Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment [Paperback]

Ariel and Shya Kane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 6, 2007

Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment is a collection of ordinary yet profound moments form a lifetime of inquiry into Self-Discovery by authors Ariel & Shya Kane. The Kanes are masters of transformation, the ability to live in the moment and dissolve problems through awareness. They have inspired individuals and organizations across the globe, bringing people through the swamp of the mind, into the clarity and brilliance of the moment. The Kanes' transformational approach has a unique flavor that is designed for modern day circumstances and complexities while resonating with universal truths of the ages.

Editorial Reviews

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"A must for every self-help book shelf!" -- Love in Santa Fe Magazine, Winter 2007

"Recommended to public libraries looking to update their inspirational sections." -- Library Journal, July 2007

"This little gem of a book....cracks open amazing possibilities for transformation." -- ForeWord Magazine, September/October 2007

From the Author

Join us for "Being Here," our weekly radio show, where each week we address a certain topic and take calls from listeners. The topics include everything from money, relationships, listening, creativity, intuition to parenting. Don't miss "Being Here!"

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Ask Productions (September 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888043180
• ISBN-13: 978-1888043181
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since 1987, the Kanes have designed and presented transformational seminars both nationally and throughout Europe, in Central and South America, Australia and Indonesia. In the United States, they have taught for many organizations, including The United Nations Society for Enlightenment and Transformation, The United Nations Women's Guild, Omega Institute and Alternatives, London's premier speaking venue for the most well-known names in the Mind Body Spirit world. They have inspired individuals and organizations across the globe, bringing people through the swamp of the mind, into the clarity and brilliance of the moment. The Kanes' transformational approach has a unique flavor that is designed for modern day circumstances and complexities while resonating with universal truths of the ages. To learn more about them and their award-winning books, seminars, and Excellence Club online community, visit www.TransformationMadeEasy.com.

Customer Reviews

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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ordinary as Extraordinary, March 31, 2008

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I love this book. It was not what I expected it to be but I came upon it at exactly the right time.

About the time I first picked it up, I noticed that I had been harboring a secret, lifelong "disdain for the ordinary". Deep down I was convinced I knew what was really important in life and I saw little or no value in the ordinary events and encounters of my day. In my arrogance I thought they were neither important nor worthy of my full attention. I looked past them and spent a good deal of my time and energy looking for "the big things", often ignoring what was right in front of me.

So, you can imagine what I was thinking when I saw the title of this book - it couldn't possibly be about anything "ordinary" because it was talking about "enlightenment" for crying out loud!

Truth is it WAS about ordinary things AND it was extraordinary. It opened the door to a whole new way for me to experience what shows up in my everyday life as an adventure and as an opportunity to tap into the full richness of what life has to offer.

The Kanes are masterful story tellers and many of those they tell in this book touched me deeply.

I bought copies of the book for family and friends and sent one to my almost 87-year-old Mom. She read it in one sitting and called to say thank you. During the call she said the story about Mary and her daughter had really moved her. With a few tears and some emotion, she told me that when she read it she really got in touch with her compassion. I found myself just hanging out on the phone with my Mom and being there for her as she was there for me.

Wow. It was just an ordinary thank you phone call from my Mom - but I was there for it this time - very sweet.

Perhaps these stories will touch you as well. I hope that they will.

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Delight, June 23, 2008

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LiveitUp (Montclair, NJ) - See all my reviews

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This book is truly a delight. The authors, Ariel and Shya Kane, deliver stories of everyday life with a twist of transformation (which they define as an anthropological look without judgment into how you are living your life). We are all perfect representations of us. This book shows that if we bring awareness to our lives the opportunities for expansion are endless.

I would highly recommend this book as well as the Kanes' other two books, Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: A Book About Instantaneous Transformation and How to Create a Magical Relationship. These books can bring you out of an ordinary life and into a spectacular one. Reading the words in this book took me on a journey by teaching me about an easier way to live my life. With stories about Intuition, Love, Compassion, etc. the Kanes' teachings of Instantaneous Transformation is presented in such a way that is easy to understand.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The real juice!!, September 13, 2007

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Being Here is one of those books that you will hesitate to lend, so be sure to get it back if you do lend it! You will also want to give it many times as a gift. Ariel and Shya Kane write stories with elegance and compassion about being human and how living in the moment regardless of the circumstances is a deeply rich and moving experience. Their stories have the true stuff life is made of... the real juice!! Their stories are fun, engaging and light. The magic of this book lies in that once you read it, a whole world opens up and life starts showing up as a miracle to be witnessed, like getting a new set of eyes. How do they do it? I have no idea, but the peace of mind, sense of wonder and fortitude of spirit that was awakened in me with their simple stories are something I want to share with everyone I meet.
Truly brilliant. Bravo.