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hannas_heas47's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to the publisher for a copy to read and give my opinion. The cover was approachable but it was the blurb that caught my eye.
The concept of "Isness" is not a remotely new one, but it is an open love for anything and everything. Isness is not selfish, prideful, arrogant, small minded, or hypocritical. The author starts out with a learning ability that hampers his reading ability. Not many took the time to truly help him, net even the teachers at his school but rather a friend. This book takes the survival of the fittest to the nth power, and strides through mind over matter through martial arts experiences.
Sotai ho was his first experience in the mind over matter guidance. He saw an instructor barely move his body but lift and throw another human being. Himself being one of the thrown to enlighten his guidance. The author stayed with the instructor until he himself becomes a master and heads back to the U.S. to try his hand at instructing others. Shin Kaido which means open heart when he himself opens up a dojo to instruct others.
The author himself has had many journeys in which the imagination is opened, memory causes metal noise. Trips through the Amazon and spirits of enlightenment enhance his journey. The thoughtful motto that those who cannot do must teach.
My biggest apprehension during this book was his dreams of Jesus without bones. I think this was the biggest gift given to the author because Jesus instructs him to "Find my bones, for they are the core of my teaching." Isness being what he wants us to learn and this is not a new approach. The Bible instructs us to love our neighbors, our mother, our father, and cast the first stone for those of us who have not sinned.
Having had a core upbringing in karate, and self control...I can see where the author has went out on a limb to become fully enlightened. Karate's core teaching of mind over matter teach us to look beyond the pain into the soul for power so that we shed weakness. Compiled with yoga, meditation, and wilderness survival this amounts to strengthening our souls and character.
The author touches briefly on apocalyptic themes that may or may not be heading our way. I'm not alarmed because when are we not threatened with end of the world predictions. If it happens it will be.
I gave the author four stars for enlightenment. I believe martial arts to be a form of protection and enlightenment for our minds. It strengthens the core, and improves our mindset. Thanks for allowing me a copy.
The concept of "Isness" is not a remotely new one, but it is an open love for anything and everything. Isness is not selfish, prideful, arrogant, small minded, or hypocritical. The author starts out with a learning ability that hampers his reading ability. Not many took the time to truly help him, net even the teachers at his school but rather a friend. This book takes the survival of the fittest to the nth power, and strides through mind over matter through martial arts experiences.
Sotai ho was his first experience in the mind over matter guidance. He saw an instructor barely move his body but lift and throw another human being. Himself being one of the thrown to enlighten his guidance. The author stayed with the instructor until he himself becomes a master and heads back to the U.S. to try his hand at instructing others. Shin Kaido which means open heart when he himself opens up a dojo to instruct others.
The author himself has had many journeys in which the imagination is opened, memory causes metal noise. Trips through the Amazon and spirits of enlightenment enhance his journey. The thoughtful motto that those who cannot do must teach.
My biggest apprehension during this book was his dreams of Jesus without bones. I think this was the biggest gift given to the author because Jesus instructs him to "Find my bones, for they are the core of my teaching." Isness being what he wants us to learn and this is not a new approach. The Bible instructs us to love our neighbors, our mother, our father, and cast the first stone for those of us who have not sinned.
Having had a core upbringing in karate, and self control...I can see where the author has went out on a limb to become fully enlightened. Karate's core teaching of mind over matter teach us to look beyond the pain into the soul for power so that we shed weakness. Compiled with yoga, meditation, and wilderness survival this amounts to strengthening our souls and character.
The author touches briefly on apocalyptic themes that may or may not be heading our way. I'm not alarmed because when are we not threatened with end of the world predictions. If it happens it will be.
I gave the author four stars for enlightenment. I believe martial arts to be a form of protection and enlightenment for our minds. It strengthens the core, and improves our mindset. Thanks for allowing me a copy.
readinggrrl's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book, at first I thought this might just be another book by someone who wants to jump on the band wagon of enlightenment but by the 3rd chapter (they are very short chapters) of this book I was sucked in by Haight's journey. Through conversations, with parents and teachers, meditation, martial arts and vision quests Haight found himself with some very real yet primal understanding.
I find his method of meditation very interesting and inspiring. Haight's teachings are not to be applied only in a special setting but more as a way to live in the world.
I found this book extremely inspiring and filled with a unique take on many spiritual paths. If you have any interest in expanding your mind and or have an interest in martial arts this would be a good book for you.
I find his method of meditation very interesting and inspiring. Haight's teachings are not to be applied only in a special setting but more as a way to live in the world.
I found this book extremely inspiring and filled with a unique take on many spiritual paths. If you have any interest in expanding your mind and or have an interest in martial arts this would be a good book for you.
vixiec's review
5.0
The Unbound Soul, by Richard Haight, was a fascinating read to say the least. The multitude of journey’s that he takes to find himself, is an experience told from the heart. It brings a lot of emotional drive to the table and I find myself feeling the emotional moments as he experienced them.
Growing up with the events he speaks of, the people he grew up around and eventually realizing that not everyone was as they seemed, did take a toll as he became an adult. He eloquently described the thoughts and feelings that swarmed during most of these stories, to give the reader a sense of involvement in his storytelling. Seeing his struggles and the incredible self discovery that he achieves, gives hope to those who struggle and a plan to follow as well.
This book reads as a complex story, not as a step by step self-help guide. There is a section that he says that this is the part for your own personal practice and the way that you may find yourself, to meet the discovery he did. But it did read like a storyline which feels refreshing to me.
I give it a 4 out of 4 stars. The practices are standard and he doesn’t practice using a particular religion, just a taste of a few. You do not need a particular religious belief in order for practicing that he gives being beneficial. If you are in need to find balance in your life, this is a story that I would recommend to pick up, regardless of belief.
Growing up with the events he speaks of, the people he grew up around and eventually realizing that not everyone was as they seemed, did take a toll as he became an adult. He eloquently described the thoughts and feelings that swarmed during most of these stories, to give the reader a sense of involvement in his storytelling. Seeing his struggles and the incredible self discovery that he achieves, gives hope to those who struggle and a plan to follow as well.
This book reads as a complex story, not as a step by step self-help guide. There is a section that he says that this is the part for your own personal practice and the way that you may find yourself, to meet the discovery he did. But it did read like a storyline which feels refreshing to me.
I give it a 4 out of 4 stars. The practices are standard and he doesn’t practice using a particular religion, just a taste of a few. You do not need a particular religious belief in order for practicing that he gives being beneficial. If you are in need to find balance in your life, this is a story that I would recommend to pick up, regardless of belief.
kenniem's review
5.0
Throughly enjoyable book for anyone interested in meditation and would like to follow the author's journey to enlightenment. Amazing book.
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donnaj71's review against another edition
5.0
What if what you have been searching for has been right with you all along? This book was full of valuable insight for me and it isn't enough to read it one time. I have marked so many passages and bookmarked pages or chapters to return to. I want to go pack and put what he teaches into practice. I've found myself eager to tell others about it too. I read parts to my son and we sat one evening discussing it. That was a very satisfying discussion and I knew I wanted to be like the author's father as described in the first story in the book. I want to encourage my son to think, question and not just blindly follow others.
This book is full of stories of the authors experiences and kept my interest throughout.
This book is full of stories of the authors experiences and kept my interest throughout.
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