On Becoming Powerful

by John Volkmar

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877286760
• ISBN13: 9780877286769
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Weiser Books
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Introduces more questions than it answers.

This book uses a mixture of self hypnosis, meditation, and creative visualization. in order to change your self image.I have the following problems with this book.1. Mr. Volkmar discusses Therapeutic Touch, but doesn't provide nearly enough information so you need to go out and get another book on Therapeutic Touch (preferably the one by Dolores Krieger)2. Mr. Volkmar briefly touches on using the I-Ching, and tells how to use three coins and draw the trigrams, then leaves out any material to help you discern the meanings of the 64 trigrams.3. On pages 84-89; Mr Volkmar discusses the Chakras. (Based on my experience the Chakra model of distributing universal lifeforce energy throughout the body is incorrect. I accept the Chinese model of meridians as distributing energy throughout the body. If the Chakra system were correct; then Accupuncture and accupressure would not work.)4. On page 70; Mr Volkmar states "You begin to speculate on how to gain financially from your skills. That is the killer!" (that is ridicusous beyond words! I have used my skills to improve my finances many times. What kind of twisted Creator would put this power in your hands, and not allow you to use it to manifest the things you really need (notice I said "need" not want)?)5. On Page 74; Mr Volkmar states "including a medicine wheel that helps a sick person heal." (The medicine wheel is used for MANY purposes, Generaly it is used to create sacred space for assorted ceremonies)There is a lot of good material in this book, but it is a hodge podge of material from many sources. I think a book that stays inside one tradition would be more helpful instead of introducing contradictions amd confusing the reader.I encourage questions and comments avout my reviews; Two Bears.Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)