Thinking Is Authorized! [Paperback]

Nash Khatri (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 6, 2007

This is intended to be a thought-provoking book that does not favor one religion over another or a non-believer over a believer. It is not about good versus evil, or foolish versus wise. Rather, it is a philosophical and concept-oriented work that contains a variety of perspectives that may not have been considered before or may have been taken for granted. It is meant to promote self-determination of what we believe regarding nature, life, God, the future, death, prayer, and the afterlife, since the popularity of a belief does not unquestionably convert that belief into truth. While not necessarily trying to do the thinking for others, this book attempts to raise awareness and jumpstart our understanding of these concepts from an objective viewpoint.

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Thinking Is Authorized! will squeeze your conceptions and exercise your brain to think outside the box of normal. Even though I disagree with some of Nash's statements, it is a must read on any thinker's list of books. Be prepared for a very interesting trip into thinking and perception.

~ Jon Keith, Author of Executive Memory Techniques and Everyday Memory Builder.

Thinking Is Authorized! is a powerfully reflective book. It causes us to question and think thoughts we have not had, to wonder about life and the mysteries of life. It is a cognitive approach to a reflective life. ~ Rex Gatto, Ph.D., Author of Smart Manager's F.A.Q Guide.

Thank you Nash for the fascinating and insightful framework that you have put forth in Thinking Is Authorized! ~ Adele B. Lynn, Author of best seller The Emotional Intelligence Activity Book, The EQ Difference, and In Search of Honor.

About the Author

I have always been intrigued by the concepts of nature, God, life, death, prayer, the future, and so forth. My outlook on these concepts is a culmination of over two decades of introspection, reflection, observation, and especially, what I consider makes more sense compared to the numerous religious beliefs and scientific theories prevalent in society today. My life has been very fortunate overall, but I have had my share of trials and setbacks. Though religious proficiency isn't among my strong points, I consider myself to be well-grounded--that's what I think helped me deal reasonably well with the unfortunate experiences of being divorced twice (and handling the associated child-custody issues). It is also what I think helped me deal realistically with a totally unexpected major brain surgery in 2001, though I had been physically active for decades and was otherwise in excellent health. My professional life has also been eventful in the sense that I went through a total shift in career from a certified public accountant and a certified management accountant to an electrical engineer. I was still in the last semester of a master's degree in Taxation in 1988 when I started the first term of a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Subsequently, as part of my engineering job requirements, I successfully completed (as a civilian) a very challenging Naval Nuclear Power School curriculum for officers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 89 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (September 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434321584
• ISBN-13: 978-1434321589
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,223,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking Is Authorized!, March 10, 2008

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Tracy Roberts (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thinking Is Authorized! (Paperback)

In today's world, religious debate and scientific exploration are hot button issues for many people. In his book, Thinking Is Authorized!, author Nash Khatri engages readers in a philosophical and reflective discussion on how one obtains real spiritual growth and development.

Khatri explores how we perceive our religious beliefs and explains that real spiritual growth is an ongoing process rather than a point to be reached. Khatri proposes that to achieve real and meaningful spiritual growth, we must open our minds and imaginations to the idea that there is more to time and space than what we can comprehend through our five senses. Using a cognitive approach, he presents a thought-provoking discussion on how to stretch our imaginations to gain a better understanding of how we define ourselves, our beliefs, and rationalize life's great mysteries. Khatri discusses how we are not only connected to each other, but to the universe and everything it holds. He explains how life is a continuous series of inter-linked events and how we perceive and react to the events determines our future. Regardless of how minor our actions may seem, everything directly or indirectly affects our future. Spiritual development requires configuring our thought processes to accept that discovering truths beyond what we can currently grasp does not diminish one's faith in a Higher Power.

Khatri makes it clear that his book is not anti religious. It is designed to seek self-awareness and expand our knowledge by broadening our minds to go beyond our senses. For instance, Khatri discusses the notion of lack-of-time-and-space and used it to support his perspectives on the soul, death, afterlife, and God. For a 100 page book, it is filled with informative and philosophical concepts about our thought processes and perceptions, and how overcoming our fears of the unknown are a necessary step to spiritual evolvement. A key message of the book: It is not necessary to accept blind faith as the only way to explain what we have yet to understand. As Khatri states, "Real spiritual advancement requires a broad frame of mind and is conducive to a more tolerant, peaceful, and non-judgmental attitude that is inclined toward uniting people."

The book is a spiritual journey that imparts cognitive development skills. Spiritual maturity is a journey of raising questions, not finding the easiest answers to life's unknowns. Another core message imparted: Questioning religious beliefs and ideas will enhance one's spiritual journey. Because the book is not designed to reveal opinions as absolute truths, some may disagree with the ideas and concepts presented. The book is more centered on what its title states: Thinking is Authorized!

Thinking Is Authorized! is highly recommended to those who enjoy philosophical observations as a method of rational self-reflection, spiritual growth, and religious contemplation.

Tracy Roberts, Write Field Services

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Dubious Disciple Book Review, January 24, 2011

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Dubious Disciple "Lee Harmon" (White Bear Lake, Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thinking Is Authorized! (Paperback)

With a mysterious Bang! 13.7 billion years ago, an incredible universe of time and space tumbled forth. Science and religion both are fascinated by this existence, as we humans peer ever deeper into the mysteries of the universe. But Nash's book is different: it wonders what else is out there. It invites us to contemplate what lies outside our prison of time and space. This concept is so key to the book that Nash has given it a label: Lack of Time and Space, or LTS.

The greatest mystery of LTS may be life itself. Life, Nash contends, is special; we'll never instill life in a robot, which will never be more than a construction in time and space. But where did life come from? How did emotion, thought, wonder, break into our world of time and space? Where does this life-matter go when we die? Is life truly eternal, existing in LTS? What does eternal mean where there is no time?

Nash Khatri meanders through these questions and more as he probes the mysteries of LTS. Nash obviously has a religious background, though he doesn't discuss it in the book. He at time appears apologetic (though he needn't be) for contradicting the beliefs of various religions. He points out the silliness of some of our age-old assumptions with both humor and respect.

At times, I would find myself asking: "Is this idea theologically sound?" And then, on the next page, "Is this idea scientifically sound?" You know, it really is hard to think beyond religion and science! In the end, I am unqualified to answer either question about the book, but thank you, Mr. Khatri, for encouraging me to think.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't think about it- a relaxing attitude many take towards their problems, maybe using liquor to help them forget it for a time, May 6, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thinking Is Authorized! (Paperback)

Don't think about it- a relaxing attitude many take towards their problems, maybe using liquor to help them forget it for a time. "Thinking is Authorized!: Refreshing Philosophical Perspectives for Real Spiritual Growth" disagrees and claims the best way to deal with one's problems is to think them through and attack them thoughtfully- and that doing so will help one think it through and be a more complete individual in life. "Thinking is Authorized!: Refreshing Philosophical Perspectives for Real Spiritual Growth" is highly recommended for all spirituality collections.