According to Dr. Hilliard, the greatest need facing humankind today is an activated consciousness of the spirit?-?an awaking of the inner-spirit and soul. Spirit-Ritual: Exploring Spirituality, Beyond the Sacred Veil, utilizes a variety of sacred rituals intended to guide the reader on a journey into the spiritual realm, a journey that all of us inwardly wish to take, though few gain the insight to lead them beyond the sacred veil. Hilliard challenges his readers to think through the assortment of eastern and western spiritual movements, which often bring about pseudo-spirituality, in order to find a personal connection with their true spiritual self. His extensive research into the spirit and soul, his years as a professor of spirituality, and his experience in working with Native Americans, make Dr. Hilliard's Spirit-Ritual a must read for those who have a passion for the mystery of that which we call spiritual.