The Space Within: Finding Your Way Back Home

First and foremost I have to say the words within these books are not going to fix you, make you better, or manipulate you. Rather the viewpoint of this book is assuming that you are already perfect as you are and that sometimes we veer away from the place we call "home".Michael gives countless examples of how we go astray from our innate place of well being and with wit and humor, brings us back to peace and calm.Don't mistake this book as a "easy" read. Although it's easy reading, there is a OH MY GOD moment I've had from some of Michael's wisdom that changed my worldview upside down.What this book is NOT:This book is not a "how to" book. You will not find a strategy, technique, tool to get you to see your perfect essence. After all what's there to fix if nothing is broken. I'm sure this little sentence alone creates tons of questions for you. Good...read the book to find out why he assumes that you already have everything inside you in what he calls "The Space Within"This book is not going to make you happy any faster or make you think more positive thoughts any quicker. Again, if that's what you are looking for, I pat you on the back for effort. However, if you are looking for a genuine happiness, the one you feel every once in a while that you can't describe and the one that comes to you for no good reason...then you may have found your book.Lastly, this book isn't going to tell you anything at all. While that seems like contradictory to what I just wrote above, nothing can be further from the truth. The truth is, this book is going to point you back to what you already know. It's one of those books that make you say, "how did I miss that and how did I not see that this whole time!" It's a book that has you metaphorically stop looking for your glasses, because they've been on your head the whole time kind of book...Long story short, Michael has had one of the biggest influences on me as a volunteer in a recovery center, in my business and working with men and women who have PTSD and suicidal ideation. That's no small feat, and no amount of thank you's to Michael would be sufficient for the gifts he allowed me to see for myself and my clients.Thank you again for another great book and thank you for sharing this wisdom. If Michael got one person to see something new from this book, that alone would change the world...and in my own journey, he's already done it with his last book, The Inside Out Revolution and now with this book, The Space Within.Amir KarkoutiAuthor of DO NOTHING to Get EVERYTHING

I enjoyed this book, is it similar to the inside out revolution? yes, it is. I believe Michael Neil is trying to present the 3principles (which I am already familiar with) with different verbiage in the hopes that it can provide insight to those who haven't got it yet. Or to those who need a gentle reminder. For me it was a simple, heartwarming reminder that, yes I am human, and yes I need to remember to trust in ME, the inside me the God in me, if you will. (Sorry to use the god word)Since I'm getting a grasp on the inside out nature of life, I no longer feel I need a bag of tools or tricks to help me cope. The reader who gave one star, sighting that Michael was denouncing NLP, that NLP is a tool that is necessary,...I didn't get that the author was denouncing it, yes I feel the author has evolved past the need of it, and is now sharing to the best of his ability in putting words to the wordless another view of how to live more peacefully. It's ok to need tools, it is also ok to realize maybe I don't. In other words as Michael describes, it's all good!I belong to the 3p community and enjoy facebooks connection with like minded peeps, especially when I get caught up being human, such as having a thought storm. Like this book, I purchased it knowing it would confirm for me what I already know, and that I enjoy staying connected in the conversation. Yes it's a conversation NOT a how to step by step book.The reason for 4 stars for me is that Michael does talk over my head a bit, especially with his scenarios. And yes my thinking is telling me I'm not as smart as some😝but at least now I know I don't have to believe my thinking! HA!

“When our heads aren’t filled up with a lot of personal thinking, a deeper energy and intelligence comes through, filling up the quiet space inside us with love, wisdom and grace.” Michael Neill

I have been sharing the principles that Michael Neill does so effectively, for over 30 years to well over 300 people in my Wellness Ministry. Have found it to be a very effective way for people to perceive, use in their day to day interactions,, and begin to understand why the principles are common sense that lead to wisdom and a positive change in their lives. Most of the previous books were written by Psychologists or Educators with advanced degrees. Neill is a professional writer. Perhaps this is why it is easier for many folks to understand.I have shared the principles in many different ways. In November I used a book review format using "The Space Within". There were 10 originally in 90 minute session weekly for 8 weeks. By the sixth week 2 participants had shared the principles effectively in other groups and arecontinuing to do so. This had never happened in any of the previous groups. Give it a try. You will be glad you did. You will have some positivechange in your life. You will experience more creative thoughts, when you least expect them. You may have healing in some physical ailment that has troubled you for a long time. You will want to share this book with your spouse and family members. It will enhance you understanding of other people, and deepen the love you share with each other.

An interesting read presented in a quick and easy format. Many useful tidbits of information about our true potential, and the nature of the "greater consciousness." For me personally, not as insightful or 'awakening' as some of the other books I have read on related concepts, but a worthwhile addition/perspective to some of the ideas I already possess. This book will certainly give you food for thought, and hopefully inspire further consideration into one's true self.

Beaucoup plus fort et simple que tous les livres du development perso habituel.

Este libro es una buena lectura para profundizar en un libro anterior del autor "Inside Out Revolution". Aunque los conceptos pueden parecer repetitivos, cada una de las historias que ofrece como ejemplo tiene un matiz diferente y eso hace que su comprensión sea mucho más orgánica que simplemente mental o intelectual. Los dibujos también favorecen mucho a que los conocimientos que vas adquiriendo sean más fáciles de entender. El libro va en la línea de los tres principios de Syd Banks, es decir cómo funcionan y qué son Mente, Conciencia y Pensamientos.Si lees esta crítica por dudar entre este libro y el que comento al inicio de esta opinión, yo no lo dudaría, y me leería antes el anterior.

Every page, every line, every word, and especially any blank space is a signal pointed within.It's impossibile to give a definition of what this book can give you. Because it leaves you speechless.So, the only way is to read it and get in touch with that space. The space where we truly feel "home" and where our life simply flows flawlessly and you find yourself into heaven on earth.Thank you Neill for being that pointer!

I was hoping to find the secret sauce alluded to in the book to be able to experience "waking up" to the realisation of completeness. Many of the examples provided had this little disclaimer / explanation "It's something like this (but not this)" and I could often grasp something of what was being described but not to the extent of stepping across that invisible line of actually knowing. I was reminded of some of the conversations I've had with some of my religious friends who would explains things by saying "You will know it when you know it". Which is a cool phrase but infuriating at the same time. I will probably give it another read just to see if something "clicks".