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Just Short of an Answer from God

Revisado: 06-29-17

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend this audiobook to a friend because it helps answer the fundamental human question of what one's purpose is. Viktor Frankl is extraordinarily encouraging and heartwarming as he explains that human life never ceases to have a meaning, regardless of any circumstances.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Man's Search for Meaning?

When Mr. Frankl described a prisoner becoming free and going home to find that the person in their memory that enabled them to survive was no longer alive.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene that left a great impression on me was the prisoner who was able to keep faith because she was able to see a portion of a limb of a tree, that she talked to.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, for sure Yes.

Any additional comments?

This is a must read book for anyone that is studying understanding the purpose of life. Simon Vance's narration is excellent.

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Left Me Hungry

Revisado: 06-29-17

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

More targeted insight into actual mystical moments.

What was most disappointing about Marilynn Hughes’s story?

The story focused more on the overall tale rather than actual mystical knowledge.

Would you be willing to try another one of Laurel Schroeder’s performances?

Perhaps.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappoinment.

Any additional comments?

This book may work for someone who enjoys basic general storytelling. If you are looking for something more advanced, related to mystic understanding and appreciation, this is not an adequate book.

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Helpful Addition to my study of "awakening"

Revisado: 06-11-15

Would you consider the audio edition of When Fear Falls Away to be better than the print version?

I did not read the print version, and at this time I'm not certain that I would need to.

Would you recommend When Fear Falls Away to your friends? Why or why not?

I would recommend this work for anyone that is studying awakening, transformation, consciousness, and spirituality, and requires continued reading material.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I liked the second half of the book a lot more than the first half. I enjoyed the references to excellent spiritual quotes by Tolle, Rumi , and others. I occasionally felt that the readers tone did not accurately reflect the depth of her experience.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes. I had an extreme reaction to the author's deep understanding of "awakening" and her ability to describe many thoughts and feelings that I have experienced. I was repeatedly thankful that someone knew that all this stuff is going on! I felt great joy throughout many parts of the second half of this book! I was very moved when the author explained how her efforts to resist living in her inner world were exhausting.

Any additional comments?

I did not LOVE the first half of this book, because listening to the author's specific hardships about cancer made me uncomfortable, nevertheless, it is hard for me to say more objectively how others would feel about the first half of this book, that clearly fanned the flame of "my" dragon.

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Explains Paul's ideas very well.

Revisado: 12-30-14

Where does Great Themes of Paul rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top tier.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The narrator because he does a great job presenting Paul's mind

What does Richard Rohr bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The personal enthusiasm and care taken to ensure that Paul is not misinterpreted.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes. The intelligent explanation of sin, based on Paul's teaching: that sin, is not an act that provokes God's punishment but rather an action that does not acknowledge reality, and ultimately just does not work out.

Any additional comments?

Richard Rohr's presentation of Paul is remarkable. After hearing this book: I appreciated Paul's message (that the world is a church), I learned that Paul was not one of the 12 apostles, that Paul traveled to Corinth and that he spoke Greek and Hebrew. I did have some difficulty with the concept of Jesus and the author's occasional reference to the inappropriateness of worrying about tomorrow. Finally, it's amazing to hear that Paul believed that we are all basically gods, except that we s*#@t. Richard Rohr provides a religious explanation of a church saint for intelligent people.

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Beautifully Moving Listen

Revisado: 09-24-14

What made the experience of listening to Longing and Belonging the most enjoyable?

The author's love of humanity came across with confident phrases, ideas, and sentiments, such as: "there is something quiet and shy in the human soul that we must attend to."

What was one of the most memorable moments of Longing and Belonging?

The story about someone trying to ruin a farmer's potato harvest, at it's most fecund moment, and the lack of explanation as to why anyone would do such a thing.

What does John O'Donohue bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice is beautiful and a pleasure to listen to. Additionally, many parts were a pleasure to listen to with closed eyes.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from Longing and Belonging?

That our individuality wants to figure out how to be a part of everything while maintaining our uniqueness.

Any additional comments?

I am lucky to have come across this work. It was of high quality and at times I was overwhelmed and expected answers that were beyond my reach.

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Disappointed

Revisado: 08-20-14

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I would have loved to hear more about the food entrepreneur stories, rather than a compilation of websites.

Has Food Entrepreneur: Foods That Make You Rich from Home turned you off from other books in this genre?

Possibly.

What didn’t you like about Karlin Tessier’s performance?

The performance was a constant promising of what was too come, and the performance never happened.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Food Entrepreneur: Foods That Make You Rich from Home?

All the promises about what was going to be told.

Any additional comments?

I was very upset that this book was not categorized as an infomercial.

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Flows beautifully.

Revisado: 08-14-14

What made the experience of listening to Meister Eckhart's Living Wisdom the most enjoyable?

James Finleys' reflections.

What other book might you compare Meister Eckhart's Living Wisdom to and why?

Practical Mysticism. Both of these books address the practical dimension of spirituality.

Have you listened to any of James Finley’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from Meister Eckhart's Living Wisdom?

Studying and understanding "detachment"

Any additional comments?

James Finley's reading conveys a deep understanding and interest in the subject matter. I appreciate the references to related books and authors such as Schurmann, Walsh, Woods, Davies, McGinn, Forman, and Smith

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Surprisingly helpful.

Revisado: 06-23-14

What made the experience of listening to Writing Down Your Soul the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed advice about writing to unlock communication with the "voice", and how daily practice would unlock a mystical connection to a source of information.

If you’ve listened to books by Janet Conner before, how does this one compare?

First Janet Conner book.

Have you listened to any of Jane Cramer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

First Jane Cramer listen.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I occasionally felt that the side story, and some suggestions would derail the book, yet it always stayed on track. Repetition of the phrase "write down your soul" was very effective, and kept me focused.

Any additional comments?

The author's suggestion to ask the "voice" the right questions was profound and surpassed the primary scope of the book. This and other suggestions like it, made it a very informative and satisfying read.

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Wise teaching about the concept of happiness

Revisado: 06-03-14

Would you consider the audio edition of Power vs. Force to be better than the print version?

I prefer the audio edition because I can work while listening. I also enjoy listening to Dr. Hawkins' narration because it is not typical, and I can hear the understanding of the material in his tone.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The explanation that weakness/strength in the body responds to external stimuli. For example artificial sweetener and negative thoughts such as envy, weaken the muscles.

Have you listened to any of Dr. David R. Hawkins’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to several Hawkins' works, and this one has been the best one. It is organized very well, and presented clearly.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Mere study of the positive -vs- negative patterns of thought/behavior will instantly improve consciousness.

Any additional comments?

Dr. Hawkins' calibration concept teaches about the deceit of appearances, and offers a useful tool of empowerment.

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Success defined

Revisado: 05-29-14

What did you love best about In the World but Not of It?

Dr. Hawkins explains the levels of consciousness and gives examples.

What was one of the most memorable moments of In the World but Not of It?

When Dr. Hawkins explains that, "truth makes you go strong and falsehood makes you go weak."

What does David R. Hawkins bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He brings his own voice into the story. It is refreshing to hear about this topic without a stereotypical spiritual show.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Dr. Hawkins explains that his personal view of success was about being "cozy".

Any additional comments?

David Hawkins is an excellent teacher. He reminds me of the great teachers I had when I was a student at Bard in the 80's.

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