Emergence: The Shift from Ego to Essence

by Barbara Marx Hubbard

What can we expect from the future? According to visionary and futurist Barbara Marx Hubbard, we can expect to see a new type of human emerge in the world. She calls this the Universal Human, and it could be the key to our survival as a species. The Universal Human is connected through the heart to the whole of life, evolving consciously and helping to cocreate a new world to live in, says Hubbard. She shows us a completely new kind of spiritual path, something we've never experienced before, but which is perfect for our time. Emergence lays out the blueprints for birthing this new type of human, explaining all the steps in what Hubbard calls "an intimate and practical process for all who wish to make the transition to the next stage of evolution." Join Hubbard on the unprecedented journey from ego to essence, from ordinary human seeking creature comforts to extraordinary human cocreating the future. Master the ten steps that will take us through the Infancy, Childhood, and Youth stages of the global transition to our emergence as the Universal Human.

Genres: Spirituality

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

Reviews

[Dulcinea Contreras · Rating 5 out of 5]

""Emergence: The Shift from Ego to Essence" by Barbara Marx Hubbard has meaningfully introduced the new type of human being that has the capability to co-create the self, and the "new" world. Barbara delves into the ten steps required to emerge as the universal human, including the blueprints of birthing the co-creator prototype, the transition from ego to essence, and how to evolve from ordinary to extraordinary. This book has unveiled the exciting opportunity for the human species to consciously awaken to their highest potential by proactively creating the earthly existence on a mass level, but beginning with the individual experience. Awaken to your highest existence now, and you may very well change the course of humanity, forever." ~Dulcinea Contreras, 2008

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author presents a journey toward becoming a "Universal Human" by letting go of controlling your life and accepting whatever comes your way, recognizing it is for your benefit. Pretty basic steps to reach the meat of her perspective on the future of humanity.

From the view that, whatever happens may not be what we had consciously chosen. Often it is not. But when we examine it in the Inner Sanctuary, we find that at the deeper level the situation is not perfect, but it “perfects” us to face it, if we choose to accept the challenge. We may experience trauma, tragedy, obstacles, but they can be interpreted as opportunities for growth, designed to perfect us. The Inner Beloved can be called upon to offer the wisest possible response to the crisis, whatever it is.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read. One of my all time top ten books. Emergence brought me to tears of self-recognition in the first six pages. The vision is grand enough to keep my attention. The specifics are precise enough for anyone to follow and make The Shift. If you're looking for a future for this world and your life, here is a future you will not be disappointed in. Barbara Marx Hubbard has a well-earned reputation as the leading futurist in the world because she offers a clear vision of how each individual can contribute to a continuousyl improving world. Easy read. Exciting. Highly recommended.

[Marsha Thorlakson]

I like what I've read, so far.

[Malika · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried. Love to see her give a lecture, but the written version of her thoughts lack warmth and don't really connect with me.

[Terri Naroian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! We can all learn how to move from ego to essence. The meditations are fabulous and can be revisited often.

[Barbc]

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[Regina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book to be read slowly because there is much to internalize. This is a book to be read again because there is too much to process now and can only be understood as one’s evolution takes place. This evolving takes time and life experience. I understand the wisdom here but the application and implementation of her vision is over my head and overwhelming for now. Baby steps ...