Review of In It Together (2nd Edition Hardcover from B&N)
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Review of In It Together (2nd Edition Hardcover from B&N)
[Following is a volunteer review of "In It Together (2nd Edition Hardcover from B&N)" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes.]
I was due for another shot of inner peace when I came across In It Together; The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All, by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes. This amazing volume is an intriguing mix of psychoanalytic theory and Zen. Though this is not a self-help book, it may encourage readers to help themselves to a healthy dose of inner peace. This 224 page read seeks to show how we (humanity) are united in the struggle to avoid suffering, without involving therapists or organized religion. As many of us have probably already realized, we are our own worst enemies in this struggle. With judicious use of sympathy, forgiveness, and acceptance, we can all find inner peace. How? Read In It Together to help you on your path to spiritual freedom.
Realizing you are conscious, and beginning the practice of true conscious love, one embarks on a path to enlightenment and inner peace. When all of the aren’ts, musts, shoulds, trys, and lies are removed, all that is left is true consciousness, the “real you”. With the achievement of self-discipline, spiritual freedom is realized. The focus is on living with love for one’s self and others. Being yourself, and being present in the current moment are explored as avenues to uncover the love and peace that already exist within you. The challenge is to unclutter the mind enough to find them. Useful suggestions are the basis for the later chapters. Much of this advice is common sense.
This is an uncommonly positive book. I was unable to find a single negative point. This volume, a second edition, appears professionally edited and without defect. I found no offensive material within these pages. Readers who are less familiar with psychology, philosophy, and physics may find the concepts of duality and space-time difficult. Though there are no religious conflicts, the chapter entitled There is No Problem of Evil might rub some readers the wrong way. While some borderline profanity is used, there was nothing I found truly offensive.
All in all, this is an excellent volume of philosophy. This book has earned a five out of five star rating. I thoroughly enjoyed the unique mix of Zen, space-time, and psychoanalytic theory. I found both the message and advice compatible with my personal practice of Buddhism, and I cannot imagine those of any religious persuasion finding much fault within these pages.
I recommend this book for readers seeking inner peace. It might also be enjoyed by those interested in spirituality and psychology. Those who often use self-help books will appreciate the practical advice contained within this volume.
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In It Together (2nd Edition Hardcover from B&N)
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I was due for another shot of inner peace when I came across In It Together; The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All, by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes. This amazing volume is an intriguing mix of psychoanalytic theory and Zen. Though this is not a self-help book, it may encourage readers to help themselves to a healthy dose of inner peace. This 224 page read seeks to show how we (humanity) are united in the struggle to avoid suffering, without involving therapists or organized religion. As many of us have probably already realized, we are our own worst enemies in this struggle. With judicious use of sympathy, forgiveness, and acceptance, we can all find inner peace. How? Read In It Together to help you on your path to spiritual freedom.
Realizing you are conscious, and beginning the practice of true conscious love, one embarks on a path to enlightenment and inner peace. When all of the aren’ts, musts, shoulds, trys, and lies are removed, all that is left is true consciousness, the “real you”. With the achievement of self-discipline, spiritual freedom is realized. The focus is on living with love for one’s self and others. Being yourself, and being present in the current moment are explored as avenues to uncover the love and peace that already exist within you. The challenge is to unclutter the mind enough to find them. Useful suggestions are the basis for the later chapters. Much of this advice is common sense.
This is an uncommonly positive book. I was unable to find a single negative point. This volume, a second edition, appears professionally edited and without defect. I found no offensive material within these pages. Readers who are less familiar with psychology, philosophy, and physics may find the concepts of duality and space-time difficult. Though there are no religious conflicts, the chapter entitled There is No Problem of Evil might rub some readers the wrong way. While some borderline profanity is used, there was nothing I found truly offensive.
All in all, this is an excellent volume of philosophy. This book has earned a five out of five star rating. I thoroughly enjoyed the unique mix of Zen, space-time, and psychoanalytic theory. I found both the message and advice compatible with my personal practice of Buddhism, and I cannot imagine those of any religious persuasion finding much fault within these pages.
I recommend this book for readers seeking inner peace. It might also be enjoyed by those interested in spirituality and psychology. Those who often use self-help books will appreciate the practical advice contained within this volume.
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There won't be any violence anyplace in the globe, in my opinion, if individuals can achieve inner peace. In light of this, the author did a superb job of conveying such a powerful message of using empathy, forgiveness, and acceptance to find inner peace.
