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Summary: Positive, uplifting, and not terribly practical
Review: Like most of Fox's books, this one ranges from the sublime (the cosmic implications of "true work") to the ridiculous (there's nothing sillier than a celibate priest writing about sex). And Fox's ego is far too much in evidence at times. Still, I'd recommend this book to anyone who's trying to rethink their relationship to "work." I picked it up at a time when I was undergoing immense life and career changes. Although it wasn't much help in practical decision-making, it did give me a fresh perspective on how my values related to the jobs I'd had (they didn't), and got me thinking about how I could translate them into work I felt better about. Also, although I'm a former Catholic and hypersensitive to writers who try to force their doctrinal perspective on you, I felt that Fox generally managed to be spiritual without being sectarian (that's probably why he's no longer a Catholic!). In general, this book has a lot to recommend it, although keeping your tongue in your cheek at times is strongly advised.
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Summary: The Reinvention of Work: A New Vision of Livelihood for Our
Review: The Reinvention of Work changed the way I view work. As a Career Counselor I realized new ways to work with clients. The book helps one go deeper into understanding what we are really all about in relationship to work. It is not a self-help book and does not profess to be one. The book helps us step outside of ourselves and to consider what is important to each of us in our work beyond the paycheck. It truly creates a vision of what our work life can be if we take the time to listen to our inner wisdom.
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Summary: Discerning between the "practical" and the essential
Review: This book is potentially personally revolutionary and is imminently practicable, no less so than any manifesto that has had an impact on human development. "Inner work," of course, is the key, and this is exactly where I believe many may cringe and cry, "Impractical!" Who has the time and inclination to work on him or her self when modern social institutions and technologies fill our lives so effectively? Isn't it obvious that human advancement and improvement will be provided by science? I am not satisfied with this complacency and I know for a fact that there are many who are disillusioned with the modern worldview, yet not despairing. Many courageous spirits crave breakthrough, and feel that it is their birthright to achieve something more in their lives than what is currently available. Spiritual sustenance and a good life are not impractical, but necessary! This book provides some wonderful nourishment for the soul and states clearly just how a good life is possible for EVERYONE. Is Fox an egomaniac? I believe ego (in its popular sense) can be healthy and liberating if it is used with discretion and for good purpose. And it is abundantly clear from his presentation that Fox derives his ideas from a wide variety of sources, and that his ideas are founded on a spiritual tradition that is 2000 years old (along with some others that stretch even further back in time!) He is not a New Age pundit going his own way; but a man of deep faith and spiritual experience who has the gift to put into words what we already know in our hearts. So please read this book, begin your own "inner work," and receive the gift of transformation that is always possible, no matter where you may be in your life.
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Summary: Discerning between the "practical" and the essential
Review: This book is potentially personally revolutionary and is imminently practicable, no less so than any manifesto that has had an impact on human development. "Inner work," of course, is the key, and this is exactly where I believe many may cringe and cry, "Impractical!" Who has the time and inclination to work on him or her self when modern social institutions and technologies fill our lives so effectively? Isn't it obvious that human advancement and improvement will be provided by science? I am not satisfied with this complacency and I know for a fact that there are many who are disillusioned with the modern worldview, yet not despairing. Many courageous spirits crave breakthrough, and feel that it is their birthright to achieve something more in their lives than what is currently available. Spiritual sustenance and a good life are not impractical, but necessary! This book provides some wonderful nourishment for the soul and states clearly just how a good life is possible for EVERYONE. Is Fox an egomaniac? I believe ego (in its popular sense) can be healthy and liberating if it is used with discretion and for good purpose. And it is abundantly clear from his presentation that Fox derives his ideas from a wide variety of sources, and that his ideas are founded on a spiritual tradition that is 2000 years old (along with some others that stretch even further back in time!) He is not a New Age pundit going his own way; but a man of deep faith and spiritual experience who has the gift to put into words what we already know in our hearts. So please read this book, begin your own "inner work," and receive the gift of transformation that is always possible, no matter where you may be in your life.
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