Radical Spirituality: Metaphysical Awareness for a New Century

I cannot believe there is only One review for this Marvelous book! I assumed this book would have a hundred reviews--so I never looked it up, until today. Everyone is missing-out !I discovered this book in '94, and I concurred with much of the material Sutphen penned in this Revelation of Self-Fulfillment. I agreed, whole-heartedly, with his views of Relationships and the FACT that it is virtually Impossible for two people to live in a Monogamous situation, without ever "experimenting" on the side. It doesn't happen. Humans are Psychologically, Culturally, Religiously and Socially CONDITIONED and INDOCTRINATED to Believe that humans are supposed to be Monogamous....however, Statistics, Health Research and Common Sense reveal that Monogamy is a Myth. Being a Writer, people Always Confide in me. Also, I study Anthropology and Psychology in the hopes of becoming an Anthropologist. I honestly believe that only 1% of the population is Truly Monogamous. Everyone-else is lying.This book Destroys the Myths and Social Silliness of unacceptance of "Alternative" Relationships. Who says we cannot love 2 or 3 people, at-once ? You love your Spouse, Children, Close Family and Close Friends......why-not 2 or 3 "Lovers?" Sutphen explains the Myths that subjugate our minds into submission to Antiquated thinking about Relationships, and gives us a WONDEFUL concept to live-by......"You shouldn't let people 'should' on you."To me, this was a Revelation ! I read his book 7 years ago and I accepted "Radical Spirituallity" in Concept and in Practice. However, I must admit, I was already open-minded about "Open Relationships," before reading the book & I had already been practicing this "Radical" theory for many years.When you read Sutphen's reasoning about the concept of "You shouldn't let people 'should' on you," it will become a Revelation to you, as well !While reading this well-written, Exciting treatise on "Radical Spirituallity," you will re-evaluate your Actions, Reactions and Views about Family life, Friends and everyone-else you communicate with.How many times, per day (esp., from your parents--no-matter how old you are, or how-long you have been on your own), do you hear "You Should....do this" & "You Should....do that" or "You Shouldn't....do this / or that" ?! Think about it. Why do you do most of the things you do? Conditioning & Indoctrinization.Buy this book and destroy the conditioning in your mind, so that you can be Free to Think and Act as you please. This book will Free your Mind..... and you are Not obligated to Invite so-and-so to such-n-such Event, because someone says you "Should!""Radical Spirituallity" will Reveal to you the Path of Happiness. Personally, the people who have always told ME, "You Should" are NOT Happy people...just people who exist and do what they "should."Acquire this book and get the word out ! "Radical Spirituallity" is an Awakening.

I've always enjoyed Dick Sutphen's work and I accidently ran into this book in a second hand bookstore - I purchased it and was glad that I made the decision to get it...Dick is a no nonsense, hard hitting metaphysical author. He doesn't cater to people's weaknesses, but instead goes for boring right into issues with people in his seminars and writings... This book is a refreshing difference in how metaphysical truth works and doesn't go out into the ether with airy fairy concepts... the metaphysical path is a hard one to follow and facing your own truths and beliefs with an honest and brave heart are requirements for the journey - Dick Sutphen presents these truths faithfully and with no apologies... This was probably the best book I've read all year and I highly recommend to one and all...

This is a great book that came out a decade ago. It is an alternative view of life and relationships. It has a mixture of Zen and human potential ideas. Dick Sutphen is a very influential writer and this is one of his best books. This book would NOT appeal to a "consertives, born-agains or traditional types". But a person whom likes to do thier own thinking will have hit a gold mine in this book. Highly recomended.