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cactussambal's review against another edition
4.0
Richard Rohr has a great way of communicating a mindset more than giving information. A lot of wisdom about how growing spiritually means tolerating ambiguity, not judging, and learning to see outside of oneself. The Western world really needs this perspective coming from Christians. He connects wisdom from other faith traditions while at the same time staying true to his Catholic Franciscan roots.
mrscoady's review against another edition
4.0
This is not my favorite book by Father Rohr, but it still had some great insight and helped solidify much of what he discusses in his other books. I especially liked his in-depth look at contemplation, his discussion of the pillars of awareness (intellectual, moral, and religious), and his explanation for the need to shift from dualistic thinking (or even thinking at all). Also, his ideas on suffering and love and the need for both to see the mystic side of life was helpful because we have all experienced the beauty that comes from deep love and deep suffering. If not, perhaps we need more of both to really be transformed.
Perhaps, my favorite quote from the book is something along the lines of "suffering which is not transformed becomes transferred." In essence, when we do not evolve from our pain, we inflict pain on others with our bitterness, resentments, envy, etc. Also, if we try to escape from our pain or don't deal with it, we often hurt those closest to us, whether consciously or not.
I plan to continue my exploration of Father Rohr and his work. I am currently reading one and listening to another, so I hope to get even more perspective on his ideas. His knowledge is immense, and I love it when he throws in some authors and texts to support where he has gained such wisdom. He is definitely well-read and experienced in what he discusses.
Perhaps, my favorite quote from the book is something along the lines of "suffering which is not transformed becomes transferred." In essence, when we do not evolve from our pain, we inflict pain on others with our bitterness, resentments, envy, etc. Also, if we try to escape from our pain or don't deal with it, we often hurt those closest to us, whether consciously or not.
I plan to continue my exploration of Father Rohr and his work. I am currently reading one and listening to another, so I hope to get even more perspective on his ideas. His knowledge is immense, and I love it when he throws in some authors and texts to support where he has gained such wisdom. He is definitely well-read and experienced in what he discusses.
tucsonbet's review against another edition
5.0
This book is an excellent, fairly simple summary of the profundity of knowing God and knowing oneself. It goes well beyond the limitations of religion. I have studied a number of the Christian mystics and Rohr does a great job of synthesizing their teachings.
timeacademy's review against another edition
We accept a doctrine, shelve it and then move on without allowing it to alter or affect our consciousness.
Intrigued by Rohr's thinking. There are times where he neglects the fundamentals in favor of universalism (he desperately avoids the idea of being perceived a fundamentalist) but there is a much needed wake-up call that the truths of Christ and the Word run much deeper than our minds can imagine.
Intrigued by Rohr's thinking. There are times where he neglects the fundamentals in favor of universalism (he desperately avoids the idea of being perceived a fundamentalist) but there is a much needed wake-up call that the truths of Christ and the Word run much deeper than our minds can imagine.
kalecourtright's review against another edition
4.0
Helpful in learning to think in a non-dualistic manner. Instead of seeing the world in binary terms, mystics see the world differently.
ultamentkiller's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
jencunn2024's review against another edition
3.0
I do enjoy Richard Rohr’s outlook on how to see without dualism, a concept that can bridge so many divided gaps among us, just for the sake of conversation as well as debate and more. Bringing back how to engage with the third eye, apply it in our daily lives, and live in the now. I did feel he borrowed too much from Elkhart Tolle but also appreciate that he does.