Journey into Nature: A Spiritual Adventure

by Michael J. Roads

Explores the nature of energy, the foundations of personal power, and the frontiers of reality, as seen in the author's series of visions

Genres: Nature, Spirituality

216 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1990

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

for me this book is amazing, I recommend anyone searching to give it a go

[Madeline Puckett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book chronicles Michael Roads' "spiritual adventure" through connections with nature. We follow Roads as he meets his guide, the mythical god Pan (he's not the nymph-chaser you thought he was!) and goes on several mystical journeys through out-of-body experiences.

While there are some beautiful messages about connecting with nature and uncovering our reason for living, I found it difficult to connect with the writing and stay engaged with the story.

I recommend this book for anyone interested in spirituality through nature, and the lessons connecting with nature can bring. Although I personally struggled to get through the Pan literary device (although based on what I know of the author, I think we are supposed to read these chapters as his real experiences, which means that Pan would be real….I couldn't decide whether he was meant to be real or a narrative device), it provided a lot of description and imagery that could act as a guide or validation for people seeking these mystical experiences.

"No one can be told who they are. It is an experience, a shift in reality, a change in consciousness."

"We have forgotten how to see anew, the way a child sees, everything brimming with the excitement of discovery. We have labeled and categorized everything, and we have lost the newness of seeing. Practice seeing your relatives, your family, your life partner, and your closest friends as totally new people every day. Put aside yesterday's images and concepts of who they are, and experience them anew, each day."

[Lluisa Montiel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting, it changed my view about the animal consciousness.

[Ken · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think the book could be categorized as magical realism. It's full of the protagonist's mental adventures - with and without the elusive spirit named Pan.

Some of the adventures are good, others negative and terrifying, as the main character seeks to find himself.

Overall, good, but a little uneven.

[Nancy Kaiser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous. Acompletey different way to be with Nature.

[Rowan Randol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book - what a cool experience this guy is writing about.

[Norelle Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was a dream to read. Very comperhensive.