Ira Blanchard Jr.

Conscience, Spirituality, and Religion

Philosophy

“This book is as timely as today’s news headlines. From international conflict to hometown protests, people have the opportunity to employ either tribal opinions or relationship-building behaviors informed by a conscience of ethical considerations. My thoughts are influenced by forty-seven years’ experience of professionally working with groups and individuals who were pursuing personal changes in their daily lives in order to more effectively cope with stress in regard to spiritual formation, substance addiction, and mental disorders. Xavier makes clear how we can progressively change our values, communication, and behaviors from ‘parroting’ mimicked responses of the superego to ethically based responses of an informed conscience. Xavier’s concepts are simple enough to benefit the educationally challenged, yet profound enough to inform the college graduate. The subject matter is not limited in its relevance to our current generation only as some passing fad book. It is perpetual in its relevance. I can see this book being utilized across a broad spectrum of both professional and nonprofessional readers, who seek to improve their problem-solving skills.”