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Title: Confessions of a God Seeker: A Journey to Higher Consciousness by Ford Johnson ISBN: 0-9728835-8-4 Publisher: One Publishing, Inc. Pub. Date: January, 2004 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.51 (37 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Study of Perspective
Comment: I found this book to be an exceptional read, especially as a follower (and H.I.) of Eckankar. Ford shares information that he had come across in his early years in Eck, but had discounted. He finally had to speak out when more conflicting information came to his attention. This led Ford to do a more extended research into the truth behind the beginnings of Eckankar, its foundation and tenets, and of its leaders.
Ford has an extensive amount of references that I have used in order to verify the information he gives. I was even able to take his findings further through my own research of "The Path of the Masters" by Julian P. Johnson, "Difficulties Of Becoming The Living ECK Master" Presented by Eckankar, "The Way Of Eckankar Series", by Paul Twitchell, and "A Cosmic Sea of Words, The Eckankar Lexicon" by Harold Klemp, and "Eckankar Dictionary" by Paul Twitchell. Most of these books were also used by Ford, but I decided to do my own research as well. It was interesting to discover that in my 1977 edition of "The Path of the Masters", on page 283, that Eckankar was originally spelled "Ekankar"! I also discovered that Paul Twitchell married his first wife (Camille) in 1942 at the age of 33, that he married Gail in the Fall 0f '63 at age 54, and that he was one month away from his 62nd birthday at the time of his death (Harold is the same age). Paul was initiated by Kirpal Singh in 1955 at the age of 46, and Paul's first wife who was from the same town states that Paul never left home until he went in the Navy in late '42. These are just some of hundreds of little, and not so little, deviations from the truth regarding Paul Twitchell and Eckankar.
Some people think Ford comes across as being too mental in his approach in revealing the truth behind Eckankar, but how do they "think" the teachings of Eck are communicated on this physical plane? I really would suggest that those who have skimmed through either the first half or second half or even the entire book that they go back and do a slow "read". Reading is like listening, and skimming is like talking over or ignoring someone. People who have skimmed this book have missed important information and perspective. I also suggest that Eckists put their ANGER and PRIDE behind them and try to keep an open mind when looking at this material. Remember, this material cannot harm you so don't be fearful of it, or of keeping this book in your bookcase for reference or a later read. Also, I really suggest Eckists read (not skim) "The Path of the Masters" to truly see how Paul created Eckankar. That book was a real eye opener!
Ford states that he is not starting a new religion or setting himself up as a living Master. Ford is merely pointing out that you do not need a Mahanta or Master as a pass-key to God-Realization or higher levels of consciousness. Most of us had this communication with Spirit before Eckankar, during Eckankar, and I still have it after Eckankar. We all have the opportunity to have that direct connection with GOD and SPIRIT through our own Mastership... now!
Whatever your decision I wish you well. I have taken the plunge and AM Loving IT!
Rating: 4
Summary: An Important Spiritual Discourse
Comment: I had been hearing a lot about this book Confessions and decided to give it a read. I found it to be very interesting and full of very well researched information. It's a bit on the heavy side with reference to Eckankar, but I think I understand why. In order to state his case, Ford Johnson had to make the case as only a true Harvard man could. I found it all interesting, but a little heavy reading.
The part I really liked though was in Part IV where he talks about the new paradigm. I think he's right on the money with regards to understanding that we don't need a spiritual middle man to get us to God - teachers and guides are fine, but we need to take responsibility for our own spiritual journey.
I recommend this book. If you can get past the heavy midsection (which is quite interesting in some respects), Part IV is well worth the read.
Rating: 5
Summary: A mixture of pain, freedom, and gratitude
Comment: There are few words that I can say to express my gratitude for Confessions of a God Seeker. It is at once heart renching, enlightening, and spiritually freeing. Heart renching because it showed me the stark reality of the deception found in Eckankar and other spiritual paths. Enlightening because it showed me new spiritual concepts that I had thought about but not considered in quite the way inwhich it was explained. Freeing because it finally allowed me to recognize my true divinity as a spark of God, and most importantly, that I don't need a "master" or "saviour" to get me there. I am divinity itself. How much more freeing can one get?
For the real and sincere truth seeker, I highly recommend this book. To those of you who claim to be truth seekers, but are afraid of what you might find, this book may not be for you.
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Title: The Language of Soul by Harold Klemp ISBN: 1570431957 Publisher: Eckankar Pub. Date: September, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Past Lives, Dreams, and Soul Travel by Harold Klemp ISBN: 1570431825 Publisher: Eckankar Pub. Date: May, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Healing With Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition by Paul Pitchford ISBN: 1556434308 Publisher: North Atlantic Books Pub. Date: December, 2002 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: Karmic Relationships by Charles Richards ISBN: 1588720195 Publisher: Jodere Group Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Dialogues With the Master by Paul Twitchell ISBN: 0914766783 Publisher: Eckinkar Books Pub. Date: December, 1990 List Price(USD): $11.00 |
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