Global Shift: How a New Worldview Is Transforming Humanity

by Edmund J. Bourne

Book Overview

A remarkable change is taking place that will profoundly influence the way we see ourselves and our world. The dominant materialistic, separatist worldview-a perspective that leads individuals to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572245972
• ISBN13: 9781572245976
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Noetic Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Lotus Guide Review by Rahasya Poe

Global Shift: How a New Worldview Is Transforming Humanity By Edmund J. Bourne, PhD ISBN 1-57224-597-2 (Noetic Books, 2009) Never before in recorded history have we gone through such a rapid transformation in society at every level. Global Shift answers the right questions and questions the wrong answers that have most of society bewildered, scared, and confused. As we observe sacred feminine energy moving swiftly through our world, we see the old patriarchal paradigms built on fear and division starting to break down. What I found in this book was balance, brought about through correct information and a clear vision of the future with steps to take action. It includes excellent references for various organizations that are in tune with what's really going on. Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide magazine[...]

Terrific Read

This is a well written and thoroughly researched book that the author obviously went into great lengths in order to present a full picture. The book goes to great lengths to discuss very vital issues pertaining to our lives and our planet. The first 200 plus pages takes us through a very detailed description of where we are as people and the way we need to go in order to sustain our ever depleted planet. Some of the topics discussed are moving forward with the big challenges we face as humans and our planet. Understanding the universe, the integration of science and religion/spirituality, recognizing the unity of consciousness-that our minds are joined in one, and much more. The last 130 pages go into actual ways we can progress forward in order to achieve the "global shift" discussed in the book. A few examples include Voluntary simplicity- taking a simpler path in life in order to "lighten our footprints on earth". The concept of unconditional love and forgiveness as the highest values in our relations with each other, letting go of clutter, living closer to nature, learning peaceful communications based on empathy, acceptance of differences the ability to compromise,ect. After reading this book, I have to say it has helped me to understand the many of the important aspects of life that most of us do not think much about, it provides some of the steps that one can take in order to have a more meaningful, peaceful and manageable life regardless of ones situation, and thus I very much recommending reading this book, and sharing it with friends and family.

So, you've had an epiphany??

Do you feel that if everyone viewed life the way you do, then world peace would be a reality? If you've had an "awakening" and realize that everything in the universe is connected, and you want to read everything you can get your hands on concerning the topic...read this book. You are not alone! A shift is happening. If you haven't had an "epiphany" but are searching for greater awareness and truth...you're on the right path.

An outstanding survey of changing world values

GLOBAL SHIFT: HOW A NEW WORLDVIEW IS TRANSFORMING HUMANITY is the first book to consider the massive changes ahead for the 21st century. It describes a major shift in mankind's way of viewing the world - a shift over thirty years in process - and predicts the overthrow of the materialistic, separatist worldview of the past. An outstanding survey of changing world values evolves for college-level libraries strong in changing world issues.

A very insightful and relevant philosophical work . . .

Dr. Ed Bourne, like many of the great psychologists of old, has crossed that fine line between psychology and philosophy with this book. He takes a look at all the ingredients contributing to what many consider a global crisis in the first part of the book - and explores each thoroughly. Then, he describes ways in which a shift in global consciousness could address these issues - and suggests that such a shift has already begun. In the final section, he synthesizes it all into practical recommendations for changes each of us could make in our daily lives to contribute to this "global shift". I personally found the book very informative, interesting, and even inspiring. This is not a book you can sit down and read in one day. This is a book that will both require and provoke a lot of thought from you - long after you've read the last page. It's a book you'll likely find yourself going back to. Truly, it's the kind of book the world needs right now.