Flight Without Power: A Spiritual Journey from the Dream of Separation to the Freedom of Awakening

by Robert D Sears

96 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 21, 2026

Reviews

[Claire Brooklyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was moved by the way Sears blends personal flying experience with teachings from A Course in Miracles, Buddhism, the Bible, and other traditions. He does not pretend they are all identical, and that intellectual honesty made the book feel more trustworthy to me.
The chapter on Buddha and awakening was particularly beautiful. It reminded me that awakening is not a prize for special people; it begins in small moments when we notice craving, release a grievance, or choose awareness over reaction. I finished the book feeling less alone in my questions. I would recommend it to open-minded readers who enjoy comparative spirituality.

[Claire Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt a deep sense of comfort reading this book. The central idea that we may already be held by something we cannot see spoke to a loneliness I did not fully realize I was carrying. The glider appears alone in the sky, yet it is never outside the atmosphere that sustains it.

That image felt like a description of my own spiritual condition. I have often mistaken independence for isolation. This book helped me consider that separation may be an experience, but not necessarily the deepest truth. I would recommend it to anyone who feels spiritually disconnected and wants a compassionate place to begin again.

[Nathnaile George · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book’s structure works beautifully. It begins with the physical realities of soaring, then moves into the dream of separation, and finally brings those ideas into everyday relationships and decisions. By the end, the metaphor feels fully earned.
I especially liked the progression from thermals to cross-country flight. It mirrors the spiritual journey: first we learn to notice lift in familiar circumstances, then life carries us into unfamiliar sky where deeper trust is required. This is a carefully constructed book, and I would recommend it to readers who appreciate both form and substance.

[Lizzy Lawrence]

The chapter on forgiveness was one of the strongest parts of the book for me. Sears makes clear that forgiveness does not mean pretending harm did not happen or remaining in danger. It means releasing the belief that another person’s error defines their eternal identity, or ours.
That distinction helped me with an old resentment I have carried for years. I am not suddenly free of it, but I feel less chained to it. The author’s compassionate, non-naive approach makes this book valuable for anyone dealing with hurt that cannot simply be brushed aside.

[Moana James · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a rare quality: it is spiritual without being vague. The author explains difficult concepts projection, forgiveness, ego, awakening in plain language and connects them to concrete situations such as arguments, illness, career loss, and family conflict.

I appreciated the repeated reminder that a grievance may contain information. Anger can reveal attachment; fear can reveal where we have placed our faith. That does not make pain good, but it can make it useful. I would recommend this to readers who want spiritual ideas they can actually practice.

[Victoria Matin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book about freedom, but not the kind advertised by culture. It is not freedom from responsibility, discomfort, or other people. It is freedom from the belief that our worth depends on outcomes we cannot control.
That message felt liberating. I can still work, love, serve, and care deeply without demanding that results define me. The author’s image of writing without commanding sales, loving without commanding return, and serving without commanding recognition stayed with me. I would recommend this to anyone who feels enslaved by expectations.

[Christian Paige · Rating 5 out of 5]

The chapter on thermals especially affected me. The author compares anger, jealousy, and fear to rising heat, suggesting that these uncomfortable emotions can become information rather than weapons. I have reread that section twice. It is thoughtful, practical, and never preachy. This is a book I would recommend to anyone who wants spirituality that respects both the mind and real-life difficulty.

[Ella Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not a book that promises life will become easy. Instead, it gently asks whether we have mistaken struggle for strength and control for safety. I found myself pausing several times, especially during the chapters on fear and forgiveness. I would recommend it to anyone tired of powering through life and quietly wondering if there is another way to fly.

[Renny Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appreciated the balance between spiritual reflection and practical responsibility. The author repeatedly says that recognizing a situation as a dream does not excuse indifference. If someone is hungry, feed them. If someone is endangered, protect them. That ethical clarity separates this book from vaguer New Age writing.

[Elizabeth Lawrence · Rating 5 out of 5]

What surprised me most was how emotionally moving a book about aviation could be. The final chapter, with its image of the glider descending toward the earth while the sky remains vast and welcoming, brought tears to my eyes. It made me think about mortality without fear overwhelming the thought.