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b'Bruce Davis, Ph.D. was trained as a psychologist but discovered early that true happiness is not possible without a meaningful spiritual life. Through the years he traveled and lived in many cultures in different parts of the world. But it was in Assisi, Italy, the historic home of Saint Francis and Saint Clare, that he found a peace and inner path which seemed universal in its language and presence.\\n\\nAfter years of bringing groups to Assisi, Bruce and his wife, Ruth, decided to live in Assisi. In the spirit of Saint Francis, they created The Assisi Retreat Center with altars to all the world\\u2019s major religions. Their center was given an official blessing by Pope John Paul II. The Assisi Retreat Center was listed as one of the top ten meditation retreats in the world by\\xa0Travel and Leisure Magazine. More recently CNN listed the center again as one of the top ten meditation centers in the world.\\n\\nAfter many years of leading retreats, Bruce found the main ingredients for personal transformation included spending time in silence, nature, and heartfulness meditation. The peace and quiet of silence helps people to discover an inner presence in the heart that is lost by many in our busy world. Since creating the Assisi Retreat Center, Bruce and Ruth have started Silent Stay, a retreat center near Napa, California.\\n\\nBruce is the author of several books including:\\xa0The Magical Child Within You,\\xa0The Heart of Healing, Monastery Without Walls,\\xa0My Little Flowers,\\xa0The Calling of Joy, and Simple Peace-The Spiritual Life of St. Francis of Assisi. Bruce is also a frequent contributor to the\\xa0Huffington Post. For more information about Bruce\\u2019s and Ruth\\u2019s current activities visit their website at:www.SilentStay.com.'