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Extraordinary Awakenings

When Trauma Leads to Transformation

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Extraordinary Awakenings

By: Steve Taylor
Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
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A compelling investigation of how intense psychological suffering can lead to a dramatic shift into a new, expansive identity

Why do some people who experience the worst that life has to offer respond not by breaking down but by shifting up, into a higher-functioning, awakened state, like phoenixes rising from the ashes? And perhaps more importantly, how can we emulate their transformations?

Over many years of observing and studying the phenomenon of life-changing awakening through extreme suffering, Steve Taylor coined the term “transformation through turmoil.” He calls these people “shifters” and here shares dozens of their amazing stories. In addition, Taylor uncovers the psychological processes that explain these miraculous rebirths after years of struggle or devastating loss, addiction, or imprisonment. He highlights a number of lessons and guidelines that the shifters offer us.

In Extraordinary Awakenings, listeners will find not only riveting stories of transformation that show the amazing resilience of the human spirit, but also hope and guidance to call on during their own struggles, together with inspiration and profound food for thought.

©2021 Steve Taylor (P)2021 Scribd Audio Personal Development Personal Success Shifter

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I came across Steve Taylor's books only recently after having read Eckhard Tolle's books on and off over the years. This is also my first audio book and I loved it. Here are fascinating and painful life stories about awakening and the authors thoughts and deductions about the whole spiritual process about enlightenment. The narrator's voice is deep and calming and has helped me with meditating whilst listening to the book. Needless to say I've already purchased another 2 books by Steve Taylor and very much look forward reading them.

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I’ve been a big fan of Steve’s for a few years now, since reading The Leap. I had a severe psychotic breakdown in 2011 and had what I now know was a spiritual awakening when I recovered. The Leap explained it all so well, and my mind was blown (in a good way) when I read it. I continue to follow Steve as he’s become very important in my life. Thank you Steve.

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I too had an extraordinary awaking over 3 years ago, due to suffering from a deep depression where I went out one night to end my suffering. I was shown so many beautiful wonderful things after that night which lasted well over a year . The feelings of pure love and pure happiness and the total understanding of God and the wonder’s of the universe and how everything is connected and everything comes from God our pure divine light . It was a miracle that lifted me out of my depression quite quickly actually.The stories in this book resonated with me on many levels .The author seems very compassionate and kind . Well done sir 🙏

Extraordinary Awakening

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