The Lens of Perception: A User's Guide to Higher Consciousness

Beginning with the premise that "we are all part of a reality that is not at all as we perceive it through our five senses," Hal Zina Bennett weaves words that mesmerize, providing fleeting glimpses into his own "invisible sandbox." Sometimes, he does this through chilling nightmares and hallucinations that feel real despite their grotesque landscapes. Sometimes, he tells personal stories that cannot be explained using science or reason. Still other times, by using language logically the way we are used to hearing it, he offers exercises to help the reader tap into his own subconscious. The chapter on Global Compassion is magnificent. Bennett shares some of his own inner struggles as he reaches the conclusion that "(h)ealing ourselves or our planet is not ... an exact science, but an art, a way of life. At its best, it's a spiritual discipline that makes full use of all that we know of the inner world and our relationship to what we perceive to be the physical world."

I could not put this book down, this is book for people who are into the spiritual side of their existence and want to probe deeper. This book gives you a lot more detail into understanding a higher consciousness than say the popular film "What the Bleep Do We Know ?" in that it explains not only how to "see" the world but to understand your ultimate place in the grand scheme of things. It is not preachy or vague in any way, it is simply a guide. Well worth your time!

This newly revised third edition of a classic is a clear path to capacities some of us may not even know we have. Hal Bennett offers a lot of wisdom and a sure hand born of extensive personal inquiry and an education that includes both academic understanding and practical experience. He takes us with him on some of his own journeys which were so exciting, I could not put the book down! He also offers numerous practical exercises and grounds his material in an extensive understanding of the shamanic, Jungian theory and many other disciplines. I highly recommend it. Anne Hillman, Author and Adult Educator, "The Dancing Animal Woman - A Celebration of Life."