I stumbled upon this book in my college. There's a wall leading to the cafeteria. There is a shelf on this wall where you can leave a book and take a book. Walking out of the cafeteria, I decided to take a look and surely enough this book was staring me in the face. I picked it up and pulled an i-ching, turning to a random page and stumbled upon this quote: "Learning is finding out what you already know. Doing is demonstrating that you know it." I pondered that quote for a moment (standing in the middle of a hallway like a dolt), and after I realized how deep that one quote had made me think, I decided this book needed to come with me. I think it's fate that I found it, and I can't help but wonder who left it there only for me to grab it. Perhaps I'll leave it there when I graduate for another lost soul to find.
I have just read few pages of the book. English is not my first tongue, so I find it a little bit complicated. It needs more than a single reading. Yet, I love it. Thanks for your review.
I read Johnathon Livingston Seagull and Illusions in my early 20s. I really enjoyed them and kept the books, but now I'm in my early 70s and Finnally understand the depth of the messages. Better late then never. It's at this stage of my life when I needed to revisit these books the most. In youth you van be stupid and have years to work it out. At my current age, each day is a gift and treasure. Both books meen a lot to me.
I think all great stories are like that. Their value and their meaning changes for us as we spend more years upon this earth. Thank you so much for your comment.
Tell me something old friend. We are already that which we seek. We Add Crap to reality. Our bias our past our links our opinions our fears our especially The only reason why we dont REALIZE HOW MUCH DOUBT WE ADD.
I pulled this book off my shelf today for the first time in years and then came upon your review. It found me in NYC late 1990s, starving artist, daily meal budget $2 - street pretzel or cup o' soup for dinner? Going back to it again, the depth is even more apparent. Oh the power of books!
It is hard to believe it has been over 30 yrs ago that this book found me. What is even stranger is that when I started doubting myself no matter where I am I heard a plane go over where I am. People have witnessed this that have been with me
In 1983 my Dad pinched it off of his best friend's bookshelf. In 2016 he chucked it on the end of my bed and told me he thought I'd enjoy it. I read the first chapter and decided that even though I was hungover I needed to get up and find a better location to read it. I chucked it in my bag and went and sat at the top of the white cliffs of Dover and read it cover to cover, a few days later I did the same again. I must have read it about 12 times that summer while I was 18. I plan on throwing at my own hungover childrens' feet one day and I hope it has as greater affect on them as it did my Father and me.
It is strange. In the story, Richard will open the book to a random page to seek guidance. Tonight, after finishing this book and watching this, I decided to give it a go. The page I opened to reads..."Perspective - Use it or lose it. If you turned to this page, you're forgetting that what is going on around you is not reality. Think about that. Remember where you came from, where you're going, and why you created the mess you got yourself into in the first place. You're going to die a horrible death, remember. It's all good training, and you'll enjoy more if you keep the facts in mind." So, from this, I got a bit of a laugh. But yes, this book is one that I have been lucky enough to come across, and has challenged my views. Also, Ishmael by Daniel Quinn is another very eye opening book. The universe is strange sometimes....
just got the book, and believe it or not, i also randomly opened to the page - Perspective use it or lose it this is just so fucked up, i doubt anyone will believe me
I just bought this book and opened to the same page closed it then went on UA-cam to watch one review before I start the book - I clicked this review blindly and here we all are...
Back near the end of the last century, I had commented to two Artist friends, at a reception, that I liked airplanes,,, One of them asked if I had read 'Illusions",,, I hadn't,,, so she ran to her apartment close by brought me a copy,,,, I read it,,, a while later she asked me how I liked it,,, I told her, "It didn't really do that much for me",,, she seemed amused at my response,,, So fast forward,, a couple of days ago, July 10th 2019,,, ( Tesla's Birthday ) in a phone call a friend of mine was telling me about this book,, and about powers we have, but just don't know how to use,,, I still have that copy of "Illusions",, I'm going to re read it,, but before I do,, I'm going to do the random page thing,,,,, and see what happens. Stand By,,,,,, ( cue the Laurie Anderson music )
I barely recall what I said in this video 5 years ago, but I know I was in a very judgmental period of my life. I likely made some remarks about the inferiority of those who fail to grasp this book. Perhaps that is why you noted your lack of appreciation in your comment. However, I no longer feel that way. My journey in life isn't to condemn the journey of others. Whether you love _Illusions_ , or hate it, or are indifferent to it, makes you no greater or lesser than anyone else. Although, I hope you enjoy, simply so the process of reading it will be pleasantly worthwhile.
That has been listed as "in development" for years. Not sure if or when Zack will actually do it. But I do like his films, so it would be cool to see his take on the book.
And here we wait. Some 25 years after being introduced to lessons I was supposed to remember thinking this surely would become a movie soon. And yet it never does. I think in a way, that's Don or the Is preventing it from ever happening. I would love to watch it, but I don't know if it should ever happen. It's too special, isn't it? I think it would be wonderful to watch. But at what cost?
Zack Snyder gave the rights back to Richard in 2015. Richard made it known to Snyder that he wanted to see the movie made before he died, and since Snyder was so wrapped up on one DC comic-book project after another, he had the decency to give it back to Richard... and Richard then announced on his website (which is now defunct) that he has since ceased all plans to make it into a movie.
There was a time when I thought that he was a "guru" and could teach people some of the secrets of the Universe... until I learned that, when he got his first great amount of money, he divorced his wife with SIX children ( he spent many years without seeing his kids), then he found his "soulmate", married her only to leave her later for a woman 30 years younger ONE MONTH after having divorced form his "soulmate". You can say that many philosophers also had problems in life. But, well, now he is another ordinary guy that wrote some good books. Not a "Guru", not a "Master", not a spiritual man at all.
Agreed. And the worst part is, people like that forever justify those actions and say it's "part of the journey" or some other hogwash. No matter how selfish people behave, they always find a way to justify their actions and forgive themselves.
@@pukicat Old enough to understand that he is just another guy that pretended to be a “guru”, when in reality he is just an ordinary man that wrote a good book , abandoned his family, married a beautiful and intelligent woman just to leave her for another one, much younger.
@@paulnery832 Hi there , I never really thought that he pretended to be a guru . To me he was just a writer of a good interesting novel . His private life is his own affair and to make sure of what happened we would have to talk to his two other wives . I am sad that he separated from his second wife , she seemed to be a pretty good sort but who knows. Cheers!
Illusions entered my life as a gift from my younger brother. Have read it over at least once a year for the last 36 years. “It’s all illusions!”
I stumbled upon this book in my college. There's a wall leading to the cafeteria. There is a shelf on this wall where you can leave a book and take a book. Walking out of the cafeteria, I decided to take a look and surely enough this book was staring me in the face. I picked it up and pulled an i-ching, turning to a random page and stumbled upon this quote:
"Learning is finding out what you already know. Doing is demonstrating that you know it."
I pondered that quote for a moment (standing in the middle of a hallway like a dolt), and after I realized how deep that one quote had made me think, I decided this book needed to come with me. I think it's fate that I found it, and I can't help but wonder who left it there only for me to grab it. Perhaps I'll leave it there when I graduate for another lost soul to find.
At least you landed on a much more cheerful page than I did!
Firstly you rediscovered for me there type of
What does that quote say to you guys?.
I have just read few pages of the book. English is not my first tongue, so I find it a little bit complicated. It needs more than a single reading. Yet, I love it.
Thanks for your review.
I read Johnathon Livingston Seagull and Illusions in my early 20s. I really enjoyed them and kept the books, but now I'm in my early 70s and Finnally understand the depth of the messages. Better late then never. It's at this stage of my life when I needed to revisit these books the most. In youth you van be stupid and have years to work it out. At my current age, each day is a gift and treasure. Both books meen a lot to me.
I think all great stories are like that. Their value and their meaning changes for us as we spend more years upon this earth. Thank you so much for your comment.
Tell me something old friend. We are already that which we seek.
We Add Crap to reality. Our bias our past our links our opinions our fears our especially
The only reason why we dont REALIZE HOW MUCH DOUBT WE ADD.
I pulled this book off my shelf today for the first time in years and then came upon your review. It found me in NYC late 1990s, starving artist, daily meal budget $2 - street pretzel or cup o' soup for dinner? Going back to it again, the depth is even more apparent. Oh the power of books!
I posted these videos sooooo long ago, I completely forget what I said in most of them, but I always appreciate it when someone comments.
It is hard to believe it has been over 30 yrs ago that this book found me. What is even stranger is that when I started doubting myself no matter where I am I heard a plane go over where I am. People have witnessed this that have been with me
This writer and his books are my favourite🦋🍃
illusions found me at 14, quite a revolution in my life...
You're very lucky. I think the younger you are when this book finds you, the better.
@@EricMussBarnesBut, too young and you won't understand it.
In 1983 my Dad pinched it off of his best friend's bookshelf. In 2016 he chucked it on the end of my bed and told me he thought I'd enjoy it. I read the first chapter and decided that even though I was hungover I needed to get up and find a better location to read it. I chucked it in my bag and went and sat at the top of the white cliffs of Dover and read it cover to cover, a few days later I did the same again. I must have read it about 12 times that summer while I was 18. I plan on throwing at my own hungover childrens' feet one day and I hope it has as greater affect on them as it did my Father and me.
How does this video not have a zillion views? That it doesn't speaks volumes.
The Universe decides where to send the book to read , I reckon. Cheers!
This book found me at 35. I haven’t read it yet. Let’s see ...
Hope you enjoy it when you get around to reading it.
It is strange. In the story, Richard will open the book to a random page to seek guidance. Tonight, after finishing this book and watching this, I decided to give it a go. The page I opened to reads..."Perspective - Use it or lose it. If you turned to this page, you're forgetting that what is going on around you is not reality. Think about that. Remember where you came from, where you're going, and why you created the mess you got yourself into in the first place. You're going to die a horrible death, remember. It's all good training, and you'll enjoy more if you keep the facts in mind." So, from this, I got a bit of a laugh. But yes, this book is one that I have been lucky enough to come across, and has challenged my views. Also, Ishmael by Daniel Quinn is another very eye opening book. The universe is strange sometimes....
Well, at this point, I've come to the conclusion that the whole universe is just a big gag. We're all just being cosmically punked.
just got the book, and believe it or not, i also randomly opened to the page - Perspective use it or lose it
this is just so fucked up, i doubt anyone will believe me
I just bought this book and opened to the same page closed it then went on UA-cam to watch one review before I start the book - I clicked this review blindly and here we all are...
Back near the end of the last century, I had commented to two Artist friends, at a reception, that I liked airplanes,,, One of them asked if I had read 'Illusions",,, I hadn't,,, so she ran to her apartment close by brought me a copy,,,, I read it,,, a while later she asked me how I liked it,,, I told her, "It didn't really do that much for me",,, she seemed amused at my response,,, So fast forward,, a couple of days ago, July 10th 2019,,, ( Tesla's Birthday ) in a phone call a friend of mine was telling me about this book,, and about powers we have, but just don't know how to use,,, I still have that copy of "Illusions",, I'm going to re read it,, but before I do,, I'm going to do the random page thing,,,,, and see what happens. Stand By,,,,,, ( cue the Laurie Anderson music )
I barely recall what I said in this video 5 years ago, but I know I was in a very judgmental period of my life. I likely made some remarks about the inferiority of those who fail to grasp this book. Perhaps that is why you noted your lack of appreciation in your comment. However, I no longer feel that way. My journey in life isn't to condemn the journey of others. Whether you love _Illusions_ , or hate it, or are indifferent to it, makes you no greater or lesser than anyone else. Although, I hope you enjoy, simply so the process of reading it will be pleasantly worthwhile.
"Everything in this book may be wrong"
Is this guy in character?
You had me in the first three minutes! Excellent
Thank you so much for making this video!🌞💫
Thanks man your review is quotable
Zack Snyder is going to film this book. I can't wait!
That has been listed as "in development" for years. Not sure if or when Zack will actually do it. But I do like his films, so it would be cool to see his take on the book.
And here we wait. Some 25 years after being introduced to lessons I was supposed to remember thinking this surely would become a movie soon. And yet it never does. I think in a way, that's Don or the Is preventing it from ever happening. I would love to watch it, but I don't know if it should ever happen. It's too special, isn't it? I think it would be wonderful to watch. But at what cost?
Zack Snyder gave the rights back to Richard in 2015. Richard made it known to Snyder that he wanted to see the movie made before he died, and since Snyder was so wrapped up on one DC comic-book project after another, he had the decency to give it back to Richard... and Richard then announced on his website (which is now defunct) that he has since ceased all plans to make it into a movie.
Love this book read it when I was is high school! Me and friends were a tad different and explored many different religions and points of view!
Where did you learn literary dividation.
How do I find you
I don’t understand what you’re saying but it sure sounds good, has vibration of Truth.
So , so funny . . . and honest . Good on you!
There was a time when I thought that he was a "guru" and could teach
people some of the secrets of the Universe... until I learned that, when
he got his first great amount of money, he divorced his wife with SIX
children ( he spent many years without seeing his kids), then he found
his "soulmate", married her only to leave her later for a woman 30 years
younger ONE MONTH after having divorced form his "soulmate". You can
say that many philosophers also had problems in life. But, well, now he
is another ordinary guy that wrote some good books. Not a "Guru", not a
"Master", not a spiritual man at all.
Agreed. And the worst part is, people like that forever justify those actions and say it's "part of the journey" or some other hogwash. No matter how selfish people behave, they always find a way to justify their actions and forgive themselves.
How old are you now ?
@@pukicat Old enough to understand that he is just another guy that pretended to be a “guru”, when in reality he is just an ordinary man that wrote a good book , abandoned his family, married a beautiful and intelligent woman just to leave her for another one, much younger.
@@paulnery832 Hi there , I never really thought that he pretended to be a guru . To me he was just a writer of a good interesting novel . His private life is his own affair and to make sure of what happened we would have to talk to his two other wives . I am sad that he separated from his second wife , she seemed to be a pretty good sort but who knows.
Cheers!
You may enjoy Aaron Abke fella. Young. Ex preacher. I left Christianity to follow Jesus
found this book at the beach for free, or did it find me hHahaha
Humbug on faith. Takes imagination, not faith.
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If you didn't use the f words, your review would still be very interesting Try that sometimes
+krishna yogeshwar
Fuck no. My channel, I'll talk how I want.
+InkShard - a vlog from author Eric Muss-Barnes xD
InkShard - a vlog from author Eric Muss-Barnes Motherfucking dope reply dwagg.
That's fucking funny.😄
or maybe it was an Illusion. ..😨
The best review EVER!!😉❤️I want to date you! I was a 20 yr old lingerie model when I first read Illusions . Coincidence??
I can't understand why ppl gush over this crap book. I want my $7.99 back🤮
Sorry but I think you did not understand the book . I found that many people find that quantum physics is a lot of rubbish .
Cheers !
While I'm not claiming I completely understand it, maybe you just don't understand it.
all these bullshit quotation from books won't stop earth from spinnin'
This review sucks 🤣🤣
Where did you learn literary dividation.
Where did you learn literary dividation.
Where did you learn literary dividation