes.) She then wades into murky waters by asserting that Washington was visited by apparitions in his time of need, and then saying that a “channel” told her that she was Deborah Franklin reincarnated (she twittered that she thinks she’s more likely the reincarnation of Mrs. Jefferson…) CD 2 Myss begins to explain that all contracts begin with the energy of the four survival archetypes, and notes that all choices based on controlling others will eventually collapse because it’s against “Cosmic Law”. She then dissects these four archetypes in light of America’s history. She connects the Child archetype with decision making and running to a “surrogate parent” to avoid Guidance, as well as how materialistic Americans will “sell” chunks of themselves for more “stuff”. One of the consequences of America’s isolationism, she points out, is that they can’t comprehend that they’re victimizers (Victim). Being addicted to capitalism, including how we view and approach God, formulates “dark plans” in the back rooms of politics, casting the shadow of the Saboteur. Although she eventually says that we are extraordinarily powerful as humans (especially Americans), she spits out that “Humans are PREDATORS. Stop treating humans as enlightened beings. We are NOT. We are a predatorial, murdering species.” Observing that “there’s a real soullessness among Americans, she ones again beats the “New Age spawned narcissists” drum, and also busts on the use of Hummers and SUV’s as well as the fact that talk of God (and ethics) were kicked out of the classroom. CD 3 Myss begins to describe the eight archetypes unique to America, beginning with Visionary, Mystic, Rebel-Warrior, and Slave-Master. Noting the incredible innovation of Americans, she says any limits on what Americans can achieve are largely self-imposed. However, the shadow of the Visionary is enormous–especially when individuals envision ways to harm and control others. She then goes on to say “Who really knows what the real scoop is behind half of the events that really happened because, behind the scenes, men were envisioning what they could accomplish with the power they acquired.” (Perhaps Myss doesn’t make the connection that many of us are uninterested in history precisely BECAUSE it’s the victors who write–and re-write–history.) Passionate about history and the “extraordinary” founding fathers (a terms that she uses repeatedly), she says–several times–that she “shivers with rage when she hears someone say `I don’t bother voting’.” She also connects America’s “God” with Puritanism and practicality, including viewing God as a “producer” and a “working man’s God”. She dives deep into the Civil War, showing how the thread of the Rebel weaves into America’s fabric–and how this archetype (as well as others) has been anesthetized since the 1960’s. She also follows the thread of the Master/Slave, including abolition, the suffragists and women’s lib. She ends Disc 3 scolding listeners to “watch the news”, sniping that saying “I don’t listen to the news…it’s too negative” is a cowardly cop-out. CD 4 Myss then teaches on the American Mother archetype, as well as the Pioneer-Hero, Entrepreneur-Philanthropist, and the Judge. This was, for me, the most valuable CD of the series (and well worth the price of the entire Sacred Contract of America set). She connects how anorexia and bulimia–as well as female cancers–are associated with the “perfect women” archetypes proffered by the media. America is obsessed with youth, she says, and teenagers are doing ads for anti-aging products! She wisely observes that while the 60’s were *supposed* to be a time of liberation (and in some respects, it was), there was now the pressure to go out and work WHILE being a mother. She says that American women are “powerhouses” that have forgotten their freedom–that they forgot what it truly means to be “liberated” (i.e., not giving a damn what others think of your choices and lifestyle). She ends The Sacred Contract of America with an inspirational, impassioned plea to “fall in love with your nation again–with the ideals of the founding fathers and mothers”. Challenging listeners to re-discover what it means to be a “patriot” and to remember the wisdom that has gone before us, she also asks very hard questions–but offers no answers. (She says she gets infuriated when people ask, “What should I do?” Blogging and criticism doesn’t count as action, and is “cowardly”, she asserts.) All in all, it’s an interesting discourse on the Sacred Contract of America as seen through the Myss model, tilting the world scene in an original and stirring perspective–one that urges self-reliance, participation, awareness, idealism, self-acceptance, global oneness, optimism and compassion–especially among Americans.andQuote:Absolutely brilliant!!! I wish Caroline had been my history teacher!!!I love all of Caroline Myss’ work and was very excited about the release of this particular recording. I must admit I was also somewhat hesitant because I wasn’t quite sure what to expect as I know many young people like myself feel very disappointed by America right now and don’t consider themselves proud to be Americans. After listening to The Sacred Contract of America, however, I can now say firmly I am proud to be an American. What an amazing history this country has! (As a chemist I didn’t pay much attention to history, sadly, however my love for Caroline’s work and her passion for history is changing my attitude about it rather radically!) Caroline, the wonderful storyteller that she is, brings to life the history of America, its founders, its vision, both its light and its shadow. She illustrates through her words how America’s Sacred Contract began and has unfolded up through the present day. Although I wish there were a companion book to this work, both for reference sake and because there is so much more detail she could have included, I realize just how important it was to get this timely information out quickly. Perhaps she’ll still follow up with a more comprehensive book, or another audio program! I could listen to Caroline tell stories all day long… I wish she had been my high school history teacher!All can DL it now. You could too if you are ratio poor hunt for it on other (public) trackers. Tho its here now for those who like using this one.4 CDs ripped to MP3s. They are unabridged CDs so its the full program.Enjoy!!