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Tenth Insight Experiential Guide

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This rounds out the first nine insights. It does sound somewhat fanciful to non-openminded people, but does hold the truth within it. It was meant to be fictional and at the same time was able to give a message of utmost importance - respect and non-judgement. Obviously, some people didn't get that message and wished to judge. If you don't like something, that is okay, but this is a book that encourages positive behavior. I don't care what religion one follows, the message is a good one.

Just like the first, using fiction to keep the reader's focus to teach that we are our thoughts and what we think, we attract, positive or negative. That we truly can accomplish anything if we keep our focus on it with without worries or doubts. Should it not work out, deal with it then, don't worry about something that hasn't happened & might never will, you will only tire yourself out. Being kind to others does reap rewards immediatly through them enjoying your presence (which makes you feel good) and can give you more information you need in your life even if you only speak for five minutes. Even if you only talk for one moment to say pleasantries, hearing them back makes you feel good that your presence is acknowledged and respected to be wished a good life, and will help you to heal yourself through your throughts & heal your body by feeling good.

Te Celestine Prophecy is the only book I've ever read more than once. I love it. I started the Tenth Insight immediately after finishing the Celestine Prophecy for the second time and I couldnt beleive this was written by the same author. Did something happen to Redfield between writing these 2 books? Most of the first book is very believable and enlightening, but the second is a complete whirlwind of nuttiness and mostly, in my opinion, totally over the top. I found myself skipping page upon page of rambling. Very weird, and a little disappointing really!

The tenth insight is the follw up yo the Celestine Prohecy by James Redfield and follows again our unnamed adventurer on his coincidental quest to find the Tenth insight, however this Insight is not like the others, for it must come from within and is not written as the others were.
It follows our adventurer as he remebers his past lives and his "Birth Experiance" to rememember what his life( and humanities) purpose is.
I was mostly impressed with the chapter dealing with remembering our future" and what our future holds for us including the "end times prohacies" I am a practicing christian and I can believe "most" of what Redfield presents here, I do believe in Heaven on earth, in other realms and the fact of the Afterlife, and I believe that Redfield may have presented the best theory of the rapture I have ever read. well worth the time and money

Ever notice when something comes to challange the established order or status quo that dozens of critics whose toes have been stepped on come out of the wood works. Many people criticize this book and the Celestine Prophecy because they just aren't spiritually developed enough to understand it(see my review on the Celestine Prophecy). Now, they'll evolve when their time comes. This book expands on the nine insights and goes deeper into the spiritual aspect. As a new age spiritualist, this book talks about what we "preach" all the time, the world is moving into a global transformation towards a spiritually and morally developed planet(contrary to our present situation). This book explains the process. Those that criticize this book are the same ones envolved in "the fear"(read this book for more details) and don't accept the changes that are to come. If you think the Celestine Prophecy changed your life, this book will help to give you direction in a spiritual path devoid of religion and dogmas, and pointing the way to God and it's kingdom within you( just like Jesus Christ said). READ, STUDY, DIGEST, AND APPLY THE INFORMATION ON THIS BOOK, AND YOU WON'T REGRET IT. As for the critics, don't worry even you guys will have your chance to eventually understand all these spiritual matters and then you'll be able not only to understand this book, but also witness the beauty of the spiritual world. READ AND STUDY IT, AND THEN JUDGE FOR YOURSELF!

James Redfield, in The Celestine Prophecy and The Tenth Insight, has given us the greatest gift we could hope to receive...the meaning of life. Those who doubt the truth and validity of the insights are simply not ready to accept the changes to come. Redfield's books have changed thousands of lives, and given spiritual awareness to many previously-professed atheists/agnostics. If you only read these books for the excitement of the "adventure," you will be entertained, at the very least. In my opinion, any reader will stop and contemplate life more than they had previously. That makes every reader more conscious, which raises our collective consciousness! (One step at a time...) I negate the accusations of "commercialism" in reference to Mr. Redfield or his work. His contribution to society is worth much more than any amount he could earn. James Redfield's works have been the turning point of my life. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

James Redfield continues his story from the Celestine Prophecy, which deals with human spirituality. He takes us on a journey where questions about who we are and where are we going are woven into the fabric of life. James gives us a history lesson which includes our individual missions here on earth.

He weaves several different themes of possibilities for us to consider, such as soul groups which we travel with throughout life. Another is of animal sightings and how they can provide a signpost for us to be aware of, which may signal a change or an opportunity. Some of the underlying messages within these pages are of hope, compassion and love. I thoroughly enjoyed this book because it takes us places which lift us up and provide a sense of belonging to a world larger than we might imagine today.

What we have here is a theistic, optimistic, and spiritual book with a New Age coloring. This deals a lot with synchronicities, and has had a profound effect on my life since synchronicities are something that I experience first hand, frequently. I recommend this book whether or not you believe it as a whole. You don't need to, it still will be beneficial. ( I don't believe everything it advocates) To the stubborn skeptic, it might be a little to much to swallow, but as long as you have encountered synchronicity or serendipity... this book will be enjoyed. It will only be worthless to the nihilist. Why do I give it 5 stars though? Was it really that brilliant? No, but unlike some books that are merely valuable as food for thought, this is food for life. It can be directly applied to where you stand now. Perhaps 'soul food' is the proper term. You will not read this by accident, and you will learn that nothing is an accident. Without getting into its minor beliefs, I agree with the ultimate implied message that the book purports:

The meaning of life is simply, love

It emphasizes our need to generate loving energy unto all beings, and search for the genuine meaning in our lives, through prayer and synchronistic events. It speaks a bit about analyzing synchronicities and their context, similar to interpreting dreams. There is alot of fascinating info about things like dreams, and sacred sites. There is much writing about the Afterlife. The book teaches reincarnation, Birth Vision, and the idea that your Afterlife is created by what you believe it will be while on earth. (That concept continues to confuse me!) They deny literal existences of Hell, Devils, and Judgement. These are only to be viewed as metaphors. We can transform our negative side through our heart with positive light. It even contains a chapter about Work and Business, how we can use these as spiritual relationships and oppurtunities through changes. The chapters end with individual and group work, this will probably be where the book directly helps or influences you the greatest. The author has great methods of analyzing our life and the big picture.

The vision is here, we must realize it. As I said it doesn't really degrade this books value if you don't believe in NDE's, reincarnation, or whatever. I believe there is alot of good here for us all. I don't think I should get into more detail, if you are interested at all, open your mind to this work!!

I read the Celestine Prophecy and enjoyed it and felt I had received some new insights that could help me. But this book, The Tenth Insight, left me totally bewildered. It is probably the most confusing book I have ever read. If you want to understand `soul families', Ramon Stevens in his Alexander books, does a much better and clearer job. Even as an adventure novel, the premise was weak and very distracting to the simple message of `figuring out why we are all here'. I've read the same sermon hundreds of times, all spoken more eloquently, all easier to understand.

The author has taken on a profound subject and the focus on death, after-life and karma gives this book a different direction from the Celestine Prophecy. After reading it one feels that at times the author has tried to justify having a separate novel for the Tenth Insight. Hence certain portions drag and make you want to flip over. James Redfield seems to have been inspired by 'Saved by the Light' and hence anyone who has read 'Saved ...' will easily spot the similarities. For anyone who is reading about death, after-life first time, this book covers all theories,experiences covered to date.