Midnights with the Mystic: A Little Guide to Freedom and Bliss | 
 enlarge | Authors: Cheryl Simone, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
Publisher: Hampton Roads Pub Co
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 7024
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
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Pages: 328
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Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 1571745610
Dewey Decimal Number: 295.4092
EAN: 9781571745613
ASIN: 1571745610
Publication Date: May 16, 2008
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Constructed around a series of late night conversations around a camp fire between Cheryl Simone and Sadhguru Vasudev on an Island in the middle of a Western North Carolina lake near her mountain home, Midnights with the Mystic is the most thorough exposition of the teachings of India's most sought after mystic. Sadhguru challenges us to embrace the possibility that to each of us is available a higher realm of reality, a peak of consciousness; an entree into the realm of freedom and bliss. Concrete and down-to-earth, Midnights with the Mystic both provides readers with an introduction to profound spiritual teaching and a personal glimpse of a charismatic guru.
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What a great glimpse into the other dimensions of life... August 17, 2008
What a great look into an American success story and how even creating such external life comforts still cannot create the joy we are all meant to experience. Cheryl has a real talent for sharing her experience and Sadhguru's wisdom just blew me away. I plan to buy this book for friends and family and take some of Isha Foundation's courses. Thanks for writing and sharing this work.
 Just not sure about this August 14, 2008
I give the book only 3 stars because much of it is about the author. Frankly, I'm not interested in her life's history. I want to know what the "mystic" has to say.
Also, how do we know everything in the book isn't made up? The questions and answers from their conversations are recorded in great detail, however, there isn't any mention of anyone carrying around a pen and paper. Could this book be just a fictional public relations piece? Jaggi may be a mystic, but I guess I'm a skeptic.
 Easy read for this genre of books - captivating August 6, 2008
So refreshing a book! Compelling, intriguing, straight forward. No beating around the bush. Love it! It is written with humor, sincerity and great depth without being another of those heavy to read books that you start reading but never end.
It is a fascinating personal story of Cheryl, her yearning to know more about this life we all live day in day out and her conversations with her spiritual teacher (what a guy!). I found myself in her story many times, I am sure you will too: successful in worldly terms, treasures friendships, thrilling hobbies, great work - yet - in some way not enough. I always knew I need to find answers to those questions most of us ask ourselves when we are teenagers but then give up, disappointed by the vague, sluggish talk of the adults surrounding us.
Definitely this book I'd give to many of my friends interested in the yogic world and of course to all those who have not even started looking for more, work colleagues, fellow executives.
It is rare to find a book that reads easy while conveying deep stuff.
Outstanding. Don't miss Chapter 7, lots of mystical insight. August 5, 2008
Outstanding!! Books of this stature are rarely written. We are talking about in-depth insights into human life and beyond from none other than realized master Jaggi Vasudev popularly known as Sadhguru. Cheryl Simone is an un-assuming questioner posing never ending questions to Sadhguru on varied topics, testing depths of understanding of human life's complexities and challenges. As usual, untiring Sadhguru instantly answers all questions with utmost clarity. As Sadhguru himself says in this book it is 'His Business' to answer such serious questions. Blessed is mankind that we have a Guru who has taken up this business seriously. The conversations cover most kinds of doubts, logical challenges in a seeker's mind. Being born in this age, we all seek exaplanations for everything that we encounter in life. However when it comes to spirituality a logical explanation is rarely given. People are usually expected to accept what is told. But you need not anymore! Sadhguru has given most comprehensive and truly insightful explanations to really challenging questions like "Role of Destiny in one's life" all from his own experience and no scriptural references. In my opinion Chapter-7 stands out as the best and most informative. It gives rare insights into his past lives and is full of mysticism. I can relate to his Guru Swami Raghavendra Rao of Malladi Halli as I am from this region of India and have seen people getting treated by him. Overall I would think this book is a great addition to any seeker's repertoire. Thanks to author Cheryl Simone for converting her cherished personal experience into a beautiful book.
Insightful - a must read! August 3, 2008
The author gives a genuine and easy to read account of her midnight discussions with a self realized yogi, Sadghuru Vasudev. This unassuming but intelligent and deeply spiritual being has a lot to offer in this day and age of uncertainty. Very insightful.
Definitely put this on your must read list! Good summer vacation reading!
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