Explores the ego's expressions and inherent limitations and gives detailed explanations and instructions on how to transcend them. It expands the understanding of the levels of consciousness as presented in the wiedely-acclaimed Map of Consciousness. The book focuses on the individual, and studies the experiential subjective blocks to the advancement of awareness, at each level of consciousness. This leads to progressive spiritual awareness and on to higher levels of consciousness, providing specific steps for transcending each level, preparatory to advanced states such as Enlightenment itself. By analyzing the various obstacles and levels to be transcended, certain principles that support spiritual evolution are self-revealing. This book si therefore a practical manual rather than a comprehensive analysis.
David R. Hawkins, MD., Ph.D. is recognized worldwide as a leading tacher of the way to Enlightenment. His extensive background includes 50 years' experience in psychiatry. He is an acknowledged leader in research on the nature of consciousness and has presents lectures worldwide. His own spirtual evolution is described in prior works and briefly recounted in the "About the Author" summary at the conclusion of this book as well.