Think Logically, Live Intuitively: Seeking The Balance

[mactombs]

Think Logically, Live Intuitively: Seeking The Balance
by J. R. Madaus

Book Description
When Madaus, a library director of twenty years and now computer network executive, suddenly finds himself experiencing expanded states of consciousness that lead to out-of-body trips and spontaneous healings, he immerses himself in all the available information on extraordinary phenomena. His journey not only leads him to all the known scientific findings, but also to The Monroe Institute where a series of programs convince him that a balance between our head and our heart is the key to successful living. Think Logically, Live Intuitively is both a humorous and insightful spiritual memoir, and an astute critique of our modern culture and its short-sighted materialism.

There are only a handful of "Body, Mind & Spirit" books I like and this is one of them.

This book is relatively new, having been published in 2005. If you're a fan on Monroe, then this book has some familiar territory.

Madaus has a Ph.D. - but on the cover it doesn't say he does. What a breath of fresh air to have a writer in this genre who doesn't try to sell books by using a Ph.D. for credibility! Madaus comes straight out and says what his degree is in, and that he is a librarian. An honest start to a straightforward and honest book.

I found Madaus's recounting of his experiences at TMI (The Monroe Institute) the most engaging part of the book. He never discusses how to reach different states, only his experiences with them. It's a fascinating read (although it's hard not to be jealous at how much of a natural he was and how quickly he progressed).

The book is divided into sections for each broader topic. Overall, the book is clearly the work of a well-read professional librarian in it's ordered structure and in how the author comes across. More importantly, Madaus writes in a clear and succinct way, so the book is easy to read. Madaus is also personal and lacks the trappings of ego some other books have.

This book held a lot of insights, as well as it kept me entertained (I found it a "page-turner" of the genre).

[Selski]

Sounds great - that's on my next list of books to buy!

Sarah

[Heather B.]

That sounds like an awesome book--and written by a librarian!    I must get a copy!    Thanks for the review!

[labouts]

huh, ok I'll pick it up.

[Selski]

I found Madaus's recounting of his experiences at TMI (The Monroe Institute) the most engaging part of the book. He never discusses how to reach different states, only his experiences with them. It's a fascinating read (although it's hard not to be jealous at how much of a natural he was and how quickly he progressed).

I finished reading this a couple of weeks ago.  It was an enjoyable read and as mactombs says, I liked the TMI experiences the most.

I would happily recommend this to anyone on these boards.

Sarah