2024 BOOKLIFE PRIZE NONFICTION QUARTERFINALIST
"Scifo is keenly aware...his views on meditation and enlightenment are refreshingly contemporary, and his straightforward approach keeps the self-work manageable." - Publisher's Weekly
"Applying abstract principles of awakening to realistic, everyday situations makes this guide enlightening and extremely functional. Overall Score: 9.5/10." - Booklife Prize
Spiritual awakening is not reserved for monks on mountaintops.
It is available to each of us right now, exactly where we are, as long as we are willing to do the work. By shifting our perspective and viewing meditation as a peaceful state of being always available to us, the process of awakening becomes a wonderful template for maintaining healthy well-being and addressing the pressures of modernity's daily grind.
As science confirms ancient wisdom teachings, a sustainable spiritual path is emerging to redirect those who may feel lost in the growing shadows of technology, reductionism, and religious fanaticism. The ten keys are practical, down to earth, and focus on the human experience we all share, regardless of our belief systems or backgrounds. When we live authentically and seek balance instead of distracting emotional highs, we can find happiness without the endless pursuit.
Within these pages are potent, realistic strategies to help you feel calm, peaceful, and the best version of yourself consistently. May this work unite and inspire us to live more harmoniously together in the present moment, in the real world, where it matters most.