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Emergence: Seven Steps for Radical Life Change
Are you struggling to improve something about yourself—your health, your mindset, your relationships? Throw aside the self-help books and recognize this one simple, radical truth: the answer is already in you.
The harder we try to change, the deeper in the hole we get. We find a new partner but have the same old fights. We strive for an ever bigger paycheck but end up broke at a higher income bracket.
This is what happens when the basic principle of life—the Law of Emergence—is disrupted, stopping you from knowing that you are the perfect you. Like an acorn is a perfect acorn that becomes a perfect oak tree, there is not a part of you from beginning to end that isn't exactly what you should be.
The Law of Emergence provides the foundation to re-engage with this ancient principle. In this seven-stage framework, spiritual life coach Derek Rydall shows that we aren’t lacking anything; everything we need to fulfill our full potential is already inside us.
Backed by an ancient truth that has largely been lost, Rydall changes the conversation around how to achieve your potential by showing you how to activate the genius already in you and empower your purpose in life.
The harder we try to change, the deeper in the hole we get. We find a new partner but have the same old fights. We strive for an ever bigger paycheck but end up broke at a higher income bracket.
This is what happens when the basic principle of life—the Law of Emergence—is disrupted, stopping you from knowing that you are the perfect you. Like an acorn is a perfect acorn that becomes a perfect oak tree, there is not a part of you from beginning to end that isn't exactly what you should be.
The Law of Emergence provides the foundation to re-engage with this ancient principle. In this seven-stage framework, spiritual life coach Derek Rydall shows that we aren’t lacking anything; everything we need to fulfill our full potential is already inside us.
Backed by an ancient truth that has largely been lost, Rydall changes the conversation around how to achieve your potential by showing you how to activate the genius already in you and empower your purpose in life.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 21, 2014
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Derek Rydall
19 books33 followersAfter a life-changing brush with death, Derek Rydall tried to become a monk, then minister, before becoming a licensed integrative therapist. Today, he is a prominent life coach and consultant for Emmy and Academy Award winners, Fortune 500 executives, and evolutionary leaders in business, spiritualisty, and the healing arts. He is an active speaker, bringing his unique brand of inspiration to tens of thousands of people around the country. He is the author of two Amazon bestselling books and writes for several publications, including Huffington Post and Spirituality & Health.
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February 1, 2017
This book definitely occupies a certain niche, and it does ring with much more clarity than most of its kind. I got about 3/5th of the way through and couldn't finish it admittedly. My rating reflects perhaps more of my disagreement with the ideas than it does the quality of the book and it's articulation etc. So my review will focus on that.
The co-opting of quantum principles in New Age self help has intrigued me ever since The Secret. It's always been a web of thought that I've had continually on the "need to think about this more" shelf. However, as life has unfolded for me, no matter how much I find these ideas exciting and liberating potentially, I just haven't found them to be practical and grounded, even despite the claimed "scientific" backing.
What I have instead found to be true to life, practically grounded and not requiring of so much faith, are a Buddhist sort of principles - that of acceptance and surrender to reality rather than seeking to manipulate or control it through spiritual quantum principles largely supported by anecdotes and science-y explanations. I do not have a disagreement with the anecdotes nor the science necessarily, and have largely (and I still do to some degree) stayed open to the possibility of these things being true, however, I've just not seen them having a proportionate effect on life as they are claimed to have by books such as this.
I suppose my further departure or criticism would be that these ideas sort of can keep a person in hope (actually attachment and wishful thinking) which prevents them from truly addressing life as it is and thus being challenged to mature by facing the givens of life rather than trying to manipulate circumstances to avoid them (avoidance is said to be attachment in reverse).
To the author's credit, I do recall him making reference to these things - how hard it can actually be and how it's not always easy. However the general tone of the book seems to contradict this, and I guess you wouldn't have much of a book in this genre if it wasn't perhaps overly enthusiastic about the results you might get by following its principles.
So I often found myself feeling drained by that as I read along. It didn't feel realistic or true to every day life. And the anecdotes from his story used to help illustrate and explain the principles seem like something that one can only ever possibly see in retrospect, which makes trying to adopt them, even if they are true, beforehand, irrelevant or an act of force.
What would have kept me would have been if the author gave more air time to the limitations and downsides, perhaps the need for patience and acceptance along the way (not that he didn't do this some) - but maybe that's just the catch - to do that would be to contradict the principles, to focus on the negative or what you don't want, thereby creating more of it in your life. So it sort of creates a necessary faith buy-in that feels too religious to me - a set of principles impervious to critical thinking ("you didn't pray hard enough or have enough faith, that's why it didn't work for you").
Further, my criticism would be that there are just too many complicating factors in life (not to mention past lives as well, if you believe in that) that it could be controlled or unlocked or manipulated by such a set of principles I think. What if our acorn happens to be that we live a rather mundane life unraveling past karmas? What if we are meant to learn to be shaped and grow from the givens of life rather than trying to overcome or surpass them?
I suppose I wonder if these ideas appeal to a spiritual ego in a sense, to believe we are called to greatness and simply have to learn to unlock it. Not that I think the opposite is true, that life is inherently dark or hopeless etc., or that we aren't called to greatness in our own ways, but I guess I just don't see where humility plays in - acceptance, patience and simplicity. I rather have found it to be true that embracing reality, as it is, on its own terms, with the pain and givens of life, uncontrollable, is the way to embrace spiritual ascension. Opening to what is, exactly as it is.
In conclusion, I do see great value in self-inquiry and self-exploration, which this book encourages, but can't shake my wariness of the quantum self help stuff for the reasons I've mentioned.
The co-opting of quantum principles in New Age self help has intrigued me ever since The Secret. It's always been a web of thought that I've had continually on the "need to think about this more" shelf. However, as life has unfolded for me, no matter how much I find these ideas exciting and liberating potentially, I just haven't found them to be practical and grounded, even despite the claimed "scientific" backing.
What I have instead found to be true to life, practically grounded and not requiring of so much faith, are a Buddhist sort of principles - that of acceptance and surrender to reality rather than seeking to manipulate or control it through spiritual quantum principles largely supported by anecdotes and science-y explanations. I do not have a disagreement with the anecdotes nor the science necessarily, and have largely (and I still do to some degree) stayed open to the possibility of these things being true, however, I've just not seen them having a proportionate effect on life as they are claimed to have by books such as this.
I suppose my further departure or criticism would be that these ideas sort of can keep a person in hope (actually attachment and wishful thinking) which prevents them from truly addressing life as it is and thus being challenged to mature by facing the givens of life rather than trying to manipulate circumstances to avoid them (avoidance is said to be attachment in reverse).
To the author's credit, I do recall him making reference to these things - how hard it can actually be and how it's not always easy. However the general tone of the book seems to contradict this, and I guess you wouldn't have much of a book in this genre if it wasn't perhaps overly enthusiastic about the results you might get by following its principles.
So I often found myself feeling drained by that as I read along. It didn't feel realistic or true to every day life. And the anecdotes from his story used to help illustrate and explain the principles seem like something that one can only ever possibly see in retrospect, which makes trying to adopt them, even if they are true, beforehand, irrelevant or an act of force.
What would have kept me would have been if the author gave more air time to the limitations and downsides, perhaps the need for patience and acceptance along the way (not that he didn't do this some) - but maybe that's just the catch - to do that would be to contradict the principles, to focus on the negative or what you don't want, thereby creating more of it in your life. So it sort of creates a necessary faith buy-in that feels too religious to me - a set of principles impervious to critical thinking ("you didn't pray hard enough or have enough faith, that's why it didn't work for you").
Further, my criticism would be that there are just too many complicating factors in life (not to mention past lives as well, if you believe in that) that it could be controlled or unlocked or manipulated by such a set of principles I think. What if our acorn happens to be that we live a rather mundane life unraveling past karmas? What if we are meant to learn to be shaped and grow from the givens of life rather than trying to overcome or surpass them?
I suppose I wonder if these ideas appeal to a spiritual ego in a sense, to believe we are called to greatness and simply have to learn to unlock it. Not that I think the opposite is true, that life is inherently dark or hopeless etc., or that we aren't called to greatness in our own ways, but I guess I just don't see where humility plays in - acceptance, patience and simplicity. I rather have found it to be true that embracing reality, as it is, on its own terms, with the pain and givens of life, uncontrollable, is the way to embrace spiritual ascension. Opening to what is, exactly as it is.
In conclusion, I do see great value in self-inquiry and self-exploration, which this book encourages, but can't shake my wariness of the quantum self help stuff for the reasons I've mentioned.
February 19, 2015
Derek Rydall is a modern day mystic and practical transformational teacher! When I discovered Derek's work, I had already been on my personal transformation journey for several years. But as much progress as I'd made to that point, I still felt conflicted over how to reach the next stage of my evolution. I was unclear about how to reach for my Higher Vision - AND heal my relationship with my teenage daughter.
As I worked through Derek's beautifully designed Emergence model, I not only identified the shadow parts of myself that were keeping me stuck and confused...but have learned how to deeply love, appreciate, and embrace them. I've learned how to love every part of me AND my daughter in such a profound way that I was finally able to "show up" as the empowered leader, teacher, mother I knew I was meant to be. And guess what? My daughter "magically" picked herself up and began to respond to me with all the love & respect I'd always dreamed of! When I healed ME, I could finally hold the space for HER to heal.
With Derek's Emergence guidance, I am now "giving what I was missing" in my life, relationships, and my new coaching business. These breakthroughs and transformations have literally changed my life!
If you're like me - and you've read dozens of personal development books, listened to hundreds of speakers, and spent unknown amounts of money searching for your Truth... then look no further - Emergence IS the key to unlocking YOU!!
As I worked through Derek's beautifully designed Emergence model, I not only identified the shadow parts of myself that were keeping me stuck and confused...but have learned how to deeply love, appreciate, and embrace them. I've learned how to love every part of me AND my daughter in such a profound way that I was finally able to "show up" as the empowered leader, teacher, mother I knew I was meant to be. And guess what? My daughter "magically" picked herself up and began to respond to me with all the love & respect I'd always dreamed of! When I healed ME, I could finally hold the space for HER to heal.
With Derek's Emergence guidance, I am now "giving what I was missing" in my life, relationships, and my new coaching business. These breakthroughs and transformations have literally changed my life!
If you're like me - and you've read dozens of personal development books, listened to hundreds of speakers, and spent unknown amounts of money searching for your Truth... then look no further - Emergence IS the key to unlocking YOU!!
February 19, 2015
I have been studying self-improvement principles for more than a decade. I was shocked, surprised and elated when Derek enlightened me to the concept that self-improvement was an oxymoron. It was as if a giant weight was lifted off my shoulders and that decades of relief happened in about two sentences.
Derek takes what we have heard from so many wise teachers and arranges the puzzle pieces in a way that finally made sense to me. He uses real life examples from his own life on how he his teaching concepts created change for him. These have been extremely helpful. Learning theory is one thing and hearing how they are applied in someone else's life really help me to be able to apply them in my daily life.
I'm super pleased with Derek's book, the course content, I've since found his podcasts online which are incredible, signed up for his coaching course which has been great. Want to dip your toe into the law of emergence? Buy this book and I am confident that just one chapter will change your life and each subsequent chapter will open your eyes to a new way to see your life, your ability to achieve your dreams, your reason for being on this planet, and so much more.
Jessica Lynn Allen
www.JoyByJessica.com
Joyful Parenting Expert &
Dating Preparation Coach for Single Moms
On a mission to bring more smiles to the world of children by coaching
parents to greatness & living what I teach.
Derek takes what we have heard from so many wise teachers and arranges the puzzle pieces in a way that finally made sense to me. He uses real life examples from his own life on how he his teaching concepts created change for him. These have been extremely helpful. Learning theory is one thing and hearing how they are applied in someone else's life really help me to be able to apply them in my daily life.
I'm super pleased with Derek's book, the course content, I've since found his podcasts online which are incredible, signed up for his coaching course which has been great. Want to dip your toe into the law of emergence? Buy this book and I am confident that just one chapter will change your life and each subsequent chapter will open your eyes to a new way to see your life, your ability to achieve your dreams, your reason for being on this planet, and so much more.
Jessica Lynn Allen
www.JoyByJessica.com
Joyful Parenting Expert &
Dating Preparation Coach for Single Moms
On a mission to bring more smiles to the world of children by coaching
parents to greatness & living what I teach.
February 19, 2015
This book is the best you can find, it really is the end of self improvement. My life has changed so radically, it's hard to put words into it. I've been deeply traumatized by my broken childhood. I've been lonely, depressed and living a drama filled life with a lot of pain and abuse, for as long as I can remember. I've always been searching for answers and help to get better. No more. Thanks to Derek's gentle guidance and methods that really work, I'm beginning to see the truth about my life, the blessings in my pain. The gifts, I am here to share with the world. I'm finding out who I really am and loving my self more I ever thought possible. My life has changed into a grace filled journey of little miracles happening every day. I don't worry about the future or the past. I'm in the now, creating the life of my dreams with a deep sense of support of the whole loving universe all around me. This book is really not a book, it's showing the way to the truthful living, filled with that kind of joy you had when you were a little kid.
January 24, 2015
I liked it. My favorite step: Give What Appears Missing. Good stuff.
February 19, 2015
This book is the answer for those seeking real personal development and the end to fixing your not-broken self with self-help. I am reading this book as part of Derek's Emergineering group coaching course. I am a trained energy coach myself. The #1 thing about Derek's work is that it his intention is to end "self-help" and his process lives up to this goal. The emergineering process works better than any other "self-help", personal development, energy work or coaching I've ever used, learned or experienced even though it took me multiple tries at the visioneering and shadow work to get them to work for me. My first problem was being able to see the vision of my life that was trying to emerge. I finally took Derek's advice to just focus on the things that got me excited, even if they weren't my main vision/goal and were just small aspects or even steps to where I'd end up. I did that and began to feel excited and opened up to the possibility that there really was a vision that I could get on board with. I could feel that as I allowed myself to feel into those aspects of the vision I would grow into being able to allow other parts to reveal themselves to me. This made sense to me based on my history and prior energy work. My next breakthrough was with the shadow process. At first, I couldn't isolate the shadows to identify them and speak to them to find out what they were, when they first showed up or what they wanted for me. They seemed too numerous and overwhelming. I tried a few more times and found the main shadow that showed up was angry, wanted to yell, scream and curse everyone out! While I was used to feeling this way, how could I truly love this mean, arrogant, condescending, bitchy, furiously angry, screaming, shouting, and seemingly dangerous part of myself. But as I connected with this shadow I realized I was extremely familiar with this part of me; she'd protected me when I was abused, she was my warrior-defender and wouldn't let anyone or anything hurt me. I'd grown to rely on her a lot over the years while I was growing up and as an adult whenever I felt afraid. But I also denied her and tried very hard to be sweet, kind, loving, understanding, helpful, caring, etc. Both are genuine parts of me, but she told me she wanted me to use her not only when I was afraid but as a proactive warrior to stand up for what I believe in - speak up on issues of injustice, taking care of the environment, animals, our food and water supply, our children's inheritance. Once began to understand this, I could see that this shadow truly was a blessing and that I can draw from her strength to live a life vision that truly is me, a life based on what my soul loves and believes in. I'm continuing to read the book and use the process and feel very confident that I'll be able to turn to this process repeatedly to help me grow into the person I've always wanted to be and create the life I've always wanted to live.
February 22, 2015
I have been working on myself for more than 15 years. I have read many books. I got certified as a Louise Hay's Teacher along some other trainings and have participated in courses like inner Bonding. I am a student of the Fourth Way for 15 years now. I have tried many things, always looking for a profound truth because I love knowledge and personal development above all. When I read a sentence saying "The End of Self-Improvement" you bet it got my attention. I know, first hand, that "trying to attract something you do not have with out of the blue kind of affirmations does not work". This is why I stopped teaching what I learn to my coaching clients. It did not work for me, so it will not work for then but I never stopped searching because I really want to contribute to heal, not to add some fun, fashionably, superficial, or complicated to implement ideas. We all crave for healing emotionally and spiritually and it is not easy to understand why what we do with our best efforts is not working... So when I decided to give a try to Derek teachings, just reading the fundamental ideas touched into a place inside my that said: this is it.. this is what I was searching for... it makes a lot of sense. I resonate a lot with this because deep in my heart I know is true. So I am working with his teachings every day now and I am understanding and discovering and HEALING BIG things in my life in a way like I never thought before. Everything we need, we already have waiting to emerge. It's not out there, it's within us. Yes, I know... it looks like we have heard this many times, right? but not in the way that Derek is teaching this key principal. My understanding of life and the way I feel about myself and others has begun to shift since I decide to implement Derek's teachings. He is a very supportive, motivated and open heart coach... very commited to shine and help us to finally step up... amazing!!! Thank you Derek! I just admire your job and your contribution to humanity is huge. I love it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! In deep gratitude and love.
February 19, 2015
The book Emergence by Derek Rydall will open a new horizon for you because it gives so much clarity and direction about how life unfolds in a way that support us to get to the destination that we want to go to despite the little detours that we take. These detours are actually learning lessons that provide us with wisdom and tools for what is to come ahead, but we often interpret as a waste of time or some blocks that should not be there, and in doing so, we create anxiety and bring unnecessary burdens in us. The book Emergence is one of the most valuable book that you will ever read because it simplifies all the process to get your heart desires with confidence. His message will resonate with the core of your being because that is what truth does. Derek has all the qualities of an ascended master; he truly wants to help his readers get to mastery. Watch all his uploaded videos on youtube and download his wonderful free guided meditation; close your eyes and listen to his soothing voice; he will uplift your spirit. With much gratitude, Graciela S.
March 13, 2015
This book is easy to read because it is written from the heart with such passion and clarity, it really draws you in and you just can't put it down. I especially like the way Derek explains how, rather than thinking of ourselves as going TOWARDS our goals or dreams like we have been taught for so long, we come to realize that we are COMING FROM them. I really like the shift of perspective this gives me, like I'm already there, and the rest of the pieces will fall into place around me. It is full of useful and easy to follow exercises to help you break through your stuff, like my chronic feeling of not being good enough, or just not being "ready" to create my life's work that my soul came here for me to do. If you suffer from procrastination or lack of clarity about what to do next like I do, do this. Get this book, read it, and do what he says! You will glad you did, and so will the rest of the world.
March 13, 2015
Derek's work and distillation of the teachings of the masters make it clear that it's principle not personal-- that there are laws that govern our natural emergence as long was we are willing to wake up to the truth. He guides us through his own struggles of emergence and shows us a path for our own. There are so many quotable gems of wisdom: Life doesn't happen to you it' happens through you." He guides us to tune into our Manifest-Station with real and practical strategies. Derek shows us the exquisite simplicity of the Laws of Emergence and how to cultivate congruent conditions to be an internal match for an external vision. The more I practice the more I see the evidence of this truth. Thank You, Thank You, Derek for sharing your gifts and talents and wisdom and for being the guide to open this truth.
There is no source more clear or in alignment with our natural expression.
There is no source more clear or in alignment with our natural expression.
February 18, 2015
Such a book I've been waiting a long time, especially if you've read The Secret and you have lost some of the answers, or you realize that they have not said everything .If you want big changes, this book will help you with the right answers, without avoiding the truth about the whole process, the process is described, there are lots of useful advice not found in other such books, I had the impression that I talk with the writer...
Read it, it can only benefit you!
Read it, it can only benefit you!
February 19, 2015
Derek Rydall's work is much needed in these rapidly changing times. His compassionate presentation of the material provides a way for one to achieve major breakthroughs, whether one is seeking material or spiritual changes. I especially find the shadow process helpful in integrating and accepting all that I am. I highly recommend this book for anyone who feels stuck or is tired of peeling off the layers only to find more stuff.
February 19, 2015
9 years ago I did my first round in a 12 step program. One of my tasks were to write about everyone, and everything with whom I was resentful towards.
I couldn't find one single person or thing.
I said to my sponsor that I was not angry about or towards anything.
I soon found out that that wasn't true. Problem was that I just couldn't feel it. I was very recent full and had been since I was a child.
The 12-step work really have taught me a lot about who I was and helped me develop and become a more caring person.
I have walked many paths since then.
But I tell you this here because one of the great great expressions I have read in the beginning of Emergence is a phrase written by Michael Bernard Beckwith - who I think is one of Dereks great teachers.
Michael writes:
"Instead of launching a volley of mental or verbal napalm on others or ourselves, compassionate patience and forgiveness become new options."
That is so beautiful written and my heart is thrilled that I've found Derek and Emergence.
In December 2014 I was kind of stuck in my life. I was not happy and everything around my love life, my economy and even my role as a mother seemed to go very wrong all the time.
Even though I had very good tools to lead a honourable life and I tried to be a 'good' girl. But I kept kind of landing in the same circle of circumstances again and again.
At that time in December I was listening to many very inspiring podcasts with thought leaders and spiritual guides.
I'm not sure how it precisely happened but suddenly I was on a live telephone call with Derek Rydall.
I was blown away by the high energy level that came towards me during that three hour call.
Something about Dereks passion and loving way in communicating caught my attention and I wanted more.
I attended immediately a 7-week live group session program with Derek and I am doing that at the moment.
If I could tell you how much change in my life that have happened since I first heard Derek there wouldn't be room for more reviews here.
But one thing is for sure.
This is real!
This is not another "get rich quick" program or "attract" this and that program.
This is the closest to the truth I remember was very clear to me when I was still a child with a pure heart and clean conscience.
Now I finally also have received my copy of Dereks beautiful book Emergence.
I cannot describe in words to you what this book means to me today. I have not yet read it to the end but I cherish every single word in it already.
And everytime my eyes fall on the book, lying on the table, the bed, the kitchen table my heart tunes into a warm and high frequency.
I'm very gratefull.
One of my big breakthroughs during this program is from doing Derek's shadow process.
I experience once again in my life, that as soon I had balance in my economy I lost money again. And it was tearing me apart and my insides were again resentful and in pain.
My thoughts was over and over:
"What have I done wrong?" "It is my own fault." "I apparently do not deserve to be at peace." and so forth.
The shadow dance I did on the money/"life is a struggle"- shadow of mine, gave me a very surprising discovery.
It stems mainly from when I was about three years old. I had a sweet little tamed budgerigar.
I remember I was in my room with it and I wanted to show my love and affection to the bird and I gave it a long hug in a towel.
I accidentally killed it.
My father was very angry and told me that I was a fool.
I was only about 3 or 4 years old.
He took a black garbage plastic bag and put the bird In there. Went out in the hall and threw it in the chute.
I was very sad and felt that I was a bad person.
And why could we not bury it?
He was so angry and all I needed was a hug!
My heart was torn apart.
So the tape recorder in my mind have had these sentences/believes about myself playing for nearly 40 years without me being conscious about it and therefore not able to heal it.
Now I do now that everytime I for example feel guilty (and that is quite often) I have to hold that little girl and tell her she is loveable and completely perfect.
This is just one of the huge discovery’s I've made so far.
I Still have issues I struggle with.
For instance I struggle with procrastination. I have so many beauty full ideas and projects to handle and start up in my life, but 90 % of them stays in my head because my body is resisting.
I get so tired and cannot seem to get started and very often my day ends up in the sofa playing WordFeud or sleeping. It is quite sad actually.
But I do feel comfortable though. That I will be OK as long as I keep my heart open to this work.
Therefore I cannot imagine how this book can and will change many peoples lives. But I think it will be many.
Derek;
I have never met you and maybe I never will but I love you and you will always be in my heart.
So my review here is from the depth of my soul and I emphasise everyone who is ready for a life change to buy this book.
9 years ago I did my first round in a 12 step program. One of my tasks were to write about everyone, and everything with whom I was resentful towards.
I couldn't find one single person or thing.
I said to my sponsor that I was not angry about or towards anything.
I soon found out that that wasn't true. Problem was that I just couldn't feel it. I was very recent full and had been since I was a child.
The 12-step work really have taught me a lot about who I was and helped me develop and become a more caring person.
I have walked many paths since then.
But I tell you this here because one of the great great expressions I have read in the beginning of Emergence is a phrase written by Michael Bernard Beckwith - who I think is one of Dereks great teachers.
Michael writes:
"Instead of launching a volley of mental or verbal napalm on others or ourselves, compassionate patience and forgiveness become new options."
That is so beautiful written and my heart is thrilled that I've found Derek and Emergence.
In December 2014 I was kind of stuck in my life. I was not happy and everything around my love life, my economy and even my role as a mother seemed to go very wrong all the time.
Even though I had very good tools to lead a honourable life and I tried to be a 'good' girl. But I kept kind of landing in the same circle of circumstances again and again.
At that time in December I was listening to many very inspiring podcasts with thought leaders and spiritual guides.
I'm not sure how it precisely happened but suddenly I was on a live telephone call with Derek Rydall.
I was blown away by the high energy level that came towards me during that three hour call.
Something about Dereks passion and loving way in communicating caught my attention and I wanted more.
I attended immediately a 7-week live group session program with Derek and I am doing that at the moment.
If I could tell you how much change in my life that have happened since I first heard Derek there wouldn't be room for more reviews here.
But one thing is for sure.
This is real!
This is not another "get rich quick" program or "attract" this and that program.
This is the closest to the truth I remember was very clear to me when I was still a child with a pure heart and clean conscience.
Now I finally also have received my copy of Dereks beautiful book Emergence.
I cannot describe in words to you what this book means to me today. I have not yet read it to the end but I cherish every single word in it already.
And everytime my eyes fall on the book, lying on the table, the bed, the kitchen table my heart tunes into a warm and high frequency.
I'm very gratefull.
One of my big breakthroughs during this program is from doing Derek's shadow process.
I experience once again in my life, that as soon I had balance in my economy I lost money again. And it was tearing me apart and my insides were again resentful and in pain.
My thoughts was over and over:
"What have I done wrong?" "It is my own fault." "I apparently do not deserve to be at peace." and so forth.
The shadow dance I did on the money/"life is a struggle"- shadow of mine, gave me a very surprising discovery.
It stems mainly from when I was about three years old. I had a sweet little tamed budgerigar.
I remember I was in my room with it and I wanted to show my love and affection to the bird and I gave it a long hug in a towel.
I accidentally killed it.
My father was very angry and told me that I was a fool.
I was only about 3 or 4 years old.
He took a black garbage plastic bag and put the bird In there. Went out in the hall and threw it in the chute.
I was very sad and felt that I was a bad person.
And why could we not bury it?
He was so angry and all I needed was a hug!
My heart was torn apart.
So the tape recorder in my mind have had these sentences/believes about myself playing for nearly 40 years without me being conscious about it and therefore not able to heal it.
Now I do now that everytime I for example feel guilty (and that is quite often) I have to hold that little girl and tell her she is loveable and completely perfect.
This is just one of the huge discovery’s I've made so far.
I Still have issues I struggle with.
For instance I struggle with procrastination. I have so many beauty full ideas and projects to handle and start up in my life, but 90 % of them stays in my head because my body is resisting.
I get so tired and cannot seem to get started and very often my day ends up in the sofa playing WordFeud or sleeping. It is quite sad actually.
But I do feel comfortable though. That I will be OK as long as I keep my heart open to this work.
Therefore I cannot imagine how this book can and will change many peoples lives. But I think it will be many.
Derek;
I have never met you and maybe I never will but I love you and you will always be in my heart.
So my review here is from the depth of my soul and I emphasise everyone who is ready for a life change to buy this book.
January 15, 2018
Good
Many parts seemed redundant. It’s a good law of attraction book but only if you practice daily what he preaches.
I will use some techniques with my daily gratitude journal.
Many parts seemed redundant. It’s a good law of attraction book but only if you practice daily what he preaches.
I will use some techniques with my daily gratitude journal.
February 21, 2016
Just finished reading "Emergence: Seven Steps for Radical Life Change" (2015) by Derek Rydall. I decided to pick up this book for my personal self-development after resigning from my previous job.
Rydall went through many hardships in the past and faced his demons before finding personal enlightenment. He shares his newfound calling in his book, which is criticially acclaimed and praised by many readers who were looking to improve themselves and/or were experiencing difficult times of their own. In the book, he describes the ego as the main obstacle towards Emergence, a term he coins as the framework for radical life change.
The author has served before as a minister and a minister, and has went through many spiritual experiences in order to be where he is now. It is manifested in the contents of the book; his ideas are very metaphysical, imaginative and "high-level". His ideas revolve a lot around meditation and introspection, two aspects that Rydall explains are required in order for people to fully realise their potential and transcend their current state into something bigger than they can imagine.
As someone who is not much into spirituality and metaphysical, I have to admit that it is hard to digest some of his contents, especially the first section of each new chapter where he uses metaphors before approaching the main topic. What I can really appreciate are his practical advice on steps to take that relate to his theories, such as doing something despite being fearful or unmotivated, and self-reflecting our thoughts and feelings behind the actions we take.
This is indeed one-of-a-kind book that I strongly recommend to those who are at having a difficult time with their lives and need guidance to change. Though some of his writing may not appeal to the more down-to-earth readers, his advice will be very useful to just about anyone. Thank you Rydall; hope this book will continue to change the lives of many.
Rydall went through many hardships in the past and faced his demons before finding personal enlightenment. He shares his newfound calling in his book, which is criticially acclaimed and praised by many readers who were looking to improve themselves and/or were experiencing difficult times of their own. In the book, he describes the ego as the main obstacle towards Emergence, a term he coins as the framework for radical life change.
The author has served before as a minister and a minister, and has went through many spiritual experiences in order to be where he is now. It is manifested in the contents of the book; his ideas are very metaphysical, imaginative and "high-level". His ideas revolve a lot around meditation and introspection, two aspects that Rydall explains are required in order for people to fully realise their potential and transcend their current state into something bigger than they can imagine.
As someone who is not much into spirituality and metaphysical, I have to admit that it is hard to digest some of his contents, especially the first section of each new chapter where he uses metaphors before approaching the main topic. What I can really appreciate are his practical advice on steps to take that relate to his theories, such as doing something despite being fearful or unmotivated, and self-reflecting our thoughts and feelings behind the actions we take.
This is indeed one-of-a-kind book that I strongly recommend to those who are at having a difficult time with their lives and need guidance to change. Though some of his writing may not appeal to the more down-to-earth readers, his advice will be very useful to just about anyone. Thank you Rydall; hope this book will continue to change the lives of many.
December 6, 2014
A perfect book for those who want to merge practical action steps with metaphysical principles. Author Derek Rydall is not shy about sharing his own journey, and never sets himself up as a "guru." His examples
are very much rooted in the real world, and understandable to anyone who's searching for more meaning in their lives.
His "Seven Stages of Emergineering" gives the reader a blueprint on how to work through the process. The stages include visioning, creating a plan, and acting "as if" the conditions you desire are already in your life. He includes exercises and meditations to assist you along the way.
I've read a lot of self-help books, and this one stands out. Rydall's sincerity and belief that a better world is possible through self understanding, made this especially inspiring.
One of of the most helpful sections was where he discussed how to deal with habitual behaviors. When we're in a rut it can be hard to get out
and make positive changes. Because of this, I found his sections on "kicking old habits" and "finding your emerging edge" to be incredibly motivational. This is the type of book you'll pick up time and time again. (I received a review copy of this book.)
are very much rooted in the real world, and understandable to anyone who's searching for more meaning in their lives.
His "Seven Stages of Emergineering" gives the reader a blueprint on how to work through the process. The stages include visioning, creating a plan, and acting "as if" the conditions you desire are already in your life. He includes exercises and meditations to assist you along the way.
I've read a lot of self-help books, and this one stands out. Rydall's sincerity and belief that a better world is possible through self understanding, made this especially inspiring.
One of of the most helpful sections was where he discussed how to deal with habitual behaviors. When we're in a rut it can be hard to get out
and make positive changes. Because of this, I found his sections on "kicking old habits" and "finding your emerging edge" to be incredibly motivational. This is the type of book you'll pick up time and time again. (I received a review copy of this book.)
February 19, 2015
This book and the accompanying Emergence course has completely exceeded my expectations. I have been immersed in this work for the past 4 weeks and have already seen results in my personal confidence which in turn has impacted every area of my life including my business and intimate relationships. I am a success coach, and for the past 14 years I have worked primarily with individual entrepreneurs and executives. Thanks to the Emergence paradigm, I am now poised to take my talents to a global audience. For the past 3 years, I have enjoyed a delightful relationship with my partner while silently thinking we wouldn't really go the distance. In the past 2 weeks not only have we redefined our relationships, we have also newly defined the purpose of our partnership and ignited passions that we previously were not aware of in each other. If you are ready for the next level in your life, I highly recommend this book!
March 14, 2015
Derek Rydall's Emergence provides a clear roadmap for all seekers on the journey to healing and self-transformation. His warm personal style leads readers through the clearly articulated stages of embracing a visionary life in perfect sync with the magnificence waiting to spring forth from each of us. My greatest breakthrough while reading the book came in realizing that I am able to choose exactly the kind of life I want to live, serving those I most want to serve in optimal ways, and reaping the rewards I most desire and resonate with. Awesome! Emergence blows the doors off the self-help industry and clears a path to the organic evolution of personal destiny through embracing what is uniquely ours to offer the world. Highly recommended!
~Michael C Maloney, PhD -founder of Organic Alchemy Arts International.
~Michael C Maloney, PhD -founder of Organic Alchemy Arts International.
February 19, 2015
Derek Rydall has given us so much in this book. I am in Derek's Emergence program and coupled with this book is life changing
even for all of us metaphysical explorers. With that said I have already given it to others that are just beginning to explore themselves
and they LOOOOOOOVE it as much as I do. He takes you on a wild journey that will reveal your essence and it's fun. I have been working on the "stuff" for many years and "Emergence" has helped me see light around issues I thought long ago resolved. I AM EMERGING.
I RECOMMEND this book to ANYONE and EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
even for all of us metaphysical explorers. With that said I have already given it to others that are just beginning to explore themselves
and they LOOOOOOOVE it as much as I do. He takes you on a wild journey that will reveal your essence and it's fun. I have been working on the "stuff" for many years and "Emergence" has helped me see light around issues I thought long ago resolved. I AM EMERGING.
I RECOMMEND this book to ANYONE and EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 19, 2015
This is by far one of the best approaches to realizing your dreams and finding true success and bliss in your life. I have been on a personal development/growth path for over half of my life and I know much of what Derek is bringing out but have never been able to put it together like this. He makes it all clear in how it works and the action to take. His stories are priceless, his generosity and love for life and passion is hard to match. I have also learned new ways of looking at what has not been working and it all makes sense. It is so much easier than we think. Get UNSTUCK! Read this book. It is life changing.
Thank you Derek,
Amy St Mikael
Thank you Derek,
Amy St Mikael
February 19, 2015
Like many, I've been doing spiritual growth work for decades and I've been following Derek for a couple of years. I'm writing from
the accumulation of all of that. Derek's work is such a wonderful blend of spiritual, mystical concepts, & energy, and earth plane
practicality that I'm finding the integration of all that I've done is accelerating and going very deep within me. I know that his Quantum
Healing is a huge impact as well. In an endless sea of material to use on one's path, I highly recommend Derek for leading edge
alchemical impact. I love that! Much gratitude for Derek's work!
the accumulation of all of that. Derek's work is such a wonderful blend of spiritual, mystical concepts, & energy, and earth plane
practicality that I'm finding the integration of all that I've done is accelerating and going very deep within me. I know that his Quantum
Healing is a huge impact as well. In an endless sea of material to use on one's path, I highly recommend Derek for leading edge
alchemical impact. I love that! Much gratitude for Derek's work!
February 19, 2015
Derek Rydall has revealed the steps to a truly remarkable life in his new book Emergence. I have read a lot of self-help books in the past but this one takes it to a whole new level. In fact, Derek rejects the idea that our Self needs any improvement at all. His steps are about bringing out what is already within us, not attracting to us, or making ourselves better from some external source.
I really enjoy Derek's work and I have already felt a big shift after reading this book and doing the simple daily exercises. I have exponentially compounded my trust and confidence in myself and my abilities to have an extraordinary, truly fulfilled life.
I really enjoy Derek's work and I have already felt a big shift after reading this book and doing the simple daily exercises. I have exponentially compounded my trust and confidence in myself and my abilities to have an extraordinary, truly fulfilled life.
February 19, 2015
I am loving this book. I was reading it today and it just sent goosebumps down my spine. I know there is truth in this book. The big insight I had today as I read is that we need to love ourselves and be patient in our own growth, just like we would be with a baby. That there is only now. Not when I get there, just now. This helps me see the big picture of my life and embrace every moment. Even the ones that seem to be difficult. Thank you Derek for sharing your truth with us. I am using this book to improve my financial situation.
February 19, 2015
Emergence offers you a step-by-step process for actualizing your dreams. It's just that simple! You will be guided to dig deep and figure out what you want and how to manifest your dreams! Yes, you will have to do some work. However, don't let that scare you! If you follow Derek's lead and watch his many free videos you will be able to focus your attention and finally move past your obstacles with a newfound appreciation for yourself and ALL around you! Give this book a try... you deserve it and so do we because if you're happier we are ALL happier! Blessings,
February 20, 2015
EMERGENCE: This is Derek Rydall at his groundbreaking complete BEST as a person and as a mentor. Speaking candidly from his own transformation, he untiringly shares with you his caring and knowledgeable proposition that you and each one of us is already whole, complete and perfect, a status from where he deftly guides you to have insights into your seemingly imperfect past then helps you to lovingly integrate all these into your perfect and TRUE Vision of your BEING. And, as we all know, the "TRUTH shall set YOU FREE!"
February 19, 2015
An amazing book. This journey has helped me by improving my self-control and trying to see the positive side of the situations (especially in a big challenge I'm facing right now with my marriage) by decreasing the power they have over me. By understanding the main goal we have as individuals, things in life are getting much pleasant and easier. Total revolutionary and the perfect asset for those who are seeking the greatest life they've ever had.
February 19, 2015
Confession time: I have a massive crush on Derek Rydall's teachings. It has been ages since I read a book that made as much sense as his book Emergence. It will now officially be part of the book pack that I gift my coaching clients who sign up for my 3 month programs.The beautiful writing does justice to a subject that has never been presented in quite this way before. Thank you for the priceless gift of this work, Derek.
February 19, 2015
Only a few chapters into Derek Rydall's new book, Emergence, I began to see a subtle but profound shift in the way I had been 'trying' to move forward in my life. I am now finding everything easier and more fun. Simple, straightforward and easy to read, I find it a breath of fresh air in the self-help genre.
February 19, 2015
Derek Rydall is an amazing speaker and writer who knows how to connect directly with the soul. His teachings are directive and inspiring and have helped me further define and move into my purpose. I highly recommend any works he puts his heart and desire into as everything he does is in service to humanity. I look forward to seeing how the application of this book will enrich my life even more.
February 20, 2015
If you desire to move forward in any area of your life, read this book. Derek Rydall's Emergence system helped me let go of false beliefs that were holding me back from taking action to create a more fulfilling and joyful life. He delivers his message with candor, humor, and grace. Reading this book will leave you feeling powerful and inspired.
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