El bar celestial

by Tom Youngholm

Posing the question "Have you ever felt that 'something' was missing, that there has to be more?", this enlightening spiritual story guides readers to realize that the happiness they seek is inside themselves. Originally self-published to critical acclaim, The Celestial Bar is the powerful story of Jonathan "Digger " Taylor, a man who — like so many of us — wanders from job to job, relationship to relationship, seeking the intangible "something" that is missing from his life. His spirited, but painful quest is offset by a dark predatory figure that haunts his dream and waking worlds. Meditating before a crucial music audition, Digger takes refuge in The Celestial Bar, a way station for transitory souls. In this magical place, Digger meets a number of spiritual guides, including Paula, a beautiful waitress and soul mate to Digger. In the comany of the wise inhabitants of this home-away-from-home, Digger begins to discover basic truths called Universal how simple changes in focus can powerfully shift our reality, that we are all beings of energy put on Earth to improve ourselves spiritually, and that we mus balance the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual parts of ourselves in order to achieve true happiness. Entertaining and insightful, The Celestial Bar will guide readers on a spiritual journey of self-discovery, taking them to the one place where the answers lie — within themselves. "If you've read The Celestine Prophecy , you'll enjoy The Celestial Bar . If you haven't, try this one first." — NAPRA Trade Journal

Genres: Spirituality

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Dorottya · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

This is a rather unique book. I even have problems describing its genre. Spiritual journey, what the author has called it, is the best I could come up with, but it has loads of philosophical and fantastical elements to it, too. It is a really dialogue-driven novel, and it deals with an own, full-grown philosophy about life. I have to admit, at times, it is really information-packed and a bit heavy (hence the half star minus).

I loved how the author created a whole philosophy - of course it has elements of philosophies that have been created earlier, but it really feels like a whole. I like that it's handed to us in written / novel form, as a fictional choice choice... you may even consider to adapt it to your own life, you may not... but it's not a violent "shove-it-down-everyone's-throat" kind of philosophy about life, even though it shares elements with some of those.

It is also really interesting how you cannot be fully sure whether the whole thing actually happened, or if it was just a dream, or even a spiritual dream.

I also loved the writing style. Really nice, associative type of storytelling, and authentic voices what I think describes the narrative.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book eons ago, but images from it have stayed with me, about how and why the character simplified her life and the impact of doing so. It gave me a similar vibe as the Celestine Prophecy.

[Jenilyoness · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little hokey, but insightful & well timed in my life. I read this book just a few months before I discovered the Last Concert Cafe ;~)

[Luca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad, intersting view of what life can be!

[Manu Bolados · Rating 4 out of 5]

espectacular sin lugar a dudas ,una fuente de inspiraciones y frecuencias .

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book and so applicable to my life right now.

[Audrey]

Loved this book.

[titi🍸 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5⭐️

[Alexys Eilert · Rating 3 out of 5]

cool i guess

[Melita · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5

[Melissa Moniz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore this book. During a period of time where my spirituality was being challenged, just beginning to read this book helped me reconnect. I know for a fact that this will not be the last time I read this book. 10/10

[Lianne Downey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun book and it's been so long since I read it, I'm going to have to re-read it!

[Mairita (Marii grāmatplaukts) · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not my cup of tea.