Change: Realizing Your Greatest Potential

by Ilchi Lee

Change is inevitable. Both personally and globally, change drives our lives. Despite the new opportunities change can bring, many of us resist and fear it, even as we long for a healthier lifestyle or agree we need a more sustainable culture.

Realizing Your Greatest Potential turns this unavoidable condition of life from something fearsome to something empowering by revealing a new perspective on reality. The way we were taught to think of the world is not the way it really is. We are not a mosaic of separate beings in competition for resources. Instead, each of us is an integral part of a whole that encompasses all creation.

We are an intrinsic driver behind the force of change. As such, our creative potential is limitless. That potential comes from what author Ilchi Lee discovered over the course of his inner explorations that each of us has a beautiful mind that desires to benefit all beings. This inherent nature is our true greatness and the true power to solidify the changes we envision in our personal lives and the world.

Change is urgently needed; the current course of our civilization is no longer tenable. But major changes are not feasible, Lee says, unless we begin with changing ourselves. He says we can start a big change, no matter how daunting it is, with changing our personal attitudes and energy. Change tells you how.

228 pages, Hardcover

First published September 11, 2013

About the author

From a young age, I struggled to find the answers to what I think of are life's fundamental questions: Who am I? and Why am I alive? I found those answers for myself after much study and circumspection, culminating in strict fasting and meditation on top of Moak Mountain in South Korea more than 30 years ago.

What I discovered opened up a new life and a new world for me. Since then, I've sought to find ways to help others answer those questions for themselves, and live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives as a result. All of my work is focused on developing methods for this and sharing them with as many people as possible. I believe when enough people know their true nature and purpose and are empowered to live by it, the world will become a place of dreams; heaven will be expressed on earth.

This is the purpose and content of all of my books. I hope they enrich your life by reading them.

Reviews

[Phil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ilchi Lee gave me an opportunity to contemplate about death. I feel more grateful and less fearful toward my future death. I didn’t want to think about it most of the time, but I know that I can see it from a very different point of view. After all, I will die anyway, so it should not be a subject that I want to avoid to think about. I observed myself and found out that living my everyday life having death in my mind—preparing for my death—makes me more humble and grateful. It is because at the last moment of my life, I want to feel complete.

[Michela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book slowly, because it made me think about what reality really is and my role in it. I think this book would be great for discussion. On the outside, it looks like your typical self-help title, but on the inside there is an amazing spirit and sense of hope. I would really like to recommend it to people and hear what they think.

[John Fenton · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an inspiring read. Ilchi Lee easily covers the essence of our human existence and the need for change on many levels from the individual to the macro view of our world. We have lived in a material society which has served the needs of humanity for thousands of years. But now as we continue to see the type of violence unleashed in our schools and around the world, the poverty and starvation experienced by thousands each day while obesity increases in parts of the world as a sense of a lack of hope by many seemingly grows each day, isn't now the time for Change? Lee thinks so.

I've read the book "Change" several times and each time I find something that hits home for me. I am about to read it again. It's a great read and causes one to contemplate living.

[Amatzstudents.naropa.edu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books of Ilchi Lee's. It really is comprehensive about science and spirituality and applicable ways to apply it to my own life. I couldn't put it down, I really enjoyed the flow and the way he spoke to me. It was easy to read but full of wisdom. Really awakened me..

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book opened my heart to remember what matters most to me.
And it all starts with my Brain! I will be rereading this book often!

[Auhsang Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

It changes everything but very positive way. Everybody needs to read.

[Jen Angeli · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped put things into perspective as far as self-limiting thinking and attitudes. It is one of my most favorite books by the author, Ilchi Lee. Change your mind and change your life; learn to step out of your own way and embrace your personal potential for greatness.

[Garvit Pandya · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is mainly explaining the first, why changes are necessary and then it comes to the necessary steps of changing ourselves.

Sometimes, you may feel bored or not remain stick to the reading. But it feels better to read after the steps starts.

[J.B. Siewers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Always find something good in these books, Energy, space, illusions, the double slit experiment, observation can change reality: thought, applied attention, action , directed energy, it's all in there.

[Temani Aldine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is meant to be a companion to a documentary film, but I believe it stands well on its own. It is a great exploration of consciousness, conscience and human development. Whether you approach it from a spiritual, ethical or philosophical standpoint you cannot disagree that our world is changing and being changed by our collective lifestyle. How can we make a difference? This book takes a practical Taoist and mindful approach to something we are all probably thinking about.

[Tonya Whelan · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the scariest things in the world is change; Fear of the unknown. It paralyzes us into thinking that we safe if we just keep to our daily routine. But in fact the world changes around us and the only way to truly stay connected with the earth and in harmony with nature is to be like water and go with the flow. Use this book as a tool to support your efforts to change to create the life you truly want.

[Fatima Bustos-choy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Change: Realizing Your Greatest Potential is a must read for those who truly want to make deep and profound changes (usually the hardest ones) in their lives. The book explains clearly and succinctly what is change, why change is important for one's survival and growth, and most of all, HOW to change. Filled with universal, sound principles and how-to steps, this book is an invaluable companion in life.

[Amy Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really amazing. Reading it feels like diving into a vortex of universal awareness from the smallest things to the biggest things, and coming out again with a really clear picture of how to start to make positive changes for yourself and the world. If you're feeling a little low on hope, it's a good one to check out :)

[Lolita Aulet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am amazed every time I pick up this book and read even just one page. It is the simplest read and yet most profound I have experienced so far. So simple to understand in depth concepts about self-awareness, human and global consciousness. Perfect balance between Science and Spirituality. Highly recommend.

[Miz OG! · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title speaks for itself; the full benefit of this book can be experienced at any Dahn/Body & Brain Center. Don't you have burning questions in your heart after reading this? Visit a center nearest you!! The messages in this book can be read in any order; this is my favorite style of reading!

[Ba Ha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helps me to realize how can I unveil my good deed inside of me instead of work really hard to be a good people. My inner world has a chance continue to develope to be a better person without barden. Thank you, Mr. Ilchi Lee.

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's funny how we all know that change is inevitable, but for most of us it is so hard to do.
This book has been very helpful for me to realize what I need to do to make the changes That I want for myself.

[Daehan Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Also I really inspired his idea. I thought this book is great great great. I really sure we need to this message for now and future. I really recommend for people who want think about change.

[Michael Lee]

I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads and will rate once I have read the book.

[Mandy J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. It has given me a different perspective on life. I'm learning to focus on what really matters.

[Youn Seo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Change....

[Anita]

It gave me clear guide how to change my believe system.

[Elise Kerrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Energy is everything, is everywhere, is everyone. This book really helped me clearly see the connection between energy and change, on both personal and global scales.

[Lea Ramos]

I enjoyed reading this awesome book. Thank you

[Yelena Krasnov · Rating 5 out of 5]

You need to read this book if you really want to change your life. This book will give you answers for all your question. Thank you Ilchi Lee.

[Yana Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me feel good about changes. Also, how the changes can make life so much vibrant and full of energy.
Very motivational and awakening.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. How it draws so many different fields together is profound.

[Garam Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

really good for me.
i can change.. my life..

[Cat Sawai · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am always inspired when I read this book. Yes we CHANGE needs to happen now!

Thank you

[Jina Park · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I focus on habit itself, it's not easy to change. But if I can focus on pre-steps of habit, I can change. This message gave me so much power.