What Does That Mean?: Exploring Mind, Meaning, and Mysteries

by Eldon Taylor

Enlightenment is not something that can just be handed to you. The closest thing to it that you can receive are thoughts and questions that can lead you inward in the search for meaning. What Does That Mean? is full of thoughts and questions that do just that. Some insights you may have thought of and then forgotten, and others you may have experienced but simply haven’t appreciated. An old saying asserts that the value of a book is not in what it says but rather in what it does. What Does That Mean? is one of those books that will have a lifetime impact on all who read it. The book squarely faces the many inconsistencies held in our systems of belief, from the sciences to psychic phenomena. Eldon Taylor is willing to speak out without reservation, and without avoiding any so-called sanctities. The result is absolutely thought-provoking at every level, as this work addresses the meaning of life and the ultimate “humanness” of the human being. If you have ever questioned the nature of life, the power of the mind, unexplained events, and other mysteries, you will find this book totally riveting. Throughout these pages, Eldon shares life experiences that will lead you to revelations about your own life. Perhaps this book’s greatest value is that it assists you in remembering who you really are and thereby places you firmly back on the path to personal enlightenment. English writer and poet Joseph Addison, said, “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” If that is the case, then this book is the perfect workout to enrich your thinking. You may not always like what you read, but you will always find the depth of thought wholly provocative.

Genres: Spirituality

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Eldon Taylor has made a lifelong study of the human mind and has earned doctoral degrees in psychology and metaphysics. He is a Fellow with the American Psychotherapy Association (APA) and a nondenominational minister.

Eldon was a practicing criminalist for over ten years while completing his education. He supervised and conducted investigations, and testing to detect deception. His earliest work with changing inner beliefs was conducted from this setting, including a double blind study conducted at the Utah State Prison, 1986-87. Eldon is President and Director of Progressive Awareness Research, Inc. For more than twenty years, his books, tapes, lectures, radio, and television appearances have approached personal empowerment from the cornerstone perspective of forgiveness, gratitude, self responsibility and service.

Eldon now lives in the countryside of Washington State with his wife and their two sons. Apart from his family and work, his true passion is horses.

Reviews

[Susan Alberts · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring.

[Gypsy Rose · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I work in the field of metaphysics and spirituality. No part of this book had me engaged. I was bored throughout. 😒 🥱

[Donna Sizemore · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book presents ideas and thoughts of a spiritual nature then asks 'what do you think'? It does not strive to answer any questions but to be a starting point for reflection about how you feel about each issue.

[suchi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always felt fascinated towards subjects on spirituality, parapsychology and psychopathy. I suppose I have read all the books by Paulo Coelho, who obviously makes it to one of my top favorite authors. Apart from him, I have read Robin S. Sharma and Brian L Weiss. But, certainly, Eldon Taylor has more to offer. It helps you to explore and understand human psychology and mind in a better way.
There is so much, which we have read and discussed before. But certainly, there are a few new facts which am discovering through Taylor's book "What does that mean"?

I used to be astonished at observing certain peoples' odd behaviors. People whom I used to consider stone at heart seldom behaved in a surprising good manner. They do reflect a human side to them. And likewise, people whom I consider so very cool, occasionally turn so cold too. Though, this human behavior is so astonishing and weird, but Eldon Taylor explains this too in a very simple plausible way - 'Everything exists in opposition".

[Vivek Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being out of the mess, we people are use to. This book gives you to think about your past and present along with it forces you to analyse, what does that mean? It really helped me a lot making ways for decision making also to decide the reaction or action in any situation. Many of the situation you've come through in your life could be humorous or you could make it humorous.

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[Gayle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deep thoughts - I enjoyed how he stretched my brain :-)