Is enlightenment truly what we seek? Dr. Robert Forman, author of the highly acclaimed memoir Enlightenment Ain't What It's Cracked Up to Be: A Journey of Discovery, Snow and Jazz in the Soul, explores insights from his fascinating 39+ year spiritual journey.  The Founder and Director of the Forge Institute for Spirituality & Social Change, Robert is one of the world's leading experts in the study of Mysticism. The lessons Robert has to convey are intensely personal and heartfelt, yet also reflect his 20 years experience as a Professor of Comparative Religions, with a PhD from Columbia University and professorships at City University of New York and Vassar College. He is the author of over ten books, as well as the Co-Founder of the Journal on Consciousness Studies. Robert recently launched the new Soul Jazz program, bringing soul to life and relationships. He provides one-on-one assistance through his spiritual counseling practice. Robert's web sites: EnlightenmentAint.com SoulJazzOnline.com   Frontier Beyond Fear music copyrighted by Grammy award winner Larry Seyer, www.larryseyer.com, included in this podcast with his permission.