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Where Does Mind End?: A Radical History of Consciousness and the Awakened Self
A new comprehensive model of mind and its nearly infinite possibilities
• Recasts psychology as a vehicle not for mental health but for higher consciousness
• Shows that we have consciousness for a reason; it is humanity’s unique contribution to the cosmos
• Integrates the work of Freud, Jung, Gurdjieff, Tony Robbins, Rudolf Steiner, the Dalai Lama as well as ESP, the Kabbalah, tarot, dreams, and kundalini yoga
The culmination of 30 years of research, Where Does Mind End? takes you on an inward journey through the psyche--exploring the highest states of consciousness; the insights and theories of ancient and modern philosophers, psychologists, and mystics; the power of dreams, chi energy, tarot, and kundalini yoga; and proof of telepathy and other facets of parapsychology--to explain the mystery of consciousness and construct a comprehensive model of mind and its nearly infinite possibilities.
Starting with the ancients and early philosophers such as Zoroaster, Aristotle, Descartes, and Leibniz, the author examines models of mind that take into account divine and teleological components, the problem and goal of self-understanding, the mind/body conundrum, and holographic paradigms. Seifer then moves to modern times to explain the full range of Freud’s psychoanalytic model of mind, exploring such ideas as the ego, superego, and id; the unconscious; creativity; and self-actualization. Using Freud’s psychoanalytical model as framework, he reveals an overarching theory of mind and consciousness that incorporates such diverse concepts as Jung’s collective psyche; ESP; the Kabbalah; Gurdjieff’s ideas on behaviorism and the will; the philosophies of Wilhelm Reich, P. D. Ouspensky, and Nikola Tesla; the personality redevelopment strategies of Tony Robbins; and the Dalai Lama’s and Rudolf Steiner’s ideas on the highest states of consciousness. Recasting psychology as a vehicle not for mental health but for higher consciousness, he shows that by casting off the mechanical mental operation of day-to-day life, we naturally attain the self-integration to which traditional psychology has long aspired. By entering the true path to fulfillment of the soul’s will, we help the planet by transforming ourselves and raising our energy to a higher realm.
• Recasts psychology as a vehicle not for mental health but for higher consciousness
• Shows that we have consciousness for a reason; it is humanity’s unique contribution to the cosmos
• Integrates the work of Freud, Jung, Gurdjieff, Tony Robbins, Rudolf Steiner, the Dalai Lama as well as ESP, the Kabbalah, tarot, dreams, and kundalini yoga
The culmination of 30 years of research, Where Does Mind End? takes you on an inward journey through the psyche--exploring the highest states of consciousness; the insights and theories of ancient and modern philosophers, psychologists, and mystics; the power of dreams, chi energy, tarot, and kundalini yoga; and proof of telepathy and other facets of parapsychology--to explain the mystery of consciousness and construct a comprehensive model of mind and its nearly infinite possibilities.
Starting with the ancients and early philosophers such as Zoroaster, Aristotle, Descartes, and Leibniz, the author examines models of mind that take into account divine and teleological components, the problem and goal of self-understanding, the mind/body conundrum, and holographic paradigms. Seifer then moves to modern times to explain the full range of Freud’s psychoanalytic model of mind, exploring such ideas as the ego, superego, and id; the unconscious; creativity; and self-actualization. Using Freud’s psychoanalytical model as framework, he reveals an overarching theory of mind and consciousness that incorporates such diverse concepts as Jung’s collective psyche; ESP; the Kabbalah; Gurdjieff’s ideas on behaviorism and the will; the philosophies of Wilhelm Reich, P. D. Ouspensky, and Nikola Tesla; the personality redevelopment strategies of Tony Robbins; and the Dalai Lama’s and Rudolf Steiner’s ideas on the highest states of consciousness. Recasting psychology as a vehicle not for mental health but for higher consciousness, he shows that by casting off the mechanical mental operation of day-to-day life, we naturally attain the self-integration to which traditional psychology has long aspired. By entering the true path to fulfillment of the soul’s will, we help the planet by transforming ourselves and raising our energy to a higher realm.
- GenresPhilosophy
374 pages, Paperback
First published November 28, 2011
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August 22, 2017
Mr Seifer has an incredibly down-to-earth style that goes well with his ability to clearly convey difficult ideas in a concise and clear way.
It is exciting, as he jumps from idea to idea without losing us.
... But, it was a slight disappointment when he did not wrap it up with a tidy bow,
... like this was more of a survey than the cohesive whole it implied it was going to be at the beginning.
That is my only potential criticism. Though maybe the fault is mine, ... maybe I missed something.
And there are many popular culture references. They do not date the book, (yet.) I got the references, but because I like the book so much, it is concerning that it could have a limited shelf life, ... I don't know, ...
But this book is about consciousness, which to me is one of the most interesting subjects of all.
For it is through it
that we take in any
and every other interest.
+++
It is exciting, as he jumps from idea to idea without losing us.
... But, it was a slight disappointment when he did not wrap it up with a tidy bow,
... like this was more of a survey than the cohesive whole it implied it was going to be at the beginning.
That is my only potential criticism. Though maybe the fault is mine, ... maybe I missed something.
And there are many popular culture references. They do not date the book, (yet.) I got the references, but because I like the book so much, it is concerning that it could have a limited shelf life, ... I don't know, ...
But this book is about consciousness, which to me is one of the most interesting subjects of all.
For it is through it
that we take in any
and every other interest.
+++
April 15, 2012
If you think about it, we humans are very unique. Obviously other creatures react and even feel. Some even reason and learn new things. However, only human beings look deeper within to understand their own mind. We recognize that our brains are more than facilitators of instinctual reactions.
Where Does Mind End could be called a history of the mind. The book takes the reader on a journey throughout the ages (from Zoroaster to Jung and beyond) to show the progression of the understanding (study) of the mind. At each step, the way we see the mind is colored by the times. New theories tend to be seen as radical only to become fully accepted later on.
We absolutely live in interesting times. Whereas in the not so distant past, the emphasis was on abnormal psychology we are becoming more and more open to more transpersonal matters tying together not only the mind-body but also the spirit.
Where Does Mind End could be called a history of the mind. The book takes the reader on a journey throughout the ages (from Zoroaster to Jung and beyond) to show the progression of the understanding (study) of the mind. At each step, the way we see the mind is colored by the times. New theories tend to be seen as radical only to become fully accepted later on.
We absolutely live in interesting times. Whereas in the not so distant past, the emphasis was on abnormal psychology we are becoming more and more open to more transpersonal matters tying together not only the mind-body but also the spirit.
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