Overall rating and opinion of "The Unbound Soul" by Richard L. Haight

Moddesser Elahi · Post by **Moddesser Elahi** » 29 Mar 2019, 09:33

cpru68 wrote: ↑17 Mar 2019, 09:04
eleanorthereader wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 19:57
cpru68 wrote: ↑02 Mar 2019, 01:45 I read the book, wrote a review and gave it a 3 out of 4 stars. I liked what he had to say about the instability of the mind and how we can be fooled by what we see. It really made sense to look deeper at what I believe and why.

Because I am improving my eating, I liked his discussion on food and taking care of the body. However, the part about frying up
a grub worm and eating it was a bit much!

I found some of it hard to comprehend, and I tired of the word “isness”after awhile. I would say for those who like to read memoirs and spiritual material, I would recommend it. And like myself, take what resonates with the heart and leave the rest.
I like your mentality of "take what resonates with the heart and leave the rest." The book grew tiresome for me as his explanations seemed vague of his worldview. His insistence that this wasn't a belief system also frustrated me! Your comment reminds us to leave these negatives behind after finishing the book!
I hear you about the frustrations. I find it interesting that before the book really got going, he said to let the “dust settle” if something doesn’t fit into your belief system. That’s not how I spiritually discern things. I believe I have (and we all do) something that lets us know when something isn’t right for us. I totally understand that childhood experiences and other life experiences can influence our thinking, but to not listen to that internal warning system to me is a disservice to our spirits. At any rate, I believe in acknowledging how something makes us feel, and if it’s frustrating, then that’s a sign for me that it isn’t a “fit”.

I love your statement - "but to not listen to that internal warning system to me is a disservice to our spirits." I try to implement this concept in my personal life as much as possible.

Moddesser Elahi · Post by **Moddesser Elahi** » 29 Mar 2019, 09:43

Smiley 25 wrote: ↑20 Mar 2019, 23:30
Kimberly Grow wrote: ↑19 Mar 2019, 14:02 I chose this book to review because I am an eternal student. I was curious about the author's philosophy regarding spiritual transformation and how it compares and contrasts with what I have already learned. I found it to be a good book and while I don't necessarily believe in this transformation, obtaining the knowledge within was the most important thing to me and the book did that well. I gave it 4 out of 4 stars in my review. The book was well edited and I enjoyed it.
I love this........"I am an eternal student". I am the same way. I enjoy learning anything and everything I can. I especially love when someone like Richard L. Haight comes along and has a different perspective on things. I've learned over the years that I don't necessarily have to agree with everything the teacher is saying to learn from it. I take what resonates with me and leave what doesn't.

I also did the same thing as you mentioned. The things which I understood are quite beneficial for me, and I left the things which I could not comprehend.

Moddesser Elahi · Post by **Moddesser Elahi** » 29 Mar 2019, 10:08

Ana Megrelishvili wrote: ↑22 Mar 2019, 10:58 I think it started out great. It seemed like exactly what I thought it would be. A book full of wisdom, calmness, truth, search for answers on philosophical questions and etc. But after 100 pages or so, I got disappointed and got sarcastic. Why? Because the author suddenly started talking about "energy fields" and that he has some sort of magical control over them. I'm down to earth person and I do not believe in such things. The book was not for me and I don't think that anyone who has a realistic approach to life will enjoy it.

I totally agree with you. I was also reading the book with a lot of interest but after a while when I came across some concepts that totally went above my head, this read seemed to be a bit of a let-down. But I would also like to add that there are few ideas in this book which could be helpful for a layman like me in my day-to-day life.

Moddesser Elahi · Post by **Moddesser Elahi** » 29 Mar 2019, 10:19

Enigma44 wrote: ↑25 Mar 2019, 06:40 In spite of the complicated topics, the book is mostly accessible. As I was reading, a lot of times I had to remind myself it was a biographical book rather than fiction because of the numerous magical and mysterious occurrences. I like the most that there are practical tools and tips in it. I like the least the abstract part of the book which could not hold my interest for too long and I had to put away my kindle on multiple occasions. I would recommend it to open-minded people.

I liked a few concepts mentioned in the book, but I could not understand and relate to a few things which made my interest to fade at times.

Moddesser Elahi · Post by **Moddesser Elahi** » 29 Mar 2019, 10:21

johnmaina17 wrote: ↑25 Mar 2019, 10:43 I think the book is best suitable for those who are not so much into spirituality because those who are will begin disagreeing with the writer due to the difference in personal opinions and beliefs but generally I liked the book, it's well edited and I also like the author's dimensional view on spirituality

I am into spirituality and I could not relate to a lot of things in this book, however, I found some concepts related to mindfulness to be easy to understand and helpful for anyone.

Moddesser Elahi · Post by **Moddesser Elahi** » 29 Mar 2019, 10:26

Galesphere wrote: ↑27 Mar 2019, 08:41
cpru68 wrote: ↑02 Mar 2019, 01:45 I read the book, wrote a review and gave it a 3 out of 4 stars. I liked what he had to say about the instability of the mind and how we can be fooled by what we see. It really made sense to look deeper at what I believe and why.

Because I am improving my eating, I liked his discussion on food and taking care of the body. However, the part about frying up
a grub worm and eating it was a bit much!

I found some of it hard to comprehend, and I tired of the word “isness”after awhile. I would say for those who like to read memoirs and spiritual material, I would recommend it. And like myself, take what resonates with the heart and leave the rest.
I think this is good advice. A lot of what this book has to offer doesn't resonate with me, but there are always a few things to pick up here and there. I also found a lot of the jargon a bit corny. As a rather down-to-earth kind of person, the lingo he uses doesn't really do it for me. But I found that an inward reflection is always necessary in life, and I'm glad he encourages that.

I have also done the same thing. I do not wreck my brain now to understand the concepts which I could not comprehend even after trying several times. But I picked up a few ideas, and I am happy to implement it in my daily life.

Moddesser Elahi · Post by **Moddesser Elahi** » 29 Mar 2019, 10:29

Jmteachmom wrote: ↑27 Mar 2019, 09:16 This book was totally out of my realm. I just didn't get it. My spiritual beliefs make this story so far fetched. I appreciate his willingness to share and enjoyed the perfectness in editing, I just had a hard time believing it.

I am also into spirituality and it was very hard for me to believe quite a few things in this book. However, there are a few simple descriptions which could be beneficial for a reader like me.

cornelia_SD · Post by **cornelia_SD** » 29 Mar 2019, 12:16

I gave it 4 stars. I like the honesty and sincerity of the author. But I do believe this book will only be appreciated by people with an open mind.

thaservices1 · Post by **thaservices1** » 29 Mar 2019, 15:56

I found this book to be quite enlightening and honestly written.

Krishnapriya Sev · Post by **Krishnapriya Sev** » 29 Mar 2019, 21:32

I gave it 4 stars. The author provides many techniques to nurture our special being.This book is really inspiring and refreshing to the mind.

Anna Maria 86 · Post by **Anna Maria 86** » 29 Mar 2019, 22:41

I rated it 4 out of 4. It was difficult at times, but, in my opinion, very well written. I really liked the style of writing.

Kayleeotto6 · Post by **Kayleeotto6** » 30 Mar 2019, 05:13

Overall I enjoyed the concept. I felt like it got to a point where everything was just being repeated. I was amazed by a lot of the concept as they're unusual to the lifestyle i think most of us live. I would recommend it to those i know are hardcore into self enlightenment. Really wish parts had been written better but it's written well enough to get the point.

Galesphere · Post by **Galesphere** » 30 Mar 2019, 08:14

It puzzles me how fascinated everyone is with this book. I just couldn't get into it. As I've said before, I'm not against having a journey of spiritual enlightenment, but the way he goes about it seems a bit juvenile to me. I don't like taking bits of different beliefs and intertwining them in order to customize something more suitable to me, and I feel that he does that.

TMowan63 · Post by **TMowan63** » 30 Mar 2019, 10:57

Richard L. Haight shared his perception of his spiritual life with the world. There are many things that are interesting to contemplate throughout this book. There is the journey one takes to find oneself, and walking through Richard's experiences assist in realizing that each of us has traveled many of these paths. Most individuals will not encounter the experiences to the extent to which Richard did, but none-the-less, individuals will experience his or her unique spiritual journey.

One quote in the book on pg 171-172 stood out to me:
"Every moment of life offers an opportunity to question reality and ultimately our perception of self."

This quote has the meaning of looking at one's life and being open to opportunities around you. Throughout this book, it is realized how we limit ourselves to opportunities. Having faith and believing in one's spiritual guide can assist in one's journey to living a fulfilled life.

This is a book well worth the read. This book is for teens and adults. Younger children may not be able to comprehend the concept of the read. This book is a 4 out of 4 rating.

Post by **Kajori Sheryl Paul** » 30 Mar 2019, 15:09

maritzaalston wrote: ↑01 Mar 2019, 12:33 Yes "The Unbound Soul" is a book that truly depends on the reader. I believe that it will be a unique experience for each reader. The overall topic and theme may be the same but the personal experience/journey will be different. I agree that this is a book that could be recommended to all readers.

I am mostly in accord with your opinion. The personal experience of each reader is bound to be different.