A metaphysical expose on such politically explosive topics as the spiritual significance of races and world religions, Illuminating Physical Experience by Foley, Shaffer and Davidsson may have been too far ahead of its time when it was originally published in 1999. I believe it's a book whose time has finally come.
As mentioned, spiritual perspectives on many politically incorrect topics are covered by this book in a delicate and sensitive way. For example, each of the five world religions is scrutinized in terms of its spiritual and karmic lesson. This is done in such a way that it feels balanced and [relatively] objective, which helps leave the reader with a sense of inspired reflection on religion rather than feeling insulted.
Next follows a similar analysis of the five races of humanity: yellow, brown, white, black and red. The karmic and spiritual strengths and weaknesses of each race are evaluated. Even though this is a potentially even more inflamed topic than world religions, again the book is able to pull it off without sounding judgmental or offensive.
Perhaps not surprising, the white race gets the harshest evaluation. But even this feels more self-reproaching than racist, due to the fact that the three authors themselves are white.
One third of the book is devoted to body symbology in a fashion both reminiscent of and yet distinctly different from Louise Hay. In 1984, Louise Hay revolutionized body-mind medicine with her outlining of the mental component of various illnesses. Illuminating Physical Experience goes more into the spiritual and emotional causes, although mental judgments as causative are also addressed.
To paraphrase the book: Body ailments are caused by blocked emotions; the reason for the blockage of emotions is mental-spiritual judgments; and the mechanism through which a disease manifests is physical. So even though an M.D. may say a disease is caused by, say, Staphylococcus bacteria, the bacteria is actually only the mechanism, not the real cause.
Many additional fascinating topics are covered in Illuminating Physical Experience, some of which are as potentially sensitive as the chapter on race and religion, e.g. miscarriages and abortions, homosexuality, and why our children kill. [Illuminating Physical Experience was published only a few months after the Columbine shooting in 1999.]
Other exciting topics covered from a new and unique perspective include: Atlantis and Lemuria; soul fragmentation; psychic cording; releasing vows and hexes; emotional ownership, and much more. Appendix II is extensive and lists 20 alternative healing modalities, and how they can help with spiritual and emotional growth and development.
In summary, Illuminating Physical Experience offers a unique and inspiring perspective on a large number of important spiritual topics. Fresh and thought-provoking, it's a must read for anybody with a serious interest in the metaphysical.
As mentioned, spiritual perspectives on many politically incorrect topics are covered by this book in a delicate and sensitive way. For example, each of the five world religions is scrutinized in terms of its spiritual and karmic lesson. This is done in such a way that it feels balanced and [relatively] objective, which helps leave the reader with a sense of inspired reflection on religion rather than feeling insulted.
Next follows a similar analysis of the five races of humanity: yellow, brown, white, black and red. The karmic and spiritual strengths and weaknesses of each race are evaluated. Even though this is a potentially even more inflamed topic than world religions, again the book is able to pull it off without sounding judgmental or offensive.
Perhaps not surprising, the white race gets the harshest evaluation. But even this feels more self-reproaching than racist, due to the fact that the three authors themselves are white.
One third of the book is devoted to body symbology in a fashion both reminiscent of and yet distinctly different from Louise Hay. In 1984, Louise Hay revolutionized body-mind medicine with her outlining of the mental component of various illnesses. Illuminating Physical Experience goes more into the spiritual and emotional causes, although mental judgments as causative are also addressed.
To paraphrase the book: Body ailments are caused by blocked emotions; the reason for the blockage of emotions is mental-spiritual judgments; and the mechanism through which a disease manifests is physical. So even though an M.D. may say a disease is caused by, say, Staphylococcus bacteria, the bacteria is actually only the mechanism, not the real cause.
Many additional fascinating topics are covered in Illuminating Physical Experience, some of which are as potentially sensitive as the chapter on race and religion, e.g. miscarriages and abortions, homosexuality, and why our children kill. [Illuminating Physical Experience was published only a few months after the Columbine shooting in 1999.]
Other exciting topics covered from a new and unique perspective include: Atlantis and Lemuria; soul fragmentation; psychic cording; releasing vows and hexes; emotional ownership, and much more. Appendix II is extensive and lists 20 alternative healing modalities, and how they can help with spiritual and emotional growth and development.
In summary, Illuminating Physical Experience offers a unique and inspiring perspective on a large number of important spiritual topics. Fresh and thought-provoking, it's a must read for anybody with a serious interest in the metaphysical.
About the Author:
Gerard Johnson was born and raised in Colorado. Since graduating with a Masters in English literature, he has traveled and lived in many countries including the UK, France, Sweden and Norway, giving spiritual classes and workshops. The book in this review is available from the web-site Unconditional Self Acceptance, which also offers free metaphysical articles on the Long Dark Night of the Soul and much more.
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