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Have you ever thought about the concept of "enlightenment" and felt completely overwhelmed? I know I have. Of course, I want to be enlightened, but the whole idea of being enlightened seems a bit out of my reach. However, according to Scott Kiloby, author of Reflections of the One Life, "enlightenment is not a goal to achieve or an idea to grasp. It is the timeless presence that you already are." Reading that made the concept of enlightenment seem a bit more obtainable -- and reading Scott's book made it seem even more like something I could actually come to terms with.
Reflections of the One Life is a book filled with of daily pointers to enlightenment. Through his work, Scott is simplifying and demystifying the message of enlightenment or "non-duality," which might seem overwhelming to a lot of people. Each one of these daily reflections are actually very accessible. Whether you're really into the concept of reaching an enlightened state or if you're just looking for a little daily inspiration, Scott's book is a great place to start. The pointers cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Awareness
- Choice
- Freedom
- Love
- Truth
- Gratitude
- Anger
- Fear
- Oneness
- Body/mind
- Peace
- Being present
The book, through daily posts on theses and many other topics, addresses the issue of why all humans are seeking, whether it is for enlightenment, material success, fame, money, attention, or love, and how the end of seeking can be realized. Since it's an easy-to-read book, with only a few paragraphs a day added to your reading queue, you won't feel bogged down in complicated explanations. Having read through the first two months already, I can definitely say I've learned a lot about Scott's message and what it means for living a positive, present life.
The focus of the book is that liberation is available for everyone. What is liberation according to Scott Kiloby? It's freedom from the belief that we are separate people living in a world of separate things. Scott believes this separation is the root cause of human suffering, seeking, and conflict. The book both illuminates what separation is and explains how freedom from it is available for anyone. Whether you fully believe in the concept that fuels Scott's book or not, the daily reflections are filled with thought-provoking inspiration that are certainly worth reading. For more on this book and to learn more about Scott and his ideas, visit his website Kiloby.com.
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