The Timebound Traveler: How My Journey as a Seeker Came to an End

by David Newman

Direct realization versus love and devotion for God with form – are these two paths mutually exclusive? David Newman (Durga Das) tells of an unexpected inner journey that led him to ask himself: Was I leaving my devotional path behind, or was the pursuit of a conclusive spiritual awakening the very revelation that the path itself had indicated? David’s journey started with what he calls a ‘lightning bolt’, which led him to question his own identity. With heart-warming honesty, he relates how the integration of the two paths came about through unwavering grace. What I was initially most afraid of ultimately brought the greatest gift.

82 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 17, 2014

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Reviews

[Ariana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to read and a lovely recounting of the end of the journey and the beginning of utterly authentic living. For anyone who is/was seeking the truth of their nature and who wishes to seek no longer. It brings to my mind the lyrics of a song that has, since it was written in the '70s, inspired me and infused me with a joy for life.

"When you open up your heart to the living/all things come spilling in on you/and your flowing like a river/the Changer and the Changed/you've got to spill some over/spill some over/spill some over, over all" -- Chris Williamson "Waterfall"

That is what David Newman has done, too. He has spilled over his life into ours and it is all One. Om Shanti...

[Chris Hyde · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a fan of David Newman's music, I wanted to learn more about his story and spiritual journey. This is a short, easy to read book and in it, Newman shares about his journey to awakening. I must admit, I had my own spiritual "a-ha" as I got to the end of this book. If you are spiritually-minded or on a bhakti path, you will appreciate this book!

[Sofia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. In my opinion, the last 90% of the book is where it gets good. Newman drops good points here and there throughout the book but I truthfully have no idea who he is and therefore wasn’t entirely interested in reading about his life however I do recognize context was needed to get certain points across and the few pieces of spiritual insight in the first 85% of the book was compelling enough to keep my interest till the end. As someone who is still trying to conceptualize and embody the simplicity of ‘I am’ I do wish he had elaborated more at the end yet I do appreciate the straightforward explanation; now I merely have to understand it truly is that simple.

[Leigh McAdams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really helpful

I found David 's book very helpful because I am in a similar situation going from being a beauty to wanting to embody oneness. Great descriptions of awakening and quotes from his mentors.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

In "The Timebound Traveler" David Newman opens his heart and lets you walk around in his open, honest, and succinct experience of awakening.

If you feel called to read it, do.

Namaste

"You can't manage to avoid your own true nature forever.
It's a wonder anybody manages at all."
-Jed McKenna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9g9...

[Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just in time

David does a wonderful job of being transparent which can be invaluable to those of us in no man's land.