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Channeling Grace: Invoking the Power of the Divine

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This is a 2-CD set, a total of approximately 2 1/2 hours of primarily lecture with a couple of meditations (referred to as "invocations"). This is my first Caroline Myss product, so I cannot compare it to any of her other materials. It is new material, produced in 2008, and is a "Sounds True" production. Carolyn holds degrees in journalism, theology, and intuition and energy medicine. Let me begin by saying that this material is VERY God-based, so, if "God" offends you, step away from this review now and move on to some other product. If you are still with me, read on.

This is an excellent product, very simple, very easy to understand. Caroline comes off as a sort of preacher. You can listen to most of it in the car, but NOT the "invocations." They are meditative and could send you to "the other side" a little earlier than expected (or to the car dealership). The collection is about establishing a relationship with God and recognizing "grace" and an illumination to the light of God. If I remember correctly, all of the invocations were on the 2nd CD, and they were to "contact grace directly, navigate your path in times of chaos, gain clarity and direction in your life, and heal yourself or others". She even has you floating around the galaxies in the "Breath of God".

The set makes you feel like you are sitting in a personal instructional session with Caroline for the afternoon. It is not about any particular religion but much about experiencing a direct connection with God and the Divine guidance you receive every day. It is so well done I would not hesitate to give this set to a nun for a gift.

In the 2nd disc, Carolyn talks about her astronomer friend from Russia who studies the dynamics of galaxies and the pix he showed her from the Hubble telescope. She tells us these massive views are somewhat representative of God to her, the expansiveness, etc. In the first invocation, you ask God to place a candle in your heart, representing His illumination. You refer back to the candle when you want to talk to Him. She refers back to the candle throughout the CD. Nicely done.
This is a nice CD to gift out, especially for someone who is in need of hope.

Just to close with my personal comment (It's free)-The only thing that doesn't feel exactly right to me, is that Caroline seems to be saying that controlling the mind doesn't do anything for you, only God and your prayers to Him, and pardon me if I am misunderstanding her intent. (She seems to be referring to a lot of material in print that tells you about using your mind to manifest health and abundance in all things.) But, I believe God wants you to work in PARTNERSHIP with Him. I think that's where controlling your mind comes into play. I believe that God wants you to try to do stuff yourself, with His guidance, and to live in peace and gratitude. I believe God wants you to try to participate in your own healing and to learn from the experience. If you just prayed all the time and said, "God, please gimme xxxx," what would your human experience on earth be?

Caroline is certainly say it like it is and don't sugar coat it kind of person. I found myself jumping in spots as Caroline yells at you - but then I know she is extremely passionate about what she is talking about - Grace. This might be off putting to many people but I believe it is because she is passionate about God.

I also found myself confused at times as she seems to put God in a box as "a judgmental someone" out there (the Catholic God I grew up with), and then turns it around that God is NOT "someone" out there but is a loving being out there while simultaneously being a part of us - the God I have come to know. I found that a little disconcerting. I also agree with the other reviewer about the mind. She says the mind plays tricks on you - yes it does. The mind can not heal you. But we are commanded to "love God with all of our hearts, souls and minds". I think there is a good reason mind is mentioned - we need to train our minds to think in line with our heart and soul rather than allow it to wander off on its pseudo intellectual pursuits. We need to practice being present and aware of what is on our minds. There is much more to say about that but for what it's worth that was my 2¢ on the subject.

If you are a person like myself who has wondered what on Earth Grace means, this will answer your questions about it. Aside from the confusion about how she refers to God at times, The meditations / invocations are powerful and oh so beautiful. Caroline Myss has an incredible gift as a wordsmith. This will certainly open your eyes to grace abounding in your life.

Carolyn Myss' audio sessions tend to be spirited and insightful, and this is no exception. The invocations are a lovely contrast of calm and warmth to her impassioned discussions. Some describe what I receive as passion and conviction as judgemental and shrill. If you asked her yourself I would wager that she would agree that she has these tendencies - but so what? Carolyn Myss never passes herself off to be anything other that Who She Is, and I love it!

This latest work brings together ideas previously explored under the banner of self-esteem, together with the more soulful aspects of communion with God through prayer, as desribed in Entering the Castle, reflecting the work and words of Teresa of Avila. Steve McNamara's meditative compositions beautifully bookend both the CDs and the invocations. Channeling Grace - herein lies timeless and beautiful wisdom for living fearlessly in the light, in honesty, in grace; "in the breath of God".

Usually I love Caroline Myss, from her Energy Anatomy and Advanced Energy Anatomy audio series, to her book Why People Don't Heal and How They Can, to all of her work with archetypes in Sacred Contracts, etc. But this little piece of work is INSANE! Caroline has always been one to call someone on their crap, or call out the garbage in the world, but she straight berates and belittles her audience in this one. On at least four (probably more - I lost count) occasions she outright yells at her audience, scolding them like "spoiled brats". The rest of the time she goes off on these crazy tangents about nonsensical definitions of what "grace" is. The only part of this CD that's good is the meditation towards the end of the second disc. I am so glad I only paid the Amazon price for this instead of actually seeing this in what I'm sure was a very expensive seminar. I seriously would have asked for my money back. There are times when we all need a "harsh wake-up call" to move ourselves out of safe harbors and into more enlightened ground, but then there is the act of throwing people under a bus because you're on a power trip. This seminar would be a good example of the latter. I'm not saying people shouldn't buy her other works, I'm just saying to stay away from this one. Maybe she was having an "off day" or dealing with personal or health issues in her life at the time. Who knows? But save your money for her better works and continue to benefit from those instead.

Whether your religious or spiritual or would like some connection, this cd is phenomenal. Caroline Myss has put together a cd on grace that has the ability to take you to your knees. It's all a matter of how willing you are to open yourself up to the experience she offers you. She takes your soul and leads it along. I'm going into a meditative state just thinking about Caroline's work. She has many other cds on amazon. Everything she does is. Is whatever you are ready for it to be for you. I listen to the cd sets repeatedly and am amazed that I am in a different place and can hear and KNOW even more than I did before. She's not into making people like her or her products, so some are offended. But, if that's what you're looking for, then, don't buy Caroline.

Caroline is always direct and to the point. Each idea and story awakens a deeper understanding and clarity.

I love this. I have nearly everything that Ms. Myss has recorded. They only seem to get better with time.

Highly recommended.

IT was great listening to this cds. Caroline is always teaching us in a profound and inspiring way.

As usual, Ms. Myss provides no nonsense spiritual education & guidance. I would recommend this 2 CD set to anyone wanting to expand their spiritual life and experience.