The Path by William J. Cozzolino
The Path
by William J. Cozzolino
Paperback - 220 pages (June
1, 1997)
Raissa Publishing; ISBN: 0965816303
Reviews:
I.G., April 6, 1999 A Path to Recognizing Ourselves as Vast Beings of Awareness
I read a lot of books, and in reading The Path I realized that I really do judge books by their cover. The cover of the book is so simple that it appears to have been published on a small budget -- and I instinctively assumed the content would be poorly presented. I'm glad to say I was wrong! Just flipping the book open and picking a page at random to read, I find myself engrossed, asking myself, "Why couldn't someone have explained things so precisely and clearly before?"
The Path explores the potential of human awareness. The author, a hypnotherapist, provides many stunning examples of the level of perception we are not only capable of but, in fact, actually utilize all the time. Yet that perception is mostly filtered out from what we see on our conscious viewscreen. Mr. Cozzolino explores the filtration mechanism we use, why it's there, and suggests balanced ways to sidestep it.
As you read more of The Path and the concepts build upon each other, you can't help coming to the conclusion that humans are beings of much greater awareness than is commonly assumed.
I can't recommend this book enough!
A reader , February 26, 1999 At Last
This is the book I have been waiting for, ...for years, even though I didn't
know what I was looking for until I found it. Having felt spiritually stuck
for too long it seemed, and after reading a long run of regurgitated philosophy
with New Age euphemisms and spins, William Cozzolino's book has given me
that rare "Aha" feeling over and over, from page to page. I'd
forgotten what it felt like to take a big, spiritual leap. When the student
is ready, the teacher appears. Doesn't it seem as if we're forever getting
ready? But "The Path" is my long-awaited teacher and catalyst,
as it is now for many. It has changed me since that first "Aha"
and keeps changing me from moment to moment, as a new way of thinking runs
in my mind's background. I catch myself looking at the universe, the unfathomable
ALL in a different way. New knowledge and insights are a wonderful adventure
for spiritual seekers. And "The Path" was very much worth the
wait.
Tara Pierce - Astro Star
A reader from Hanover, NH , January 22,
1999 An introduction to pseudoscience
This book belongs in the category of books about mysterious "energy
fields", tachyons, and tangential vortex amplifiers. That category
is pseudoscience. The author also misrepresents quantum theory.
-A physicist
A reader from Inner Directions Journal
, October 12, 1998 A leading New Age magazine reviews The Path
This is a fascinating and mysterious book. It is a dialogue between Master
and Student, though the reader is never told who the identities of either
are. A chat with the publisher revealed that the questions are actually
from a group of students, asked of their Master; an elderly Chinese woman,
who insisted on anonymity.
The Masterís answers seem to reflect the Taoist-Buddhist spirit and are spoken from the depths of wisdom, though somewhat esoterically. The reader is always reminded that being in a state of Balance is the goal of all spiritual practice. Speaking of happiness, peace within, and The One, she says:
There is nothing that is out of place, for even though we are the creators of our movie, the Balance of The One remains. There is nothing external that will change this fact. There is no external place of perfect happiness for us. Balance is within. Peace is within. Happiness is within.
The Masterís voice is steady and strong when speaking on subjects like: The mind and Mind, Paradigm Limits, Maya, Meditation, and The Movie will End. In replying to a question about meditation, the Master says:
The practice of meditation increases your balance. It gives you practice in the process of recognizing, merging, and returningÖ.it produces a kind of stillness, yet in the stillness there is motion.
The dialogues in The Path cover almost every conceivable topic and sometimes detail esoteric practices. Though the talks at times may get bogged-down in technical detail, the essential message is always clear: to realize Truth here and now, and that this state is always free of effort and thought.
Inner Directions Journal - Spring, 1998
A reader from Wichita, KS , October 12,
1998 A Modern-day Master and a Hypnotherapist, working together!
With The Path, be prepared for an extraordinary, thought-provoking journey
through the nuts and bolts of consciousness. The author, William Cozzolino,
presents ancient and immutable principles in the light of modern understanding.
The Path challenges our deep-seated, comfortable sense of what is real; it offers knowledge and an opportunity therein to discard false deductions about ourselves and our place in life-and death-by the introduction of a clearer premise of reality and our chosen roles within it.
In The Path we are taught by a western adept and an eastern master, and we soon realize they are one and the same. The teaching is designed to awaken us to a sense of balance and freedom from the mass-delusion most of us call Life-the end result: a practical evolution of consciousness that can be used in day-to-day existence to develop a profound sense of awe for all that is.
The Path has found a prominent place among my most valued books in the genre. I will read it again-and again.
Joseph R. Kiefer II, Life Energies Ent.
A reader from Wildwood Florida , September
23, 1998 A once in a lifetime opportunity to Upgrade your Paradigm!
I have always believed that there is an understandable explanation for the
many phenomena associated with metaphysical science. With The Path, the
explanation is presented in detail. Logical, simple, elegant, concise and
filled with examples found in everyday life, this book offers the serious
seeker not only a description of how we interact with our reality but goes
on to provide a step-by-step guide to gaining personal mastery. Prior to
reading The Path, I was pretty sure I knew just about all there was to know
about the power of the human spirit including so-called limitations such
as karma, reincarnation and the mysteries of life after 'death' and the
world beyond. What a revelation! And what a pleasure to know that the truth
is available - just beyond the paradigm of our mind.
Without revealing too much, I can tell you that you are the Master of your reality and that The Path tells you how and why. This wonderful book never asks you to believe in any particular system or to practice any specific ritual. Yet, almost each and every chapter tells you why you believe the way you do, how that belief originated and how it can be changed. In the end - or the beginning - the responsibility for your spiritual growth and destiny is yours and yours alone.
Reading The Path opens your mind to the truth and the unlimited potential you possess as a creative spirit entity. Do not miss this opportunity to understand and grow.
A reader from Port Angeles, WA , September
17, 1998 Finally, answers that makes sense.
I have just finished reading The Path by Wm. Cozzolino - Awesome. . .and
that is coming from someone who has read nearly every New Age/Spiritual/Metaphysical
books ever written. For over 22 years I have been an avid Seeker - have
taken workshops with many of the Teachers of Note - have a zillion experiences
of Divine Intervention and synchronicity - been there. . done that. . .Lived
in NYC for 43 years. . .in San Fran for 10 and the Holy Land for 1 - in
other words, It is hard to impress me. .very hard. I was not only impressed,
I was blown away - My new 'mantra' is - Okay , now I've got the combination,
now all I have to do is find the lock."
I had a breakthrough experience in 1976 that resulted in a 32 day bliss period that changed my life - totally. . .now thanks to the Path I finally understand what happened to me. .. it validated my experience and helped me to understand so much about my life and the process since that occurrence. I do not know enough superlatives to express my gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Cozzolino, his Master and Raissa Publishing for bringing this Gift of Grace my way.
A reader from Baltimore, MD , September
17, 1998 On to New Growth
I am currently in the process of reading and reviewing The Path for use
in our first year class at the Baltimore Spiritual Science Center. Your
book is absolutely wonderful! It ties in with several other textbooks we
use already.
I must say, this book has pushed me past my current "slow growth" period into another "surge" period. I have read so many metaphysical and philosophy books over the past 14 years and I was beginning to think that there was nothing left to stimulate my craving for knowledge. It has given me a way of looking at these concepts from a whole new perspective. Now I am in the process of integrating your thoughts and ideas from The Path, into what I have learned so far.
It's a wonderful feeling. Thank you. Rev. Joyce Klein, Baltimore Spiritual Science Center
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