Summary
In today’s world, you don’t have to look far to find violence, hatred, and deep spiritual rifts. From discouraging headlines of religious upheaval splashed across the front pages to quiet tensions among people you encounter everyday, divergences in the way humans lead their spiritual lives crop up in many different ways.
Holding the firm belief that our likenesses vastly outnumber our differences, Dr. Patrick Swift compiled One Mountain, Many Paths in the wake of the September 11th attacks. A spiritual companion or gift for family and friends, One Mountain, Many Paths is filled with uplifting quotes from the sacred texts of all of the great religious traditions - organized into chapters such as 'Love Your Neighbor as Yourself' and 'Love Your Enemy.'
Serving as a collection of guideposts for the reader’s spiritual journey, the book illuminates the common threads of faith, hope, and love that weave together all the great religious traditions – including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, indigenous proverbs, and many others.
About the Author
Appreciated for his ability to encourage and inspire audiences, Dr. Patrick Swift brings a unique mix of multicultural values and a passion for teamwork to all that he does. A witness to the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11 whose wife and mother-in-law worked in the Towers, and caregiver to brain injury survivors in the aftermath, Dr. Swift is a passionate speaker for mutual respect and moving beyond tolerance. Born in Texas to a Mexican-American family with grandparents who were Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish, Patrick has long held an interest in diversity and the bonds of community.
Patrick has been seen on national TV on the O’Reilly Factor and heard on radio stations across the country including several NPR affiliates. A passionate advocate for peace and cultural diversity, Dr. Swift has traveled around the world and visited many countries – both East and West. A man of many talents, Patrick is the author of the award-winning book One Mountain, Many Paths and previously hosted two television programs called One Community, Many Faiths and The Diversity Doctor. His second show was sponsored by WholeFoods Market for it’s contribution to the community.
Hailed as a mix between Dr. Oliver Sachs and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, Patrick formerly studied to become a Jesuit priest and completed the Ignatian 30-day silent retreat. He currently serves as faculty at NYU Langone Medical Center with dual faculty appointments in Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine. Patrick is also a past President of the New York Academy of Traumatic Brain Injury and has consulted with the US Army on how to best care for our wounded soldiers. Drawing from his life experiences and real-world wisdom, Patrick can motivate and inspire your audience with a timely and relevant message customized to your programming needs. Please visit www.diversitydoctor.com to learn more.
