In Search of the Miraculous: Healing into Consciousness [Paperback]

I have been on a spiritual journey since age 15, and on the path of nonduality since age 38. At first when I began to read this, I thought, "Just another book saying the same thing in different words." But as I went further, I began to realize this is a sort of comprehensive guide or resource book to the spiritual path/world/life.

The beginning chapters teach you how to witness (be very present and observe with detachment), list the spiritual stages (preschool to university), and answer the often overlooked question: What exactly is the ego? (And, how did it develop?)

The middle of the book is also great. Chapter 3 details 7 paths of surrendering: surrendering to sexuality, life, inner power, love, individuality, inner wisdom, and will to exist. Chapter 4 is perhaps the best description I have ever read of the 7 bodies, and how they correlate with the chakras, as well as how to move through them. We are warned of stumbling blocks along the way and advised on how to purify the bodies. This section alone makes the book a real keeper to refer to often. Chapter 5 is about how to heal the ego mind into consciousness.

Have you ever wondered exactly what thoughts were? There is an entire chapter devoted to the discussion of thoughts, what they are, how they are connected to emotions, and how to deal with them.

No doubt, the best is saved for the last. Near the end of the book we are given a complete chapter on breaking free from the illusion and another very comprehensive chapter packed with all kinds of meditation tools and techniques. There is bound to be several practices that will appeal to each of us. What I appreciate are the active, dynamic meditations for when we simply do not feel like sitting still! I was even inspired to purchase 2 of Osho's CDs for these meditations!

Speaking of Osho, I recall in the `80s when the media made him into a laughingstock and materialistic madman. (And who ever heard of anyone getting enlightened through him?) Even though I have several acquaintances that lived with him in India and Oregon, I never really got the story straight until I read the last chapter. Eliza makes it very clear that he was a true master, and that the ranch was (contrary to rumors) not an orgy! I was so touched by her experiences with him that I went online and got 2 books by Osho.

My only criticism is that I think the last chapter perhaps should have been first. At the end, we get to know the author and her complete personal journey to awakening. We see her growth not only in this life, but from several past lives as well! This is perhaps the most inspiring. We are left with the feeling that if she can do it, so can we! It is simply a matter of focus and intention. Many nondual books say, do nothing, just observe. This book is inspiring me to take a more proactive approach! I plan to incorporate several of the dynamic meditations to unblock the energy and get the chakras flowing!

I found this book to explain ego development and the spiritual journey in such a complete and yet simple way. I love that someone is finally talking about the usefulness of the ego on the spiritual journey, what a relief! From a serious spiritual seeker to someone contemplating the path, all will gain from this book.

THis book is a beautiful guide to awakening to your higher consciousness. Eliza Mada Dahlian explains in a beautiful way what awakening/ enlightenment means and by describing her own awakening one gets a really rare view into the state of an awakened being. never have i read before such a detailed description of what self- realization means, including all the emotions and thoughts etc.
the beautiful meditations can be a guide ot start the inner journey to healing into consciousness.
i love this book! thank you, mada!

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