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| ~ ∞ ~ Introduction - Awaken the Living Awareness Within ~ ∞ ~ |
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This chapter is intended to give a brief introduction to the book; to keep it simple, a more comprehensive exploration is reserved for later, provided in a dedicated introductory section titled PROLOGUE, in a chapter “About This Book”. So without a further due, let us dive in.
In this book, the author introduces the reader to the most beneficial words, ideas, and concepts that the author came across on their journey, as well as the epiphanies, realizations, insights, and discoveries from that journey. And so it can be said that this book is an amalgamation, crystallization, coalescence and distillation of the aforementioned.
In this book, the author does make an effort to present ideas and concepts in a way that is not bound to any one tradition or school of thought. Hence, it is important to note that the author of this book doesn’t adhere to any particular religion, doctrine, belief or creed, and therefore is not an advocate of any denomination, sect or congregation, nor does the author support any specific worldview.
Nevertheless, many of the ideas in this book are presented in the context of Eastern philosophies – this is due to the fact that using these terms and concepts allows the author to share certain ideas more clearly; some of these views are contrasted with those of modern science – this combination may be the most beneficial and helpful. In most cases, a short definition is included in the text or footnotes whenever such terms are introduced. Readers may also turn to the Glossary at the back of the book for additional information.
Even though this book is quite comprehensive in the aspects it covers, it is worth pointing out that it still only scratches the surface. Throughout the book, whenever we are talking about the subjects, ideas, and concepts that affect each of us in some shape or form, either in an individual or collective level – it is advisable that readers use their own intellectual capacity in gathering more information on the aspects they may need more insight. Readers may turn to the bibliography (recommended reading) at the back of the book for additional sources of information.
This book is designed in a way that allows the message to build upon itself – gradually adding new layers of depth and complexity to the whole, which in turn gives room for more context to emerge to support the wholeness. The discussion in this book is organized into seven distinct yet interconnected sections, each exploring different aspects of the larger whole. Across the chapters, readers are introduced to more topics through the seven main sections which are woven through the book: PROLOGUE, INFINITE, TRANSFORMATION, LIFE, CONSCIOUSNESS, AWARENESS, QUANTUM.
Each section has been written as a fairly autonomous unit, with cross-referencing to other sections at relevant points. The entire discussion throughout the book covers a very broad range of ideas and phenomena; the interconnections and interdependencies between the numerous ideas and concepts represents the essence of this work; the resulting whole – hopefully, will be more than the sum of its parts.
The chapters themselves follow a sequence designed to help achieve a progressive understanding of the different aspects of life – including, but not limited to such areas as Consciousness and Awareness, Mindfulness and Presence, Simplicity and Stillness, Knowledge and Wisdom, Intelligence and Interconnectedness, Inspiration and Motivation, Happiness, God, Spirit and Soul, Spirituality and Religion, Reality and Actuality, Change and Transformation, and the Mysteries of the Quantum World.
Having reached the end of this book, a clear picture should have emerged of the aforementioned areas, giving the reader much to think about and apply to daily life. Even if you have never wondered, pondered, or contemplated these topics, this book will most certainly help to open up some new doors to your thinking and broaden the way you see the world.
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~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~
Get the Book: Awaken the Living Awareness Within – Discover the Keys to Happiness, Inner Peace & Harmony
~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~
Get the Book: Awaken the Living Awareness Within – Discover the Keys to Happiness, Inner Peace & Harmony
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Extra Material: Video: You're It - Alan Watts. Video description: "An inspiring and profound speech from the late Alan Watts. Speech extract from 'Zen Bones and Tales' by Alan Watts"
