The Gathering returns in this sequel/conclusion to "Enter the Witness." In order to successfully complete its message, The Gathering must guide you to The Reference Point. Achieving this, you'll have all you need for the return journey Home. Reference Point begins by drawing you into its plan for successfully moving through the event of The Revealing. The Revealing will arrive unexpectedly, with an aim to altering perception and showing you another way. Bax returns with a promise to awaken you to your unique abilities in the world. The future is in need of your leadership. Reality’s time is running out…
I'm interested in the processes of spiritual awakening and the search for meaning/purpose in our current age. While many are seen to be turning away from organized and institutional religious affiliations, ('Nones' and 'Dones') they still present with significant spiritual potential. Seekers should find adequate support and encouragement throughout the process of their questioning, regardless of any membership in a traditional religious association. The spirit is creative and hopes to inspire the aspirant in ways specific to their individual needs. We don't always fit with the plans of the establishment, and hope to find a way that meets with our needs. Answers provided along the way, should lead us toward the healthy realization of our meaningful existence in the world. I hope to provide seekers with an alternative that supports them in their searching. :)
The follow-up and direct sequel to his first book, Enter the Witness, Hurd delivers mind bending realities in Reference Point.
At its heart, this book is about an awakening in all of us. It's an invitation to lift the veil of reality for what we see and peer into the heart of what the universe really wants to show us.
Hands down, it's a stunning description of a spiritual journey.
The realm of describing a spiritual journey belonged to the mystics, who did their best to describe something that cannot be explained. It's like trying to tell someone what it's like to love another person. The best you can deliver is metaphors.
It's for this reason, the study of mysticism is relegated to those who are willing to decipher the language. As someone who has spent many years deep in that study, I can assure you it's not an easy task.
Hurd has done a tremendous job at describing it in a way that is accessible and summarizes the last fifteen years of my studies.
I found myself highlighting and taking notes, page after page. He packed so much into this without once feeling like it's too heavy. Everything about it just flowed.
You actually feel yourself moving with the text towards what he calls, The Revealing. You are following along, but at the same time, you are also feeling summoned. It just grips you.
While you could dive right into this book without having read his first one, they do build on each other... but wow... do they ever build into something that will have you deep in thought.
Reference Point is the sequel to Enter The Witness. Both books are thought-provoking and full of insights on our existence and purpose here. Reference point takes us a little bit deeper as "The Gathering" returns to help guide the reader and prepare us for The Revealing, although it will be unexpected. I was easily drawn into both books and felt as if the author had actually channeled The Gathering to write them. Maybe he did. I found Reference Point to be a heavier read than Enter The Witness, but that may be due to my frame of mind when I read it. I definitely plan to revisit both books again.