Feelings & Reason

FEELINGS & REASONS

Activating Your Heart As Compass Despite The Ego’s Interference

Learn from a trauma psychologist the wisdom of real people challenged with the task of overcoming severe adversity. Integrating their insights into a complete picture of the human experience Ernie L. Vecchio reveals a developmental understanding of how adversity becomes an opportunity for self-correction, growth, and healing. By acknowledging that the human ego is only one-third of a larger system, people learn not only what is observing their life, but why and where it is intending for them to go. The problem is we’re stuck in between life as it is and life as intended with whatever the ego considers interference. But there is good news, a unifying intelligence within everyone that wants nothing more than to liberate our fullest expression.

Bringing continuity to how this unfolds, we learn there are ten absolute truths of being human. The process begins with a logical and sensible path to emotional maturity – we are what happens first. All humans are spiritual beings born into a psychological world (first premise). You are human (second premise). Therefore, you are psychospiritual. In this context, giving station to what we are in the beginning means we no longer have to be at the mercy of a misguided ego. What follows is a reciprocal relationship with the self and all of life. More than reducing people to their strengths and weaknesses, Vecchio proposes that every human being is a hopeful expectation for the future. He reminds that the path forward has always been inward. Often called the road less traveled, he provides people with a pragmatic and reliable Map to Becoming.

He states, “Some have said that when the ego’s interference is removed, it is analogous to being able to see in the dark.” Offering people a clear understanding of ‘human angst’ he clarifies that we can learn to convert obstacles into motivational fuel. By giving station to our full navigational abilities, we become invigorated to live in the present moment. We become an inspiration for each other simply by the way we carry ourselves in the world. The meaningfulness of life returns when feelings and reason (a faculty of consciousness) are aligned. Often ignored, he proposes there is an evolving wisdom in our subjective experiences but we must have some form of an inner life to interpret them. Becoming a study of one, we develop a growing and dynamic perspective for the love of wisdom (i.e. philosophy), which brings this intelligence to the surface. What follows is a natural inclination to pay it forward. Having a clear understanding of the past and a deep appreciation for the present, we develop an optimistic view of the future. True authenticity is the simultaneous realization of hindsight, insight, and foresight, a form of vision that is proof-positive of a life lived awake.

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

Ernie details the evolution of a disconnect between our hearts and minds, information that is paramount to understand for those people interested in personal and professional development. He offers an existential compass for each of us to use along life’s journey.

K. Ross

As a trauma psychologist, Ernie has counseled many people with severe psychological problems. He describes in heartwarming fashion how he enabled them to move toward more fulfilling lives. I particularly liked how his ‘frequently asked questions’ addressed people’s challenges and concerns, providing the reader with valuable insights. I enjoyed and recommend this book.

C. Owens

Ernie, great book. The question: “How is it we can substitute what is truly in our hearts for what is falsely in our heads?” resonated with me so powerfully and was a revelation. Thank you! My yoga instructor often talks about “the illusions we tell ourselves.” They suggest If we could just get out of our heads and lead with our intuitive hearts, our ability to see and feel would be so healing.

R.R. Smith

ASTONISHING DREAM OF JOB

Understanding The Relationship Between Soul, Spirit, Ego & Heart

At a time in history when we have worn out the fated “why” of life, The Astonishing Dream of Job, offering a glimpse into Job’s inner experience, gives deeper meaning to what it means to be human and offers clarity to those seeking self-understanding along the spiritual path.

When a valuable piece of twelfth-century pottery resurfaces, it’s discovered that the real treasure lies hidden within its walls in the form of an ancient text. Reimagining the biblical story of Job not as a real event, but rather as a dream stemming from Job’s reaction to internal stress, the text has the potential to change how human beings relate to suffering.

Longtime friends Pieta and Lou glean profound insights from the text. Though love is the ultimate and highest goal to which humans can aspire, the text sheds light on a distortion about self-love—the one that says that loving oneself is narcissistic. This is a belief that ultimately only hinders the universal quest for self-love. Pieta and Lou discover the text’s final message: that soul, spirit, ego, and heart have a symbiotic relationship that is only known through transformative suffering.

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THE SOUL’S INTENT

An Interview With The Divine

Many of us think we get here when we’re born. Vecchio teaches that we actually don’t get here until we choose to arrive. The Soul’s Intent teaches that spiritual maturity is a personal struggle toward presence and living in the now, ultimately leading those seeking a more meaningful life to spiritual development. Our ego, emotions, and soul work together simultaneously to help us understand personal struggles through metaphor and symbols. Vecchio offers the message that life is most meaningful when we can view our experiences from a larger perspective. This in turn allows us to live life in the present without focusing on the past or fearing the future. He teaches his methodologies for self-discovery and healing through a question and answer format that offers insight into: (1) Building a bridge between the spiritual and emotional (2) Recovering intimacy and realizing forgiveness, and (3) Healing and restoring the soul. The Soul’s Intent guides those on a spiritual journey to realize their true nature and the joy of presence through an innovative way of viewing the inner self.

When a valuable piece of twelfth-century pottery resurfaces, it’s discovered that the real treasure lies hidden within its walls in the form of an ancient text. Reimagining the biblical story of Job not as a real event, but rather as a dream stemming from Job’s reaction to internal stress, the text has the potential to change how human beings relate to suffering.

Longtime friends Pieta and Lou glean profound insights from the text. Though love is the ultimate and highest goal to which humans can aspire, the text sheds light on a distortion about self-love—the one that says that loving oneself is narcissistic. This is a belief that ultimately only hinders the universal quest for self-love. Pieta and Lou discover the text’s final message: that soul, spirit, ego, and heart have a symbiotic relationship that is only known through transformative suffering.

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