Re-reading this again, I'm struck by how much of this book ties into current spirituality teachings. Its central conceit, that we need to bring ourselves to a high state of love and project that outward uplifting the world, is one much needed to be heard right now. ( )

Review: The Secret of Shambhala by James Redfield. 08/08/2017

This is the third book of The Celestine Prophecy Trilogy. I enjoyed all three books and thought they were all inspiring, thought provoking, and interesting. In this third book James Redfield wrote compelling spiritual wisdom, insight, with adventure throughout the book. He wrote about the snow covered Himalyan Mountains of Tibet which was interesting and educational. The principles he writes about are truly justifiable in many older mystic traditions from many Prophets.

Throughout the land of the Himalyans Redfield observe residents while they explain their lifestyle which has emerged from a complete spiritual culture and he included opinions about technology, parenting, and even genetic testing. Rather than preach his spiritual beliefs he likes to portray himself as a naïve pilgrim receiving wisdom and insight from varies guides and teachers he meets on his metaphysical journeys. In this book he is in search of a mythical place called Shambala (Shangri-La), which is only in the mind. Redfield and a group of followers has some trouble avoiding armed Chinese soldiers that shadow that area and they have some heavenly encounters amidst their travels.

I find the beliefs of different cultures very interesting and I don’t criticize because I learn from their beliefs and understand everyone has their own insight, opinions, and explanations. Reading or listening about their beliefs does not harm me and I believe their beliefs are as true as mine. I also believe cultures and traditions come from many generations in the past.

In this book James Redfield observe hidden powers of the mind and energy. His themes cover a metaphysical journey, spiritual quest, spirit body travel, auras, intuition, synchronicity, spiritual awakening of the human mind, divine guidance, vivid perception experiences and nature lifting human energy and spiritual wisdom and spiritual power…. ( )

Started out great. Was truly excited about this book and then I got lost in the fog. Maybe I expected too much.

The narrator puts all of the insights he's learned about thus far to use. A tad bit unbelievable at times. ( )