Reflections of Consciousness: Essays on the Journey of Awakening and the Nature of Reality - 9461

Adapted from the Editor’s Foreword: This book is a deep dive into the essence of who and what we are. It is tailored for earnest seekers with inquisitive minds and receptive hearts, and not for those easily rattled. Should you decide to read it, I trust that the deepest part of you will resonate with the truths woven into these pages, nourishing your spirit immeasurably. In many ways, this work complements Philip Weber’s first publication, Grace Happens, which chronicles the four years surrounding his awakening (2017-2021). Reflections of Consciousness continues this journey, capturing Phil’s ever-evolving awareness-experience over the subsequent three years (2022-2024). It contains the same raw authenticity, humor, and practicality that made Grace Happens so compelling, while maintaining a mystical quality on par with many classical spiritual texts. Yet, Reflections of Consciousness also sets itself apart. It reveals what awakening can look like in a more mature, refined, and embodied form. Penned roughly five to seven years after The Kiss (his initial ego-transcending event), Reflections of Consciousness demonstrates Phil’s deepening insights into the journey of awakening and the nature of Reality. Although there are surely surreal events recounted herein, it moves beyond personal anecdotes exclusively to explore philosophical inquiries and metaphysical debates that are both timeless – having been investigated since the beginning of human history – and incredibly timely, resonating with contemporary spiritual discussions happening worldwide. This anthology explores a wide array of topics. Overall, the author’s contemplations extend far beyond the usual confines of human thought and religious dogma, providing readers with a glimpse into the mind and heart of one whose spirit is truly fearless, universal, and free. Adapted from the Author’s Introduction: Reflections of Consciousness is comprised of 18 essays arranged in the order I originally wrote them. There’s a bit of an alternating flow to the essays, with one end of the spectrum delving heavily into metaphysics, and the other end showcasing mystical episodes from different periods of my current incarnation. Regardless of an essay’s theme, I always tried to make them relatable on a human level, and my principal method for doing this was speaking from direct experience. As to how I chose the essay’s subjects, they either reflected my ontological interests or they were episodes from this lifetime that I thought were worth documenting, as they might be interesting and/or beneficial to those who consciously walk upon the road of Self-Realization. Throughout the latter part of this lifetime, writing has brought me a great deal of inner satisfaction. When it comes specifically to matters of spirit, come what may, I have also felt a divinely guided impetus to share what flows through me. Moreover, I don’t write with a preconceived purpose, other than for the fulfillment that arises from the act itself. In other words, I am not out to push an agenda or change/influence anyone’s existing convictions about the subject matter herein: whatever worldview or belief systems you hold dear, I sincerely honor them. Quotes from the Book: Behind the ego-mind’s thoughts and feelings, beyond identities, attachments, and fears, and forever removed from the dualistic illusion of separateness, an Infinite Expanse of Essentially Empty, Luminous, and Compassionate Self-Arising Awareness rests within everyone and everything. This is Buddha Nature, and we do not need to obtain it, because We Are It. May Your True Nature – The Light of Awareness – Be Realized Here Now. *Due to Phil’s past efforts with assisting the homeless and disadvantaged, all profits from this book will be donated to Interfaith Community Services in Escondido, California.*
ASIN: B0D7HCFN7B
VSKU: BVV.B0D7HCFN7B.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Weber, Philip|Recht, Eli
Binding: Paperback