Wake Up Call

Daily Insights for the Spiritually Curious

by Tom Rapsas

Release Date: January 1, 2024

ISBN (print): 978-1961741041

ISBN (e-book): 978-1-7360750-7-4

I’m what you might call a regular guy.

For virtually all of my adult life, I’ve worked a nine-to-five job in an office. Yet, like many of you, I’ve been on a spiritual quest since I was in my twenties. Wondering if there might be more to life than the daily cycle of work-home-sleep-repeat, I began reading voraciously–everything from books on Buddhism, Hinduism, and the Jesus teachings I grew up on, to the latest spirituality bestsellers, self-help columns, and human-interest stories in my local newspaper. Eventually, I came to this realization: for me, true wisdom is not found in a single magical book or a particular religion or one enlightened spiritual teacher. Wisdom comes from many sources. Wake Up Call is a compendium of commentaries I’ve written over the years inspired by this unending spiritual quest. I hope this book inspires you on your quest, wherever it may lead.

For more information about the book, visit Tom Rapsas’s website.

Tom Rapsas

Tom Rapsas is a spirituality blogger whose Wake Up Call column at Patheos.com has drawn more than 5 million views over the past ten years. A long-time spiritual seeker, his major influences include Thomas Moore, John Templeton, and Mirabai Starr. Tom’s previous two books are a spiritual fable called Thaddeus Squirrel and Life Tweets, a book of inspirational quotes. He worked in the advertising industry as a writer and creative director for over thirty years, primarily in New York City. He currently lives on the Maryland Eastern Shore in the good company of his wife and a small herd of cats.

Praise for Wake Up Call

This book will stir you! Imaginative yet practical guidance for finding your way in life.

—Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul

A jolt for the soul, a thunderbolt of profound insight.

—Karen Brailsford, author of Sacred Landscapes of the Soul

Whatever path you’re on, whatever your soul yearns for, you’re sure to find spiritual sustenance in this banquet of offerings.

—Philip Goldberg, author of American Veda and Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times

For the spiritually curious, a contemplative joy. A wonderful read!

—Dana Drake, author of The Benevolent Universe: The Story of Your Unique Genius