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An introduction to the broad-based medical approach of "transpersonal medicine" to human health explores the interconnections of the mind, body, and soul; the many ways in which human consciousness facilitates healing; and various methods of alternative medicine in use today. 15,000 first printing. ... Read more

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A new paradigm of medicine
Dr. Lawlis works out of the PNP Center outside of Dallas.There he and his colleagues put into action the techniques described in this book.His results are little short of miraculous.The book sets forth, in a clear scientific way, evidence that methods of treatment that are thousands of years old are in fact very powerful treatment tools today.Dr. Lawlis holds that the most powerful way to treat those who are suffering is not to reach for more drugs, but to treat the whole person; body, mind, heart and spirit.In particular, the section on Rituals lays out the power rituals-like those done by shaman for the last few thousand years-have to change the lives of those suffering today.A very fascinating book about a method of treatment too long ignored by Western medicine.

Boring - not very informative
This book reads more like a hodgepodge of studies done. Boring and not very informative. ... Read more

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For many of us, our initial visions and plans for life have led to some amount of satisfaction, but have fallen short of our expectations and dreams. We may feel lost and disconnected from a deeper sense of meaning and purpose. A sustainable life journey must be led by the wisdom of our core self, our Real Self. Our Real Self contains our potentials for growth and creativity as well as our wisdom about what is life-affirming and life-enhancing for us. It is our inner guide to healing, growth, abundance, and the potential for transcendence. Reclaiming Your Real Self presents an approach to self-healing that combines a strengths-based psychological model with an inclusive view of spirituality. By drawing upon real life stories the book makes complex psychological and spiritual concepts understandable and relevant to every day life. With this pragmatic integration of psychology and spirituality, Reclaiming Your Real Self teaches how to attain sustainable meaning and health. ... Read more

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Understanding who you were meant to be
Reclaiming Your Real Self... gives the reader a thorough understanding of the link between psychological concepts and spiritual practices that impact our lives. Dr. Johnson demonstrates a profound grasp of both psychological and spiritual theories which he fully explores, thus providing readers with a way to understand how linking these two can benefit their lives. In truth, the reader will find him/herself as well as friends and loved ones in these pages. Many "aha moments" occur as we begin to understand how we got to this point in our lives. Anecdotes and examples of real people in real situations make Dr. Johnson's points clear. The later chapters in the book especially provide readers insight into who we can be, might be, by understanding how past events in our lives influence our present behavior. Reclaiming Your Real Self can be a life-changing book for anyone willing to listen to its truths.

Great comprehensive perspective on being a person
Dr. Johnson does a fabulous job communicating insight and wisdom about our psychological make-up, and how we can access parts of ourselves to promote further growth and health. It is readable and thought provoking for mental health professionals like myself and anyone else that is interested in life enhancement and maximizing their potential as a person.

Book For a Lifetime!
My Book Club read and spoke at length of the areas we found most profound and relevant to our lives over the years.The uniqueness of Dr. Johnson'smeaning of spirituality is a universal expression that does not exclude anyone.Because of the many pathways to discovering our real selves we were reminded, throughout the book, of the importance of our real selves which then enabled us in our discussion to speak honestly of our own personal experiences. Parts of the book are better appreciated by readers in different cycles of life. Because of our age- most are over 55 years- we appreciated the whole book because of our life time of experiences.We felt a strong affirmation that many of our own choices over time were good ones.The book reinforces that no matter one's age we canstill think and act on positive choices that continue to add meaning and purpose to our lives. We highly encourage people to read Reclaiming...no matter the time or age of your life...it can jump start your life's purpose and add greater joy to living. Janet from Osprey

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Definitely must read!
Not long ago I bought Dr. Johnson's book and I am really impressed. It is easy to read, one doesn't have to be a professional.
Dr. Johnson's approach to solving psychological problems through spirituality is extremely interesting and unusual. Once you start reading the book, you can't stop because here and there you recognize your own problems and fears and understand how to deal with them.
I am sure that this book can help thousands of people to cope find right ways out of difficult situations, especially today, when people are really desperate, losing their jobs and homes, and badly need all the possible support they can get.
It is a great book! ... Read more

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a must read for healers
From the point of view of an energy healer, this book is a must read. Dr. Nelson brings clear understanding to the confusion that often surrounds the types and causes of altered states of consciousness. For anyone who is at all interested in the nature of the human mind, this book is facinating, educational, and useful.

Healing the Split
This is a wonderful book by an experienced psychiatrist who knows what to ask when a patient says God is telling him what to do. According to Dr. Nelson, sometimes anti-psychotic medications are needed, other times moretranspersonal approaches work better. In his Foreword, Ken Wilber calls thebook "enormously impressive and profound" and laments that it isn'trequired reading for psychiatry residents. The book is divided in fourparts, dealing in turn with madness and consciousness, the brain, thespirit, and ending with the part on healing. The book is beautifullywritten with many insights into the non-rational world. My favorite is theexplanation of the futility of trying to invalidate a paranoiddelusion-logic's razor's edge is no match for the granite of necessity. Thebook is full of insights into all forms of altered states of consciousness,creativity, and genius, and how they compare to madness. It should foreverdebunk the myth that creativity and insanity inevitably go hand in hand.

Excellent synthesis of Eastern philosophy and Western scien
At last, an enlightened psychiatrist describes a way to distinguish mystical experience and creative inspiration from regressive psychosis.Nelson integrates Eastern Philosophy and Western neuroscience into a uniqueand practically helpful synthesis that appeals to educated people who seeconsciousness as more than brain chemistry, but who also discern the flawsin R.D. Laing's and Thomas Szasz's now outdated views on psychoticexperience.Highly recommended!

Best of Kundalini
I feel that this book and Kundalini, Evolution and Enlightenment edited by John White are two of the best, well-rounded books on Kundalini. This is due to their holistic input of theories, personal accounts and scientificresearch. Both books show the individual/social aspects. In addition, thisauthor does a wonderful job of making the distinction between regressiveillness and progressive transformation - a much needed view! These twobooks should always be available as invaluable resources for professionalsand/or those with a serious interest in the topic. ... Read more

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Non-fiction: Psychology/Soul-Consciousness/Memoir/Self-Help.The author traces the development of Transpersonal Psychology as an academic discipline and its relationship to the understanding and development of our Soul/Consciousness.The "Stories of Fay" (Memoirs) provide examples of extreme deprivation and trauma.The examples are followed by steps to help you heal through cleaning up parts of your life, and transforming your life into one that nourishes your Soul by the use of Transpersonal Psychology. ... Read more

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Absolutely Brilliant!!
I cannot find all the words to describe how
I feel about this book.I just finished reading it
and I started to read it a second time. It's just
WOW!!

There is so much offered in this book that will
help countless others too.Those that are ready and
have the counsciousness to go the step further WILL
GET IT!!!! If you are looking for tools to help you through the difficulties and challenges in your life, this book is for you.

After reading the 'Stories of Fay', I am no longer
the same person, but an uplifted Soul that can see
more of how adversity teaches a person the lessons
they "Soul" came to this earth to learn.

This book has strenghtened my beliefs, and given
me more hope and love to appreciate myself, others
and the love and connectedness we share as Souls.

Your book will make a beautiful movie and help so
many people.A true gift to this world indeed.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the tools and gifts you have shared here.

Hmm! Hmm! Hmm!Brilliant!!!!

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Kundalini Syndromeis a set of sensory, motor, mental and affective symptoms reported predominantly (according to certain writers on the subject) among people who have had a near-death experienceit has also been attributed to practitioners of meditation or yoga.Researchers in the fields of psychiatry, transpersonal psychology , and near-death studies describe a complex pattern of sensory, motor, mental and affective symptoms associated with the concept of Kundalini,sometimes called the Kundalini syndrome . This psycho-spiritual and transformative process is believed to occur in connection with a near-death experience, or with prolonged, intensive spiritual or contemplative practice, as practiced within a few sub-disciplines of meditation or yoga .Other factors that may trigger this symptomatology includes a variety of intense personal crises or experiences With relation to Yoga and Kundalini Yoga, these problems could be the result of wrong or unfortunate practice.Kason, emphasizes the risk associated with certain intensive Yoga- or meditation-techniques, especially in circumstances where the practitioner is not mentally and/or physically prepared. ... Read more