Review
I love the messages in Ren Koi’s new book, and the meaning that stood out for me personally was, it’s time to wake up. So many of us, including myself at times, are living life fast asleep. Daydreaming. Contemplating the time that we will get sober, find happiness, find inner peace, and find contentment. Yet, we wake up again, get on the hamster wheel of life looking forward to the weekend. So sad. So true. So sad. Did I also say it’s so true? Combining scientific facts, personal experiences, and a willingness to try someone else’s way… Yes a full surrender, are also powerful messages from this book. And if you are lucky enough to be ‘awake’ by the time you get to the weekend, you might do something like skydiving… Or forgive someone who has hurt you… Or, as Ren writes in his book, we might take some time to look into our child or our pet’s eyes and see the reality of life: they are fully living where we so desire to be, they are fully present in this moment. Grab the book. Now. But read it, very, very slowly. Mindfully. It’s time to change your life. -- David Essel, M. S., O.M., Counselor, and author of the number one best-selling book: Focus! Slay your goals
All I can say about 'All Is One' is WOW, what a great book. As a person who has been in the world of recovery for 30+ years, it goes straight to the heart of the “missing piece” for most alcoholics and addicts. It is a spiritual malady and as humans we scream out to fill that spiritual part of us which in these modern times can be difficult to achieve. Some people may think spirituality and science are at odds with one another - who says SO?!?!?! They are both important and both are needed to make the most of this human experience. Thank you Ren for pulling this together in such an eloquent and meaningful way. -- Dr Robb Kelly, The Addiction Doctor
The journey to enlightenment is really the only quest that matters in life, but most people are asleep. As children, we are raised to survive in the world but these teachings often carry within them the seeds of dysfunction. Self centeredness, self sufficiency and self righteousness are at the root of our problems. We fall into the trance of seeking for what we think we want, and lose the greater truth. That we are all one. Through the deconstruction and analysis of a variety of academic studies, philosophers and thought leaders, Ren offers conclusions that will help you connect the dots on some very complex ideas. These ideas make the case that as we understand consciousness, we can understand our place in the world and how we affect one another. The world is full of suffering and delusionment, however there is hope and meaning through understanding. There are many ways to discover deeper meaning as suggested throughout this book, from ancient traditions to the use of alternative means. Ren's personal experiences and wisdom offer insights to what is possible for all of us who are seeking to unravel the conditioning of our past experience so that we might come to a new understanding and a new experience of possibility and awareness. At the core of All Is One is courage. The kind of courage required to challenge our own self made prisons of thoughts and beliefs. Courage to bring our bias, assumptions and limited thinking to the light where all things are possible. We all have periods in our lives where we self sabotage and get stuck, but having the courage to live with an open mind is the path to ascending to the higher levels of consciousness available to all of us. In this thoughtful book about consciousness, you will go on a journey to ask the bigger questions, the deeper questions, that we all need to consider as we walk towards finding meaning in our lives. Through the exploration of what scientists and philosophers have written about to finally come to your own conclusions, this book will expand your mind, and your consciousness. -- Arlina Allen, host of the ODAAT Chat Podcast
About the Author
Ren Koi is a British author, philosopher and host of the Life in Recovery Podcast. An ex-DJ and music producer (John Loxley AKA Lox), he spent over ten years drinking alcoholically and using drugs, before joining Twelve Step fellowships in 2010 following an emotional breakdown. He lives in Walsall, UK.
