Review of Soul-Fullness
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Review of Soul-Fullness
[Following is a volunteer review of "Soul-Fullness" by Tosin King James.]
This wasn't a book that I read, but a book that I lived with for a while. Tosin King James’ Soul-Fullness doesn’t seem like a passive guide. It’s an active invitation, a gateway to explore what the author calls Soul. It’s not really about textbook theory; it’s a very personal experience. James does this from the opening pages, his own dramatic encounter with death and subsequent spiritual awakening. It’s not the kind of thing you usually see in a self-help guide; it’s stark and honest. For instance, the part where he remembers he was saved from being shot by four men with guns when he chanted his Guardian's name felt almost unreal. I could feel the dense aura he talked about and felt as if I was right there with him. The storytelling isn’t just to lure you in—it feels like a map, marked with where he found what he offers.
The 21-day framework, broken into a daily practice and a concept, felt like a journey. Beginning with the physical (the body) and moving to the more ethereal parts of feeling connected to one’s inner self, each day built upon the last. The 'Clean up the Emotional Temple' section actually resonated deeply, and perhaps unexpectedly. He wasn’t just listing emotions to get rid of; he spelled out how emotions from prior actions or thought patterns could form in us. I liked that he was so raw and honest about a time when he knew that some of his past actions and emotions were stopping him from going forward and the one specific thing he did that worked. That was his vulnerable moment, and I felt like it gave me the power to face my own past and overcome it.
It intrigued me that the focus would be on developing a personal “spiritual Morse code”—a” unique set of symbols and signals for communication with Spirit. This was where I felt closest. This didn’t feel like a set of rigid guidelines, but more of an encouragement to co-create a unique dialogue with what the author calls the 'Source.' I followed his advice and made my own system of signals that would tell me really clearly. This system consisted of colors and sounds that would confirm specific answers for me.
Part of the book that made me start questioning how I was living my own life was the focus on being grateful for the good times and even the ‘difficult’ people. For James, those characters were 'teachers'—the characters who make us think. My own hateful ‘feelings’ towards certain people would compel me to read the ‘Gratitude VI’ section on thanking God for the enemies, and it wasn’t easy. It wasn’t about some wishy-washy acceptance; it was more of a profound shift in perspective, which helped me to see life in a different way.
One thing I did not manage quite so easily to get my head around was some of the more dramatic-sounding sections where he refers to certain foods as 'poisons' that can prevent one from seeing the spiritual. Though I know a healthy body is important, sometimes I thought being forced to maintain health was a bit much for me. But James’ point about making sure one doesn’t hurt the health of one’s self was very clear.
Soul-Fullness is edited perfectly. There aren’t any typos or anything, and when it comes to spelling and grammar, there isn’t one single error. It gives you a bit of credibility and respect for the process he's guiding you through.
Overall, in my view, the book gets 5 out of 5 stars. It’s not a 'feel good' book; at times it punches you in the face, and it's confrontational. It's also deeply rewarding, but it's a manual for those who are looking to live more consciously, and more connected. I found this incredibly useful for my own journey, and it’s personal, vulnerable, and makes you find your own path.
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Soul-Fullness
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This wasn't a book that I read, but a book that I lived with for a while. Tosin King James’ Soul-Fullness doesn’t seem like a passive guide. It’s an active invitation, a gateway to explore what the author calls Soul. It’s not really about textbook theory; it’s a very personal experience. James does this from the opening pages, his own dramatic encounter with death and subsequent spiritual awakening. It’s not the kind of thing you usually see in a self-help guide; it’s stark and honest. For instance, the part where he remembers he was saved from being shot by four men with guns when he chanted his Guardian's name felt almost unreal. I could feel the dense aura he talked about and felt as if I was right there with him. The storytelling isn’t just to lure you in—it feels like a map, marked with where he found what he offers.
The 21-day framework, broken into a daily practice and a concept, felt like a journey. Beginning with the physical (the body) and moving to the more ethereal parts of feeling connected to one’s inner self, each day built upon the last. The 'Clean up the Emotional Temple' section actually resonated deeply, and perhaps unexpectedly. He wasn’t just listing emotions to get rid of; he spelled out how emotions from prior actions or thought patterns could form in us. I liked that he was so raw and honest about a time when he knew that some of his past actions and emotions were stopping him from going forward and the one specific thing he did that worked. That was his vulnerable moment, and I felt like it gave me the power to face my own past and overcome it.
It intrigued me that the focus would be on developing a personal “spiritual Morse code”—a” unique set of symbols and signals for communication with Spirit. This was where I felt closest. This didn’t feel like a set of rigid guidelines, but more of an encouragement to co-create a unique dialogue with what the author calls the 'Source.' I followed his advice and made my own system of signals that would tell me really clearly. This system consisted of colors and sounds that would confirm specific answers for me.
Part of the book that made me start questioning how I was living my own life was the focus on being grateful for the good times and even the ‘difficult’ people. For James, those characters were 'teachers'—the characters who make us think. My own hateful ‘feelings’ towards certain people would compel me to read the ‘Gratitude VI’ section on thanking God for the enemies, and it wasn’t easy. It wasn’t about some wishy-washy acceptance; it was more of a profound shift in perspective, which helped me to see life in a different way.
One thing I did not manage quite so easily to get my head around was some of the more dramatic-sounding sections where he refers to certain foods as 'poisons' that can prevent one from seeing the spiritual. Though I know a healthy body is important, sometimes I thought being forced to maintain health was a bit much for me. But James’ point about making sure one doesn’t hurt the health of one’s self was very clear.
Soul-Fullness is edited perfectly. There aren’t any typos or anything, and when it comes to spelling and grammar, there isn’t one single error. It gives you a bit of credibility and respect for the process he's guiding you through.
Overall, in my view, the book gets 5 out of 5 stars. It’s not a 'feel good' book; at times it punches you in the face, and it's confrontational. It's also deeply rewarding, but it's a manual for those who are looking to live more consciously, and more connected. I found this incredibly useful for my own journey, and it’s personal, vulnerable, and makes you find your own path.
******
Soul-Fullness
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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