|
|
BOOKS
The Paradox of Self Realization
Truth Like Fire
MORE
The Author
Contact Us
Retail Info
Order
New! Links
Home
Like What You're Reading?
Donate to Spirit Paradox
|
An unprecedented spiritual expression
offered by Todd Vickers
Reviews from Readers
"The Paradox of Self Realization is the most astonishing, honest, and direct book that I have ever encountered. These succinct and clearly written essays lead the reader through what it's like to live a fully conscious, fiercely engaged life.
This is not an easy, feel-good-all-the-time truth; it's about taking responsibility for all of one's actions, thoughts, and emotions (even the so called "bad" ones) in order to realize the Divine, which is often a distinctly uncomfortable choice.
For me, the most compelling aspect of this book is that Todd addresses the shadow side of man and teaches acceptance. He doesn't avoid working with the shadow like so many other spiritual paths seem to advocate; he pulls it right out into the sun so it's clearly illuminated and can be dealt with. Todd Vickers does not flinch when demonstrating the importance of owning negativity within the self. He maintains that it's necessary to accept and work with all aspects of self in order to awaken. I respect his honesty and have found myself returning to his words again and again for yet another clear drink of wisdom. Todd's book is like drinking from a waterfall."
-- Elizabeth H. Florio - Santa Cruz Mountains, California
"This book might save your life. But not in the way that you think. It stirs what can't be ignored. It's life saving. It's life affirming. It's pretty simple, actually. Read it. More than once, preferably. But first, open your mind. Your mind will try to judge, categorize, belittle, dismiss. Don't let it. Questioning is good. Pre-disposition is not. Make the effort to fight off your judging, controlling mind as you read. Your life, or at least your ability to LIVE, may depend on it. This book is a lifeline. For god's sake, take it."
-- Jill Margolis
"I got a different sense of my place on this planet. I have always felt so
isolated and distant from people in general, and I just don't feel that way all the time anymore. I feel like I have re-claimed some of the darker aspects of my being and have even become friendly to some, and find others very useful.
The biggest one (benefit) for me though is I have gotten a much clearer recognition of "Truth" when I hear it. When I first read the book it just resonated with me as if it was something I already knew, but had to be reminded of. Truth is so absolutely powerful, and I "know" it when I see it. Finally I got that self-realization is just that, not a verb or action.
There is nothing that I can do to force myself to recognize myself. I can't pay a lot of money and have someone do it for me. I can't meditate in the desert for seven days and seven nights naked, fasting, and be guaranteed that I will wake-up. So I just go along and try to connect with the one that is registering all of this. The witness. The witness remains totally unaffected by all phenomena. My mind can't get around this."
-- Debbie Kinslow
"I read it, then read it again, then I read it again."
-- Sharon Schlotthauer - Boulder Creek, California
|
|