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40 Day Mind Fast Soul Feast

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I have never submitted a review on Amazon before so I'm a little nervous, even though I am a librarian and used to write reviews "for a living." Here goes...

I'm on day 38 of the 40 daily readings, and I can tell you two things for sure. First, it takes about two minutes to read each daily segment and I re-read each piece many times throughout the day to fully understand what the passage is saying. Sometimes I felt like I was reading Greek with the first reading, but when I went back several hours later and read it again it all made perfect sense.

Second, I am not the same person I was when I started this book. I feel a satisfaction and peace now that I was always looking for before but could never quite find or hold on to. Where there was unrest and feelings of angst before, I now have feelings of love, joy, and contentment. I feel more capable, more in control of my life and my feelings/emotions, and a general sense of wonder about my life that I haven't felt since I was a child.

This book is not for those who are still emotionally tied to traditional church dogma. An openness to new ways of thinking about God, Christ, and spirituality in general is required. The more you ponder the ideas presented in this book, the more you will get out of it. It is quite small, and easily fits in a small purse or even a back pocket. Mine goes with me everywhere, because of the enjoyment I receive from reading each day's passage repeatedly throughout my day.

I hope this helps.
Thank you,
Christine

I found Dr. Michael Beckwith's book extremely helpful in altering my perceptions and expanding my understanding of "Spiritual". His insights and his ability to communicate them are a rare find and they uplift my spirit and deepen my connection with God (Spirit, Universe, Higher Self, Cosmic Consciousness, Ultimate Reality, The Buddha Mind, The Mind of Christ, pick which identity works best for you, they are all one and the same to me.)
If you are looking for hellfire and brimstone you will NOT find it here. In this book are positive, life affirming words that encourage one to grow, to reach for a higher belief and understanding of the ONE POWER
and that we are all one energy, divine. He explains how positively use this power to manifest the good we desire, the light and love, peace and wonder of our exsistence. I can only speak for myself, and I want much more of the beneficial, upbeat blessings in my life.
Beckwith is a scholar and a visionary, his words can assist you in changing your life. Give it a try. What have you got to lose?

michael beckwith is absolutely wonderful. he puts a new perspective on life with his gentleness, openness and truthfulness. do you want to experience something different for 40 days?? go ahead, try it - it will take you to a different level of life and living. i do the mind fast soul feast with an open mind and it gives me an acceptance and awareness that takes me to a new level of thought and forgiveness. it will take you on an experience that will put a twist your way of thinking and give you a new outlook. go for it and enjoy!!

I am now on my second round of the 40 day Mind Fast/Soul Feast. We Fast from the mind's chatter and Feast on the fullness of Soul communing with God within. The first 40 day Fast/Feast was so profound that I was stunned that reading the two pages for each day of Michael Beckwith's obvious spiritual wisdom could so inspire me to expand and go deeper into an easeful Resting in the Presence of God within. This second round the words jump off the page and go right into Soul of me and I know that my 3rd round will be reading each day's wisdom for a week and then I will stay with each day for a month. This book has so much wisdom and inspiration packed into each sentence that my only regret is that it is not in hardback because I know that I will soon wear it out. The words that stayed with me all day today 4/26/07 are "create space between you and the fictional character you call yourself." As I sat with this today I realized that my true identity is pure God Soul Essence and the "fictional character I call myself" has a repetitive story line with memories that have no real life of their own; especially when the true me sits quietly, relaxes, and enjoys the Eternal Now while gratefully communing with my loving Creator. This merging, of course, is always available to all of us. Michael Beckwith has a way of inspiring us to do this in a truly easeful fashion. I recommend you purchase this beautiful little volume and let the words inspire and uplift.

Dr. Dean Raffelock

I can't believe how packed it is with inspiration and wonderful teachings. Michael is definitely a very gifted, special teacher. I am about halfway through and don't want to skip a day. It is a great way to start your day and is at the same time helping me to get in touch with the Essence of who I am. I heartily recommend it to everyone!

This book is for those who respond to positive suggestions and are open to New Age philosophy with just as much affirmation of faith in a deity. The suggestion is to read the affirmations and its analysis, sit with it for a time each day, with the promise that at the end of 40 days something will have shifted in the reader's thinking.
I believe that this method is worth pursuing and have found it beneficial in improving my perceptions of how I see the world, how I nurture my relationships, in how I regard myself.
After reading it the first time I've decided to give it another round to reinforce its upbeat message.

Michael Beckwith is a profoundly spiritual man and reminds us that each of us can benefit in real ways by our awareness that our oneness with God is the source of every conceivable good in our lives. He reminds us that Jesus is not the great exception, but the great example of how to live our lives if we are sincere about spiritual enlightment.

I love this book and would highly recommend it.

Michael Beckwith has created a MUST HAVE book of spiritual inspiration and practice. These daily meditations are an absolute feast for the soul. Deceptively simple, this small book is filled with big ideas that, when put into daily practice, are PROFOUNDLY transformational. I have given this book to a number of people and I quote from it often. Beckwith is masterful in his use of language and the high vibration of this man's spirit leaps off the page and into your heart. Get this book and use it! The perfect gift for anyone of any spiritual persuasion. I have used the inspiration contained in this book when I teach classes and workshops - you can learn more about my work at http://www.jenniferhadley.com/

40 days' worth: affirmations, meditations, seeds of contemplation that have helped me ask hard questions about myself and led me gently and continually in beneficial directions. Beckwith's musical words are perceptive and evocative. The book is easy to use, memorable and beneficial.

This powerful read prompts every one of us to make a deeper connection with our daily thoughts and actions. Realizing your true self-worth and passing that gratitude on to those you meet are the core values taught almost effortlessly by this book. What a pleasure to have read this !