I: Reality and Subjectivity [Hardcover]

Dr. David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D. (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0971500711 | ISBN-13: 978-0971500716 | Publication Date: January 30, 2003

"I" defines the essence of man and God and explores the Reality that unites them. The momentous truths revealed by advanced spiritual research are made possible by recent discoveries about the nature of consciousness itself.
The techniques that are critical to revealing long-sought-for truths are deceptively simple and are described in order to be made available to the integrous reader for their own use.
Subjects include clarification of the nature of the ego and its transcendence; karma; the resolution of Creation vs. Evolution; spirituality vs. religion; truth vs. falsehood; and the calibrated levels of truth and underpinnings of human emotions.
The pathway of Devotional Nonduality is described in detail as the most direct route to Self-realization and the awareness of the Presence of God, traditionally termed Enlightenment.
The evolution of life and consciousness is described in a comprehensive recontextualization of the totality of the human experience over eons of time as it developed from animal to human awareness as both ego and spirit. Mankind has now evolved to the appearance of a new species beyond Homo sapiens, that of Homo spiritus.
Truth is discoverable only by experiential subjectivity, which resolves the dualities inherent in presumed but elusive objectivity. This work bridges the gap between the constraints and limitations of linear Newtonian science and the quantum potentiality of nonlinear spiritual reality. In addition, it describes simple meditation and contemplation techniques for transcending the noise of the mind in order to reach peace, even in the midst of a busy and turbulent world. By understanding the core structure of the ego, liberation from its relentless emotions and tyranny can be achieved.
By examining the structure of the ego, the bases for the paradoxes and conflicts of society, including war, are revealed. By clarifying the relationship of content to context, the reasons for social failure become apparent.
The author writes from the unique perspective of a scientist, physician, researcher, and clinician, as well as a realized mystic who, in addition, has the capacity for clarity of exposition and lucidity of style. Sections include dialogs with students that simplify and clarify concepts that have mystified mankind for centuries. This masterpiece, like the other books of the trilogy, has already received "five-star" reviews and worldwide critical acclaim which underscore its importance to human understanding.
The clearly stated purpose of the author is to facilitate the reader's evolution to advanced consciousness and enlightenment for the benefit of the reader and all of mankind.














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About the Author

David R. Hawkins has practiced psychiatry since 1952 and is a life member of the American Psychiatric Association. A widely respected therapist and lecturer, his national television appearances include The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour, The Barbara Walters Show, The Today Show; radio interviews include Oprah Radio. He has authored numerous scientific papers and videotapes, and co-authored the book Orthomolecular Psychiatry with Nobelist Linus Pauling. His diverse background as a researcher and teacher is noted in his biographical listing in Who's Who in America.

Dr. Hawkins currently divides his time between his practice, books in progress, and direction of The Institute for Advanced Theoretical Research in Sedona, Arizona.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 350 pages
• Publisher: Veritas Publishing (January 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971500711
• ISBN-13: 978-0971500716
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #400,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Advanced Spiritual Research, is an internationally known author, spiritual teacher, and authority within the fields of consciousness research and spirituality. His published works and recorded lectures have been widely recognized as unique in that a very advanced state of spiritual awareness occurred in an individual with a scientific and clinical background who was later able to explain the unusual phenomenon in a clear and comprehensible manner. Dr. Hawkins writes and teaches from the unique perspective of an experienced clinician, scientist, and mystic. He has been knighted and honored worldwide with many titles. In the Far East, he is a recognized 'Teacher of the Way to Enlightenment.' ('Tae Ryoung Sun Kak Dosa') Dr. Hawkins has lectured at well-known universities worldwide and to spiritual groups from Westminster Abbey and Notre Dame to Catholic, Protestant, and Buddhist monasteries. His life is devoted to the spiritual evolution of mankind.

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215 of 225 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hawkins books are there for you when you are ready, June 29, 2003

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rob watson (New Haven, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I: Reality and Subjectivity (Paperback)

Otherwise they will make no sense, or else be grossly misinterpreted. He himself states time and time again that nothing at one level of consciousness is true at another. How can one even *attempt* to explain the unexplainable and succeed on any level unless the consciouness that is reading is quite fertile and ready? The Truth that Hawkins teaches is so incredibly radical and direct that the 'person' submits and the ego dissolves, or else that person goes into paradigm shock and denies it, or just dismisses it as strange dogmatic baloney.

I truly believe that books on this level of Power find the right people through synchronicity when they are ready to receive it. If you are not at the stage of spiritual evolution to surrender *all*, and I mean *all* beliefs and positionalities than Hawkins works are likely to anger and confuse you. This is obviously evidenced by certain reviews of his works.
He himself warns of this in his prefaces, that his works are only meant for the extremely dedicated spirtual seeker willing to surrender all thoughts, desires, and positionalities to God.

66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning clarity, May 19, 2003

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Jim Curry (MT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I: Reality and Subjectivity (Paperback)

In some broad, general sense, this book should be considered philosophy or theology. It gives what can reasonably be considered a comprehensive discussion of human consciousness, from the most rudimentary human awareness to the status of great enlightened masters. While it does stand alone as a complete work, it is the third of Dr. Hawkin's trilogy on consciousness, the first volume being Power vs. Force and the second being Eye of the I. It is useful to read the books in order, but it is useful to read this book, either in order or out of order.

As a mathematician, I really do enjoy reading good math texts. They teach me something, and I can go away from a session (perhaps an arduous session) with the ability to work new problems. That is delightful, a real joy. Very frequently, I have wished for an "engineering theology" text. By that I mean that I would like to study---perhaps hard---and walk away with the ability to improve my life in some way. Many of the great mystic writers are very impenetrable for me. They wax poetic, and I have no way to apply their great ideas to my own situation. Like Faust, I can say, "There stand I now, poor stupid me, and I'm just as smart as I used to be." That is very frustrating. Perhaps the most accessible of the mystic teachers is St. John of the Cross. After many years of study, even his simple lessons still elude me. I have not yet "caught the wave."

Dr. Hawkins explains the entire spectrum of consciousness, right up to enlightenment itself, in a way that is entirely understandable for many people, and certainly for anyone who wants to study hard. His approach is hardly a workbook, but it does contain enormous numbers of very practical ideas to help any person to improve. That may not be every person's goal, but it is my goal. If I didn't want to do better, I would not bother reading a book. I'd go hit tennis balls or something else. This book seems more than just sophisticated. It seems exceedingly sophisticated, and at a high level indeed. I cannot say that I have encountered a higher level (that I could recognize). Yet it is understandable and even offers very significant tests most people could do in order to verify its validity. For me, at least, it is a great lesson indeed, and I am reading it over and over again.

All best wishes to Dr. Hawkins. (Write another one any day, I'm happy to read it repeatedly.)

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am not a brilliant book reviewer..., July 2, 2006

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Bertha "unit156" (Salt Lake City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I: Reality and Subjectivity (Paperback)

I am an atheist objectivist who picked up this book at random in the psychology section of the library when the book I wanted was out. I took it home without even cracking the cover, because the minimalist title intrigued me. I quickly devoured the book like it was a morsel of food to a starving person, despite 'God' being sprinkled through it like salt. Here is how I was affected even before the completion of my first pass:

1) I began letting go of 'mind' and felt lighter as I navigated my complex work environment.
2) I became simply 'the body' and experienced the sensation of walking on air. My entire countenence changed for the positive and I began 'floating' with calm success through otherwise tedious and stressful situations.
3) I began to approach and treat my pets and all human acquaintences as though they were my 'self'. Now, when seek and find 'self' in other's eyes, the feeling between us changes to a calm unity (love). All tension vanishes.
4) It became clear to me that some strange 'enlightening' experiences, such as the day I spontaneously and without warning 'lost God' (abandoned the strict organized religion I grew up in), were not due to the rationality of my mind, but were simply an acknowledgement of truth.
5) I realized that a set of 'rules to live by' I wrote and embraced when I was 22 (and subsequently dismissed as unsophisticated and naive in later years) was actually an awakening to truth.

It may not be possible to fully realize the potential awakenings of this book in the space of a mortal life. I find myself in a 'spiral' reading pattern, reading from beginning to end repeatedly, picking up momentum and comprehension with each revolution. I may never finish.