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A Parenthesis in Eternity: Living the Mystical Life
Goldsmith explains the Circle of Eternity--the basis of his approach to mysticism--and tells how to transcend the "parenthesis'' of our everyday lives that falls between birth and death.
In describing A Parenthesis in Eternity, Goldsmith said, “In many classes I have touched upon mysticism to prepare our students for the unfoldment of the real meaning and function of the Infinite Way. Now, in the book, A Parenthesis in Eternity, my entire inner life is disclosed: my reason for living and my mission. The autobiography of my personal life would be boring: uneventful school days, routine business experience, and then out of the blue sky, a spiritual experience. This book is my spiritual life as many of you have seen it from the outside, but here explained from the inside.”
All spiritual seekers will find A Parenthesis in Eternity to be an engaging, enlightening gift from one of the leading spiritual teachers of the 20th century.
In describing A Parenthesis in Eternity, Goldsmith said, “In many classes I have touched upon mysticism to prepare our students for the unfoldment of the real meaning and function of the Infinite Way. Now, in the book, A Parenthesis in Eternity, my entire inner life is disclosed: my reason for living and my mission. The autobiography of my personal life would be boring: uneventful school days, routine business experience, and then out of the blue sky, a spiritual experience. This book is my spiritual life as many of you have seen it from the outside, but here explained from the inside.”
All spiritual seekers will find A Parenthesis in Eternity to be an engaging, enlightening gift from one of the leading spiritual teachers of the 20th century.
- GenresSpirituality
384 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1963
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November 23, 2011
This is the best book by Goldsmith I’ve read so far. He delves even more deeply into his spiritual views and knowledge here than in his other books.
His teachings are at the highest level, He teaches that we all are one – “everything that I do to you, I do to my Self; and everything that I do to my enemies, I do to my Self”. We are guided to realize that it is not God who gives us our blessings and not God who “visits upon us our evils”, it is we ourselves.
Just as there are not two powers, God and the Devil, but only one, so is “I” God. “As long as there is an ‘I’ seeking God, we have not come home.”
God is Spirit and Consciousness, and all that “really” exists is God in manifestation.
Have this book by your bedside and read just a couple of pages every night before sleep, and you will be uplifted. Read a few pages whenever you might feel despondent or cut off from Source.
I strongly recommend that you read this book. Goldsmith was/is a Master, and this book is one of his prime works – a masterpiece.
His teachings are at the highest level, He teaches that we all are one – “everything that I do to you, I do to my Self; and everything that I do to my enemies, I do to my Self”. We are guided to realize that it is not God who gives us our blessings and not God who “visits upon us our evils”, it is we ourselves.
Just as there are not two powers, God and the Devil, but only one, so is “I” God. “As long as there is an ‘I’ seeking God, we have not come home.”
God is Spirit and Consciousness, and all that “really” exists is God in manifestation.
Have this book by your bedside and read just a couple of pages every night before sleep, and you will be uplifted. Read a few pages whenever you might feel despondent or cut off from Source.
I strongly recommend that you read this book. Goldsmith was/is a Master, and this book is one of his prime works – a masterpiece.
July 30, 2013
When we were children, my brother found the hardbound version of this book at the bottom of a dusty old stack at a second hand bookstore. Little did we know then how this book would change our lives! Inside it's pages lie the path to peace - and the truest guide to spirituality that I've ever encountered. While I'll admit that it's not easy reading for the young (I didn't actually finish the book until I was in my 30's) it will forever hold a cherished place on my bookshelf and be a work that I will return to time and time again. This one is a treasure for anyone pondering connection with God in a crazy and chaotic world. A must read.
January 21, 2010
A paradigm shifting book which is thrilling to anyone who has tasted even a smattring of the mystical journey. To those who have not, it could be considered a curiously eccentric spiritual viewpoint. I would have thought so myself 20 years ago. But no longer. I totally got it. And I loved it.
July 19, 2009
this is the book that probably most influenced my spiritual development (together with some other book by Goldsmith..)
October 31, 2015
Highly informative, intellectually written and well suited for anyone seeking spiritual truth.
February 4, 2016
This book is amazing! Everyone who has an inkling of interest in spirituality must read it.
July 14, 2019
Great book
This is a great book. When you are looking for spiritual awareness, this is it. I enjoy this author and his books tremendously.
This is a great book. When you are looking for spiritual awareness, this is it. I enjoy this author and his books tremendously.
April 21, 2020
Just re-read for 2nd time. For me, one of his Very Best !
November 28, 2020
Amazing.. I'll be reading this over and over and as my consciousness grows I know more will be revealed . Thanks joel. Love in heaven😇
August 5, 2021
Life changing. Read this stuff asap!
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April 27, 2017
This book is meat and life. It is a husband and a wife. It removes all strife. It cuts through appearances like a sharp knife
It is a living word and the best of what you have ever read or heard. It is truth revealed and the knowledge is sealed
It is a living word and the best of what you have ever read or heard. It is truth revealed and the knowledge is sealed
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