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 Wonderful Book August 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
So many books and programs of this type turn out to be fluff. Not so with Entering The Castle. This is for serious seekers only. If you really think about the questions and challenges posed, you are taken on a trip into your own psyche and soul that is illuminating. I'm not finished the book and don't expect to be for some time to come, which is the point. Go through it slowly, paying attention, doing the work. Some reviews point out that you don't even enter the castle until you are 100 pages into it. That's true, and I thank Caroline Myss for those 100 pages. She took the time, effort and care to prepare the reader for what lies within the castle. The information in those early chapters adds depth and meaning to the actual journey. If you want a quick fix and can't be bothered with the opening material, don't bother period. If you're ready for serious work that will give you a different perspective on your own life, and a deeper relationship with God, this book will not disappoint.
The choice is ours; channel grace or withold it July 28, 2008
Once again, Caroline Myss has given us a better understanding of the inner life by "Entering the Castle" of her soul and sharing her findings with us.
As we enter the seven mansions of our soul, Caroline and Teresa of Avila who first led us through the "Inner Castle", we realize that we must shut down the mind, our ego. A quote from Caroline paves the way: "The mind is simply not strong enough to make the journey. Get your mind out of the soul's way.
The mind is so busy with daily living that it will never leave us alone, so we must make the effort to push it aside and just "be" who we are, not what we think we are. By letting go of our ego/mind we can find the path to peace, tranquility and a better understanding of our being.
Our being, who we are inside, our soul will lead us to the right path and the right decisions we need to make on our journey. It leads us to better judgement of our situations, better understanding of ourselves and others and more accepting of ourselves which leads to more accepting of one another.
Other books for your consideration:
Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular Worldby Henri J Nouwen
The Grand Option: Personal Transformation and a New Creation (GETHSEMANI STUDIES P)[
Passion for Creation: The Earth-honoring Spirituality of Meister Eckhartby Matthew Fox
 Same old song! May 27, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
At one time I was very impressed with Caroline Myss and her writings. After reading this book and listening to the CD set that was loaned to me, I must say... I found this to be nothing more that the same ramblings as her other books. Or maybe, just maybe, I have finally outgrown her message. Judge for yourself.
 Building Your Own Castle May 4, 2008
Carolyn Myss has always spoken to the journey of my spirit. Being a Catholic sister I expecially appreciate the kind words she has about them and am happy that her experiences with them were positive. From Anatomy of the Spirit which was synchronistically given to me to Sacred Contracts which set the themes for my journal for the rest of my life, I have been profoundly encouraged by the writings of Caroline. Entering the Castle is a workbook of sorts, but one is able to choose which exercises one feels her spirit is yet in need of learning. I especially liked the work on soul companions and was affirmed by the story of the dog and the holy man. Carolyn also shows balanced ways in which one listens to her own inner guidance. I highly recommend the book to anyone who is seriously interested in finding God in all of life.
Entering the Castle: An Inner Path to God and Your Soul March 30, 2008
Caroline has established a lifetime of hard work for any Soul serious in real growth or enlightenment. She has taken earlier wisdom and created great imagery and suggestions for putting this knowledge to effective availability and utilization. It digs much deeper than much of the popular surface spiritual and magical trend of our time.
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