Defy Gravity: Healing Beyond the Bounds of Reason

So far, this is the best! Defy Gravity is her most comprehensive, easily accessible work. In fact, if I only bought one book by Caroline Myss, this would be it. I have read and/or listened to all of Caroline's work (except for Entering the Castle which I now feel ready for). While I've learned from each, some of her material is easier to absorb than others - and the format makes a difference, even within the same work. For example, I found Anatomy of The Spirit more accessible by CD than in the book.Caroline Myss is logical, methodical, honest, and cares deeply about helping us all realize our highest potential. She is definitely a "you can pick yourself up by your own bootstraps" kind of gal. She does calls it likes she sees it, freely admitting her own humanity and her occassionally snarky side because she wants you to know YOU ALREADY HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO THRIVE. She gives you a detailed map and asks if are willing to accept some personal responsibility, then pray to the divine (in the planet, god of your choice, or your best self - Caroline Myss is a big picture person not limited by a religious tradition, though she was raised Catholic), and lastly act on what you know in your heart to be true. Does she dare suggest prayer? Yes. However, this book in no way says "just pray".Words matter. Caroline Myss knows this. She is daring and pushy - but always with heart behind it so don't worry about intent. However, if the word "pray" is a trigger that trumps all others for you in a negative way, then this is probably not the book for you. If you can expand your definition of prayer to encompass "focus your thoughts and intentions", then you might be able to hear the bigger message, and it is worthwhile. Do you feel that there should be more in your life? Are you having trouble accessing your own intuition - and following its advice? Read on. Defy Gravity ties many pieces together. As I said, I think this is her best work so far. I read it cover to cover, bought extra copies for gifts, and am now about to buy the CD so I can absorb it another way. If you are worried about the money, don't forget about the library - but read it and let Defy Gravity help your spirit do just that.

When I first read the prayers for the seven graces, I felt the energy coming from them (they are mystical and not of an everyday sensing). It is a beautiful energy. I knew then the book would be a rare adventure, not a book to just read, but an experience to follow. I do the seven passions with the graces daily and the results are a purification process that is like a thunder-pounding and lightening-cracking experience that dawns into a spring day with the flowers blooming and the birds chirping, and then it begins again ... and again ... .This is a timely book because to heal the planet and life on the planet, it will take a purification process and the transformation that comes out of that process. More and more we are seeing "white" creatures in nature: Whales and hummingbirds and buffalo, etc. They are like the Spirit speaking to us of peace and purification: Wake up, and wake up before it is too late--they definitely get our attention. Myss' book is one way to achieve this. Some may see it differently, and this may not be their path, but this is gift for those who are open to transformation. It is a "white" book of books.

Caroline Myss, whose book - Archetypes - liberated me and two of my closest friends from our "caregiver" to excess roles, is an author I admire, I enjoy reading and I trust. She did not disappoint me with this book - Defy Gravity. It could not have come at a better time for me, having just been diagnosed with melanoma. And the book could not have been more helpful. There is no mumbo jumbo in this book; there is a practical, step by step approach to helping you rid yourself of anger, fear and resentment. We all harbor these emotions, feeling hurt, rejected, or vengeful. But Defy Gravity slowly and gently helps the reader to see that clinging to negative emotions of any kind only does harm to you. This book is a mixture of common sense, practical tips and spiritual guidance that can liberate you from fear, flood your life with joy and help you find peace -- all necessary ingredients to healing. Defy Gravity is one book that I will read over and over again and give as a gift to as many people as I can. Read it. It will start a ripple of peace and joy that will change your life; if enough people read Defy Gravity, It could start a ripple that will change the world.

Defy Gravity screams "buy me," but please consisder resisting. Despite the compelling title, the A-list reviews, and the track-record from a bestselling author, this book is a big miss for Myss. While Myss has some distracting writing style flaws, her most serious problem is an inability to articulate focused, actionable content in an easy-to-understand format.More specifically, here's why this book is so very confusing. First Myss organizes the book into five truths. Then she talks about the seven shadow passions and the seven inner graces. Then she presents the four noble Buddhist truths. Then she introduces five mystical laws. Then she talks about the seven steps to defy illness. In between there's talk about chakras and Buddha and Jesus, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Teresa of Avila and other so-called mystics like Abe Lincoln.Oh my goodness, it's all too much. Way too much. Have you ever gone into someone's house who doesn't know when to stop decorating, buying things or hoarding. It's a mess, and that's exactly what it's like to read Defy Gravity. Nothing holds your interest because there's too much going on. Too many steps. Too many different voices competing for your attention.Myss makes a mighty try to pull it all together, but her recipe doesn't work and the book lacks cohesive sense. I give Myss credit for her passion and for drawing our attention to the fact that the potential for healing is real in us all. However, if you seriously want to learn more about developing a miracle state of mind, I direct you to The Vortex by Hicks/Abraham or Left to Tell by Illigabiza.

Book was in great condition!

Am a voracious reader of books spiritual, and this is one of the finest books. A must for those on the path of healing and evolution, which is everyone

Caroline Myss is an illuminated person that know about mystical truths and in all her books she expresses them so well, it all depends on whether you are ready to hear them or not.She breaks down the reasons we don't heal and the reasons we get ill, going through the 5 truths.I find it very inspiring and illuminating.

Brilliant Myss, as usual. Best working definition of forgiveness ever.

Myss is a master

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