The Church of Universal Compassion
A home for all who long for non-judgmental acceptance into a community that embodies God's unconditional love.
New From Compassionist Press
Available April 2025
The Compassionist Path: Loving Unconditionally, Forgiving Completely, Knowing Peace, and Transforming Your Life
Published by the Compassionist Press, The Compassionist Path offers readers a profound and personal exploration of the transformative power of compassion. Author and educator Heidi K Eddy, PhD, draws from her own journey of self-discovery to present a practical, heart-centered approach to achieving inner peace and authentic connection. At a time when many people are struggling with feelings of fear, isolation, disconnection, and unworthiness, The Compassionist Path provides a clear and transformative roadmap. Heidi guides readers through recognizing divine unconditional love, accepting themselves and others, forgiving deeply, experiencing healing and inner peace and ultimately transforming their relationships with self, others, and the divine. Woven throughout the book are personal stories with practical exercises, encouraging readers to walk their own path toward healing and fulfillment.
Key Themes in The Compassionist Path:
• Recognizing that God is Love, beyond dogma and judgment
• Embracing self-acceptance and self-compassion
• Experiencing forgiveness that releases pain and suffering and leads to healing
• Cultivating inner peace and authentic relationships
• Understanding compassion as a transformative force
Whether readers identify as spiritual, religious, or simply seekers of greater self-awareness, The Compassionist Path is an invitation to explore and embrace a more compassionate way of living.
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About the Author
Heidi K. Eddy, PhD, is an accomplished educator, author, illustrator, and advocate dedicated to fostering personal growth and spiritual development while guiding others on their paths to self-discovery and inner peace. With a passion for exploring the intersection of spirituality, faith, and transformative living, Heidi brings a wealth of academic expertise and lived experience to her work.
Heidi holds advanced degrees in Religion and Education as well as a PhD in Religious Education. With over 20 years of experience teaching world religions, biblical studies, Christian education, and spiritual formation, she brings an inclusive approach to spiritual growth. Heidi’s extensive experience in education, combined with her leadership roles in Christian ministry and spiritual development deeply inform her perspective on personal and spiritual transformation.
Heidi continues to inspire individuals to embrace compassion as a way of life, offering her wisdom and encouragement through writing, teaching, coaching, and mentoring. She resides in North Carolina, where she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, writing and illustrating children’s stories, engaging in community service, and further exploring the transformative power of compassion.