Living Originally: Ten Spiritual Practices to Transform Your Life

This is a book that one will go back to over and over again. You will finish this book with ten (10) spiritual practices that are clearly and concisely explained, that one can easily understand. As well, relate to how these practices affect ones outer and inner life experiences. It is not a self help book in the sense that it tries to charge up your emotions. The ten (10) spiritual practices are methods found in many spiritual traditions, including eastern and Christian; however,very clearly explained in a refreshing relate-able way. The aim is to understand that our "Original Self " is free of the "Conditioning" of culture, family, language ect., and that our sense of whom we are tends to be related to our attachment to this conditioning rather than our true nature (Self) that is free, non-attached. The Spiritual practices are ; 1) Radical Self Awareness, 2) Deep Self Acceptance, 3) Unlimited Forgiveness, 4) Universal Benevolence , 5) Compassionate Communication, 6) Everything is my teacher, 7) Dancing with Chaos, 8) Death is my advisor, 9) Living in the Heart of Desire, 10) I am the Author of my life. .

Good thoughts but very abstract,higher level thinking.Beyond a typical 'self help' how to.It was a book my church,Unity ,used for small group studies.Frankly ,I enjoyed the group experience more than the book practices themselves.Still,even if half the country read this and practiced the lessons,I could imagine a world of much greater peace.

The first two practices are foundational and require the time and practice to sink deep. This book was proposed as a book discussion to be completed in a month. I do not recommend just reading. There is too much here to go over it lightly. Excellent book. One of the best I have read this summer.

The practices in this book will transform your life if you put feett on them. And, if you do, you will bless yourself and others in the process!

An AMAZING workbook!NOT intended to be read in a sitting, but to become a catalyst for your growth.

Awesome book! If you have any interest at all in a spiritual practice, this is the read for you. The suggestion is to spend an entire month on each item. If you do the work, you won't believe the change in your life.

This book and class I am taking at Unity is amazing. A practical, doable plan for complete transformation and transcendence. I'm still taking it, so will update after we are finished. My teacher recommends one practice each 21 days (to make a new habit).

Possibly the most significant read in recent memory, for me. More than a fix for surface problems, it cuts to the core of every interaction as we relate to our original, eternal self. Would recommend to those seeking a mindful, conscious way of living.