In this state, we are invulnerable to the threats of the world and have, therefore, mastered earthly life. At first glance, this book seems less “spiritual” than the other books on the list, but this is just to make it more accessible. As various objects of thoughts and feelings are tested, it becomes obvious that everything in the universe has a vibration and that vibration has a strengthening or weakening effect.

In the book, he takes us through the levels of consciousness and chances are that by the end of the book, you’ll have raised your level. Healing from an unpleasant event or loss will be a lot easier if we focus on finding the lesson in the experience. Hawkins as a teacher of advanced awareness, exemplified in the title, "Foremost Teacher of the Way to Enlightenment.By incorporating the principles of surrender, “Letting Go” provides practical tools for personal growth and transformation.

I find this highly offensive coming from someone who tries to portray himself as a scientist and who has actually gone through scientific training. I want to feel more connected, and be able to stay in the present moment more often when I’m spending time with those in my life. It is accompanied by a sudden feeling of relief and lightness, with an increased happiness and freedom. We simply picture the kind of person we want to be and surrender all the negative feelings and blocks that prevent us from being that. How letting go can help you cultivate inner stability and connect to greater meaning during uncertain times.This leads to constant preoccupations with all kinds of health preventive measures, including health food fads, the endless reading of labels for potentially poisonous ingredients, the fear of being near someone smoking a cigarette, the fear of dusts and pollens and all of the supposed contaminants of the environment. And then one begins to empty out the energy of the feeling directly by letting it be what it is until it runs out. This book gives a straightforward, easy-to-follow guidance on how to develop and maintain happiness in your own life. No matter what is going on in life, keep the steadfast intention to surrender negative feelings as they arise.

In a lower state of consciousness, the universe is seen as negative and denying, frustrating, and reluctant. In addition to selling over 2 million copies throughout the globe, The Power of Now has been translated into 30 other languages. On the lower levels of consciousness, which are characterized by egotism, there is so much concern with self-gain that there is little energy or thought given to our effect on others. This book teaches you how to let go of judgments that are holding you back from experiencing your true feelings.Holding tightly to any possessions which reminded me of childhood memories, holding tightly to people I have met in my teens, even though I no longer felt any meaningful connection other than shared memories. The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward. The stress and anger caused by our unpleasant feelings cannot be coped with through escapism or suppression. When we are in a state of anger, for instance, we are vulnerable to the energy depletion brought about by the other person’s counter-anger.