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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Stop Seeking, Start Finding" by Jan Phillips.]

This book, Stop Seeking, Start Finding by Jan Phillips, is a spiritual guide, structured as a daily meditative practice. The book encourages us to move beyond traditional religious beliefs and embrace the direct connection to the divine, which is present in all creation.

It starts with Sunday, which discusses "stillness," the foundation of all spiritual evolution. It is a state of eliminating distractions while allowing us to connect to the divine presence within and around us. It encourages us to reexamine everything we have learned from school, church, or even society and let go of anything that doesn't align with our soul. The book went on to discuss spiritual awakening. Encouraging us to discover the power that lies within us. It also encourages us to prioritize self-care and ensure we do not expect others to conform to our desires. The book is a guide and includes quotes and poems from different sources. For example, compassion is presented as an emotion that must be translated into action (Susan Sontag).

There is so much to love about this book, but my favorite is the people finding themselves on sacred grounds, which talks about finding yourself despite the business of life or society; it also assures us of the omnipresence of holiness. I like how the book is structured around the seven days of the week and how each day is tied to a specific theme; this makes it easy, especially for people planning to follow through with it for daily meditation. I also like that the book is not tied to a specific religion.
This makes it acceptable to people who do not identify with a specific religion. This book encourages us to take action, especially in the part that discusses how compassion should be translated into action. Most of this book contains poems related to the topics discussed, adding more meaning to the author's message.

While this book offers its perspective on divinity, it has its downsides. For starters, this book reimagines God as a universal force; most people who believe in the supremacy of God and the story of Jesus will have their reservations about this book, as it undermines the sovereignty of God. I also noticed that the book did not detail a clear road map for people wanting a step-by-step guide to spiritual practices, such as solitude.

The book is generally well written, and I like the author's perspective on life, spirituality, and divinity. I'm rating this book 4 out of 5 stars, only deducting a star due to the downsides I mentioned in the previous paragraph. I recommend this book to people who enjoy reading about spirituality.

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Stop Seeking, Start Finding
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The book's approach as a daily meditative guide, encouraging connection to the divine beyond traditional religion, sounds fascinating. It's great you appreciated its structured themes and universal appeal. Your insight on its re-imagining of God and the lack of a clear roadmap is a valid critique for some readers. A solid 4-star rating! Thanks for the review.

The motivation to examine what one has learned and been taught is a timeless one, as it has been said that the unexamined life is not worth living. On meditation, though, I am a Christian and would be interested to know what the author says about the practice and how it compares to the biblical approach. Thanks for the review, @Love Ukaegbu.

Kibet Hillary wrote: ↑14 Jul 2025, 06:02 The motivation to examine what one has learned and been taught is a timeless one, as it has been said that the unexamined life is not worth living. On meditation, though, I am a Christian and would be interested to know what the author says about the practice and how it compares to the biblical approach. Thanks for the review, @Love Ukaegbu.

It's actually a well-written book; however, it looks at the world from a different perspective. Thank you for reading.

I really liked what you said about how the book isn’t tied to any specific religion. That part stood out to me too and made it feel more inclusive. The structure based on the days of the week also made it feel practical, like something you could easily add into your daily routine without feeling overwhelmed.

I really appreciate how this review highlights the book’s inclusive and meditative approach to spirituality. The structure based on the days of the week sounds like a practical way to stay grounded daily. It’s great to know it promotes inner reflection without being tied to a single religion. Definitely sounds like a meaningful read for anyone on a personal spiritual journey.