The 7 Aha!s of Highly Enlightened Souls

Mike George is a very experienced teacher and writer in this field, so his new book is a welcome addition to the literature on stress and relaxation. The key notion is that of self-responsibility, which means beginning with one's own consciousness and perceptions, not expecting solutions to be presented by a third party for instant illumination. The book is in three parts, each with seven sub-sections: prevailing myths, wisdom and truth, action and transformation. Perhaps the key myth is that other people, situations and events are responsible for your stress. In the second part, the key is a deeper sense of identity that makes us realise our intrinsic worth so that we cease looking outside ourselves for contentment. The third part sets out some classic spiritual principles and methods such as the value of silence, surrender, detachment and self-knowledge. A useful primer that can be used as a guide to study and practice - see also www.relax7.com