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Why do some people who experience the worst that life has to offer respond not by breaking down but by shifting up, into a higher-functioning, awakened state? And perhaps more importantly, how can we emulate their transformations?
In Extraordinary Awakenings: When Trauma Leads to Transformation Steve Taylor shares dozens of amazing stories of individuals who “woke up” to profound transformation following bereavement, deep depression, suicide attempts, addiction, military combat, imprisonment, or other intense encounters with mortality. Along with the amazing stories of shifters he shares throughout the book, Taylor uncovers the psychological processes that help explain these miraculous awakenings. He also highlights a number of lessons and guidelines from the experiences of shifters and offers readers hope and guidance to call on during their own struggles.
“Mind-blowing. A gripping combination of moving personal stories and ground-breaking psychological research, This inspiring book will help you find the gifts in life’s greatest challenges.”
” Matthew Green, author of Aftershock.
“We can all shift our consciousness. The stories in this book inspired me to continuously wake myself up and contribute to a better, kinder, and more peaceful world.
–Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of Omega Institute, and the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller, Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow
Fascinating and inspiring. More than just a compelling account of traumatic circumstances leading to unexpected spiritual awakenings, Steve Taylor also explores their common features and how they can facilitate our own awakening — something we all can benefit from.
Peter Russell, Author Letting Go of Nothing and From Science to God
Steve Taylor’s brilliant new book introduces us to individuals who have experienced traumas and crises and have come out the other end deeply transformed and spiritually awakened. What I love most about this book is how clearly he outlines the process underlying these positive transformations.”
Phil Borges, filmmaker, Co-Director CRAZYWISE
“A powerful and inspiring book that shows that the most difficult moments of life can also be the most transformational. The profoundly moving stories show who resilient human beings can become, and how much potential lies inside us,”
Scott Barry Kaufman, Founder & Director, Center for the Science of Human Potential and Author of Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization
