Soul Psychology: How to Clear Negative Emotions and Spiritualize Your Life

by Joshua D. Stone

Book Overview

The words of Sai Baba, "God equals man minus ego," are echoed by Dr. Joshua David Stone in his seminal work, Soul Psychology. A veteran transpersonal psychologist and family counselor, Dr. Stone teaches us how our entire understanding of ourselves and others is completely changed when we integrate our soul into the way we live our lives. Based on eighteen years of Dr. Stone's practice, this book is not a psychological approach to spirituality. It...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345425561
• ISBN13: 9780345425560
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

simply wonderful

This is simply a wonderful book for someone who is interested in tying together a lot of ideas and issues relating to living a spiritual life. Many of the ideas and concepts elaborated in this book enabled me to make sense of many of the concepts that I had read about in previous years. Some of it honestly was beyond what I have studied. However, there was a time when many of the things that I do now consider to be commonplace in my life were quite unusual and not at all easy for me to understand. I suppose that it was the right time for me to read this book. It was recommended reading from a metaphysical class that I had been attending. I began the book with some hope and definitely a healthy sense of curiousity. The author is a good writer and the entire book reads easily, in most cases as if the author is talking to you in person. Much of the book just seemed to speak to me. Many times I found myself thinking 'so this is what that was all about'. I particularly thought that the information regarding sins and mistakes was important. It puts a positive and constructive perspective on how we stumble in life and what separates those who trully are searching and the many who seem never to look beyond the surface of things. It is a great adjunct for anyone studying the perennial philosophy. I trully hope that in reading this you are motivated to at least pick up the book, hold it in your hand, and look through it. The review would be worth writing if for no other reason than that.

Excellent book for spiritual growth

Hello everyone, Soul psychology by Dr Joshua is one the best books I can recommend to anyone who is interested in developing their consciousness.Consciousness is everthing in life.Your thoughts create reality.You and your thoughts are different.If you keep your self open you will know yourself.This books gives all the practical application as to how to develop your three fold flame of personal power , self love and self worth.The book helps to develop excellent self image.It also helps you to reprogram your subconscious mind.It will be balance your right and left brain,masculine and feminie energies.The book has excellent tools to remove negative implants and clear our energy fields.I highly recommend this book , it will be a great asset whatever level you are in your spiritual path. Much love Vetri

Bound to be a Classic!

I never thought I would gain so much insight, understanding and practical guidance from a single book. Dr. Stone has put together a modern compilation of techniques and psychospiritual systems in an easy to understand format. I definitely recommend this book!

A truly life-enhancing book

I hate to dispute the opinion of another, but I wonder if our friend below has actually read any of this book other than the blurb? Judging by his comments, I have to say I very much doubt it. 'Soul Psychology' is an extraordinary book that takes a look at psychology within the context of the mind and soul as opposed to just the mind and personality. The result is an inspiring, life-enhancing book, packed with various tools and techniques that are easy to use and extremely effective in dealing with negative emotions and mindsets and reprogramming the subconscious mind (I can vouch for their effectiveness!). Words cannot describe how empowering and invaluable this book has been. Simply put, it's a classic, visionary and pioneering work - I highly recommend it!

Negative ego NOT ego, read the book!

Having fully read and explored this book, the reader understands that the author is speaking of the 'negative ego' which needs to be cleared so that perceptual filters are no longer distorting one's perception of reality. The author does not negate the fact that the part of ego necessary for daily activity is important. This is the same part of ego that Sai Baba comments on by saying: 'God equals man minus ego'. Please read this book before you make a review on it!