The Way IT Is [Paperback]

Chuck Hillig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2001

Have you ever noticed just how often you use the word "IT" in a sentence? ("It is snowing." "It was amazing!" "It can't be helped.") Well, this book suggests that there might be a whole lot more to this simple little word than you may have thought. Maybe you're constantly using the word "IT" to indirectly remind yourself of the much greater truth of Who-You-REALLY-Are. May "IT" refers to the very largest possible context. Maybe "IT" is...what IS!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Sometimes big wonders come in small packages--like Chuck Hillig's wonderful little book on enlightenment...The Way IT Is." -- Dan Millman (Author)

"The Way IT Is is a true spiritual masterpiece! You may not need to read another spiritual book." -- Jeff Hutner (New Paradigm Digest)

"This is a very unique and effective contribution to non-dual literature. Highly recommended." -- Jerry Katz (nonduality.com)

About the Author

Chuck Hillig, MFT, is a California state licensed psychotherapist and the author of the classic little nondual book, "Enlightenment for Beginners." Chuck is the also the writer of "Chuck's Corner," a Q&A column on spirituality and psychology, which appears monthly in an internationally distributed magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Black Dot Publications (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964974010
• ISBN-13: 978-0964974012
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,158,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Quick Read; Interesting Take on Non-Dualism, May 8, 2002

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Paul "review king" (I travel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Way IT Is (Paperback)

This is a book with big typeface and lots of white space. Therefore, it can be read quickly. But it also lends itself to rereading selected passages. It presents non-dual philosophy and spirituality in a clever, playful, imaginative fashion. The author was influenced by Ramana Maharshi's teachings on Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism). However, the author presents these concepts in a more generic, religiously-neutral fashion. Although the author does a good job, books of this kind sometimes come across as too mental, and lacking heart. Not that non-dual spirituality lacks heart. For example, Ramana Maharshi was a very loving saint. However, this wavelength does not always come through clearly in derivative presentations of his underlying philosophy. Also, if one approaches the book from a Buddhist sensibility, the way non-dualism is presented here could maybe seem a little theistic and teleological in flavor. Nevertheless, it is a unique and interesting little book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That other guy is full of It!, August 22, 2003

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Steve Linsky, Ph.D (Port Hueneme, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Way IT Is (Paperback)

"I totally disagree with Grant Peck's poor review of this fascinating little book. In my opinion, The Way IT Is is quite extraordinary. Obviously, Mr. Peck missed both the Author's light-hearted humor as well as the profound truth that Hillig was pointing at. I consider that The Way IT Is is one of the best explanations of how (and why) this thing called "consciousness" disguises Itself as absolutely everything that "is." The Author's use of the common pronoun "IT" to describe this whole process is simply brilliant. Perhaps Mr. Peck believes that ultimate Truth can only show up in wordy, convoluted books that only befuddle the Reader. Hillig's book, however, cuts through the spiritual gobbledegook that often surrounds this subject and just "tells It like It is." I'm a big fan of this book, and I sincerely hope that Mr. Peck's poor review does not discourage others from checking "IT" out. Believe me, this little book is well worth the price."

Steve Linksy, Ph.D.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars clear and simple, January 31, 2003

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Jan Kersschot (Belgium) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Way IT Is (Paperback)

If you are still confused about all the concepts around in philosophy and spirituality, Chuck Hillig's book is highly recommended. Chuck is inspired by the teachings of Ramana Maharshi, but presents the core of this message for Westerners in a very direct and uncomplicated way. Do not expect any serious talk, just a conversation between you and a friend who is trying to make it clear that it is much more simple than you could ever imagine. Enthusiastically recommended reading for students of Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta, Taoism, and Zen.

Jan Kersschot, author of "Nobody Home"