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Seeds for the Soul

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My bookshelf is small. It currently houses about 30 books. All of them have been carefully culled from a long list of reading material that I have had the pleasure (and often displeasure) of reading over the years. And it seems like once a year, at best, a book will come into my possession that speaks to me strongly enough to make room in my permanent collection.

"Seeds for the Soul", by Chuck Hillig, is one of these books. "Seeds" is filled with short, insightful passages that remind us who and what we truly are. Chuck Hillig did not assemble a 'feel good' spiritual pick-me-up of a book with "Seeds". Instead, he takes you by the hand, and leads you to a place where you can look reality square in the face. It's not a story you read, it's more like a good friend cutting through the confusion to simply share Truth. It's like the Bhagavad-Gita on Ritalin.

This book gives me the urge to clear off my bookshelf completely and leave room only for it. No, on second thought, this is not a book that will end up on my bookshelf. It's one that I will keep handy at all times.

There are many Truths in this book. Some statements really shook me and reminded me that it's always perfect...with or without my preferences. Some sentences in the book seemed a little too basic and not needed. Overall though a fun, light book to read

Chuck Hillig, author of the classic Enlightenment for Beginners, has created another elegant and enjoyable tome, destined for the spiritual bestseller list. The book contains observations and speculations that will quietly reverberate in the very depths of your consciousness. Whether they act as gentle reminders or loud alarm clocks, the musings contained on each page will lovingly direct you to the only person who holds your truth: You.

I can't think of a better book to pack for a long, lazy day at the beach or an afternoon at the park. Read a few pages, then lie back and soak up the sun and let the seeds grow.

The words of Chuck Hillig are like a stainless steel fist in a velvet glove.

Out of the thousands of books available in the modern spiritual marketplace, very few books state their message very simply. Even fewer are truly profound. And a very, very tiny fraction of these are both simple and profound. Seeds of the Soul is one of these.

After reading Seeds of the Soul, it becomes very apparent how perfect the title is. Reading a phrase or page from the book is easy enough - it's clarity is deceptively immediate and refreshing, and it "goes down" very easily. But then . . . the "seed" is "planted." If just a moment or two is taken to really consider and uncover the meaning and implications of these seemingly simple phrases . . . if the words are nourished with just a few drops of real attention and consideration . . . then they soon sprout and blossom with a shining clarity into insights with a truly profound brilliance.

Of course, the hard-earned nuggets of wisdom that Chuck is offering aren't for everybody. He takes on the Big Questions, and his answers aren't for the timid or faint-of-heart. Some of his statements - about everything from destiny and free choice to God and the purpose and the universe to core delusions at the root of human nature that are the ultimate cause of suffering - aren't necessarily what everyone is talking about standing around the water cooler nowadays. And the simplicity - one of the best features - can at the same time be potentially hazardous, as any statements and insights all-too-easily can turn into slogans and "easy answers" ("It's all an illusion!" "Just get rid of your ego!" "Be here now!") which substitute for real understanding.

Yet for anyone who is thoughtful, reflective, and hungry for some true gems of insight, Seeds of the Soul is packed full of them . . . and they're just waiting to be planted . . .

There are many precious seeds of wisdom that come from this book. The author has written this book from the "garden of his soul" and gifts the reader with the opportunity to create their own garden of delights and Enlightenment. I have enjoyed reading it and will continue to grow my garden with the seeds I have planted. I whole-heartedly recommend this book to any Seeker on the Path.

I bought this book for a precious friend, to give them some clarity and direction in the midst of a chaotic and lost time in their life. They said it has been a Godsend, and has encouraged them to really see the big picture. They have been inspired to fulfill their dreams and to further puruse their goals and to truly live life, unclouded. It has been a wonderful aid for personal healing for them as well. And lastly, but certainly not least, a good wake up call, in putting things to you that you NEED you hear, and very plainly. Simply puts it the way that IT IS.

Hence, I am giving this book *****5 Stars.

The words of Chuck Hillig are like a stainless steel fist in a velvet glove.

Out of the thousands of books available in the modern spiritual marketplace, very few books state their message very simply. Even fewer are truly profound. And a very, very tiny fraction of these are both simple and profound. Seeds of the Soul is one of those.

After reading Seeds for the Soul, it becomes very apparent how perfect the title is. Reading a phrase or page from the book is easy enough - its clarity is deceptively immediate and refreshing, and it "goes down" very easily. But then . . . the "seed" is "planted." If just a moment or two is taken to really consider and uncover the meaning and implications of these seemingly simple phrases . . . if the words are nourished with just a few drops of real attention and consideration . . . then they soon sprout and blossom with a shining clarity into insights with a truly profound brilliance.

Of course, the hard-earned nuggets of wisdom that Chuck is offering are not for everybody. He takes on the Big Questions, and his answers aren't for the timid or faint-of-heart. Some of his statements - about everything from destiny and free choice to God and the purpose and the universe to core delusions at the root of human nature that are the ultimate cause of suffering - aren't necessarily what everyone is talking about at the water cooler nowadays. And the simplicity - one of the best features - can at the same time be potentially hazardous, as any statements and insights all-too-easily risk turning into slogans and "easy answers" ("It's all an illusion!" "Just get rid of your ego!" "Be here now!") which substitute for real understanding.

Yet for anyone who is thoughtful, reflective, and hungry for some true gems of insight, Seeds of the Soul is packed full of them . . . and they're just waiting to be planted . . .

I thought it would be a great book becouse of the reviews, but my opinion after reading it, is that it isn't.

I got very distressed while reading it and I didn't even finish it, I stopped about halfway.

Chuck's writing style can be compared to fanatically religious people, it's pushing and distressing.

There are some good advices and seeds, but also some very stupid.

Far better same kind of book, what I would want to reccomend is Mike Dooley's 'Notes from the Universe', it's impact on reader is positive and uplifting, not distracting and negative.

Seeds of the Soul truly made me distressed. I felt like I wasted my 21$.

This is pretty harsh text, but that's honestly how I felt about this book.

Listen yourself carefully, before you decide to buy any book, don't just rush and buy them. I learned my lesson and I will consider more carefully in the future what to buy and what not.

Love and Laugh to everybody's life.