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There are many negative reviews and a lot of state that other books (both of a similar nature and not) are more worthwhile reading material. Any suggestions of what some of these books might be, or really any book to read instead of this?
Becky I can suggest 2 that were very easy to read and straightforward books.

1) "Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism" by Chogyam Trungpa - https://amzn.to…moreI can suggest 2 that were very easy to read and straightforward books.

1) "Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism" by Chogyam Trungpa - https://amzn.to/2IKu82r This was a banger for me it explains why following "steps" and "guides" uses spirituality for your own gain and in the wrong way. It's kind of similar to this book except it talks more about accepting you for yourself. I.e you don't have to be 'calm' 'collected' 'quiet' in order to be enlightened. You are just yourself because I mean I'm HELLA crazy. So it gave me hope LOL. It's set in a similar way where the author answers questions. It's not the same book so I highly recommended it. I only read it because i saw it was on Steve Job's reading list (although it could have been a marketing scam) I wanted to see what kind of books this genius reads and was pleasantly surprised!

2) Siddhartha: An Indian Tale by Hermann Hesse - https://amzn.to/2UEhl4u

I loved this book mainly because the spiritual journey was told in the form of a story. It had all the struggles of humanity and how Siddhartha waved through life searching for something in the end he realises his journey and who he is was all that he needed. It also meant his experiences all do mean something. They are non-existant but he had to go through them in order to find out that he didn't need to in the first place. That's my take on it anyways :)

Both of these books highlight Buddhism briefly but not in a preachy way. It talks about teachings of other religions too and how spirituality is set aside from that. The main message is we don't go searching for it it's a part of all of us there is no end goal we reach because it is just as we are now.

Despite reading all of these books I am still not "spiritually" awakened. I'm still on my journey/path of life which I love! I still think about things, I'm still anxious, fearful and not living in the 'now' but at least I understand what it all means. This is what happens when I read I don't understand it and I don't enjoy it then a point in my life happens and then I can relate and suddenly it becomes clear and it sticks! (less)
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