TESTIMONIALS
| | "This is a book about one mans journey of awakening and healing, lit with epiphanies and hard-won psychospiritual savvy not just for himself, but for all of us. Jeff has faced his dragons, and has emerged from the flames not only with some significant treasure, but also with a soul-centered, refreshingly raw travelogue thats as readable as it is instructive.
Not only is Soulshaping rivetingly personal, but it is also inspiringly universal. Jeffs gritty, ever-deepening odyssey is that of a vulnerable warrior, turning again and again toward his pain and entering it, regardless of the consequences.
A brave book this is, a book that serves our own journey of awakening and healing, simply by being so unswervingly and nakedly human. This is not just another book about soul, but a book saturated WITH soul. Don't just read it; plunge into it, letting it carry you to where you are broken enough to be whole, no longer separating body and soul."
Robert Augustus Masters, Ph.D., Author of Divine Dynamite, Transformation Through Intimacy & Meeting the Dragon
"Soulshaping is a beautiful story of one mans spiritual journey that reveals the inspiring, yet often humbling, path of growth and self-transformation. Jeff offers us a raw, honest and humorous glimpse into the exploration of self, while also imploring us to celebrate the opening of the heart and the awakening of the soul- no matter where we are directed, what is revealed, or who shows up. I HIGHLY recommend this precious book."
Seane Corn, International Yoga Instructor and Spiritual Activist
"Jeff Brown takes the reader on a journey seeking to find his inner self. It is a search for self fulfillment, a field guide for life and a quest for the meaning of life."
Eddie Greenspan, Q.C. Famous Canadian Criminal Lawyer, Earnest defender of the Presumption of Innocence.
"Both as therapist, and as a human being, I cannot too highly recommend Jeff Brown's Soulshaping. This is a must read for anyone wanting to move beyond the profound emotional blocks of early wounding, and gradually, very gradually begin to awaken to increasing levels of self-acceptance through the wisdom and the tenderness of their own essence. But this is no easy journey! Through his school of "heart knocks", and with astonishing emotional authenticity, Jeff implores us to embrace and fully "excavate" our Shadow, the seeming darkness within. Only by fully honoring all aspects of our journey (every wound, every person, every trauma) can we begin to accept and eventually honor all of who we are. As we slowly put the pieces of the puzzle of our life together, we begin to see the patterns, the symmetry and the spiritual beauty of it all. Do yourself a favor and pick up this exceptional book!"
John Pollard, MA, Spiritual Director and Psychotherapist
"I am HERE and read and read, Jeff, and it is so dizzying and present, I need to place it somewhere, look at it, welcome it formally...throw it a chair...all to say...it's something magnificent."
Oliver Kinghorn, Painter, Illustrator, Writer, Teacher, Kyoto Cricket Club Captain.
"If I were to use "words" to describe my inner most feeling after reading "SOULSHAPING," I would use two: True Inspiration. I believe this book will be used as somewhat of a "bible" to those who truly need a guide for their journey. Your life's journey will truly inspire those who have started, and then stopped...those who have a knowing, but don't know where to begin...those who have despised their life, due to some traumatic experience, at some point in time, and realize by reading this book, THEY can go on! You will be a guide to many, an inspiration, a Creation...of a better world to live in. TEN stars for you, my dear man! I will highly recommend your guidance to all! EVEN the "strangers" that come to me, on their quest of answers, while "spinning."
Laura Annicharico
"I loved being invited into Jeff's tumultuous journey and felt comforted that I was not alone. Although his path is very much his own it speaks to everybody who gets quiet enough to hear the little voice inside. I would not be surprised if all the little voices on this planet were celebrating that this book is written! It is encouraging, inspiring and delightfully human and might just play an important part in the needed transformation of values of our time."
Lela Iselin, Founder of Emotional Body Awakening
"Jeff's inspirational journey pulls the reader in, until she has nowhere else to go but HERE. Deeply engaging, the eloquence of his language, the rawness of his honesty, leave you gasping for truth. Jeff's truth reminds us of our own, and he shows us how to live a life that is deeply lived, with all its warts, wrinkles, laughter, and bliss. This ain't no typical self-help book. This one stands alone!"
Deanna Villa, Master Practitioner & Teacher, Thai Massage Toronto
I've talked with my son.. and we will be reading the book out loud in tiny increments..each week to ponder.. I like the idea that you are so truthful as a man and I think it is the greatest truth to share with him in his early stages of identity as a soul growing in a world with it's own expectations of a man..and their unfolding.. Thank you for taking those steps that led you to share yourself with those who were waiting for you."
Sylvia Ianieri
"Jeff goes through the jungle with a machete and everyone that comes after him has a pathway."
Jacklyn Feldman, Spiritual Minister.
"Soulshaping is one man's candid story of his own journey back to truth and self-knowledge that offers not only an invitation to re-connect with your own Authentic Self but provides a great example of how to get there. Insightful and often funny, the time to read the book is time well spent."
Tanya Road, Family Lawyer
"What an amazing undertaking and gift to us. I identified so closely with the life experiences and ever-progressing soul-levels Jeff described. The writing style is so vital and immensely entertaining with a real talent for "elasticizing" words. I especially love the poetry channeled from deep within. Don't ever paint your walls. I'm eagerly spreading the word about this very special book. Thanks again and God bless."
Sharon MacKay
"Jeff's book made me cry twice, briefly, from my inner core. This emotional reaction felt like a short, sharp purge or prod rather than romanticized empathy. The catharsis was not a subtle inner shift as you get with some books, but more a release of the last dregs of some emotions I thought I had cleared out. A book is a tool and the quality of this tool is emetic! Better out than in! It's more medicinal than therapeutic....gets right in there. Through 'celling his soul' I celled mine."
Sharon Sephton, Mother, Writer & Holistic Practitioner
"Fading through a six month dark night, Soulshaping opened my eyes and my soul to make me realize that it is okay to go inward with a fight. Searching for answers until we find inner freedom is not just a fable, but an essential quest."
Catrina Dickson
"Soulshaping is one of the books I have enjoyed most in my life, riveted to the page, most books I read only parts and NEVER read a WHOLE book, this book I could not let alone. It was a landmark in my life."
Taylor Jane Green, Spiritual Psychotherapist and Soul Coach
"A roller-coaster ride through the most fundamental issues that face each of us on our soul-shaping journeys. Beautifully written and gripping to read, its specifics illuminate the story in which we all share."
Philip Shepherd, author of 'The Wild, Subtle Surrender'
"I was reading a New York Times Bestseller when I was given Soulshaping. I gave up the other book because Soulshaping captured my heart, instantly. I love the book. It caused me to laugh, hold my breath, and re-read many passages. What courage. Jeffs story gave me courage. It really was the perfect gift to end one year and start another."
Yvonne Osondu, Yoga Teacher and Shiatsu Therapist
"Soulshaping is a heart-full exploration of what it means to be grounded and rooted in the earth as the wildly wonderful spirit beings we are."
Monte Gagne, DansKinetics instructor
"Tired of another by-the-numbers guide to spirituality? Soulshaping is the real deal, a gritty look at the reality of fully inhabiting your life. It may be the only soul-help book I have read that brings spirituality and psychology together in a grounded framework. I love the way Jeff shows us how to shed our emotional debris and ego armor, while at the same time transforming all of it into the lessons we need. Nothing gets lost or misplaced- everything is grist for the soul mill! Soulshaping represents the next step in the spiritual transformation of western culture, a perfect blend of Eastern Mysticism and Emotional Healing. Brilliant and perfectly down to earth at the same time."
Paul Hemrend, Lawyer and Film Producer
"Finished it tonight. During the last couple or three chapters, I felt surrounded by my guides, angels, whoever - I'm not totally tuned into all that yet, but the love was palpable.
From a male perspective, Jeff artfully described that the warrior is cool to have around after we are in surrender. I see the warrior as a necessary thing as well, mostly due to the current state of the collective consciousness as Jeff says in the book. But the peeling must happen.
Thanks for so clearly following your path and writing the book. It was very encouraging, inspiring, and grounding at the same time. Not many writers in this genre do what you've done. Someone once told me "The more personal you make it, the more widely-applicable it will be". Though an autobiography, it wasn't in the least narcissistic. It helped me to clarify what I need to clarify."
Jim Hutchison, Photographer
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