Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior
by David R. Hawkins
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Read in February, 2008
I love delving into the inexplainable and the unseen. My entire life I have been on a search for truth, trying to decipher the good from the bad. This book makes it into the good pile. I'm eagerly waiting to try out kinesiology and see if it works as described in the book.
This book focuses on the deciphering what is true and what is false through applied kinesiology. I must admit it seems absolutely unscientific, the technique itself is very controversial. Through applied kinesiology the au...more
This book focuses on the deciphering what is true and what is false through applied kinesiology. I must admit it seems absolutely unscientific, the technique itself is very controversial. Through applied kinesiology the au...more
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Read in September, 2007
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truth seekers
This is the most significant book I have read in a long time. Power Vs. Force explains the connection between individual levels of consciousness and human behavior.
This is important because every decision we make and every action we take is driven by our individual level of consciousness.
Dr. David R. Hawkins uses Applied Kinesiology as a tool for doing consciousness research. Using Applied Kinesiology, he developed a map of consciousness that ranges from 1 to 1000. According to conscio...more
This is important because every decision we make and every action we take is driven by our individual level of consciousness.
Dr. David R. Hawkins uses Applied Kinesiology as a tool for doing consciousness research. Using Applied Kinesiology, he developed a map of consciousness that ranges from 1 to 1000. According to conscio...more
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An excellent in depth study of the little studied field of consciousness. Ever wondered why people do what they do, and why you do too? Dr. Hawkins explains how the actions and consequences of our lives are actually determined by focus of our consciousness. Fear begets fear, love begets love. It could be likened to a scientific proof that 'you reap what you sew.'
In addition, however, he presents us with a method for verifying truth from falsehood. This is known as kinesiological testing. Essent...more
In addition, however, he presents us with a method for verifying truth from falsehood. This is known as kinesiological testing. Essent...more
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Read in January, 2002
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peeps who are curious about making tangible life improvements
This is an amazing book that details, (from subtitle) "The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior". It is engaging to peek into the psychology, both conscious and subconscious, of the underlying behavior patterns and choices made throughout life. Yes, you may find this book on the self help shelves (shudder!), but in this case, it will actually help many of us to overcome negative behaviors, converting them into positives. As I like to say, we can all use less "nega-thought"...more
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Read in January, 2002
Anti-psychiatry book, for those who like to experiment with mental processes. It has a very detailed explanation on how to do the experiment in order to replicate the results, but the scientific bases is not as detailed. I read the book and I can not diferentiate between truth or false in a lot of situations, but the book gave me good ideas about life and joy: "the key of joy is uncoditional kindness to all life, including one's own..."
Es un libro de anti-psiquiatria. Para los qu...more
Es un libro de anti-psiquiatria. Para los qu...more
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This is like The Secret, only harder to understand. The concepts are steeped in deep, difficult to understand jargon; however, if you can make it through you'll be a rocket scientist! I actually learned a lot! Kinesiology and muscle testing are explored ... truth exposed. In a nutshell (if you've ever been to a Chiropractor or the like that does this) muscle testing is a science that can tell you what your body, or anyone else's for that matter, needs and knows.
Like I said, hard to read, but w...more
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Read in October, 2004
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This book shapes worldviews.
The information presented in this book ranks among the most influential in my entire life. It is clear, reproducible, verifiable, and significant. I don't know what I can add to what others have already said about it. However, if you have stumbled upon or have been drawn to this book in some way before, but have not read it yet, please hesitate no longer. Read it if you will.
The information presented in this book ranks among the most influential in my entire life. It is clear, reproducible, verifiable, and significant. I don't know what I can add to what others have already said about it. However, if you have stumbled upon or have been drawn to this book in some way before, but have not read it yet, please hesitate no longer. Read it if you will.
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Read in July, 2007
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Mary Michelrecommends it for: Anyone who has struggled between wanting something and willing something.
Heavy read - but it WILL change the way you understand social psychology/sociology forever. We're talking quantum physics here, People. And when you finally see the difference between Power and Force - their constant tug-of-war over the masses, it leaves you no choice but to try to raise your "level" immediately to one capable of bringing more Power to the world.
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Interesting and significant hypothesis is put forward in this book. Dr. Hawkins co-authored the work "Orthomolecular Psychiatry" with Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling. This book may be the most important book I've ever read...I'm half way through and I'm finding it sooooo powerful in terms of application to my life.
Everyone, read this book!!
Everyone, read this book!!
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Read in January, 2006
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I consider this book to be a touchstone of sorts. I've read it twice, and felt differently both times. If you're searching for direction on a spiritual plane, its a good place to start. I use the basic premise in my attempts at parenting quite a bit. Mostly to keep myself sane! Don't be put off by the kinesiology bit, the underlying truths within the text are profound.
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This book gives you a clear sense of where you are in the Universe and what you are bringing to it- hugely enlightening- and I now use the map of consciousness daily- this book was fantastic in so many ways it was worth reading to step up another level of empowerment.
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Read in January, 2008
EVERYONE should read this book. Facinating. The author has come up with a "scale" to test levels of consciousness. Anything below 200, is considered negitive energy and will prevent one from moving forward in life. Amazing. I will re-read this one over and over.
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Read in March, 2008
wow! so much to take in. amazing though!
powerful book!! i might actually have to read this one again.
and i rarely feel that a book is actually worth it to do that.
highly recommend. :)
peace, love, and light.
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Read in January, 2008
Just a cool way to look at the world - a new twist on life without giving up your religion or anything like that. This is more like a textbook, so don't expect to read it in one sitting, but if you do, please call me.
Either way this guy is pretty good and every worker in the study of psychosis ought to read this book.
Either way this guy is pretty good and every worker in the study of psychosis ought to read this book.
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This is a very deep book. If you like to consider new ideas and new possibilities this is for you. I liked it a lot. Any book that moves me to change for the better I like, and this is definitely one of those.
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Read in February, 2007
Amazing book. I was actually on my third step when I picked this book up.. Let go of the ego and let Gos and the universe take over. Tough read, but if you are present, it is amazing.
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Read in September, 2007
This book is simple and nearly absolute (as absolute as is possible to be in a limited world)in its truth. It is now ranked in my all-time top five of books read.
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Had it been more popular this would be a shoe-in for Most Overrated Book of the 20th Century (MOB20C). And if there was a way to assign negative stars, this book would be a sucking black hole. I didn't like it in a big, bad way.
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Read in January, 2006
This book has made me think about hings differently. It reads a little textbooky at times, and occasionally the author goes off on tangents, but it is most definitely worth reading.
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Read in September, 2006
This (audio) book really opened my eyes to understand consciousness. Dr. Hawkins exposes his research done mainly through applied kinesiology and covers many aspects of humanity.
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