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Product Description Internationally renowned motivational teacher, spiritual instructor, and popular theologian Caroline Myss has created a transcendent work of unique insight and revelation in Entering the Castle. This exciting new teaching of contemporary mysticism is also a brilliant synthesis of the psychology of consciousness and of Eastern and Western mystical traditions. Myss provides a highly original inner path to self-knowledge -- which is also the road into a spiritual knowledge of God and your own soul -- as she reveals a necessary external path, one that takes you out into the world to serve God and others as a mystic without a monastery -- without having to retreat into total silence, self-denial, or isolation.
As her main template for this extraordinary, modern spiritual journey, Myss uses the beloved, revered writings of The Interior Castle by Teresa of Avila. Adapting Teresa's vision of the soul as a beautiful crystal castle with many floors, or mansions, and many rooms within those mansions, Myss guides us from room to room, helping us meet different aspects of our self, our soul, and our spirit -- preparing us for the ultimate encounter with God and our own divinity. Through intense practices and methods of spiritual inquiry adapted for contemporary life, she helps us to develop our personal powers of prayer, contemplation, and intuition and to ascend the seven levels of soul knowledge that build an ever stronger interior castle of our own -- a soul of strength and stamina.
As in all her books, Myss also recounts stories of profoundly moving real-life experiences -- of her own, as well as of her students and of renowned spiritual figures -- that bring home the universal truth of her insights. Presiding over the entire book and journey are the great mystics, ancient and contemporary, of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism with their inspiring lives and discerning spirits. And over all, the benevolence, truth, and gentle and tough love of Teresa of Avila shine through.
Doubtless Myss's most deeply personal, revealing, compassionate, and transforming book yet, Entering the Castle is a comprehensive guidebook for the journey of your life -- a journey into the center of your soul. There, peace, God, and a fearless bliss wait for you to discover them...and claim them for your own.
Wonderful BookAugust 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 itJuly 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 CastleMay 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 SoulMarch 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.
