First published in 1999, this brilliant expose on a wide range of spiritually sensitive topics - from races to world religions - may be a book whose time has finally come. Illuminating Physical Experience by Foley, Shaffer and Davidsson is a rare and hard to find gem in the world of metaphysical literature.
As mentioned, spiritual perspectives on many politically incorrect topics are covered by this book in a delicate and sensitive way. For example, each of the five world religions is scrutinized in terms of its spiritual and karmic lesson. This is done in such a way that it feels balanced and [relatively] objective, which helps leave the reader with a sense of inspired reflection on religion rather than feeling insulted.
The five races of mankind - black, white, brown, yellow and red - are likewise looked at from the perspective of their [karmic] strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps even more politically explosive than analyzing world religions, this look at the differences between human races is delicately accomplished without leaving the reader with any bad aftertaste.
Perhaps not surprising, the white race gets the harshest evaluation. But even this feels more self-reproaching than racist, due to the fact that the three authors themselves are white.
A full one third of the book is dedicated to body symbology. Reminiscent of the Louise Hay material, the body symbology as presented in Illuminating Physical Experience is distinctly more focused on the spiritual and emotional aspects, whereas Louise Hay in 1984 gave a detailed outline of the mental components of various disease processes.
To paraphrase the book: Body ailments are caused by blocked emotions; the reason for the blockage of emotions is mental-spiritual judgments; and the mechanism through which a disease manifests is physical. So even though an M.D. may say a disease is caused by, say, Staphylococcus bacteria, the bacteria is actually only the mechanism, not the real cause.
Many additional fascinating topics are covered in Illuminating Physical Experience, some of which are as potentially sensitive as the chapter on race and religion, e.g. miscarriages and abortions, homosexuality, and why our children kill. [Illuminating Physical Experience was published only a few months after the Columbine shooting in 1999.]
Other fascinating topics covered include: Releasing vows and hexes: psychic cording; soul fragmentation; emotional ownership; Lemuria and Atlantis, and much more. The extensive Appendix II is a review of 20 different alternative healing modalities.
In summary, Illuminating Physical Experience offers a unique and inspiring perspective on a large number of important spiritual topics. Fresh and thought-provoking, it's a must read for anybody with a serious interest in the metaphysical. - 30535
As mentioned, spiritual perspectives on many politically incorrect topics are covered by this book in a delicate and sensitive way. For example, each of the five world religions is scrutinized in terms of its spiritual and karmic lesson. This is done in such a way that it feels balanced and [relatively] objective, which helps leave the reader with a sense of inspired reflection on religion rather than feeling insulted.
The five races of mankind - black, white, brown, yellow and red - are likewise looked at from the perspective of their [karmic] strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps even more politically explosive than analyzing world religions, this look at the differences between human races is delicately accomplished without leaving the reader with any bad aftertaste.
Perhaps not surprising, the white race gets the harshest evaluation. But even this feels more self-reproaching than racist, due to the fact that the three authors themselves are white.
A full one third of the book is dedicated to body symbology. Reminiscent of the Louise Hay material, the body symbology as presented in Illuminating Physical Experience is distinctly more focused on the spiritual and emotional aspects, whereas Louise Hay in 1984 gave a detailed outline of the mental components of various disease processes.
To paraphrase the book: Body ailments are caused by blocked emotions; the reason for the blockage of emotions is mental-spiritual judgments; and the mechanism through which a disease manifests is physical. So even though an M.D. may say a disease is caused by, say, Staphylococcus bacteria, the bacteria is actually only the mechanism, not the real cause.
Many additional fascinating topics are covered in Illuminating Physical Experience, some of which are as potentially sensitive as the chapter on race and religion, e.g. miscarriages and abortions, homosexuality, and why our children kill. [Illuminating Physical Experience was published only a few months after the Columbine shooting in 1999.]
Other fascinating topics covered include: Releasing vows and hexes: psychic cording; soul fragmentation; emotional ownership; Lemuria and Atlantis, and much more. The extensive Appendix II is a review of 20 different alternative healing modalities.
In summary, Illuminating Physical Experience offers a unique and inspiring perspective on a large number of important spiritual topics. Fresh and thought-provoking, it's a must read for anybody with a serious interest in the metaphysical. - 30535
About the Author:
Gerard Johnson was born and raised in the U.S. Since graduating with an MA in English literature, he has resided in many countries including the UK, France, Sweden and Norway, offering metaphysical classes and workshops. The book in this review is available from the web-site Unconditional Self Acceptance, which also offers free spiritual articles on The Long Dark Night of the Soul and much more.
