Product Description

This fascinating book holds an important key. Whether you're interested in the science of thinking and beliefs, how your own mind works, how others control your thoughts, why things just don't work out in your life, how you can create the life you've always wanted, or on a grander scale, how you can help make the world a better place, "Choices and Illusions" provides insights for all. Simply reading this book will open your eyes to new worlds of possibilities. Once exposed to the illusions most live under and by, you will change, and putting into practice any of these very simple teachings will open the door for you to achieve your highest potential. "Choices and Illusions" tells the story of one man's journey into the workings of the human mind and our reason for being. The adventure is every bit as exciting as the best of scientific discoveries. Eldon Taylor's approach is scientific and pragmatic, and his conclusions are inspirational and soul enhancing. Along the journey, you'll hear fantastic stories of divine intervention, learn why you think and do what you do not wish to do, and understand the very clear message that it's never too late to be happy and succeed, regardless of your past actions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #49720 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

About the Author
Eldon Taylor has made a lifelong study of the human mind and has earned doctoral degrees in psychology and metaphysics. He is a diplomate with the American Psychotherapy Association (APA) and a nondenominational minister. Eldon was a practicing criminalist for over ten years while completing his education. He supervised and conducted investigations and testing to detect deception. His earliest work with changing inner beliefs was conducted from this setting, including a double-blind study conducted at the Utah State Prison from 1986 to 1987. Eldon is president and director of Progressive Awareness Research, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Consciousness and personal empowerment
This illuminating book explores self-imposed boundaries in our thinking, the mechanics of perception, consciousness, subliminal communication and how real change is possible. Because of limited thinking, most people do not realize that they have a wider range of choices available. This is discussed in chapter 1 and explained bmple illustrations and exercises.

Chapter 3 deals with perception, illusions and the role of language in limiting our awareness, the mind's habit of making non-existent connections and of missing the obvious. The failures of the mind can be used against us by for example subliminal advertising. The next chapter briefly covers psychological defense mechanisms like denial, fantasy formation, introjection, isolation, projection, regression, repression and sublimation.

In chapter 5, the author discusses the brain hemispheres, the history of subliminal communication and its practical application. A model of mind and behaviour is provided in the next, plus a discussion of the power of forgiving and the benefits of giving, while chapter 7 deals with the famous Judas Priest trial of two teenagers who shot themselves after repeatedly listening to a track from the Stained Class album by that metal band.

Subsequent chapters investigate mind as a non-local event, the power of belief, and empathy and unconditional love as the way to build self-esteem. The chapter titled Change discusses character and how it is formed. This chapter includes an interview with neurologist Dr Christian Enescu plus many testimonials of people who have benefited from Dr Taylor's subliminal programs.

The book concludes with a discussion of the awesome power of the mind and revisits the ways of overcoming limitations in awareness. Our life purpose is about serving and giving, a proven way of achieving divine potential. The mind is the starting point for our lifelong journey of self-actualization and it is never too late to begin. The text is enhanced by many fascinating illustrations throughout

Appendix A: The Science Of Innertalk provides an overview of 17 scientific studies that confirm the benefits of subliminal programs and Appendix B is an abstract of findings from a study by Charles McCusker at Utah State Prison using the Thurstone Temperament Schedule. The book concludes with bibliographic notes and a recommended reading list.

I regard this book as an important contribution to the study of consciousness and a realistic guide to improving one's life and that of others. I also recommend Thinking Without Thinking and Subliminal Communication by the same author who is a pioneer in the field of subliminal communication and its practical application.

Just READ it!
I have been on the 'path' of trying to figure out what this life is all about since I was in my thirties - I'm now in my 60's. I have always attracted what I wanted and have had a lot of financial and personal success but always knew I was 'holding back' and there was more. I was not reaching my 'potential' (whatever that is).

Choices and Illusions virtually 'put it all together' for me. As I said to my wife and daughter "JUST READ IT!"
R. Bailey Toronto