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In 1995 I experienced what I suppose is the darkest hour any of can face which is total loss of the will to live and certain death following a long, drawn-out illness. I'd had enough of the stuggle which appeared to be endless either directio
I looked. Having studied and practiced meditation for years, it was not all that mysterious to move out and beyond that heavy burden which was my body. I let go completely. I left and welcomed whatever was ahead.
It was like, "Oh, yeah, everthing is okay. Of course." It was simply a remembering of the truth. What I did not expect was the visible future shown to me along a vast horizon. Just as certain as the knowledge that everything is okay and is guaranteed to be, was the certainty that I had important work to do on a large scale. It was big, it was important, it was essential to the lives of many people. Sound like a fairy tale? It kind of is. I arose from that death bed instantly because I just 'knew' I was okay. And indeed I was.
What was born from this experience was THE BLACK AND WHITE BOOK. Every idea that ever rang true to me came rushing forth: "There's a time and a place for everything," from the Bible. The understanding that every human being, no matter how spiritual or advanced, gets angry, as told by Paramahansa Yogananda. The idea, "Hitler went to Heaven," from "Conversations with God." A host of profound ideas from "A Course in Miracles." And the fact that beyond makeup and fake accents, I can't help but see a person that actually does care about others within such figures as Marilyn Manson and Eminem.
A different account based on true events and circumstances is presented every time you turn a page. There's a black page and a white page for each of these spreads. The black side usually illustrates a profane and uncensored negative viewpoint. The white side takes a step back and see things from a bigger perspective. It embraces our fear and darkness while presenting the light. It's rude, indignant, hateful, loving, profound, and accepting. It speaks to those with a curiosity yet meaty enough to engage long-time students of truth and self-growth.
If you visit www.blackandwhitebook.com you can get a look into this book and read some exerpts. And if you'd prefer to hear the opinions of someone who is not me, I couldn't blame you a bit. While you're at the website, go to 'Online Purchasing and Information' and click on the Amazon link to read some customer reviews (or go to Amazon and do a search). There's also a message board with comments from people who have read the book. Whatever you conclude about this work, I think you'll agree you've never seen anything quite like it before. nnnn
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Born and raised on a farm in Tennessee. Los Angeles resident since 1986. My search for Ultimate Truth began in 1988 after a major car crash. Among the avenues explored have bee
Christianity, Alcoholics Anonymous, New Age Studies, the work of Louise Hay, Self-Realization Fellowship, A Course in Miracles, the work of Neale Donald Walsch, an interest in the approach of 'Bringers of the Dawn', and a life rich with artistic expression, illness, adversity, and triumph.
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