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The Awakened Way: Making the Shift to a Divinely Guided Life
The Awakened Way combines deep spiritual wisdom and practical tools for living a consciously connected and divinely guided life, helping readers go from an emptiness that can’t be filled to a fullness that can’t be contained.
The Awakened Way is the soul’s answer to your earthly challenges.
This book invites you to live the awakened way, a path that embraces ancient wisdom and integrates it with the latest scientific discoveries about the nature of consciousness and the underlying reality.
Many self-help books focus on our human nature. They miss the point that we are both human and a soul. They fail to teach us to shift our focus and access the Source of solutions that is always available and will never steer us wrong.
The Awakened Way is a higher-self book that reorients your belief system and shows you how to approach life from the soul's perspective, where the highest answers lie.
“A practical resource for many who are seeking a richer connection with lost loved ones and the spiritual realm in general.”
— Eben Alexander, M.D., former Harvard neurosurgeon and author of Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven, and Living in a Mindful Universe
The Awakened Way is the soul’s answer to your earthly challenges.
This book invites you to live the awakened way, a path that embraces ancient wisdom and integrates it with the latest scientific discoveries about the nature of consciousness and the underlying reality.
Many self-help books focus on our human nature. They miss the point that we are both human and a soul. They fail to teach us to shift our focus and access the Source of solutions that is always available and will never steer us wrong.
The Awakened Way is a higher-self book that reorients your belief system and shows you how to approach life from the soul's perspective, where the highest answers lie.
“A practical resource for many who are seeking a richer connection with lost loved ones and the spiritual realm in general.”
— Eben Alexander, M.D., former Harvard neurosurgeon and author of Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven, and Living in a Mindful Universe
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2024
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About the author
Suzanne Giesemann
56 books105 followersSuzanne Giesemann is the author of eleven books, a metaphysical teacher, and an evidential medium. She captivates audiences as she brings hope, healing, and comfort through her work. Suzanne’s gift of communication with those on the other side provides stunning evidence of life after death. Touted as “a breath of fresh air” with “a quality that is so different from others that it is difficult to describe,” she brings messages of hope and love that go straight to the heart.
Suzanne is a retired U.S. Navy Commander. She served as a commanding officer, as special assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations, and as Aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 9/11. Today Suzanne addresses questions about the purpose of life, the nature of reality, and attuning to higher consciousness. Her work has been recognized as highly credible by afterlife researcher Dr. Gary Schwartz, Ph.D., and best-selling author Dr. Wayne Dyer. She serves on the executive council of Eternea, where she is the chairman of the Spirituality Leadership Council and is a member of the Advisory Council of the Academy for Spiritual and Consciousness Studies along with such notable leaders as Raymond Moody, M.D., Jean Houston, Ph.D., and Larry Dossey, M.D.
When Suzanne first began researching and writing the Hay House published book, The Priest and the Medium, she never dreamed that she would one day connect with the unseen world herself. After years of meditation, however, she began to have her own intuitive experiences, which led her to several classes on mediumship and to an intensive course at the respected Arthur Findlay College of Psychic Sciences in Stansted, England. Her eye-opening experiences there allowed her to develop her contact with the unseen world to the point where she now gives private readings, connecting people with their loved ones who have passed.
Her experiences with inspirational writing and inspired poetry are published daily on her blog, www.SanayaSays.com. The story of Suzanne’s transition from Navy Commander to her current work as an intuitive counselor is chronicled in her memoir, Messages of Hope, which is featured in a documentary by the same name. For more information about Suzanne and her work, visit www.SuzanneGiesemann.com.
Suzanne is a retired U.S. Navy Commander. She served as a commanding officer, as special assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations, and as Aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 9/11. Today Suzanne addresses questions about the purpose of life, the nature of reality, and attuning to higher consciousness. Her work has been recognized as highly credible by afterlife researcher Dr. Gary Schwartz, Ph.D., and best-selling author Dr. Wayne Dyer. She serves on the executive council of Eternea, where she is the chairman of the Spirituality Leadership Council and is a member of the Advisory Council of the Academy for Spiritual and Consciousness Studies along with such notable leaders as Raymond Moody, M.D., Jean Houston, Ph.D., and Larry Dossey, M.D.
When Suzanne first began researching and writing the Hay House published book, The Priest and the Medium, she never dreamed that she would one day connect with the unseen world herself. After years of meditation, however, she began to have her own intuitive experiences, which led her to several classes on mediumship and to an intensive course at the respected Arthur Findlay College of Psychic Sciences in Stansted, England. Her eye-opening experiences there allowed her to develop her contact with the unseen world to the point where she now gives private readings, connecting people with their loved ones who have passed.
Her experiences with inspirational writing and inspired poetry are published daily on her blog, www.SanayaSays.com. The story of Suzanne’s transition from Navy Commander to her current work as an intuitive counselor is chronicled in her memoir, Messages of Hope, which is featured in a documentary by the same name. For more information about Suzanne and her work, visit www.SuzanneGiesemann.com.
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October 24, 2024
The Awakened Way is a self-help book that is focused on the idea that we are all programmed in a certain way. We are told how we should think, feel, and act by the "rules" we have been taught. But what if there is something other behind the rules? What if we open our minds and hearts to the universe and discover another side of ourselves?
I wanted to read this book as a means of understanding myself more clearly. I have tried so many times to make sense of what has happened in the past to get to a positive place where I can look forward to the future.
This book is not quite what I hoped it was, but that said, I'm sure it has helped many other people.
I will revisit it in the future as I am interested in understanding it better. I think the reader needs to be in the right mindset, I'm not there yet.
For now, it left me feeling a little confused, and it didn't really help me at this time. Maybe when I return to it, I will find something inside that resonates.
I wanted to read this book as a means of understanding myself more clearly. I have tried so many times to make sense of what has happened in the past to get to a positive place where I can look forward to the future.
This book is not quite what I hoped it was, but that said, I'm sure it has helped many other people.
I will revisit it in the future as I am interested in understanding it better. I think the reader needs to be in the right mindset, I'm not there yet.
For now, it left me feeling a little confused, and it didn't really help me at this time. Maybe when I return to it, I will find something inside that resonates.
August 9, 2025
The author presents her system for connecting to your intuition, to Oneness, and to your guides or spirits. A solid overview of foundational practices for mediumship. She also leads the reader through an expanded worldview, including the spiritual realms and living here in "earth school." A really solid introduction to all of these things for anyone new to the subject. May be of particular interest to those who are skeptical but curious or who have had an experience with the spirit realm and just don't know what to make of it and want some practical information from someone who went through it as well.
If you are a spiritual seeker or avid reader of these topics there's not a lot new here but she does frame spiritual development exercises and practices in a way that may be new or refreshing to some. I did find some useful information. The author is ex military, very rational, direct, and grounded. Her approach didn't resonate with me (so many acronyms!) but may be great for someone else. Would recommend if you are interested in mediumship without the woo-woo or bells and whistles. A straightforward approach.
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If you are a spiritual seeker or avid reader of these topics there's not a lot new here but she does frame spiritual development exercises and practices in a way that may be new or refreshing to some. I did find some useful information. The author is ex military, very rational, direct, and grounded. Her approach didn't resonate with me (so many acronyms!) but may be great for someone else. Would recommend if you are interested in mediumship without the woo-woo or bells and whistles. A straightforward approach.
ARC from NetGalley
June 9, 2024
Finally a Book that Bridges Awareness with Mediumship
I often have read books about becoming aware - of being aware - of one Consciousness. And I’ve read books about Mediumship. But this is the first book I’ve read that truly bridges the two together in a concise, practical, and step by step way. A good read without it being overly philosophical or “dumbed” down. Great exercises.
I often have read books about becoming aware - of being aware - of one Consciousness. And I’ve read books about Mediumship. But this is the first book I’ve read that truly bridges the two together in a concise, practical, and step by step way. A good read without it being overly philosophical or “dumbed” down. Great exercises.
August 25, 2024
I hate when authors have the arrogance to claim no other book is needed but their own. Agree with some of the principles I read but they are certainly not as novel as the author tries to say they are… they are principles of Buddhism and mindfulness and a million other teachings in psychology, philosophy, spirituality and religion etc. . Very repetitive (how many different ways can you repeat the same concepts), rigid, and annoying in the parts I forced myself to get through… just could not finish…Also, if we don’t like this book, it must be our ego getting in the way? That’s a convenient way to dismiss all criticism…
She says this is the only book we’ll need… I kind of hope that this is the only book she writes before she stops…
She says this is the only book we’ll need… I kind of hope that this is the only book she writes before she stops…
August 23, 2024
Powerful and beautiful
I chose this rating because while reading and when finished, I identified with so much of it as my life's story. This is a powerful and beautiful book to help us get to Heaven on Earth (the 5th Dimension).
I chose this rating because while reading and when finished, I identified with so much of it as my life's story. This is a powerful and beautiful book to help us get to Heaven on Earth (the 5th Dimension).
May 11, 2024
Wow
Love this fresh perspective of living from the soul perspective/ higher self. I have so much clarity about my soul perspective in a way that I had before. Thank you so much!
Love this fresh perspective of living from the soul perspective/ higher self. I have so much clarity about my soul perspective in a way that I had before. Thank you so much!
July 26, 2024
In the first half of this book, Suzanne shares inspiring true stories from her life of how she communicates with people from the other side, across the veil. She also shares stories of communicating with Source, all of which provide feel-good evidence that there is more to life than meets the eye. Suzanne teaches some beautiful spiritual truths here.
In the second half of the book, Suzanne generously shares lots of techniques we can all do to raise our vibration and communicate with Source or with loved ones across the veil ourselves. This is the real deal: Real technique that she uses herself and that work for her, so hopefully they can work for anyone!
I also recommend watching some of Suzanne's videos in video form - her energy is so uplifting and inspiring. Her contributions in both written and video formats are so valuable to helping anyone on their spiritual growth journey, and her BLESS ME method transformed my meditations, taking them to new levels of communicating with Source directly that I'd never reached before. I can't recommend Suzanne's work highly enough!
In the second half of the book, Suzanne generously shares lots of techniques we can all do to raise our vibration and communicate with Source or with loved ones across the veil ourselves. This is the real deal: Real technique that she uses herself and that work for her, so hopefully they can work for anyone!
I also recommend watching some of Suzanne's videos in video form - her energy is so uplifting and inspiring. Her contributions in both written and video formats are so valuable to helping anyone on their spiritual growth journey, and her BLESS ME method transformed my meditations, taking them to new levels of communicating with Source directly that I'd never reached before. I can't recommend Suzanne's work highly enough!
July 6, 2025
This book has re-acquainted me with the energetic forces that make up our bodies, minds, spirits, and everything else in the universe. Suzanne has an easy writing style and this book contains helpful "practices" anyone can do that will connect (or reconnect) you with the underlying "life force" that unites us all. She also gives lots of "real-life" examples/stories that make the book enjoyable to read.
October 31, 2024
Abiography
I awaited this with excitement and read it quickly. It is a lovely biography and explains about the author’s step daughter etc. I don’t know why but I was expecting more about how we too can develop any clairvoyant powers we may have so I was a bit disappointed in that respect. It’s more about how Suzanne becomes so good channeling, and that was quite interesting.
I awaited this with excitement and read it quickly. It is a lovely biography and explains about the author’s step daughter etc. I don’t know why but I was expecting more about how we too can develop any clairvoyant powers we may have so I was a bit disappointed in that respect. It’s more about how Suzanne becomes so good channeling, and that was quite interesting.
September 25, 2025
The Awakened Way is a book that reminds us that we are more than our human bodies. We are souls connected by love. Written in easy-to-understand language, it provides tools and insights to help readers connect with this truth. The Awakened Way is a must-read for those seeking to live a deeper, more fulfilled, more meaningful life.
July 20, 2025
Beautiful Message
The world does not with the way we think it does… it’s much better! This book is really well written and easy to follow. The message is wonderful. Lots of tools, techniques and positive encouragement. You got this. We got this!
The world does not with the way we think it does… it’s much better! This book is really well written and easy to follow. The message is wonderful. Lots of tools, techniques and positive encouragement. You got this. We got this!
September 1, 2025
Wow! What a ride!
Love this book. I downloaded it on my Kindle and took so many notes that I just bought the paperback so I could embrace it in written form even further. My higher self thanks you Suzanne.
Love this book. I downloaded it on my Kindle and took so many notes that I just bought the paperback so I could embrace it in written form even further. My higher self thanks you Suzanne.
November 2, 2025
amazing guidebook for anyone remembering you’re a soul having a human experience
You are here for the advancement of your soul and the advancement of the collective consciousness
Tips for tuning your communication to higher realms
You are here for the advancement of your soul and the advancement of the collective consciousness
Tips for tuning your communication to higher realms
May 15, 2024
Opening The REAL You
This is a very informative book. If you want to wake up and be transformed by the renewing of your history this is a great read.
This is a very informative book. If you want to wake up and be transformed by the renewing of your history this is a great read.
June 24, 2024
Eye opening. This book makes you think of all the possibilities of life there really are.
October 21, 2024
Loved it!
December 3, 2024
Very helpful with tools and techniques I can incorporate into my life. I especially enjoyed Suzanne's anecdotes!
March 5, 2025
Simplified!!
Books show up when we are ready. This is a perfect example. Something that seemed so out of reach, presented as possible for all of us.
Books show up when we are ready. This is a perfect example. Something that seemed so out of reach, presented as possible for all of us.
March 19, 2025
I'm just a beginner learning about the spirit world. So much to learn.
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April 30, 2025Yeah yeah fine whatever it was good whatever thanks Kara whatever
May 11, 2025
"The information in this book is deep." - said no serious author ever. Unreadable.
July 14, 2025
Love this book by Suzanne Giesemann
Such an amazing book with insights that are so resonating by a Master teacher Suzanne Giesemann! I would highly recommend it!
Such an amazing book with insights that are so resonating by a Master teacher Suzanne Giesemann! I would highly recommend it!
September 23, 2025
A great first start book and a good one for veterans of mediumship. I great read.
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