Freedom from the Self: The End of Delusion, Fear, Hurt and Suffering

Whether or not you are aware of it, most people around the globe are trapped in a cycle of hurt and suffering. They experience an ever-present emptiness, a void, a chronic lack of fulfillment. For centuries, billions of people have sought various solutions outside themselves in attempts to address this immense disorder. Yet the source of hurt, suffering and unfulfillment remains elusive. This book--if you allow it--will take you on the greatest journey of your life. You will inquire deep into yourself to learn the true source of Humanity's malaise, how to break free from our self-imposed cycle of hurt, and how to embody true love and compassion. Here you will discover the incredible Art of Living. The journey inward can be a solo endeavor, but sharing Freedom From the Self with a trusted friend, spouse, partner or group and embarking on internal exploration together is an extraordinary experience. It allows you to support one another as you work through the book's contents, answer the end-of-chapter questions, and ultimately forge your own paths to absolute freedom and lasting fulfillment. The journey inward can be a solo endeavor, but sharing Freedom From the Self with a trusted friend, spouse, partner or group and embarking on internal exploration together is an extraordinary experience. It allows you to support one another as you work through the book's contents, answer the end-of-chapter questions, and ultimately forge your own paths to absolute freedom and lasting fulfillment.

About the Author :
NICHOLAS BLEWETT has been studying human behavior and the human condition for most of his life, but the birth of his first child prompted him to turn the lens inward. There he found that exploring and moving beyond the self is the most important expedition one can make-more so than to the deepest trenches of the ocean or the farthest reaches of the known Universe. It's an expedition critical to Humanity, so that we may break free from our self-imposed suffering, embody love and compassion, and fully prosper.

Review :
I've read a lot of self-help books, but while I often take away a few useful tips, I rarely turn the final page and feel as if a clearer path forward has been presented. What I really appreciated about Freedom from the Self was the idea that you have to truly understand yourself before you can help yourself. I know that sounds obvious, but that's why this is such an enlightening book: it sets out what seems like an obvious idea but is in fact a life-changing one. This isn't your typical self-help book. In fact, the solutions proposed in its pages are so different from empty "self-help" promises that this book should be in its own category. I would say it's a self-help book for people who are skeptical of self-help books. With every read through of this book I saw a little more of myself reflected in the pages. I eventually cleared my mind enough to temporarily set aside my biases and beliefs, which gave me the freedom to absorb the book's contents and go further into my own exploration. As the author suggests in the introduction, I don't simply accept that the words apply to me; I examine them and apply them to myself to see if they are true. What I've seen at times isn't flattering. However, when I have been able to leave my mountain of conditioning for long enough to see clearly, I have felt freedom. What I've realized is that the more I reveal of myself to myself, the deeper my healing, and the freer I feel.