A Book Review: A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle

Lesa says it's time I contributed to this blog. The biggest learning experience I'm enjoying right now is reading 'A New Earth', and I wish all could read it.
Hypnosis, Reiki, Emotional Realease Work, -Lesa and I are into some pretty wierd stuff right? Well, those "Holistic" modalities are all related under the surface, and it all comes down to one thing, Consciousness.
I'm not talking about medically conscious or unconscious, I'm talking about awareness, authenticity, spiritual consciousness, -The Light of Christ. The words of inspired non-lds writers call it Consciousness, and they call the 'Natural Man' (Mosiah 3:18), the Ego.
Basically, this is what 'A New Earth' is about, becoming aware of the Ego and its functions, thus transcending it, and increasing our consciousness and light.
Dr. David Hawkins is probably the leading figure who is turning consciousness research into a well documented and convincing study. According to recent consciousness research, about 54% of the people in the U.S. are non-integrous, meaning they are stuck in worldly ego patterns and not yet willing to change, though they may want to. This means 54% of people in the U.S. are not really aware, they are content to keep cycling through negative patterns. Have you ever known people who keep attracting awful, abusive relationships? Or have you ever known people who are angry ALL the time? As if they love to be offended? Or maybe you've known emotional vampires that whimper about 'poor me' incessantly? These are all examples of "non-integrous" people. Maybe you see some of these patterns in yourself? I know I was chronically depressed, even after serving my mission for the church. The point is, healing yourself and transcending the ego causes a ripple-effect, like a pebble dropped into a pond, that ripples across all those you associate with.
I've been reading Dr. David Hawkins books for some time on consciousness research, which I also completely endorse, but 'A New Earth' is the perfect introductory book to consciousness research. If you want to become aware of human dysfunction and increase your own awareness, and perhaps even start your path towards enlightened living, I strongly recommend this book.
For other LDS readers of this blog, this book will enhance your comprehension of the gospel, and provide valuable awareness about your 'Natural Man'. If you desire more happiness in not only your life, but the lives of those around you, if you yearn to surpass your weaknesses, if you consciously and deliberately strive for inner (and outer) peace and happiness, if you are a Truth-Seeker, read this book!