Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 We Can't All Be Saneby Joseph OlexaSai Towes (website: http://www.saitowers.com) Sai Ram. Sai Towers has just released a new book that deals more than any other on how pain and addictions are caused. And on the slow and sometimes painful way that Baba brakes addiction from the body. It starts from my earliest memories of life with witnessing and experiencing pain. To being fortunet enough to have spent three and a half years out of seven and a half years living at the ashram. It show that it is not easy being at the ashram, and seemingly being ignored by Baba for so meny years, but also of the lomg term benifits of change, and of the internal joy and peace that can be expierienced. We Can't All Be Sane Joseph Olexa The following is a review of the book from the website: http://www.saibabaforbeginners.com/review.html A recent trend in books written by devotees details the tales of Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, and Substance Abuse. Joe Olexia tells of his childhood abuse, emotional and social withdrawal and the attendant issues which lie buried within. A stint in the Army highlighted this existing abuse, and Joe took up drinking. One day he chanced upon a Tarot Card Reader, which led to some involvement with the Spiritualist Church. This in turn led to Joe's discovery of the presence of Sai Baba in India, and thus begins the tale of many many visits to India, sitting in darshan lines awaiting the coveted interview. Over many years, Swami took Joe on a journey of healing all the abuse and rejection within. This book details transference; that is, personal, emotional and spiritual problems are projected from within onto Baba and Baba's behaviour is repetition of those abuses. Joe realised these transferences were occurring. A vividly told tale of simply being unable to stay away from India and Baba, and the simple manner in which Swami graced and healed Joe is told without beg pardons. A somewhat challenging read, but worthwhile, insofar as one glimpses just how perfectly Baba heals all who come to him and surrender their lives unto Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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