The Ever-Transcending Spirit: The Psychology of Human Relationships, Consciousness, and Development (Paperback)

~ Toru Sato (Author)
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The quality of our life is really just a reflection of the quality of our internal state of mind. Our internal state of mind is a reflection of where we are in our maturation process. Where most of us are in our maturation process is a reflection of where we are in the process of evolution. Open your hearts and take a fascinating tour that illuminates the common thread to the meaning of our existence. Scholars of the arts, social sciences, and natural sciences have been studying the human mind, its development, and its evolution for many centuries. Discover the commonalities of what these people have found and rediscover the simple beauty of life. This book provides us with exceptional insights concerning why we are the way we are, especially in the realm of human relationships, consciousness, and development. It also provides us with insights about how we can break out of our shells and take the next step in our relationships and personal development so that we can make a positive contribution to the process of evolution.

About the Author

Toru Sato was born in Beirut, Lebanon and spent most of his childhood in Vienna, Austria. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from York University in Canada and currently teaches at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. He and his spouse share a peaceful life with many wonderful people in Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: IUniverse (August 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595290043
• ISBN-13: 978-0595290048
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #371,989 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful, July 27, 2005

By	N. Augustine - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This excellent book explains the nature of human interaction by examining how we give and take energy from each other in both healthy and unhealthy ways. The author also provides wonderful insight into how we define ourselves internally and the ways this definition determines our level of self-esteem.

The book is small and easy to read. The material is very thought provoking and I find myself reading only a few pages before I need time to reflect on how the concepts play out in my life. I have had some wonderful personal breakthroughs as a result of reading this book. I recommend it.

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It makes sense., June 28, 2005

By	DJ Hancock (New Zealand) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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A very interesting presentation of a model of human and collective behaviour, Toru Sato hits on many co-related points between psychology, and perhaps unintentionally, quantum science.

We are energy based; its quite simple. Beyond molecules, or the Primacy of Matter, we are formed from energy. Our number one need as humans, is security. So if we are insecure (either financially, emotionally, or physically), we lose energy, and our happiness drops. We then have to steal energy from others to meet our desires. Sato's ocean analogy model describing energy exchanges is great. Why we do this, and how we do this individually and collectively is the overall message from this book.

There is a lot to absorb and it is written in a style lighter than some other esoteric/psychology books I've come across.

There is relevance between Sato's book and real world experience, so its not one of those 'theory' only resources. I especially like the way we associate with groups who share the same insecurities. I look at it in terms of projecting the unwanted parts of ourselves onto others. If we are prone to using the Reptilian part of our brain when under stress which insecurity causes, we will resort to predator behaviour to "steal" energy from other individuals, or groups to increase our perception of security. In the West because we are more digital in nature, we orient our economic and financial structures to support predator behaviour collectively, or Social Darwinism - separation and competition. Instead of alleviating conflict, this just generates more - and more insecurity, so more of our energy goes into protection instead of the growth required to solve the conflict. Reminds me of the Monsters Inc. movie where the Monsters used the energy from 'screams' by intentionally creating fear, used to power their plants and machines.

A great read, bordering on integrating the Primacy of Consciousness into the way we behave.

I also recommend Dr. Bruce Lipton's "The Biology of Belief".

Daniel John Hancock

75 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure gold for getting along better with the people in our life..., November 22, 2005

By	Skip Goforth (Dixon, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr.Sato is one sharp cookie, and writes clearly too. A very practical book on how we 'steal' and give energy between each other.

He dosen't expect us to be perfect in dealing with the ones we have relationships with, and he tells us why we act as we do, and how to improve our relationships with other people by a careful interchange of energy...It's all energy, and this is a handbook on how to juggle energy so we all get what we want.

This book is far better than I thought it would be.

I'm no spring chicken, and I've learned tons of good stuff that has already made my relationship with other people WAY better.

Wish I had this years ago, but it's not too late for you to get in on a good deal...The insight of A Master: Dr. Toru Sato.

Highly recommended.