Elizabeth Lesser is a seasoned spiritual seeker who has studied with some of the world’s leading gurus. Here, she shares her observations about whether there is truly one way to answer life's most important questions.

Lesser is cofounder and senior advisor of the Omega Institute--the country's leading teaching center for spirituality, holistic health, and psychology--where she runs conferences on such topics as "Living Fearlessly." Before her work with the Omega Institute, she was a practicing midwife for many years. Lesser is the author of “The Seeker's Guide: Making Your Life a Spiritual Adventure.” More Sounds of Wisdom

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Excerpted from "The New American Spirituality"
By Elizabeth Lesser
Audio available at Sounds True.