Embracing the Present: Living an Awakened Life [Paperback]

Leonard Jacobson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1997

In this book, the author shares how to become and remain fully present in the moment. He offers clear guidance on side-stepping the traps and limitations of the mind and ego, overcoming destructive patterns and beliefs learned in early childhood, and releasing anger fear, pain, guilt, and limiting patterns of judgement and control. No verbiage is wasted in these simple and concise passages. Every word leads to the same end. To bring the reader into the realization of the awakened state of Being, where one lives fully present in the moment The author shares many valuable insights on how to integrate awakened higher consciousness into every day living. This book touches readers deeply.

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About the Author

Leonard Jacobson is a modern mystic and spiritual teacher who is deeply committed to guiding and supporting others in their journey towards wholeness. He was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1944. He was educated at the University of Melbourne, graduating in law in 1969. He praciced law until 1979 and then set off on a long journey of spiritual discovery which took him all over the world, from the United States to the Middle East, India and Japan. In 1981, he experienced the first of a series of spontaneous mystical awakenings that profoundly altered his perception of life, truth and reality. Each of these experiences took him to deeper and deeper levels of consciousness. He has been running workshops and retreats for the past 16 years, offering inspiration and guidance to those on a path of awakeniong. His teachings and his Presence are a powerful reminder that the source of life and truth is within each one of us. He now lives in the USA and offers workshops and retreats in various locations around the country.

Product Details

• Paperback: 287 pages
• Publisher: Conscious Living Publications (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890580015
• ISBN-13: 978-1890580018
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #240,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book., August 6, 1998

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This review is from: Embracing the Present: Living an Awakened Life (Paperback)

I caught the tail end of a radio interview with the author talking about this book. I thought it would be one of those "stop and smell the roses" numbers. It was that, but soooo much more. The author shares what he learned while going through a series spiritual "awakenings". The core concept he emphasizes is the importance of embracing the present: being in the moment as opposed to obsessing about the past or imagining the future where fear, neediness, anger, expectation and hurt reside. He explains that there is peace and love in the present. He also writes about control, the fear of being alone, relationships, judgement and the roles they play in our lives. As I was reading this book, I was reminded of a Zen saying that I had heard once, "When the student is ready, the teachers will come". I feel stronger, calmer and more centered as a result of reading and adopting the concepts in this book. I was really searching for that in my life. O! ne cool thing is that this book seems to speak to that part of you that already knows the truth, but is usually ignored once "reason" and reaction take over.

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars powerful, simple & focused lessons on being in the world, August 15, 1999

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Noah Young "former bassist/current psychother... (Chatsworth, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Embracing the Present: Living an Awakened Life (Paperback)

jacobson's "teachings" are so lucid, so simple, so zen-like, that one might miss the inner core of what he's expressing if one is looking for more convoluted, complicated, "sophisticated," teachings(e.g., ken wilbur). i have utilized this material in my work with psychotherapy clients and continue to explore, at depth, this material in my own healing. i have his other book and do not find the material repititious, but rather expansive and all-inclusive. highly, highly recommended to all on a path of joy and healing.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A companion book to the first which offers excellent insight, July 28, 1999

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This review is from: Embracing the Present: Living an Awakened Life (Paperback)

I thought the first book was great. Then I read this book and the "picture" became clearer. This book continues to expand on the information revealed in the first book with greater depth and insights. The reader becomes immersed in the depths of "knowing" rather than understanding and the silence spoken of in the first book becomes more apparent in this book. There are also some very practical areas for spiritual growth included that proved invaluable. This book is an ongoing reference book for life on my bookshelf. It is also the type of book that one can open to any page and the exact answer to whatever is "up" for you at the time is there. An extraordinary book which should not be missed. It is a transformative book.