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Summary: An Eye-opening Spiritual Classic!
Review: I first ran across this book when I was in College back in the late sixties. I walked into The San Jose Book Shop near San Jose State University and on a whim told the kindly, old gentleman that I would buy any one book in the store that he recommended. Without hesitation he handed me a copy of The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power by Vernon Howard. The title seemed a bit strange, but I had given the man my word so I bought it. I read the first chapter and found the book so unsettling that I threw it in the garbage. About six months later I decided that my mind was a bit too cluttered with repetitive thoughts and decided I would give the book another try. This time I bought it and found it just as unsettling as before. But this time I was a bit smarter and only threw it in the bottom of my closet. About six months went by until I again decided to give it another try. This time I only had to dig it out of my closet to begin reading. This time the book made perfect sense. Every word was golden! In other words I was now ready for the inspiring and uplifting message it contained. Over these many years I have worn out many copies from overuse. This book was a real stepping stone for me and I would not be the person I am today if this book had not opened my eyes to the spiritual purpose behind our everyday life. Now is this book the last word in spiritual knowledge? No, of course not. But it is a heck of a beginning! Those who read this book and apply its teaching with dedication in their daily lives will, by doing so, open themselves to further spiritual guidance. I recommend this book highly and I hope that many people will be inspired to read it based upon my review.
Rating:
Summary: An Eye-opening Spiritual Classic!
Review: I first ran across this book when I was in College back in the late sixties. I walked into The San Jose Book Shop near San Jose State University and on a whim told the kindly, old gentleman that I would buy any one book in the store that he recommended. Without hesitation he handed me a copy of The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power by Vernon Howard. The title seemed a bit strange, but I had given the man my word so I bought it. I read the first chapter and found the book so unsettling that I threw it in the garbage. About six months later I decided that my mind was a bit too cluttered with repetitive thoughts and decided I would give the book another try. This time I bought it and found it just as unsettling as before. But this time I was a bit smarter and only threw it in the bottom of my closet. About six months went by until I again decided to give it another try. This time I only had to dig it out of my closet to begin reading. This time the book made perfect sense. Every word was golden! In other words I was now ready for the inspiring and uplifting message it contained. Over these many years I have worn out many copies from overuse. This book was a real stepping stone for me and I would not be the person I am today if this book had not opened my eyes to the spiritual purpose behind our everyday life. Now is this book the last word in spiritual knowledge? No, of course not. But it is a heck of a beginning! Those who read this book and apply its teaching with dedication in their daily lives will, by doing so, open themselves to further spiritual guidance. I recommend this book highly and I hope that many people will be inspired to read it based upon my review.
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Summary: The Key to YOUR Kingdom / The Key to a New World
Review: I first read this book years ago. As I grew in consciousness, it was amazing to see this book "grow" also. This book changed my life. My career changed. My lovelife changed. My finances changed. This book showed me that I controlled my emotions, and opened the way for me to become aware of my "True" Self, as Mr. Howard puts it. I can't tell you how many times I read, and re-read this book. My old paperback finally disappeard, and I just ordered another one today. I am a voracious reader, and eclectic in my reading subjects. I love sci-fi, mysteries etc. But of the hundreds of thousands of books that I've read, I rate this one the most life changing of all. The cost of this book is truly an "in" -vestment, not an expense. And if the ideas sound strange, but hopeful, know that the changes Mr. Howard says will happen, WILL happen. All you have to do is persist. His book, PSYCHOPICTOGRAPHY is also a magnificent book. It's like a companion "storybook" (parables) that entertains and thus slips by your conscious mind, not encountering its usual resistance. This allows these ideas to work on your subconscious, helping the wonderful changes to work on you. And then "outpicture" in your life. When you meet your True Self, you will live in a new world. We'll love it!
Rating:
Summary: The Key to YOUR Kingdom / The Key to a New World
Review: I first read this book years ago. As I grew in consciousness, it was amazing to see this book "grow" also. This book changed my life. My career changed. My lovelife changed. My finances changed. This book showed me that I controlled my emotions, and opened the way for me to become aware of my "True" Self, as Mr. Howard puts it. I can't tell you how many times I read, and re-read this book. My old paperback finally disappeard, and I just ordered another one today. I am a voracious reader, and eclectic in my reading subjects. I love sci-fi, mysteries etc. But of the hundreds of thousands of books that I've read, I rate this one the most life changing of all. The cost of this book is truly an "in" -vestment, not an expense. And if the ideas sound strange, but hopeful, know that the changes Mr. Howard says will happen, WILL happen. All you have to do is persist. His book, PSYCHOPICTOGRAPHY is also a magnificent book. It's like a companion "storybook" (parables) that entertains and thus slips by your conscious mind, not encountering its usual resistance. This allows these ideas to work on your subconscious, helping the wonderful changes to work on you. And then "outpicture" in your life. When you meet your True Self, you will live in a new world. We'll love it!
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Summary: The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power
Review: I have read this book several times, and with every read I am continuously in awe at the level of truth that it delivers. One of the most powerful,effective books I have ever read. It has been a constant source of relief and companionship. The author is truly gifted.
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Summary: Peace in an unpeaceful world
Review: I LOVE this book and feel very grateful to have come in contact with it. A real life-changer - it becomes easier to move in a more natural, positive direction! Do not underestimate the power of the insights possessed in this book, stated in simple language.
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Summary: Peace in an unpeaceful world
Review: If you are looking for peace in an unpeaceful world, this is THE book for you. The only book you really need. I've had the book since the mid 70's and it is the most valuable book I've ever gotten. It's definitely worth it.
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Summary: OPEN SESAME!
Review: Queen Scherazade's wisdom in The Thousand and One nights allowed her to save herself from certain destruction. Likewise, seriously studying Vernon Howard's Mystic Path to Cosmic Power will save you from your False Self. We all want to rule the world---in our own way, but often trip over our 'pet' character flaws. Oh, but to be rid of them forever! Vernon Howard shows you how.Take this books advice, and the magic kingdom of true happiness will refresh your life's journey, again and again!
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Summary: Mystical Read.
Review: The mystic path has never been so simplistically put into words. The wisdom of mysticism is hardily the best philosophy to explicate into tangible, solid practices. The nature of Howard's parables teach truths otherwise missed in daily life. The book hits on key events of typical life as seem from the eyes of mundane trivialities, though later boarders on the line of cultism. I must stress that this book reads well, as it's beautifully narrated through format and relevance. The end of the book leaves the reader with tough choices, being that the book easily compels the reader to 'act' by quickly adopting many of the advice scattered through the chapters, the final step might be beyond the realm of possibility for most. Whether you choose to fully implement your Cosmic Power into your everyday life and seek to conglomerate with others of the same 'mystic level', or extract key concepts in which you will utilize for selfish purposes, The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power will get you there.
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Summary: An Excellent Spiritual Handbook for Seekers of Truth
Review: The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power is en excellent starting point if you are ready to begin your own, personal spiritual journey. Vernon Howard avoids an ego-pleasing, erudite, overly philosophical approach, instead offering an extremely practical guide: the beginning steps to self-enlightenment. Taking as a basis that we are all living in a kind of psychic sleep, he offers practical techniques to 'wake up'.For those who have already done a significant amount of spiritual reading, Howard's approach may seem 'populistic', but his dichotomy between the 'true self' and the 'false self' is misleadingly simple. In fact, he has distilled a very powerful thought system that is easy to understand for those who have little experience in spiritual matters but are looking for a better way of life, but that is also very much worth considering for those already well on their way.
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