Book excerpt: A Unique Window into the Soul's Understanding of Reality is a compilation of original essays by Kim Ripley Hartt designed to bring readers to a new understanding of themselves. These essays cover basic questions about the mind with regard to family, work, and life's purpose and direction. Kim's writings expound on topics such as life, death, health, and spiritual renewal to open up readers' minds to a new awareness of themselves. This book embraces interest in spiritual, philosophical, and New Age thought. Anyone who has ever wondered about his or her place in the world will find food for thought in this collection of essays. Readers are encouraged to meditate upon these writings and come back to them again and again, as each reading will reveal new truths, depending on events that have transpired since the initial reading. Open your heart and mind and allow your thoughts to be naturally guided as you look through A Unique Window into the Soul's Understanding of Reality.