I, like the author, set out on a journey into self discovery in order to answer the question "who exactly am I and why am I here"? I questioned "what makes us who we are"? Where do all these ideas and beliefs of mine come from and how can I manage to change recurring situations I get caught up in creating that seem completely out of my control to do so? Was I taught these rules of life? Did I think them up on my own? Where did they come from and how did I happen to assimilate them and start believing them to be true without ever really questioning them? Are they really true at all? This book helped me find answers to some of my most pressing questions.I found this book to be a well organized step-by-step process of mental awareness of the origins of Self unfolding as I read it, taking me down a guided path of self discovery. In it I found rational explanations and tools for better understanding my Self and why I act, feel and think the way I do and it's really helped me discover who I AM underneath all the other stuff I've been buried under. The examples and tools provided assisted me with individual self analysis which I found to be very helpful as I'd wanted to modify certain behavior patterns and this helped me to become aware of where they had actually originated from. It took me to the root cause of the matter, better enabling me to make corrections at the source. It walks you through the initial child mind rationalizations and base formations of experience all the way up into adulthood and how these ideas and thoughts create what happens to us in our outer world.I especially like the viscious circle "endless loop" scenario explanations and how we create these for ourselves. What a great way to put things by drawing them out like this. It made it easier for me to actually see what I was doing by using this method. I use it now when I see myself creating recurring situations in my life. It helps me to identify the root cause, change my behavior/reaction to something and move on from there. Very easy once you practice with it and get the hang of it.I would recommend this book for readers who are interested in psychology of the self, self discovery and self discovery methods, metaphysics, those who see cyclical events happening in their lives and want to take ownership and change them from happening, anyone who "hates" their lives and wants to change, those interested in how we manifest and create our own circumstances and anyone else looking to further their understanding of themselves or embark along a path such as this. I've found it a great reference tool. Note: being honest with oneself while reading this book is a MUST.
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