The Missing Link: Reflections on Philosophy and Spirit

by Sydney Banks

New in paperback! Sydney Banks illuminates and creates an appreciation for the mystical link between the psychological and spiritual nature of life. He reveals a simplicity beneath the complex workings of the mind and the principles behind the creation of our life experience. This is the first paperback edition of the work, the hardcover edition was published in 1998, 978-0-9681645-0-1 (published by International Human Relations Consultants Inc, and distributed by Lone Pine Publishing)

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Personal Development, Psychology

156 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1998

Reviews

[Maria Iliffe-Wood]

I have read this book over and over again and see something new in it every time.

[Kathryn Way]

I feel like I can keep coming back to this book as it has so many memorable lines that will help you re-ground yourself when needed. I like that it doesn’t have a lot of pages so it’s easy to pick back up and read again if you want to. It definitely left me thinking about my thought process at the end of it.

[Lindsay]

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[Elle O]

3.75 ⭐

I did get something from this, but as someone who is already quite spiritual, there were a lot of things that weren’t new to me. I think there was a time in my life where I would have got more from it than I did tonight. I do think, however, it’s a book you need to read more than once in order for some of the messaging to really stick with you. I think it’s a book I’ll come back to one day, maybe during a time where I feel lost and am seeking wisdom. However, it was still a nice read and makes some very good points.

[Jo]

This book is almost like poetry. I’m currently doing a weekly seminar series on the Three Principles and decided I would like to read more about it to get a clearer picture. I’m not sure I do have a clearer picture but think I do “get it” a little better. It is hard to grasp concepts which need to be felt rather than intellectually analysed. I’m going with the flow!

[Elizabeth Lykins]

My favorite book by Sydney Banks. Open the book to any page for short bits of wisdom about the role of Mind, Consciousness, and Thought (the Three Principles). Simplicity is the best teacher of all.

[Alistair Miller]

This is a fascinating spiritual work by the philosopher Sydney Banks. As someone who wants to learn about the 3 Principles, I found it interesting. It's not your average self-help book, full of tips and techniques. This is more about changing your whole view of how you see your life. It is a book that I will keep on returning to. I'm not going to pretend that I understood all of it. But I think you need time for your understanding to develop, and that may take time to return to the book several times.

[Dennis Leth]

Læste den danske oversættelse udgivet af Forlaget De 3 Principper.

En fremragende bog, der indfører en i tankegangen bag de 3 principper og deres simplicitet.

Sind, bevidsthed og tanke behandles kærligt og effektfuldt i små, klare og tydelige beskrivelser. Det gøres klart, at en symbiotisk forståelse og erkendelse af de 3 giver et lysere, kærligere og mere balanceret liv, hvor den enkeltes perfektion får lov til at stråle.

[unknown]

A short quick read

I would say about this book, what the author has said, "Never follow the words of others blindly, or you will only take on another person’s reality. You will only hinder your progress by seeking fool’s gold. Use your own common sense."

[Mike Lewis]

Really great insightful thoughts in here. I find that every time I pick this book up, I take away something useful. This book talks about how to be grounded and in the right state of mind - helpful for a coach or advisor.

[Ray]

Very quick read that validated and reinforced a lot of my own thoughts as well as taught me so many useful skills and pieces of invaluable wisdom. I do think everyone should read this if not just to reframe their thought processes. 5 stars hehe

[Ana Ochoa-Fagan]

So simple and thruthfull

I think it is worthy to read it a lot of times to let the truth sink in our hearts

[Nicole Freitas]

Absolutely insightful

[Bob]

Simplistic in a good way. Rapid read and conceptually sound if possible for the subject matter. Think positively and good things can happen.

[Michael Polliack]

The missing link

A lovely summary of the series and helps concentrate on the meaning of the three principles. Highly recommended. The spirit will only gain upon this reading

[Gemma]

Short, simple, enriching and beautifully written.

[Brad Davidge]

read it once a week

Read it multiple times to deepen your understanding of what Sydney is sharing. As your understanding deepens, so too will your experience of life.

[Reiston]

Must read for each and every individual from any walk of life.

[Hidalgo]

full of gems

Short book, but full of insights. I highlighted many sections. Amazing how, short, simple and yet complete the message of the book is.

[Kevin Wheeler]

A good summary of his thought. Pretty sure this is the only book he wrote that wasn't an awkwardly-written, novella-length parable. Well worth the read, IMO.

[Leen Amin]

The truth in this book speaks directly to the heart and soul of the reader. It opens the door to an inner life of stability and contentment that everyone knows intuitively, yet many have lost sight of in their daily pursuits. In the loving voice of an author speaking from the certainty of enlightenment, this book offers solace to those who have exhausted the world, hope for the frustrated, and direct the lost and contentment to the disaffected.
Just as the writer focuses in most of the chapters on that thoughts are the weapon that creates reality, so the writer advises us not to focus on negative thoughts, and in order to know how much these negative thoughts push reality to deviation, we must start observing thoughts and seeing the results, and the more we live in the moment, the more we can reach the twilight And spiritual harmony easier

I liked this writer as he explains everything in a simple and not complicated way, and I also saw the similarity of the ideas of the writer Sidney to the writer Eckhart Tolle in the book The Power of Now, which also centers on living in the moment and how ideas are the major obstacle to spiritual enlightenment and inner peace

my review .... 7,5\10


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[Amy Gloeckner]

Must read again and again.

A beautifully written collection of truths, to inspire and direct all to their own wisdom. This is a book that can shift your understanding of the human experience.

[Charles Clarke]

Enlightening.

I truly believe that Sydney Banks had discovered Wisdom. He cleverly posts page by page his thoughts and revelations regarding how and where we can also find this. A masterpiece.

[Janice]

This is the shorthand version of The Second Chance, but some good statements.

[Stephanie]

An excellent short but dense book of wisdom. Sweet and powerful!

[Arnajaraq Lyberth]

Love this book 3 principles in its simplicity

[Jasmine Miller]

Awesome book!

[Helena]

In simple words, the wisdom of the three principles behind human experience of life, is explained and revealed.