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Letting Go: The Pathway To Surrender
(Power vs. Force #9)
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David R. Hawkins
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Jan 09, 2013Lisa Shultz rated it it was amazing
Shelves: impactful-books, spiritual
A profound book. I will re-read for the rest of my life. If I had to suggest one book that I would like everyone to read, it would be this one.
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May 05, 2017Stan rated it did not like it
Shelves: books-i-have-on-paper
When I started this book I had good hopes, a lot of 4/5 star reviews, a topic that interests me and a promising introduction. Only during the process of reading this book, the statements and stories became more and more bizarre. I was actually astonished by the amount of illogical, random and false statements in this book. When I came to page 200 I could not take it anymore and had to burn the book. Some examples of the crap that was written in this book.
`Positive energy increases muscular strength by 500 %`. Come on... I have been weightlifting for 5 years now and being in a good or bad mood doesnt matter at all for muscular strength.
`I desired a nice appartment in New York, then I let go of my desire and got an appartment. Therefore it must be because of the letting go technique.` There is a difference between coincedence and causation...
We need to let go of negative energy and move towards the opposite positive energy, at the same time nonduality is the most positive energy while nonduality actually means that there is no positive or negative. Huhh??
I can go on but you get the point, new age crap. (less)
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Jun 12, 2014Cloris Kylie rated it it was amazing
Let’s follow the pathway of surrender:
First, picture a big chain around your ankles that prevents you from moving toward the life you desire. That’s the image I give to my audiences when I talk about attachments.
Second, think of the similarity between a peanut butter sandwich, a satellite signal, and a thought. They are all forms of energy. They only differ by the wavelengths at which they vibrate. Negative thoughts and emotions are aligned with low, slow-moving energies. Positive thoughts and emotions are aligned with high, fast-moving energies.
Third, put it all together by using the energy of thoughts and emotions to eliminate attachments. The blueprint to accomplish this is in David Hawkins’ Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender.
I’ve studied the works of Dr. Hawkins for years, and I must say that Letting Go has the most practical value. The stories and examples in the book allowed me to deepen my understanding of the Scale of Human Consciousness (a logarithmic scale of energetic power from 0-1000 that Dr. Hawkins created based on 20 years of scientific study.)
There are myriad lessons and topics for contemplation in Letting Go, but I will share a few of the principles that were most interesting and applicable for me.
Stress is our reaction to a stimulus, and our reaction depends on our belief system. This means that instead of trying to “treat” stress by focusing on its aftereffects (e.g. muscle relaxation) we need to remove the source of the underlying tension, which is repressed and suppressed negative feelings.
Healing from an unpleasant event or loss will be a lot easier if we focus on finding the lesson in the experience. In my case, figuring out what I could learn from the breakdown of my marriage allowed me to heal and even to help others heal by writing “Magnificent…Married or Not.” As Dr. Hawkins says, “In some cases, it seems in retrospect that there was actually this unconscious purpose behind the event, as though our unconscious knew that something important had to be learned and, painful as it was, it was the only way it could be brought into experience.”
When faced with negative emotions, it is best to gradually move up the scale toward higher, faster energy fields. This means that when we transition from apathy to anger, we’re actually making progress, because we feel energized when we’re irritated or angry. The key is to not remain in an angry state for too long.
Love is more than an emotion or a thought; it’s a way of being which can only be achieved when we surrender our negative emotions. The energy of love is so high and powerful, that we can heal our bodies and help others heal by being love.
Besides reaching a state of love, letting go allows us to grow and to finally solve our problems. Opportunities open up, and our mind is clear so we can take action to live a joyful life. Dr. Hawkins illustrates this with the example of someone learning how to dance. If we’re anxious about following specific steps, it seems that we’ll never learn. When we relax and let our bodies follow the flow of the music, we can dance.
One of the most powerful benefits of conscious surrender is a state of inner freedom. Our happiness doesn’t depend on what someone says or does, or on the outcome of a situation. Our joy is not tied to what we do or what we own. We discover “something that remains constant and the same, no matter what goes on in the external world or with the body, emotions, or mind.”
This discovery is our inner self.
Break free of the chains of attachment and surrender your negative emotions. Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender is a great way to start!
For more on taming the ego, please visit my site, www.cloriskylie.com!
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgment of the product. (less)
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Feb 14, 2017Neil Funsch rated it did not like it
As much as I wanted to like this book...I didn't. Upon finishing I did some belated research on the author and it isn't good. In fact his Wikipedia page has been deleted (How does that happen?...check it out and find out) and he is not well reviewed on websites which evaluate spiritual teachers. His PhD is from the now closed Columbia Pacific University which has been charitably described as a diploma mill. This doesn't make him a bad man and there is an occasional nugget of insight in 368 pages which are otherwise awash in simplistic anecdotes and outlandish unsubstantiated claims. I'm letting go now. (less)
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Mar 18, 2013Matthew Treya rated it it was amazing
A wonderful distillation of all of Dr. Hawkins' teachings, written just before his passing. Most elegantly simple. A true gift, a classic, a gem. What else can one say? (less)
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Jun 13, 2016Ypatios Varelas rated it did not like it
Written by a medical doctor. Sad. How can an MD completely miss the logic and purpose of negative emotions, ignore their foundation in our childhood and treat them as the cause of all disasters and problems?
The author nicely writes about how repression of negative emotions creates problems, however the "letting go" process in this book is actually a repression strategy! The whole book is based on cognitive reframes, belief changes and positive empowerment, which are processes trying to regulate negative emotions. Sometimes they succeed, sometimes they do not.
I've lost count in this book of false, vague and new age nonsense statements.
- "Attachment and dependence occur because we feel incomplete within ourselves; therefore, we seek objects, people, relationships, places, and concepts to fulfill inner needs."
- "Guilt accompanies all of the negative emotions and, thus, where there is fear, there is guilt."
- "One of the laws of consciousness is: We are only subject to a negative thought or belief if we consciously say that it applies to us. We are free to choose not to buy into a negative belief system."
- "That part of us to which we refer as our “greater Self ” loves rather than seeks love. Consequently, there comes the awareness that we are at all times surrounded by love, which is unlimited. Love is automatically attracted to the person who is loving."
- "By the very nature of our being and by the very nature of the life energy that flows through us and empowers us to breathe and to think, we all have that same vibrational energy level of love within us."
- "The impossible becomes possible as soon as we are totally surrendered. This is because wanting blocks receiving it and results in a fear of not getting it. The energy of desire is, in essence, a denial that what we want is ours for the asking."
- "The state of infinite peace radiates forth unconditionally of its own from the energy field of the teacher or saint."
And how about some classic new age myths:
- "What one holds in mind tends to manifest"
- "Fear is healed by love"
- "We are only subject to what we hold in mind"
- "Health and well-being, then, are generally the automatic consequence of the letting go of guilt and other negativities, as well as the letting go of our resistance to the positive states of health and well-being."
Sad to see so many four and five star reviews. People are really confused about how emotions and our brain work. Please read some good neuroscience books to liberate yourself from such nonsense. (less)
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Feb 03, 2016Red Hand rated it did not like it
Shelves: utter-crap
So I'm holding off on actually rating until I finish the audio book...but so far, I am deeply unimpressed. This book would be about half it's actual length if you cut the lists to manageable size and removed the outlandish claims (such as it being able to cure allergies). It usual riddled with false claims about auras (debunked) and other New age claptrap.
I honestly hope it gets better because right now, one star is too high.
Edit: So apparently, if multiple books are written on a subject then it must be true (ie near death experiences giving you psychic powers, the debunked theory of auras, This Cat In The Hat). This guy gives the vaguest examples and sits back as if he's said something profound. he refers to his own points as "glaringly obvious" if you "just think about it" in an effort to deride philosophers who disagree with him. my favorite so far is him talking about "pointless intellectualizing"...given that I haven't seen him make an actual point thus far, this is the height of hypocrisy.
All he does is rattle off fifty item lists and repeat the same question ten to fifteen times using different wording. I have concluded that mushrooms must have been involved.
This man somehow had a PhD...
He describes everything in terms of the instant. "You will instantly find" is probably the number one most used phrase in this book.
One star because I can't give less. (less)
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Feb 06, 2015Will Mitchell rated it it was amazing
Cannot possibly say how much this book helped me manage my anxiety and fear.
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Jun 23, 2015Doug rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: kindle, mindfulness, 2015
The first half of this book has some incredibly useful advice for learning to let go of anxiety and negativity, but the second half is a bit too new age-y for me. It starts jumbling science and spirituality with grand claims about how surrendering negative thoughts will make all your dreams come true, including healing physical ailments AND telekinetically summoning your waiter in restaurants ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Sep 15, 2020Kimber rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: spirituality
Hawkins, Ph. D in philosophy, Director of the Institute for Spiritual Research teaches the Letting Go technique as a treatment for emotional pain, issues, neurosis, anxiety and depression. But more than that it is a pathway to enlightenment, or simply put surrender to who you already are. This book is a meditative tool for the student to learn to surrender more in life and more of a journey of inner peace and to uncovering yourself/your soul. This could be the most important book you will ever read.
Hawkins writes," Enlightenment is not something that occurs in the future, after 50 years of sitting cross-legged & saying OM. It is right here, in this instant. The reason you're not experiencing this state of total peace & timelessness is because it is being resisted. It is being resisted because you're trying to control the moment. If you let go of trying to control the moment & if you constantly surrender it like a tone of music, then you live on the crest of this exact alwaysness...." (less)
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Oct 21, 2012Curt rated it it was amazing
Recommends it for: searcher for Truth
Finally! The book that explains the actual technique the good Dr. used to solve his many health dilemmas.
Having pre-ordered it months ago, it finally arrived this week.
Only two or three chapters in I already think this may be his most important work yet.
If you're human you want to read this one.
link: publisher's site
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Aug 11, 2018Owen Tuleja rated it really liked it
If you had told me four months ago that I would read a book called "Letting Go" and find its contents helpful and even life-changing, I would have laughed out loud. Such are the vagaries that life presents us.
One of the central tenets of Hawkins' book is to direct the reader away from focusing on thoughts and towards focusing on feelings. One (negative) feeling can cause a thousand (negative) thoughts: relinquish that one negative feeling and you have "cured" yourself of a thousand negative thoughts. This is the meaning of "letting go". By letting go of the feelings that cause destructive thoughts (because those thoughts express doubt, anger, pessimism, etc.) we prime ourselves to be happier and more effective.
Of course, how to actually let go of these feelings is a different question. While Hawkins does provide many useful cues as to how to do this, I think that most readers will find that they will have to seek other sources to find more practical and direct advice. One thing is clear: you cannot relinquish these negative feelings by suppressing them, pretending they are not there, or by engaging in escapism. So much of our time wasted in front of screens is a coping mechanism that allows us to not experience the pain associated with what it is really like to be ourselves.
One very useful part of the book centers around our tendency to hold grudges against people. Here, Hawkins describes the little emotional kick we get from a feeling of moral superiority, self-righteousness, or victimhood and asks "Is this temporary jolt wort it? Is it worth isolating yourself from the world in order to feel superior? Isn't it time to let bygones be bygones?"
Another central tenet of the book is the levels of consciousness. Here, Hawkins describes 12-15 levels of consciousness and their associated emotions. In the low consciousness zone we find shame, guilt, and apathy. Above apathy are fear and anger. These levels are coded above apathy because they can at least motivate someone to act in a positive way. (Recall the saying "The opposite of love is not hate but indifference".) For Hawkins, the gateway from low consciousness to higher consciousness is the level of courage. Courage is the level above which all other levels trend upwards and below which all levels trend downwards. My conception of this level of consciousness comes not from Hawkins' book but from Nathaniel Branden's description of self-esteem: "The disposition to experience oneself as competent to cope with the basic challenges of life and as worthy of happiness."
It is amazing how someone who has never met you can describe your most inner thoughts and feelings to a T. While reading this book, I was dealing with a personal situation that had the tendency to appear nuanced and somewhat unique to me. In several passages, Hawkins describes perfectly my situation and the causes of my feelings and fears. Because he is both trained and objective, his ability to describe me and then offer advice was invaluable. "The more personal, the more universal." (less)
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Dec 30, 2018Mehrsa rated it liked it
There are definitely nuggets of truth and great wisdom in here, but it’s quite repetitive. Also, it’s pretty out there. If you follow this protocol, you’ll lose weight, have great sex, succeed in life, etc. I guess I don’t buy most of the aura stuff either. But I do believe in letting go.
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Oct 25, 2015Alison rated it really liked it
I read this entire book and got a lot out of it, though at the end I thought I had somehow missed the whole "letting go technique". That being said, Hawkins composes thoughts, ideas, strategies about the concept of letting go - which has been addressed in many and various ways by both psychological and spiritual traditions - that do seem somewhat novel. I especially appreciate his explanation of the "hierarchy" of emotions and their actual frequency levels. One thing that annoyed me is that he would tell stories or use examples about an individual but without pronouns (i.e., instead of saying "I" or "He" the story would read: "The illness kept occurring until one day the realization occurred that something different should be tried." I realize the idea was probably to separate attachment from the "small self" but it read very awkwardly.) I really did get a lot out of this book and plan to read it again - especially to make sure I didn't miss the magic technique! But I believe, as with many promised methods of gaining inner peace and freedom, this is not about a quick fix, but a daily - hourly - yearly - consistent practice. (less)
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Jul 14, 2020Hissa marked it as dnf · review of another edition
I. Fucking. Give. Up.
Annoying. Full of Mumbo-jumbo.
This book claims so many things but don’t follow through with it’s claim.
The book also blame everything bad on the person! Bad things happen.. it doesn’t mean I am bad or I need to fix me so bad things wont happen to me.
The most annoying this is that he discusses many things but doesn’t go into how to properly practice these concepts.
So i know what letting go means.. but how to achieve it?
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Jul 06, 2018Kilian Markert rated it really liked it
Shelves: spirituality, therapy-coaching
I have ambiguous feelings about this book, but end it on a positive note.
The Negative:
*Starting with high-expectations, I soon realized that the book offers a lot of pseudo-science and new age claims without any justification (see other reviews). His justification of most claims is: "it's glaringly obvious". Good job, David.
*It seemed to me that the author itself has still a strong attachment to his ego. The calibrations of his kinesiology test seem to be subjectively biased. (US Constitution, Churchill, patriotism.) His books score higher on his scale of consciousness than Buddhism.
*His kinesiology arm test supposedly doesn't work with atheists, because they negate the effect of this "mechanism of truth" such as hate negates love.
* The technique of letting go itself could be described in way more detail.
The Positive:
Why would I still give a 4-star rating?
Because the central message is of enormous value. I would distill it into the following takeaways:
Don't resist anything. Whatever you resist persists. Allow yourself to fully feel your emotions. Let them run their course and let them go.
The source of mental suffering and blocks are repressed experiences. Become aware of them and let them go.
Let go of strong desire and attachment. Transcend your ego, your pride, and your blind spots. Be open to learning and being humbled. Show love towards everything.
This love and acceptance of every moment by letting go of the resistance to feeling and being present to this moment put you in the perfect situation to change it.
For a complementary read check out Eckhart Tolles's "The Power of Now". (less)
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Aug 16, 2017Ana rated it it was ok
This was recommended to me by my therapist and I must say I'm disappointed yet deeply unimpressed. I don't necessarily disagree with everything -in fact, I do find the technique useful- but a lot of his conclusions are just...stupid, delusional if you will, and the fact that he uses Mother Theresa and Ghandi as examples takes some credibility away from him, in my opinion. I mean, forgive me if I don't find reassuring Hawkin's use of a raging misogynist, racist and anti jew like Ghandi as a symbol of love, as an example to follow.
Also, his writting is quite repetitive, which is something I've found to be very common among books on spirituality but it didn't bother me as much, I guess I was just too busy rolling my eyes and staring into the void indefinitely wondering how a book like this could've been published.
HOWEVER I'm glad I've read it since it has rekindled my interest in meditation and mindfulness, so I guess there's a silver lining to everything. (less)
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Jul 14, 2019Cheese rated it it was amazing
“Ignore thoughts. They are just endless rationalisations of inner feelings.”
Letting Go goes into detail about the different emotional states of consciousness and rates them from 0 - 1000, 0 being suicidal/shame and 1000 being enlightened.
There is a mid table line where someone goes from being unhappy to happy and it also explains each emotion and how it affects us in everyday life.
All this is good an well, but the title of the book is about the method of surrendering. Letting go is about growing as a person and the method of surrender is how to get there. By surrendering your hatred for example, you can move up the table to anger. If you surrender your anger you move up to courage, to love and so on.
Overall I found the book fascinating. A great book. One I’d recommend to anyone. (less)
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Mar 21, 2013Heiki Eesmaa rated it it was amazing
Quite different from the rest of DRH's work. While surrender itself is Lester Levenson's releasing, currently best known as Sedona Method, the Doc puts so different a spin on it that the origin of the technique is just a side remark. (less)
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Mar 07, 2017Pål Fiva rated it did not like it
Bought it on a whim. Contains some interesting ideas and observations, but they drown in the tsunami of logical fallacies, junk science and overall mumbo jumbo.
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Feb 05, 2015Cheryl rated it it was amazing
What can I say here except "Well done David R Hawkins!!"? I have read most of his work starting with Power vs Force which Wayne Dyer was recommending during one of his tours. I was immediately struck with the excitement that comes whenever I read something that totally resonates. This was at the beginning of conscious seeking & I have been reading his successive works since, while mastering thoughts, feelings & finally falling into Awakening.
And then I see this book (also recommended by Wayne Dyer)for only a couple of bucks on Kindle. So I thought "Well it`ll be nice to read something by him again..." Well it was a lot more than nice! Such a wonderful & simple solution to any & all contraction & resistance. I was using the technique (as he calls it)by the 2nd or 3rd chapter & can already feel it clearing, clearing, clearing all of of the stuff that`s been getting me stuck. It`s so simple & beautiful. And all the great Masters have talked about this, so it`s nothing new, but somehow the way he states things is so clear & concise it just became part of my practice with no effort whatsoever.
Amazing work, David & thanks you for putting it out there Wayne & the people at Amazon!!
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Thomas W.
Reading this book is probably the best thing you'll ever do in your life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2017Verified Purchase
Before discovering this book, my life was the complete opposite as to what I feel now. I was chained down by deep negative emotions which ultimately effected every bit of my reality. The worst thing was, I wasn't even aware of how I felt and why I was doing the things I did. I would plague myself with limiting beliefs. I would worry myself over every little thing and felt fear constantly. I would tense my eyebrows into a frown when I tried to sleep, as if in constant agony. I would feel "off" with the world without even knowing why. Life felt hard and I hated many aspects of it and eventually the pressure of such heavy (and often subconscious) emotions just got too much. I knew change needed to happen.
After studying the teachings of Dr David Hawkins in this book (along with his others), my life has been completely changed. I have never felt such deep, profound peace before. Ever. This book inspired me to follow other teachings of the nature of reality, consciousness, emotions, psychology etc... and within a short period of time, my perspective and awareness of the world has evolved exponentially. It is by far the best thing I have ever come across in my life, I am so grateful for this book and everything it has taught me; It is simply not possible to truly describe the expansiveness of life now. The author's elegant and comprehensible writing style conveys ideas in a way that no hyper-technical knowledge is required in order to understand what is being conveyed. That being said, it is advisable to read it with an open mind, with the intent of wanting to understand and reflect upon what is being said. You may find it a little far-fetched at the beginning,almost surreal at first, but upon further reading and contemplating, you'll start to understand the true essence of what is being said. The penny drops and it hits you like a tonne of bricks.
To anyone wishing for a profoundly deeper connection with your own 'inner-world', as well as the outer-world and live a much more fulfilling/magical life, please give this book a go. It is the most incredible piece of work I have ever come across; The level of peace and happiness that can (and has been) be obtained through said knowledge has no boundaries.
After studying the teachings of Dr David Hawkins in this book (along with his others), my life has been completely changed. I have never felt such deep, profound peace before. Ever. This book inspired me to follow other teachings of the nature of reality, consciousness, emotions, psychology etc... and within a short period of time, my perspective and awareness of the world has evolved exponentially. It is by far the best thing I have ever come across in my life, I am so grateful for this book and everything it has taught me; It is simply not possible to truly describe the expansiveness of life now. The author's elegant and comprehensible writing style conveys ideas in a way that no hyper-technical knowledge is required in order to understand what is being conveyed. That being said, it is advisable to read it with an open mind, with the intent of wanting to understand and reflect upon what is being said. You may find it a little far-fetched at the beginning,almost surreal at first, but upon further reading and contemplating, you'll start to understand the true essence of what is being said. The penny drops and it hits you like a tonne of bricks.
To anyone wishing for a profoundly deeper connection with your own 'inner-world', as well as the outer-world and live a much more fulfilling/magical life, please give this book a go. It is the most incredible piece of work I have ever come across; The level of peace and happiness that can (and has been) be obtained through said knowledge has no boundaries.
P. J. Kosinski
Some good advice early on but later on dangerous to those with real medical problems
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2020Verified Purchase
The book is full of horrible pseudoscience, for example at one point author questions the existence of viruses. It is scary as some people could stop their life saving treatment by reading this pile of crap.
I wanted to learn how to let go of negative emotions, how to move on from the things that bother me and clear my mind so I can focus on the positive things in my life. The first part of the book was manageable, some techniques there seemed to be grounded in psychology and actually work. This is the reason why its such danger to others - as more impressionable people might harm themselves by following the advice in later parts of the book.
Why so many 5* reviews? Because of our fear of lack of control, this book tells us that if we 'Let go' of negativity or stress, or even later on material possessions we will safeguard ourselves from horrible diseases later in life. We all fear that which we can't control and this book plays on that. We try to explain it away, so the fear goes away and we feel completely in control - which of course is an illusion and a paradox if you think about what the book is called.
Do not get me wrong though - there is plenty of utility in learning on how to let go. I would suggest however that you do not learn it from this book and instead look for other books.
There is nothing wrong with believing in life energy and how it all connects us. There is nothing wrong with belief that our mind can cure us or that beliefs can make life easier and aid our recovery from illness. However, those beliefs should never go against modern science and medicine, they should work in tandem. if you believe in God then you should believe that medicine was put here for a reason, that science and researchers who uncover it exist for a reason.
Your beliefs should be a supplement to medicine and psychology, not a replacement.
I wanted to learn how to let go of negative emotions, how to move on from the things that bother me and clear my mind so I can focus on the positive things in my life. The first part of the book was manageable, some techniques there seemed to be grounded in psychology and actually work. This is the reason why its such danger to others - as more impressionable people might harm themselves by following the advice in later parts of the book.
Why so many 5* reviews? Because of our fear of lack of control, this book tells us that if we 'Let go' of negativity or stress, or even later on material possessions we will safeguard ourselves from horrible diseases later in life. We all fear that which we can't control and this book plays on that. We try to explain it away, so the fear goes away and we feel completely in control - which of course is an illusion and a paradox if you think about what the book is called.
Do not get me wrong though - there is plenty of utility in learning on how to let go. I would suggest however that you do not learn it from this book and instead look for other books.
There is nothing wrong with believing in life energy and how it all connects us. There is nothing wrong with belief that our mind can cure us or that beliefs can make life easier and aid our recovery from illness. However, those beliefs should never go against modern science and medicine, they should work in tandem. if you believe in God then you should believe that medicine was put here for a reason, that science and researchers who uncover it exist for a reason.
Your beliefs should be a supplement to medicine and psychology, not a replacement.
RobG
Absolute tosh.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2018Verified Purchase
I’m compelled to write the review I wish I had read before wasting my money on this rubbish. Forget any pretence the author may have to be a man of science. This book is complete mumbo jumbo, pseudoscience of the worst kind. Lurches from cliche to cliche. Victim is responsible for their own misfortune. A broken heart leads to heart attack. On and on. Avoid
Just couldn't help commenting
I highly recommend this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2017Verified Purchase
I highly recommend this book. It would not be an exaggeration if I said I owe all my recovery, and personal growth to this book and to this author.
I was able to let go some of the most stubborn emotional residue which were in the unconscious level as well.
I believe that the approach introduced in this book is highly effective for anyone who is sincere, ready, and willing to try.
I was able to let go some of the most stubborn emotional residue which were in the unconscious level as well.
I believe that the approach introduced in this book is highly effective for anyone who is sincere, ready, and willing to try.
Hassan
Great book, BUT.....
Reviewed in Canada on 30 July 2017Verified Purchase
Great book, great material.
HOWEVER, from a practicality standpoint, many readers may find the question arise: "How do I let go?"
Let me help you out, where the writer failed to give a practical stance on doing 'the work'.
1. Sit comfortably, silence the mind with a some deep breaths (give yourself about 5-10 minutes).
2. Next, ask some probing questions such as, "what grief, apathy, jealousy am I feeling right now? , "when was the last, and first time i felt these sensations in my body" Continue to focus on your attention on the sensations (tightness, upset, etc) in your body AND breathe into them
3. After maximizing the sensations to as much as you possibly can, start visualizing yourself breathing them out and letting them run their course.
What i found was that one does not feel happier, but there is a sense of lightness. Eventually in the days coming forward, those sensations will run their course and you will re-experience what you have been meant to process and resolve.
I wish you luck on your endeavour to release the past and future anxieties. You will find peace!
HOWEVER, from a practicality standpoint, many readers may find the question arise: "How do I let go?"
Let me help you out, where the writer failed to give a practical stance on doing 'the work'.
1. Sit comfortably, silence the mind with a some deep breaths (give yourself about 5-10 minutes).
2. Next, ask some probing questions such as, "what grief, apathy, jealousy am I feeling right now? , "when was the last, and first time i felt these sensations in my body" Continue to focus on your attention on the sensations (tightness, upset, etc) in your body AND breathe into them
3. After maximizing the sensations to as much as you possibly can, start visualizing yourself breathing them out and letting them run their course.
What i found was that one does not feel happier, but there is a sense of lightness. Eventually in the days coming forward, those sensations will run their course and you will re-experience what you have been meant to process and resolve.
I wish you luck on your endeavour to release the past and future anxieties. You will find peace!
