Reviews
Deborah Anderson, Ph.D, Former VP Environmental Quality, P&G
Uncharted Corners of Consciousness is one of the most interesting books I have read. It extends all of the way from understanding how one was shaped as a child ("baggage" ) to offering encouragement and insights into our chances for change. The book presents how to meditate, relax, become more mindful, and further one's progress on the road to enlightenment. It teaches us to name our thoughts and question our assumptions. Uncharted Corners also introduces new concepts that stimulate new thinking. I found Gerbrig and Shelly's accounts of their own paths especially interesting. Having retired from a busy corporate career and at a place of reshaping my life, this book came to me at just the right time. I would recommend Uncharted Corners of Consciousness to anyone interested in self-exploration and in discovering new concepts to apply to their own life journey.
Louise Fagan, The Principal Collective
Authors Shelly Siskind’s and Gerbrig Berman’s recent book collaboration stokes the ego to push past self-imposed borders and open yourself to the possibilities of living ‘to the full range of your potential’. Sigh. There are mornings as I sit at my computer my mind drifts to that time when I impetuously, courageously would leap into opportunity. I wonder where that somewhat naive but doggedly determined person I’ve been now slumbers? Turns out that sometimes a good creative nap is necessary. The quiet rejuvenating before the next creative wave rolls in.
Uncharted Corners of Consciousness by Siskind and Berman is full of exercises, thoughts, meditations, personal exploration and revelations. All to assist us to move ourselves to live as fully integrated, present beings. This is a hard task in the busy world, and most especially for those of us who have a creative bent. How do we eek out the time in full days for our ‘art’ or is it that we need to constantly give ourselves permission? Siskind/Berman suggest that the ego is key to this. ‘Ego Management’ (my term!) can be a full time job in itself! In releasing the burdening power the ego has over us, we can move to the uncharted, the mystical unknown, wherein lies all our personal power.
Paul Hyman, President Brain Fitness International
I LOVE YOUR BOOK! I love reading it in the morning as a start to my day, opening it to random pages or chapters and absorbing a wealth of information. It is very inspirational, the more I read it the more I find myself wanting to share the wisdom / knowledge with more friends and colleagues. I referred it to a client yesterday.! Thank you for all you are doing to make a difference in this world.
Energetic Catalyst - (Amazon Review)
Uncharted Corners of Consciousness is an energetic catalyst for creating a personal relationship with higher energy. While it not only contains many practical tools and examples for personal exploration, it also carries and energetic that stimulates integration of higher consciousness. I personally enjoy just leaving the book around where I can see it because it reminds me to open to higher guidance.
Knowing the author personally, I can attest that she walks the talk and has opened herself to unique symbolic and highly helpful greater wisdom that is useful not only for herself, but others as well. Read this book to learn many techniques that can start or complement your journey, or more importantly, let the book inspire you to create your own unique path to integrating the higher energies available to guide and assist you in creating a loving, fulfilling life.
Polly - (Indigo Review)
Authors Shelly Siskind and Gerbrig Berman in their recent book Uncharted Corners of Consciousness explore more than the typical and expected. Nothing is off limits for these mystic explorers as they acknowledge, accept and then listen to the Guides that appear to them, offering messages and considerations that propel Berman and Siskind through a decades long conversation, the result of which is this book.
At the heart of the learning is the understanding that ‘the body is the vehicle, mind is the driver, soul is the infuser.’ The Spirit is the guiding principle of conscious life. This is the central teaching that each exercise, anecdote and chapter support. With clear language, the writers take turns sharing moments of discovery as they chart their journeys - continually emphasizing that each of us has the potential to look beyond, and embrace the fullness of what our lives can be. They act as interpreters, guides and teachers. Through exercises, meditations, drawings and questions, the study encourages one to approach a life of well-being from avenues that to this reader had been previously unexplored. Divided into manageable sections, the reader is first given a foundation of understanding of Siskind and Berman’s perspective.
The 2nd section is the more practical. Each chapter is complete in itself - with an intention stated at the beginning and then the subsequent reading acting as support for the intention, (while at the same time integrating with the larger purpose of the book). The end of the book is full of resource material, explanations, definitions, and helpful meditations. Uncharted Corners of Consciousness can then act as a handbook after the initial reading to use for specific purposes, a ‘Go To Book’ for rejuvenating study. This book is highly recommended for practitioners, as well as those who are new to the realms of personal discovery.
The unexpected directions from which these authors approach their work is refreshingly honest and will offer new perspectives for those who practise holistic integrated living. The reader is reminded throughout the book that ‘Living within an integrated body-mind-spirit-soul can be said to be living to the fullest and the full range of your potential’. More than just words on a page, Siskind and Berman offer many surprising options to connect to our fuller selves in a gentle, understanding, non-preachy manner.
Uncharted Corners of Consciousness: A Guidebook for Personal and Spiritual Growth stands out on the large shelf of wisdom offering publications. .
(Amazon Review)
Read this book to learn many techniques that can start or complement your journey, or more importantly, let the book inspire you to create your own unique path to integrating the higher energies available to guide and assist you in creating a loving, fulfilling life. I personally enjoy just leaving the book around where I can see it - because it reminds me to open to higher guidance.
(Amazon Review)
Drawing on what they have learned over a period of over 40 years, the authors have created a handbook for anyone wishing to embark on, or continue a spiritual journey. They have described each step of their own voyage, sharing information which they found helpful along the way. Many of the 18 chapters include exercises which readers are encouraged to try for themselves. The instructions are clearly laid out, and repetition of previous exercises is frequently recommended as a prelude to moving into deeper exploration. Ideas, too, are often recapitulated before new ones are built upon them.
Each chapter contains numerous meditative statements and verses intended to reinforce the particular point under discussion. The writing style is clear and easy to follow, even when the complex ideas presented are certainly food for thought. The layout of the book contributes to clarity. Each chapter is sub-divided by the immediate topic to be discussed; the use of bold headings, italics and the inclusion of drawings which are another essential element of the content also helps.
In bravely sharing the elements of their own stories, the authors have certainly given others a blueprint for action. While all readers may not choose to undertake a spiritual journey of this nature, I think that many will find that the poems and other musings contain ideas which they can adapt into their own lives.
Change can be Positive - (Amazon Review)
This is a practical guide for personal growth, with an introduction to complementary therapies and meditation. It has the author's growth process, that can help with the reader's ambivalence that change can be positive. Thank you for sharing your journey!