Sunday, February 17, 2013

The eagle's journey - by carlos martinez

The eagle's journey - by carlos martinez


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true reality can only be found in the present, since the mind creates its own reality, but true perception is in the here and now, only in this moment, only in this place, but not in any other place that implies the time one can be so close to the world's reality, to the universe, to life, only in this immediate present does the truth of "everything" exist, and the rest is no more than "nothing".

the novel offers the reader an easy to relate story about self discovery. Some questions may rise and some answers may be given by this accessible and yet profound narrated chain of events. At first it would seem that things are presented in a naive manner but shortly it is proven to the reader that following the path of the eagle's journey might be, if understood at a deeper level, the best choice to make in one's life.

the story starts when two men go in the wilderness to observe an eagle. Their trip becomes a journey of self-discovery. Peter is an old wise man who tries to show david that in some way there is a resemblance between him and the eagle. Their first trip ends only to be followed by several others at the site. During this time both david and the eagle go through a journey of self improvement.

the easiest way to be aware of the surrounding reality is through senses and thought. Understanding the meaning and using a language to express ideas gives us power over ourselves and others. However the power of thought when wielded without a sense of control ...read more detail



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