B O O K   O V E R V I E W

The Uncommon Path reveals what is commonly referred to as conscious 
self-development can be nothing more than a kaleidoscope of metaphysical 
distractions, orchestrated by concealed conditioning to keep us well clear 
of the authentic path we so desire.

The Uncommon Path combines core aspects of Ken Wilber's Integral Theory, 
the simplicity of Dennis Genpo Merzel's  Big Mind/Big Heart Process, the 
gentleness of Eckhart Tolle's wisdom, the directness of Andrew Cohen's 
teachings of Evolutionary Enlightenment, and evolved exercises based on 
the lifework of I.C.F. founder, Thomas J. Leonard.  The goal is to help you 
identify and transcend concealed conditioning on the path of awakening 
authentic joy.

And, it does this in a conversational format that is perfectly palatable,
especially if you are not familiar with the works upon which it draws.

Why is lasting peace so elusive? Convinced that we are making great 
progress on the path of awakening many of us have yet to take our first step. 
We remain lost in the pursuit of freedom, unaware that the ego is leading
the quest to transcend itself.

To awaken the wisdom within, we must first identify the life we have 
unknowingly constructed through concealed conditioning: those 
conversations, relationships and responses to life that curb the 
expression of our greatest potential.

The Uncommon Path leads us from the complexity of conditioned idealism 
to the simplicity of authentic joy as we:

  Verify that our path holds the potential for authentic joy

  Uncover the extent to which hidden aspects of ego may be directing
our spiritual quest

  Recognize and renounce concealed conditioning

  Discover how to discern, decide and disregard disparaging thoughts
and feelings

  Express our full potential by identifying restrictive conversations
and relationships

   Reclaim consciousness in the future with the power of pure intentions

    Align personal values to impeccably direct our pure intentions with
awakened choices

    Recall the power of selective silence in meditation and everyday
life situations

   Bridge the gap between our "spiritual" life and our "real" life

   Relate to others beyond limitations in relationships that are free
from personal conflict

   Discover how individual transformation is a meager but majestic
beginning of the path

The Uncommon Path is:

Lively and eminently readable

Full of real-life relevance and concrete examples

Complete with refreshingly realistic assessments to uncover
concealed conditioning

Shows how the ego is frequently leading the quest to transcend itself

Introduces a radical yet practical values-based teaching on the decision
making process

Directly links values, intentions, and destiny in the context of awakening

Puts the how into an evolutionary 'Now'

Completely free of dogma yet appeals to all major traditions,
both East and West

Describes the foundations of nonviolent communication in everyday 
language

Speaks with great clarity on the reality of conflict-free relationships

Distills complex spiritual concepts into practical wisdom

The Uncommon Path helps you stabilize authentic joy with
refreshingly realistic exercises and assessments to uncover 
and surpass concealed conditioning in everyday life.
 
The Uncommon Path is for readers who yearn for purpose and
freedom, who after years of self-help programs, now suspect that
the very conditioning they seek to surpass has been leading their
quests all along. It is also for those who are looking for wholesome 
and lasting changes in the basis, purpose, and expressions of their 
relationships.

The Uncommon Path will be of great interest to readers who 
wish to identify and transcend the shadow and hidden conditioning 
in their everyday lives. It is ideally suited for those who are seeking 
to be free from all unnecessary stress and suffering, so they may
come together with others for the sake of humanity. It is also for readers
who have had spiritual experiences or spontaneous awakenings who 
wish to integrate what they know to be true with how they live.   

"...if you are not clear about the influence of the unhealthy aspects of
the ego-mind, you can be sure it is clear about what its goals are for you. 
It is only when you begin to recognize its manifestations that you can 
develop the capacity to free yourself from its authority. But before that, 
it is likely that even your finest spiritual seeking is never much more 
than a narcissistic romp in samsara."

The Uncommon Path offers a:
 Four-part exercise to uncover concealed conditioning related
to family, relationships, career, money, health, social status,
spirituality and beliefs.

Ten-part exercise to align your values with both Intentions
for Being and Intentions of Becoming. This reveals the power
of awakened decision-making free from the shadow and
concealed conditioning.

Endorsements: Best-selling Hay House author Gary Renard describes
this work as "informative and gripping".   (more)

Neuropsychologist and author Dr. Mario E. Martinez says, "This book
lives up to its title and beyond…"              (more)


Author: The Irish-born international author abandoned the
"American Dream" lifestyle in 2001, following an awakening to the
true force of conditioning. Prior to this he spent ten years studying 
Buddhism and Christianity, and searching over three continents for 
an answer to a most humble question: How do I discover and express 
my eternal motives? The simplicity of the most universal answer that 
he found is contained within the pages of The Uncommon Path.


Audience: This book is extremely popular simply because it offers 
practical, easy-to-follow, yet powerful guidance to free readers from 
limiting behaviors, beliefs, and circular decision-making processes 
thus propelling them into the path of power and grace. 


Related Titles in this Genre: The Power of Now and A New Earth  
by Tolle; The Mind Of The Soul by Zukav; Transcending the Levels of 
Consciousness (et al) by Hawkins; The Power of Intention by Dyer; 
and The Purpose-Driven Life by Warren. 

One distinct benefit of The Uncommon Path is that it guides readers to
clearly identify the obstacles to authentic joy in the present and to remove
the appearances of all conditioning in the future. This alone makes
The Uncommon Path stand out among others of its genre. 

The Uncommon Path also delivers a unique and powerful perspective on 
personal values, allowing readers to consistently recognize awakened 
choices to pertinently direct their intentions to create authentic joy. 
This kind of conscious decision-making is not detailed in Everyday 
Enlightenment by Millman or the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by 
Deepak Chopra.


Foreword: The Foreword was written by nationally syndicated 
journalist, Bob Weinstein.

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