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Inspiring, Insightful, Informative, and Fun!, April 24, 2008
This review is from: Messages From Spirit: The Extraordinary Power of Oracles, Omens, and Signs (Paperback)
This book is a MUST READ for anyone who is interested in the topics of divine guidance, ancient oracle traditions, the power of synchronicity and the immortal nature of consciousness. i found it to be engaging and written in an easy conversational style, using autobiographical stories as teaching tools as well as including stories from many of her clients. i think Colette Baron-Reid has managed to breathe new life into some dusty old new age topics. What makes this book particularly interesting is the questions it invites rather than the author imposing answers or her imposing her opinions. In reading through to the end I was left pondering the deep relationship we all have with Nature and all living things and all that implies. The historic research was very interesting and adequately reminds us that history has been written by the victors during times of turmoil and transition and rarely shows the total truth of cultural evolution. The book tackles religious superstition with a sense of humor without being offensive and gives the reader some insight into the complex relationship between humanity and its collective need to explain spiritual experience. It left me with hope and a lot to think about. The exercises included were fun and meaningful although some required a little more thought than I expected. The symbol guide in the book will make this a useful reference guide for years to come. i wish she could have flushed out some of the sections .. the numerology was too short but i guess that would mean a whole other book. I was definitely interested in what the next book would be about!
I highly recommend this book. It is an excellent follow up from her book Remembering The Future, as a matter of fact I liked this one even better. I've read many books on this subject but this one really spoke to me. It's obvious she's authentic. I saw her speak at a Hay House event and was impressed by her incredible accuracy and compassion in dealing with the people asking her questions. There's a good buzz about her for a reason.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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Love It!, April 27, 2008
This review is from: Messages From Spirit: The Extraordinary Power of Oracles, Omens, and Signs (Paperback)
So many 'psychic' books that I have read seem to be written from the ego. The authors want to impress me, but they always turn me off instead. I love this book. It is so easy to read and so helpful. It answers questions that I have in a very down to earth manner. (pun intended). I have since ordered the other book by Colette and I am hoping it is as easy a read! If you are interested in spirit guides and messages then I definitely recommend Messages From Spirit.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Colette, how did you know we needed this book?, May 24, 2008
This review is from: Messages From Spirit: The Extraordinary Power of Oracles, Omens, and Signs (Paperback)
Hello fellow traveler on this light path! If you've been guided to consider this book, all I can say is, Congratulations!!!! You have struck gold! I had a very moving, personal experience with Colette when she received an amazing message for me from my deceased son. Believe me when I tell you how accurate and authentic she is. I would describe her as a vibrant, passionate, funny, deeply caring, down-to-earth individual who tells the Truth as it comes to her in pure form...no "fluff." What a blessing that she is also a gifted writer and is sharing her insight and wisdom with all of us who have been searching for clarity on how to receive spiritual guidance. This book is a treasure trove of personal stories; divination tools and their instructions and historical roots; explanations of signs and symbols from animals, the natural elements, inanimate objects, and numbers and dates; and an outrageously rich and empowering set of ancient oracle messages she calls the "27 Universal Unfoldments."
Her research into why we in North America associate "spookiness" or "woo wooness" to the signs, symbols and intuitive "hunches" that are constantly sent our way was a big "aha!" for me. No wonder so many people are misinformed or downright frightened of the idea of listening to and receiving oracles and omens from Spirit. This bias has been systematically installed into our religious and cultural programming, especially in the West. No judgement on any particular religion or movement...it's just fortifies my own beliefs to know the facts.
The entire book is stuffed with powerful reminders that we are all infinite souls that are never disconnected from our Creator, from Divine Love, or from our loved ones on the other side. People with the same questions that you and I have, have throughout the ages, sought and received answers in fascinating ways. Thank you, Colette, for "collecting" them and presenting them so beautifully, while reinforcing our inner knowing that all is well, that our lives really do have meaning, and that there is so much more!
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