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'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.' Dr Robb Kelly, The Addiction Doctor Despite centuries of analyses and debates between scientists and philosophers, consciousness remains puzzling and controversial. It is the most familiar yet mysterious aspect of our lives. There might be different levels of consciousness, or different kinds of consciousness, or just one kind with different features. Modern research into the human brain is yet to provide conclusive answers, and we don't know if animals, insects or plants are conscious, or even the universe itself. The contrasting range of research suggests that a new approach might be needed \-\- one that includes both an objective scientific view and a subjective philosophical and spiritual view \-\- in order to unlock the mystery. All Is One investigates how consciousness fits into a larger picture of the universe by exploring what science, philosophy, religion, and spirituality have to say on the matter, and offers a conclusive definition of consciousness that might satisfy both the scientifically oriented and spiritually oriented reader.

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ISBN-13:	9781789048681
Publisher:	Hunt, John Publishing
Publication date:	04/01/2022
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.63(w) x 8.57(h) x 0.30(d)

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.

Foreword 1

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Science & Philosophy 13

Chapter 2 Religion & Spirituality 29

Chapter 3 Psychedelics 39

Chapter 4 Drugs (including alcohol) 48

Chapter 5 Recovery 58

Chapter 6 God 66

Chapter 7 Meditation 76

Chapter 8 Enlightenment 85

References 98

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Editorial Reviews

01/10/2022
Koi (Addiction Prevention), a philosopher and host of the Life in Recovery podcast, fuses scientific and philosophical notions of consciousness in this eyebrow-raising treatise. The author promotes “panpsychism,” or the notion that “everything material, however small, has an element of individual consciousness,” and, as such, advocates for collapsing the distinction between mind and body and considering them inseparable elements of a whole that includes all matter. Drawing from an eclectic mix of sources, including Buddhism, neuroscience, and psychedelics, Koi charts a three-step path to higher consciousness: become wise, master emotions through meditation, and act according to wisdom and self-mastery. He concludes with the optimistic assertions that achieving enlightenment, though hard work, is possible, and that a universe-wide consciousness means that humans should treat all living beings with respect. His argument is easy to follow if not always convincing, as it relies on vague and oversimplified applications of scientific concepts—for instance, that “consciousness has its own properties, as quantum mechanics is beginning to suggest.” Readers also may find dubious Koi’s condemnation of synthetic hallucinogens such as MDMA alongside his endorsement of plant-based psychedelics as appropriate spiritual tools. While the skeptical will remain unconvinced, the spiritual and very open-minded will enjoy this. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

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

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

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

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