WHAT YOU SEE IS…
A Podcast about a book? Well sort of.. a blog about a podcast about a book!
Okay if you are a “seeker” in the magical mental space called “peace and joy” it will come as no shock when this entry opens up rambling about the here and now. Nor will you be at all phased when the word turns to “perception becoming reality” as if there is any other kind of reality… It just so happened that the most recent rendition of the Peace and Joy Podcast —there’s a link on this page—features the author Eric Antonsen and his multiple volume/faceted “epic” offering…Mind’s Eye Memories.
Eric has opened a great description appearing on the Amazon link and I won’t waste more cyberspace pasting it here. Again there’s. Link right down below…
Here’s what is critical.
The book is a modern day “Homer-like”—no Homer Simpson we’re talking the original miniseries creator from Greec. If Homer were alive today we’d be discussing the Odyssey as it streamed on Netflix or Disney and waiting for the next episode or saving it for a holiday binge with wine and cheese or maybe a little nectar and honey. Anyway Eric’s book(s) take the reader on fascinating journey through Tim and human and super human themes exploring fundamental questions through an interesting “mind’s eye.”
Well usually when you read about seeking peace and joy it preaches thehere and now and yet you only recognize the here and now when you find yourself rebounding from thoughts of the past and the future… well this book sends up warnings and the character doesn’t just stagnate. With thoughts of other times and cultures—the character goes there to exist in these present. So maybe that’s a hint about seeking peace and joy…when your mind pulls your focus somewhere…..why not experiment with actually acting as if you are there instead of getting stuck in “what if world?” In other word try to implement your imagination and experience it some way. In short…when your mind imagines an alternative—no matter how different from your current perspective—why not use some energy turning a decidedly more adventurous context into your actual reality and realm of activities. So.. think of a book you need to read and write it. Imagine the glory of a comedian getting laughs and try an open mic night. Life is short why not bring several possible here and now’s into it and test out a few… maybe. In one of these you will discover your map to a little peace or a dab of joy.
Ok I’m about to drop the link to Eric’s book yet it is important to recognize that all creators have help…
So Eric wants to provide a shout out to his “beta” or test readers… If they are not all listed here… it’s my faulty so don’t interpret mistakes made as Eric’s they are mine…
The Beta reader thanks go out to
Amy … Mark…. Lauren… and Russ oh and anyone else who has inspired Eric with candor and even a little false praise….
So to the link…listen to the. The podcast… got invested in Eric and then read the book and incorporate it in to your journey of seeking peace and joy…
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TQJ91PX/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_glt_fabc_3Y9MV6ADWTKZK03CF6D3
Wow, you promote and sell more books than Oprah! Thanks for keeping the book biz alive.
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